Contents Page for a Music Magazine

This is an example of a contents page for a music magazine. I think the layout of this is very good because the page is set out in a very good layout in my opinion. This is because everything is set out well and different conventions are set out separately on the page. The things which I like about this contents page is the fact that everything revolves around the main image and also the small photos which link with the featured stories because it will attract the audience. Moreover, it is an easier way to show what is going to be included in the magazine and it will make the featured stories easier to understand by applying small pictures to the reltaed page numbers.

Firstly, at the top left hand side of the page, it shows the date in which the magazine is published and also it shows that the page is a contents page by applying it in white bold writing so it stands out. Below this is the title or the masthead, this is also used in bold writing to show the name of the magazine but also to imply that the majority of the magazine will be about drums. In addition to this, the main image which is centred in the middle of the page also implies that the article is going to be about drums. One of the main things I like about this page is the fact that there are little pictures used at the corners on the right hand side of the page to match the featured stories which are on the left hand side. By applying these pictures it will give the readers a better idea of what will be featured in the article. Another convention which is included is page numbers, this is so it is easier for the readers to find particular sections they are interested in. A way to improve this contents page could be by adding previous additions to show what was in the last magazine incase readers didn't read it. Featured stories and Regulars are also conventions which are located on the left hand side of the page, however they are both described in different amounts of detail. The featured stories is a big section of the page and is explained in more detail, however the regular Stories is located at the bottom of the page and requires little detail. This is done like this because more focus needs to be applied on Featured Stories because it is only going to be in one magazine. However, the regulars will be included in every magazine so you won't need to explain them as much.