Textual Analysis- Smaart Talent

This magazines has a cheeky front cover. The picture is fun of a young woman blowing a bubble. This portrays a youthfulness as we stereotypically relate bubblegum to the teenagers. It also will encourage the reader to pick up the magazine as they will think it is not going to be boring and packed full of just careers advice. It is a medium shot and she has eye contact with the audience, this engages the reader. The simple colours of pink, brown and white are very sophisticated and classy. The word TALENT has a shiny finish to it and a 3D effect, it makes it look very modern and edgy. The magazine name SMAART TALENT makes the reader think that if they read it they will become smart and talented. The cover lines are in a graffiti font this is very youthful and specific to the audience. The headline 'Miquita goes pop' has ambiguous meaning, it is describing the bubblegum going 'pop' but also the fact that Miquita's job is to do with presenting pop (music) shows. This also gives you a sneak preveiw of what might be inside. It says at the top of the magazine that it is 'The careers magazine for black and minority ethnic students' there is a picture of an etnic lady, this is so the audience will feel as though they can relate to this magazine.