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Ghd Analysis

Denotation and Connotation work

1. Identify each sign (denotation).
2. What does it stand for? (connotation)
3. Does it have more than one meaning?
4. Which groups of people can/cannot read it? e.g. because of age, geography etc
   
   
     
   1. Its an apple.
   2. It stands for the brand apple which make products such as the iPhone, iPod, iPad and apple mac.
   3. It has more than one meaning depending on what age group or where the person is from.
   4. The older or really young generation may not be able to recognize it as the brand Apple.
   
   1. Its two arrows.
   2. It stands for the car brand Citroen who design and make cars.
   3. Different types of people may see it as arrows whereas a lot of people will see it as the brand.

   4. Some younger people may not understand it as they are too young and some females may not know it as they may not be as interested in cars.

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   1. Its a circle with an arrow diagonally off the side of it.

   2. It is the male gender symbol.

   3. It doesn't have more than one meaning and is a multinational symbol.

   4. Younger children may not know the symbol. Also other people that have never come across the symbol will not know it.

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   1. It is an M letter in yellow and has a red background.

   2. Almost everyone in the world will recognize this symbol as McDonald's unless they are too young or don't live in a rich enough area to have fast food.
   3. It doesn't have more than one meaning it is just the international McDonald's symbol. 
   4. The only people that can't read the symbol are poor people that may not live near or be able to afford fast food.
   

   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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   1. It is a red circle with a red line going through the middle of it.
   2. It stands for no entry.
   3. No it only has one meaning it is the world symbol for no entry.
   4. Only really young people may not be able to read it as they don't understand it.
   

   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1. It is a sign with a man and women separated on it.
   2. Its stands for male area or toilets and female area or toilets.
   3. It could mean that gender toilets or that gender area either.
   4. Really young people may not be able to understand it.
   

   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1. It is a mouth with a tongue sticking out.
   2. It is the band logo/symbol for The Rolling Stones.
   3. It may have more than one meaning for someone who doesn't recognize the symbol as the rolling stones.
   4. The younger generation and people that don't know who the rolling stones are may not know what it means.
   

   

   
   

5X5 Media Choices

5 Artists 
The Wombats - I like the lyrics and the general beat of the songs. Quite chilled out music and I feel its just easy to listen to.

Mac Miller - I like the beat of his songs and also his variation. He has some songs that are fast flowing and more happy and some more deep songs with good lyrics and a slower more relaxed beat.

Kanye West - Kanye I feel is just overall a great artist. His variation is good and I am a fan of his older albums as well as his newer stuff. He always has good flowing songs and lyrics and always creates a good contrast in songs with a good beat alongside that.

Chase and Status - I like Chase and Status as they have a drum and base feel. They usually create fast flowing songs that have great base and a pacy beat to them which I like. I have also seen them live so I like to listen to their songs as it brings back good memories.

Frank Ocean - Frank Ocean is a very different artist. He comes from a group called Odd Future which have a very grime rapping genre. Frank is almost the odd one out as his songs are very chilled and easy to listen to.

5 films 
Superbad - I like comedy films and this is probably my favorite. For me, line after line in this film is funny and I could watch it over and over. It also has an actor I like; Jonah Hill.

300 - I like this movie as it is good for gore and killing. I feel the story line is very unrealistic but I don't mind as it is a genre I like and feel the graphics and quality.

Green Street - I love football and following my team. I also love violent and action movies therefore this is the perfect film for me.

Kick Ass - I like action films and therefore this is another good film for me. I like the fact one of the main characters is a young girl who you wouldn't expect to be a hero yet she is.

In Time - I like this film as I like the idea of the story line as you work for time and after the age of 25 the person stops aging ans you have to work to earn time and you can live forever as long as you have the time and aren't killed physically.


5 songs 
Opposite (Biffy Clyro) - I like this song because it is quite chilled out and easy to listen to and the lyrics are good.

Living for the Weekend (Hard Fi) - I like this song because it has a good beat and tune to it that I feel is catchy but not annoying.

Sheila (Jamie T) - I like this song because it is pretty chilled out and catchy. Also I like songs that are unheard of and different.

Avalanche (The Wombats) - I like this song because it gets straight into the song and it is chilled out but not too relaxed.

Kill the Director (The Wombats) - I like this song as I have known it for ages and it never gets old in my mind. It is quite catchy and fast and easy to listen to.


5 Superheroes
Batman - I like Batman because he doesn't have a super power yet he still manages to save Gothem City and he is ripped and looks cool.

Superman - I like Superman becuase he has super strength, can fly and he has laser eye vision. I think this makes him a good super hero as he has a variety of powers to save the world.

Spiderman - I like spiderman as he has the most odd story for becoming a hero. Also I like how he adapts to being a hero. He says "with great power comes great responsibility" I think this shows he has adapted to becoming a good hero.

Incredible Hulk - I like the hulk because he's a normal human but when he gets angry he turns big and green. Also I like how he is ripped as it makes him look more like hero.

Ironman - I like Ironman as he is very durable and can take alot of beating.

5 Video Games
FIFA 13 - I like this game because I love football and it is so realistic and makes me feel like im really in the game.

COD - I like this game because it relieves as I can kill other people online. Also I like the zombies part of the game and having to survive as long as possible.

Assassins Creed - I like this game as its a very creative and free roaming. Also you can do many different things on the game and missions.

Pacman - I like this game because it is so simple yet so amazing. You can just keep playing it and get addicted.

Mario vs Sonic at the Olympic games - This is a great game as you have to be active and do the sports on screen also you get to be some of your favorite characters and compete against bad guys.

Films questions 

Batman The Dark Knight Rises


What made you want to go and see the films?
Try to think beyond peer influence and consider any other factors that contributed to your choice. - It was recommended to me by a lot of friends seeing as I hadn't seen it and it had been out a long while. Also it had a lot of stars in the I knew about which gave it a good reputation in my eyes and therefore made me want to see it.

Did you like or dislike the films? - I liked it as it was an action packed film and that is a genre of film I enjoy. Also I felt the story line was great and it kept me interested throughout.

What factors impacted your enjoyment or lack of enjoyment? - The environment I was in impacted my enjoyment of the film as it was quiet and dark and this meant I was fully concentrating and I had no distractions. I was by myself when I saw it as I watched it on my laptop at home which wasn't so great for atmosphere or tension as it was only me in the room.

Compose a post with your conclusions. - I usually prefer to watch films with my friends as I feel it creates a better atmosphere. Also I prefer going to the cinema as I like watching it on a bigger screen and better quality. I would usually go to see a comedy or action genre film and usually go at the weekend.