Ethan Clarke NEA coursework Year 2

 For my media coursework, I’m planning to design a magazine front cover using Photoshop. I’ll be working with a female model and shooting a mix of close-up headshots and full-body outfit photos. The shoot will take place in a local field near my house, which gives me a calm, natural setting that fits the overall look I’m aiming for. The soft lighting and natural textures in the background should help create an earthy, editorial-style feel that works well for a magazine cover. During the shoot, I want to capture a good range of compositions. I’ll take some direct, head-on close-ups where the model makes eye contact with the camera to create a strong connection with the audience. I’ll also shoot some off-centre images and a few where she looks away, just to vary things and make the final selection more interesting. For the full-body shots, I’ll think carefully about balance and negative  When it comes to colour, I plan to work with soft, natural tones that suit the field locati...

 When I explored the Forbes website, it was clear straight away that it’s aimed at a professional, business focused audience. Everything about the design and content links to ideas of wealth, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Unlike lifestyle based sites, Forbes feels serious and informative, and it’s clearly made for people who are interested in finance, the economy, technology, and business trends. The layout feels quite busy compared to something like Vogue. There’s a lot going on at once - headlines, articles, stock market tickers, and lists are all packed tightly onto the homepage. This gives the site a fast paced, information heavy feel, which matches the type of reader Forbes is targeting. It feels like it’s designed for people who want quick access to important and up to date information. The typography is modern and practical. Headlines are bold and often capitalised, which makes them stand out and feel urgent. The colour scheme mainly sticks to black, white, and grey, w...

 When I explored the Vogue website, it was obvious straight away that the brand is all about luxury, high fashion, and culture. Everything feels polished and professional, which reflects Vogue’s reputation as one of the biggest fashion publications in the world. One of the first things I noticed was how visually rich the site is - there are high quality images everywhere, often filling the whole screen. This instantly creates a glamorous, aspirational feel and pulls you into the world of high fashion. The layout of the website is clean and modern. There’s a lot of white space, which helps the content feel high end rather than cluttered. The typography also adds to this, with mostly elegant serif fonts that feel classic and stylish at the same time. The bold headings stand out well and grab attention as you scroll. Everything is neatly organised into sections like fashion, beauty, culture, and runway, which makes the site easy to navigate without feeling overwhelming. The colour s...

 When I looked through The Big Issue’s website, what stood out straight away was how clearly it shows what the brand stands for. It doesn’t feel like it’s just trying to sell a magazine - it genuinely feels like it’s focused on making a difference. The site talks a lot about homelessness, poverty, and inequality, and it gives people who are often ignored a space to share their stories. That makes the whole website feel much more personal and emotionally engaging, rather than corporate or distant. The design of the website is quite simple, but it works really well. The red, black, and white colour scheme instantly links to the print magazine, so the branding feels consistent. The colours are bold and powerful, which makes the stories feel important. The fonts are modern and easy to read, and the large headlines help grab attention quickly. Everything is laid out clearly, with sections for news, campaigns, features, and vendor stories, so it’s easy to find your way around without it...