Codes and Conventions of Contents pages

In today's lesson we discussed the codes and conventions of single paged contents pages. Here is what we discovered:

-The majority of magazines have an 'editors letter' in each issue, this makes us get to know the person who writes the magazine and gives us an inside look.
-At the bottom of the contents page there will be a website so you can log on and receive more information.
-The titles of each story are in bold so it draws attention
-There are many different sized photographs on the contents page surrounding each different cover line.
-The page numbers by the cover lines are in different colours, this makes them stand out.
-There is also contact information on the contents page so that readers can get in touch if they have any queries
-The page number anchors the story towards the image, this helps us not get too confused about where everything is placed.
-The magazine title is always including on the contents page, this helps to re-inforce the brand.
- Usually in the top right/left corner the date and issue number will be placed.
-Font sizes throughout the contents page stay consistent, this is essential.
-Small writing is usually size 11, in New Times Roman font, because most readers are familiar to this font so it makes it easy to read.
The central image on the contents page relates to the main article on the front cover, and is usually the biggest image on the contents page.
-Features and Regulars are mentioned in the contents page every issue