Research - Codes and Conventions of a Contents Page

Once i had looked at the contents page of other music magazines i then drew up a list of codes and conventions:

Layout

• The editor’s letter is separate from other text with a conversational tone.
• The text is split into categories with the subheadings contained in boxes.
• The logo of the magazine is usually displayed and is prominent.

Type of images

• One large main image of the main act is displayed
• Not too overwhelming
• About 3 thumbnails
• Some close up headshots and a full body image.

Style of language

• Young/modern
• Use of 2^nd person ‘you’ collective pronoun ‘we’ involves the reader.

Mise en Scene

• Big clear images
• Bold subheadings
• Readable font