1. Codes and Conventions of
a Magazine Contents Page
By Ashleigh Ravenscroft

3. Side Headings
 In the contents pages there are side
headings. They are used to make
categories e.g. Cover Story,
Regulars and Features.
 This makes it easier for the audience
to find what they are looking for.

4. Images
 There are usually a variety of 4 or 5 images which
go with the articles to give a visual aid for the
audience so they can see what the article is about.
 There are also captions and page numbers next the
images shows what article it relates to inside.

5. Page Number’s
 The numbers
next to the article
names show the
audience which
page to find the
article they want
on (this makes it
easy reading).

6. Page Number & Date
 The page number is in the bottom right or left of the
page.
 The date is usually found next to the page number and/
or the magazines name. The date shows the audience if
they have the most current issue or not, so they are
likely to keep buying the current issue.

7. The Name of the Magazine
 The magazines title normally features in the
contents page. This helps to create the brand.
Subscription Details
 The subscription details are used to sell the
magazine again as it will usually appear
cheaper.  they use words like “just” this
makes it sound even cheaper.

8. Columns
 Contents pages typically
contain 3 columns.
Colour Scheme
 The colour scheme
keeps in with the
connotations of the
genre to show the
audience what it is.

9. Typography
 The typography of the contents page is
very similar to the front cover.
 It helps to create the magazines brand,
the audience then know what to expect.
Colours
Layout
Font
Graphic images

10. The Words Used
 The contents page uses buzz words.
 Buzz words show the audience that it is the
“best” magazine and they won’t find anything like
it anywhere else. It therefore helps to sell the
magazines issue.
 The contents page also contain a word that
relate to ‘contents’ like “In This Weeks Issue”
and “Contents”. This shows the reader what
page they are on so they know the pages
purpose is.