Codes and Conventions

of aMagazine

Contents Page

•There is one main image used that is bigger than the rest.•Sometimes, a number of smaller images are also used.

Everything is laid out in columns.

•The word contents is prominent.• The issue date and number is

placed by the word ‘contents’ .

• Category headings are used.• In this case some examples include

‘feedback’ and ‘swag’.• These usually include ‘regulars’,

‘features’ and ‘on the cover’.

Page number are used on the images to

anchor them.

Page numbers are a different colour/font or slightly bigger to make

them stand out.

•Usually a heading of a few words for each article. •Followed by a sub line explaining more about the article•The font size is usually 11pt.

The front cover is often used as a smaller image.

An editors letter specifically about the issue is included.

Sometimes there are quotes or captions on the images.