The Realm Reader (Gianna Michel’s AICE Media Studies Project)

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Hi Pretty Posse! Before jumping into the final project, I worked on a couple of exercises to sharpen my skills. One of my favorites was a layout practice where we had to recreate a real magazine spread. I chose one from Teen Vogue and replicated the fonts, spacing, and column structure using Canva. It helped me better understand how to balance white space and how visuals interact with text. Until next time, Xoxo, Pretty Parlor

This week, I decided to take a different approach to my magazine. I decided on a new theme. Rather than focusing on literary advice, I've decided to make my topic related to feminism. I've recently been exposed to lots of new information relating to how girls feel the need to dress less feminine to be taken more seriously in the workforce.    After coming to this realization ive decided to base my feature article on the importance of staying true to yourself and embracing what it is to be a teenage girl. In terms of progress, ive made my magazine cover, the cover photo being a picture i took of myself. I decided to name my “magazine” pretty parlor.    My target audience for my magazine is girls. My mission is to promote the idea that girls can dress feminine, do cute nail designs, and wear makeup and still be taken seriously. I resonate with this magazine a lot. I feel people should be judged by their talent and dedication to their work. I dont think its fa...

Hey Pretty Posse! Before I began production, I wanted to make sure my magazine had a solid foundation. So, I did a deep dive into feminist publications and media targeted at teen girls. I analyzed Teen Vogue , Bust Magazine , and Lilith Magazine , focusing on tone, layout, color palette, and the way they balance style with serious substance. I also studied how articles were structured—from headlines to sidebars to pull quotes—and took notes on how they catered to their audience. During this process, I created a Pinterest mood board with pastel pinks, golds, soft neutrals, and bold fonts that scream empowerment and elegance. My planning notebook is filled with sketches of cover mock-ups, article layouts, and potential photoshoot ideas. One important decision I made during this phase was to use my own photography, which meant I needed to plan shoots in advance and consider lighting, wardrobe, and poses that felt authentic. My whole school is wearing pink next month for women’s month so I...

Hey Pretty Posse!   This week, I’ve been brainstorming new ways to approach my feature article. After reflecting on my magazine’s mission, I want to ensure my writing has a voice that inspires and empowers. My topic centers on the common struggles teenage girls go through. To guide my brainstorming, I revisited some key elements of feature writing: strong storytelling, interviews for depth, and clear takeaways for readers. I’ve started mapping out a structure for the article:    1. Introduction: A personal anecdote about times I’ve felt underestimated for embracing femininity.   2. Cherish’s Story: Insights from my interview with Cherish 3. Tips for Confidence: Practical advice on blending your unique identity with professional success.   4. Breaking Stereotypes: A discussion of societal perceptions and ways to challenge them.   Cherish’s perspective will be an integral part of the piece, and I’m excited to interview her soon! ...

Hey Pretty Posse!   For my feature article, I plan to go back into the book and refresh my memory on what a feature article should include overall. I want to make sure it has a strong voice that reflects me. Right now, I’m thinking about interviewing one of my classmates, Cherish. She’s the perfect fit because we have a lot in common, we’re both very feminine, but we’re also really school-oriented and intelligent. We always connect on how people mistake us for being airheads, so I feel like she’ll bring some valuable insight to this topic.   The article is going to be about 200-300 words, and the topic will be surrounding the common struggles and misconceptions that come with being a teenage girl. I want to share tips and advice on how to stay true to yourself in environments where people may not appreciate you. I think this could really comfort others who might feel like they are “weird” for not meeting unrealistic expectations set for teenage girls by society....