LAYOUT OF A CONTENTS PAGE: By Emma Tasker

BACKGROUND:- Usually the background colour of the contents page is white or a

very pale colour. This is used so that the text, pictures and information are highlighted and attention is drawn to them when it is necessary.

- The Entire background should usually consist of 3 different colours and be kept plain and simple.

IMAGES:- The images on a contents page are usually assisted with

numbers that are linked to a page. This gives a brief detail of what the article says about the specific artist/musician.

- There is normally a larger imagine of the headlining artist/musician that was on the cover as they are the feature of the magazine. This assures readers that the artist/musician they are interested in has an important statement.

- The size and order of images are arranged in order of importance and relevance to the main feature of the magazine.

LAYOUT:- Situated in the top left of the corner is usually the magazine mast

head. This is so that readers are drawn to this and it promoted advertising.

- In the bottom of the corner is the page number and usually the issue date or release date. This is so that customers are able to refer to this if they need to and it is not difficult to locate.

- Images are spread across the page to attract attention and draw readers into turning the pages.

- There are regular sub heading/ promotions scattered across the page again to attract the reader.

- The text and page details are listen in columns in numerical order. This is so the information is clearly received and easy to follow.

- The smallest font used on the page is 11. This is so that the reader is still able to read the text clearly without the text taking up too much room so that the message can be put across.

- The word ‘contents’ is similar to the masthead by being the largest font in the page.

COLUMNS & FONT- The columns of a contents page usually flow from the top of the

page downwards. - The columns are split into different sections; regarding what the

magazine details are.- The font on a contents page within the columns is usually size 11

and the largest font on the page is the title ‘contents’ or the magazine name.

- The columns have the page number and a brief description of whats included in the page.