Conventions of Magazines Contents Page

     Content pages can be vital to a magazine and key to the reader's understanding of the magazine. A contents page organizes a magazine into sections. It simplifies the process of looking for a specific section of the magazine by having the number and title of each page. For example if one wanted to look for the latest dresses in a fashion magazine then they would look at the contents page and find where it says "page 03 Dresses" and turn to that page instead of having to look through every page.
These are the convention for a context page:

    • Title: At the top of the page is the name of the magazine, issue date, and the word "Content" or "Contents Page."
    • Sub-headings: Divides the different articles and content into sections, making it easier for readers to find information.
    • Main image: Singular picture in the contents page that relates to the feature article. Some may include multiple small images.
    • Columns: The columns show the page numbers and titles of the articles.
    • Fonts: Headings and sub-headings will use different fonts for easier differentiation.
    • Editor information: Contents pages may include a letter from and picture of the magazine editor.
    • Color scheme: The colors on a contents page are often very limited in order to not distract readers.
    References:
     -Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/liam-lim-horgan/codes-and-conventions-of-a-                      magazine-front-cover-11085506?next_slideshow=1.
    - Fellowes, M. (2013, October 1). Codes and Conventions of a Magazine Contents Page. Retrieved October 12, 2019, from https://prezi.com/mpql0vx_vdgd/codes-and-conventions-of-a-magazine-contents-page/.

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