2. Column structure
• Most magazine contents pages are laid out in a column structure.
• There are usually 3 columns and they all contain images or article
information.
3. Images
• There are usually at least 3 images on the contents page and they
always relate to an article inside the magazine.
• They are usually large and get the readers interest.
4. Image labels and numbers
• By every image there are numbers and text relating to the article.
• The numbers tell you which page the images related article is on and
the text explains the image.
• The text can also give an insight to the article to get the reader
interested.
5. Section headings
• Section headings outline the two types of articles that are included on
the contents page.
• The feature articles are articles that are new and usually come first in
the list of content.
• Regular content are articles that are included in every issue.
6. Multiple images
• Most contents pages have multiple images that are linked to articles
in the magazine.
• They usually are linked with the mise en scene if the magazine so they
convey the theme of the magazine and its genre.
7. Issue information
• There is usually some information about the issue like the issue
number and date the magazine was published.
• This is usually at the top of the page near the title or can sometimes
be at the bottom of the page.
8. Page numbers
• Page numbers are on the left of each column and come before the
article information.
• They tell the reader which page to turn to so they can find the article
they are looking for.
9. Title of article
• The title of the article gives the reader an idea of what the article is
about.
• It is usually bigger than the article info so readers can read it quicker
and easier to get a look at what the article is about.
10. Article information
• The article gives more in-depth information to the audience and it is
located underneath the article title.
• It is in a smaller font than the article information and is ususally
longer.
