codes and conventions of a contents page
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Codes and conventions
of a contents page
TitleThe title on the contents page is always big and bold to stand out, and it is also the same colour scheme and font as the front page. Having all of this the same looks very professional. Also the title page is mostly top right aligned.
Colour schemeThe colour scheme is the same as the magazines front cover, and the font is also the same as the front cover.
Page numbersThe page numbers are on the content page to show the reader what is inside the magazine.They are usually in bright colours that contrast to the background to make it stand out.
Magazine logoThe magazine logo is used repeatedly throughout the magazine to make sure it becomes familiar to the reader.
Date The date is used on the contents page to show the reader how up to date they are with the magazine issues.
Main image The main image that is used on the contents page relates to the main cover line on the front of the magazine. It also uses the same artist as it has on the front page. Also either near the image or overlapping the image there is a page number and an article title and sometimes a quote from the interview from the article that the artist are in.
Article titlesAll of the page numbers that are on the contents page have an article title that gives the reader a little hint as to what the article is all about. It gives the reader a hint but also makes them want to look further into the magazine to read the other articles. The article titles on the page are usually in capital letters to separate them from the smaller explanatory text that is given. The smaller text highlights what the article is going to be about in a few words.
WebsiteThere is the website written on the page, usually near the date and issue number. This gives the reader alternative ways to access that magazine.
Feature articleThere is a separate section on the contents page for the feature articles. Feature articles are used every month and show the reader different things that is in the magazine such as posters or concert review etc.