Music magazine codes and conventions

Magazine contents pages

Column structure• Most magazine contents pages are laid out in a column structure.• There are usually 3 columns and they all contain images or article

information.

Images• There are usually at least 3 images on the contents page and they

always relate to an article inside the magazine.• They are usually large and get the readers interest.

Image labels and numbers• By every image there are numbers and text relating to the article.• The numbers tell you which page the images related article is on and

the text explains the image.• The text can also give an insight to the article to get the reader

interested.

Feature and regular content• There are two types of articles that are included on the contents

page.• The feature articles are articles that are new and usually come first in

the list of content.• Regular content are articles that are included in every issue.

Multiple images• Most contents pages have multiple images that are linked to articles

in the magazine.• They usually are linked with the mise en scene if the magazine so they

convey the theme of the magazine and its genre.