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  Reading an Image - Media Codes Blog Tasks Technical codes The photographed picture of 50 Cent and the finger prints from criminal reports creates an imagery of gangster life. The lighting only pointed towards the high points of 50 Cents face conveys that he want to reveal a truth about himself as he is revealing himself from the darkness therefore creating an enigma code. Written or verbal codes The lexical codes used here giving advice to the audience conveying a strong message. The letter 'O' being shaded in every word represents the amount times he was shot whilst being in his gang life.    Symbolic or non-verbal codes The clothing 50 Cent is wearing probably is what Reeboks is advertising. However the army clothing probably reveals his battle with life. The chain around his neck represents rap culture and gangster life. The facial expression 50 cent has seem to be stiff creating a feeling of that he would never turn back. The whole advertisement is fully black and white.

  Ten Media Questions 1) Why did you choose A Level Media Studies? I chose Media for A levels because I was interested in movies and how they are made. I believe it will help me understand the impact media has on other aspects of my life and would support my other options massively like Business. 2) Did you take GCSE Media Studies (either here at Greenford or a different school)? No, I didn't pick Media for GCSEs. Instead I picked Business and Geography. 3) If you answered yes to Q2, what grade did you achieve in GCSE Media? What coursework task did you complete? What would you say your strengths and weaknesses were in GCSE Media?  4) What grade do you hope to achieve in A Level Media? I want a A because I know I'm capable and would put 100% effort at all times to achieve the results!   5) What are your current thoughts about your next steps after A Levels - university, apprenticeship, work? I would like to go to University in the future.  6) What do you think the biggest MEDIA

  My Media Consumption Newspapers Which daily newspapers (if any) do you read?    I sometimes read the The Sun. What sections of newspapers do you turn to first, and why? When I do read the news (which isn't often), I usually start with the international news to stay current on broad information about current events. What sections do you never read, and why? I never read sections on Sports and Health because I'm not interested in it.  What kinds of stories do you usually read and why? I do not read storied unless they are very interesting. Do you, or someone else, buy the newspaper you read? I do not read the newspaper therefore I do not by it. Do you look at the online versions of any newspapers? Which newspapers? Why do you visit their website and not others? I  look at online version as it is easier and convenient. Magazines What magazines (if any) do you buy regularly?  Why/why not? I do not buy magazines at all. What sections of the magazines do you read and not read, and

  Semiotics English  by Tarun Thind analysis: 1) What meanings are the audience encouraged to take about the two main characters from the opening of the film?  The audience assume the two boy are a negative character being disrespectful to elderly and other in public by not listen and giving attitude. 2) How does the end of the film emphasise de Saussure’s belief that signs are polysemic – open to interpretation or more than one meaning? At the end of the film de Saussure’s belief that signs are Polysemic is justified as we later find out the main characters were deaf and we understand why they were acting arrogant.  Media Magazine theory drop: Semiotics  1) What did Ferdinand de Saussure suggest are the two parts that make up a sign? Ferdinand de Saussure suggested the two parts that makeup sign is the signifier and the signified. 2) What does ‘polysemy’ mean? Polysemy is the coexistence of many possible meanings for a word or phrase. 3) What does Barthes mean when he suggests signs c