Codes and conventions of a music magazine contents page

Main ImageThe main image is usually related to the front cover image, it is the largest image on the page which shows that the artist will be the main feature of the magazine.

Page numbersThere are page numbers next to the features on most contents pages so the audience are able to easily find the page that they are looking for, the numbers are usually a different colour to the text so they stand out.Cover linesThe cover lines on the contents page are always different to the ones on the front page, the reader can find out what the magazine is about.

Subsidiary imagesThere are small images on the contents page which are called subsidiary images, they show what will be inside the magazine and they are small so they don't take the attention off the main image.

TitleThe words contents stands as it is in a unique font from the other text on the page and is also in a different colour which fits in with the colour scheme of the page. It is always at the top of the page so when the audience look through the magazine they can easily find it.

ColumnsColumns are used on a contents page so the layout looks neat and the numbers are easy to follow and find.

Masthead of magazineThe magazines masthead ‘Q’, is featured in the contents page next to the contents title to show the brand of the magazine.Font size

The font size used for each heading and subline is bigger compared to the text underneath it, this is so each one stands out and people can easily find what they are looking for.

SectionsThere are gaps in between each section of writing and each picture to separate them and make the page layout look neat. They have done this so the page does not look cluttered and it looks more professional.