Saturday, 21 September 2013

SEMIOTICS

In class we began to learn about semiotics and were asked to do a short activity to table 'Signifier', 'Signified' and 'Referant' to gain a clearer understanding of what these words meant, and about Semiotics all together.
 
 
 
 
If the signifier was to be a thumbs down, this would signify that the person was fed up, which is a Referent of a symbol. Or if the signifier was the colour red, this could signify anger, but also be a Referent for stop.
 
     

Friday, 20 September 2013

Advertisement Analysis Essay

Advertisement Analysis Essay
 
I chose to analyse the MAXfactor mascara advert below:
 
 
This is the essay I completed as homework set by Mr Wroe for my analysis of this advert. Feedback suggested I should use more terminology in my essays and record this in a glossary so I have better knowledge of different terminology to use for future essays.