Representation

     Within my project, I plan to somehow represent the teenage community. I would like to try to include different articles about different things that teenagers are accomplishing. For example, a teen that is making a difference in the community or doing something outside of his/her comfort zone.
     Within the media, teenagers are not always represented as good people or as nice people. A lot of times they are portrayed as bullies, full of themselves, cocky, and other negative traits. For example, the movie Dazed and Confused shares the funny story of a bunch of rowdy teenagers that are celebrating their last day of high school. In this film, there are bullies and jocks who are portrayed as mean, full of themselves, and "too cool" for anyone else. This is definitely a film that portrays teenagers in a negative way.
     On the other hand, there are times in the media where teenagers are portrayed in a very positive way. For example, in the student-led demonstration, March For Our Lives, teenage students are shown to be strong and mature leaders. This event included many student speakers who were at MSD the day of the mass shooting. This piece of media portrayed teenagers in an extremely positive way, unlike many other pieces of media.
     In films and other forms of media similar to Dazed and Confused, I feel that teenagers are not represented fairly. I'm not saying that every teenager is perfect, but I certainly do not feel that we are bad, cocky, and full of ourselves. I do not think that this is the correct way to portray teenagers and I think that they should be portrayed more similarly to how they were shown in the March For Our Lives event.
     Within my project I plan to represent teenagers in the same way that they are represented in the March For Our Lives event. I plan to show teenagers as strong, independent, and hard working. I want to share all of the great impacts that teenagers have on the community and the world. I plan to challenge the stereotypical representation of teenagers. I want to show that teenagers are not full of themselves and rude, but are in fact the opposite.

Genre #2

1. Genre
Drama Film

2. Genre Conventions- content
Drama films are films that are presented in more serious and exaggerated ways. These films usually contain stories that portray realistic characters dealing with different conflicts. Dramatic films often include themes such as current issues, racial topics, political arguments, drug addiction, poverty, sexual inequality, alcoholism, and other serious topics. The drama film genre is one of the largest genres, as many genres that exist today are derived from the drama genre.



3. Genre Conventions- production techniques
In order to create successful drama movies, there are specific production techniques that are used. When it comes to music, dramas tend to include music that really creates an emotional response. Depending on the type of drama, some of the other production techniques include dim and dramatic low lighting, intimate close-up shots, and intense soundtracks.



4. Film Sample #1
Titanic- This movie, directed by James Cameron, is a perfect example of a drama. This movie shares the story of the tragic sinking of the Titanic in 1912. This movie is both dramatic and emotional and includes an intense soundtrack. This movie also includes scenes that will make you cry till you have no tears left. This movie also addresses issues such as poverty and helplessness which are common in many drama films.

5. Film Sample #2

12 Angry Men- Directed by Sindey Lumet, 12 Angry Men is another example of a drama film. This film tells the story of a jury that is trying to come to a decision about a court case. Although this film doesn't really have a soundtrack, the dialogue that takes place in this film is dramatic. There is a lot of yelling and fighting as well as a lot of zoom and close up shots to add to the drama. 

6. More examples- 

Genre

1.Genre

Lifestyle Magazine

2.Genre conventions- content

Lifestyle magazines revolve around the idea of ways of life. The genre of Lifestyle includes many sub-genres such as magazines about health and fitness, tourism, leisure, fashion, decorating, or culture. This genre of magazine covers a wide range of topics and these topics vary depending on the specific magazine. 

3.Genre conventions – production techniques

Lifestyle magazines include magazines that focus on trendy and up to date topics. In order to express these topics as clearly as possible, Lifestyle magazines include destination photography. Especially in travel and tourism magazines, destination photography is very common. These photographs are specific to a location in which the article is talking about.

Lifestyle magazines also use a lot of bright colors and bold words in order to catch the public’s attention. These specific magazine companies tend to stick with specific color schemes in order to create a brand look and make it easier to market. 

4.Institutional conventions –  how is genre marketed

Lifestyle magazines are most prominently marketed by the creation of a brand. Each specific magazine fits into a niche that matches the purpose for that given magazine. By developing a specific image for your brand, it is much easier to gain followers and a constant audience for your magazine. 

After creating a brand for your magazine, they can be aligned with an organization. This is a great way to make money of of advertisements, while also advertising your own magazine. 

The last way that Lifestyle magazines are typically marketed is through the use of social media. Many lifestyle magazines are marketed to the younger generations, who also use a ton of social media. By posting ads on common social media sites, the correct generation is being informed. 

5.Magazine sample #1

          Cosmopolitan- This magazine includes articles about celebrity news, dating and relationship help, beauty tutorials, fashion trends, and more. Cosmopolitan falls under the sub- lifestyle genre of women's fashion. It includes trendy and up to date articles. This magazine is also heavily advertised on social media and even has a digital version of the magazine that is shared on Snapchat. 

6.Magazine sample #2

          Vanity Fair- This magazine covers a range of topics from fashion to current affairs. It focuses on trending topics in the celebrity world, but also focuses on political debates and current news. This is definitely a lifestyle magazine, as it covers all things happening in daily life. It appeals to a range of audiences with its different topics. It is available online as well, which makes it appealing to younger people. 

7.More examples-

Lifestyle 

Food and Travel

Men's Health

Prime Living

Glamour

Vogue

Welcome!!!

Hi! My name is Sophie Solarana and this is my blog for my AICE Media Studies AS Level portfolio project. For my project I have chosen to create a magazine spread. I will be sharing the process of me creating my magazine on this blog. I am working with two other partners to create my magazine, so there will be a total of three different magazine issues. I am extremely excited to share my journey with all of you. 

I have been brainstorming and gathering inspirational ideas in order to produce the best magazine I possibly can. I want to base my magazine off of subjects and activities that interest me, but I also want a challenge.

I chose to create a magazine instead of a film opening because I feel I can show more of my talents this way. I am very familiar with Photoshop and I have a passion for photography. In fact, when I am older, I would love to pursue something within the marketing and advertising industry. It would be a dream come true if I could also use my love for photography, editing, and designing within my career. 

Anyways, I truly hope you enjoy sharing this wonderful experience with me and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!