codes and conventions of a contents page

• one big image - but smaller ones also
• contents at the top
• lists of storys
• consistent colour scheme (plain)
• more then one image
• use headings to divide up contents
• editorial - a picture of editor
• page numbers on pictures to anchor image to written contents
• columns (2 or 3)
• white background
• title of magazine
• regular contents
• features
• bottom of the page - website, date, contact details

Codes and conventions of front cover

• 1 word or letter title
• title on top left page (full page width)
• a colour scheme
• main story is main picture
• puffs
• main image over title slightly
• barcode
• unique font
• title is the largest text on the cover
• one main image - med close up, direct address
• main coverline - anchors the meaning of the main image, second largest on the page (few words as possible)
• coverlines - two or three lines, information about contents
• typography - consistent, connotationsof font reflect the target audience and subject
• frame - coverlines fame the image
• positioning statement - by the title
• issue date and price
• buzz word - exclusive