Sophia Salomon AICE media P6 25/26

As I work on my AICE Media Portfolio, I’ve realized how thankful I am for the growth this project has given me. This assignment isn’t just about meeting requirements  it’s about learning how to express ideas visually, make creative decisions, and understand how real media products are built. One thing I’m especially grateful for is how much I’ve learned about mise-en-scène. Before this class, I didn’t think about how lighting, color, props, and setting could shape a message. Now, I notice every detail. Being able to apply these elements in my own portfolio has helped me think more intentionally about what I want an audience to feel. It’s made my project more thoughtful and helped me understand how professionals communicate meaning through visuals. I’m also thankful for the challenge of revising and improving my work. Reworking my cover, adjusting my layout, and refining my headline have taught me that media creation is a process, not a one and done task. Each draft shows me what’s...

 A double page spread is when a magazine uses two side by side pages to focus on one main topic, image, or story. It’s usually designed to catch the reader’s attention right away because it has a lot more space than a regular page. Many spreads include a large picture that stretches across both pages, along with a big title and a short introduction. The smaller details captions, quotes, or extra photos are arranged around the main image to make the layout look clean and balanced. A double page spread is meant to highlight something important, so the design is usually bold, organized, and easy to follow. When you look at one, it should feel like you’re getting a mini-story or a main feature all in one place.

Modeling professional magazines is actually pretty fun, because it feels like you’re showing people something new and interesting. When you introduce a magazine, you usually talk about what makes it stand out whether it’s the design, the writing, or the topics it covers. Some magazines focus on fashion, others on sports, science, or current events, and part of presenting them is helping people understand who the magazine is meant for and why it’s worth reading. You might explain the layout, the main features, and even show a few pages to highlight the style. It’s kind of like giving a quick tour so people can get a feel for what the magazine is all about. Presenting magazines isn’t about performing or acting; it’s more about being clear, confident, and sharing information in a way that keeps people interested.

  Creating my magazine cover and double page spread has helped me see how powerful visual storytelling can be. This week, I focused on revising my rough draft of the cover and building my double-page spread layout. My goal was to make each page look more professional while also expressing the overall tone of my magazine through Mise-en-scene the arrangement of visual elements that create meaning. When I began revising my cover, I concentrated on composition and color. I realized my first version didn’t fully match the vibes I wanted. The text placement felt off. By adjusting the font style, changing the contrast, and balancing the image with the text, I created a stronger visual that draws the reader’s attention to the main subject. For my double-page spread, I applied the same ideas. I used Mise-en-scene to think about how lighting, space, and props in my images affect the story I’m trying to tell. I rearranged the layout so that the images guide the eye naturally across the page....