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.