Contents pages Identify the key conventions and present examples.

Contents pages are designed as a reference to what is in a magazine.  They provide a brief overview of individual articles & features, some of which might be regular additions for every edition.  

The design and layout are based upon a grid structure that you must follow.  You must use rulers and gridlines to construct your ideas.  

They usually include a contents banner at the top of the page.  The masthead is also usually featured along with the date, issue number, web address and social media information.

They have 1 or 2 columns of text which have sub-headings.  

They use numbers to indicate the page location.  

They incorporate photos of the content with number and captions to provide anchorage, (creates a sense of meaning for an image).  The larger the photos the more important that article is.

Each article/ feature heading is in a larger/ bolder font for emphasis.

The blurb underneath is smaller and gives an indication of the content for that feature/ article.

There is often an editor's letter.  There can also be a callout box with magazine subscription information.  

The use of the text needs to be considered for emphasis and also needs to be a suitable size.  As a guide no larger than 24pt.  No smaller than 10pt.  If in doubt print and check.