CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF A MAGAZINE CONTENTS PAGE.

• Arranged in columns, usually 3 or 4.
• One main picture relating to a feature article.
• Other smaller images.
• They have page numbers on the pictures which anchors them to the written contents.
• Name of the magazine is at the top, issue date and the word contents.
• Subscription and contact information.
• Sometimes an editors letter.
• Contents divided into catergories and headings used to identify each catergory.
• Image of the front cover of the magazine.
• Simple colour scheme.
• Contents are written in the same way-
  First Line- page number- one or two words which could be artist name or ambigous text to intrigue the reader in bold type, often capital letters (average 12-13pt).
  Sub Line- Gives you more specific detail about what the articles about in smaller font and roman (no bigger than 11pt).
• Photography is credited for the front cover.
• Interesting and varied photographs.
• Features and regulars - main catergory headings
• Bottom has page number followed by title and issue date, really small font, often followed by a web address.
• Usually one or two pages, no more.