Saros GCSE Media Blog

 

  Denotation: There is some text with emotional language to encourage people to donate to this certain charity . The background is appears to be a sky. Connotation: The advert builds on the slogan for West/East Africa 'dig toilets not graves'. The connotation of the sad boy breaks down the fact this boy in in a negative,emotional state of mind and is desperate for attention to his need. This adds negative and sad brand values and it makes you feel sorry for them and you would want to help them. Analysis: The advert helps the audience help this charity and help understand what is going on out there as the colours reflect on sad and sorrowful child in the picture. in addition,  the text 'not graves' has a deeper meaning of the sad and helpless boy.

Denotation: There is some text that displays eggs with a certain  word "tasty" underlined deliberately to show its flavours.  Connotation: The advert builds on the slogan for eggs  'happy hens lay tasty eggs'  The connotation of tasty suggests that these eggs having extreme flavour and will persuade the audience to purchase the eggs. There is also a person cooking the egg , preparing to gobble it. Analysis: The advert helps the audience understand the product as the verbal code helps them understand the actual eggs themselves.  In addition, the text across the bottom of the advert  uses enthusiastic words to connect with the audience and suggests the brand is joyful of their product. This adds to the positive vibes, happy brand values    that are suggested by the construction of the advert.

1)  Which part of the course are you looking forward to most? film production 2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media? I want my acting skills to improve 3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media (5-9)? I want to achieve an 8 or 9 4) What was the last TV programme or film you watched? Bleach 5) Why do you think that TV programme or film appealed to an audience? Why would an audience like it? It has amazing plot and fight scenes 6) What technology have you used to access the media in the last 24 hours? (Radio, TV, phone etc.) Computer 7) What device do you use most to access the media?  Computer / Ipad 8) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day. Is this about right, too little or too much? Why?  8 hours because if I go out with friends it will be much less 9) Why was the casting of Jodie Whittaker a significant moment in the history of Doctor Who? it was the first women to play the role of doctor who 10) W