1. Codes and
Conventions of a
Magazine Contents
Page.

2. Masthead
Every contents page
has a masthead.
This is the brand of
he magazine and is
shown here as it is
an important part of
the magazine.

3. Main Images
There are usually about 4/5
main images on a magazine
contents page. These
pictures indicate the stories
in the magazine and
usually there would be a
caption explaining a little
about the article and page
number next to the image.

4. Sections
The contents page may be
split up into sections to
show the different parts of
the magazine, for example
this magazine is split into
‘band index,news,features
etc.’. This is so It is easier
for the reader to find
certain articles in the
magazine.

5. Page Number
Page numbers are on
every page of every
magazine this is to show
the reader what articles
are on what page. The
font or colour are usually
different to the rest of the
text on the page so that
the number of the page
stands out.

6. Position Statement
This is not used on all
magazines, but is on
some. It is used to
promote the magazine so
the audience want to buy
the magazine for example
this one says ‘UK’s best
rock magazine’. These are
also found on the front of
magazines.

7. Buzz Words
Buzzwords such as
‘Plus’ are used on
magazine covers
and contents
pages and are in a
different font and
colour to grab the
readers attention.