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

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...