Textual Analysis of 'First Car'

I have begun looking at various magazines aimed at students. I have decided to analyse a magazine called 'First Car' because most students are at the stage of learning to drive.

The colour scheme is made up of a limited palette of white and yellow edged in black. The bright colours contrast against the dark background which is attention grabbing and pulls the reader in. The headline is the biggest and clearest font, which is important so that the reader can recognise the name of the magazine if they were to read it again.

Words such as 'Killer' create a sense of excitement because an element of danger is involved. These words are then accompanied by photos of car crashes and vehicles driven at a fast pace.

Students are also attracted to the photos of the actors from The Inbetweeners. This is a comedy popular amongst teenagers so if the reader isn't interested in cars, they may still want to read the interview inside. The midshot of the main character is the first image you see, showing what age group the magazine is aimed at.