Semiotics
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Semiotics
The study of signs.
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Semiotics
The theory of signs. From the Greek semeiotikos, which
means “an interpreter of signs.” Signing is vital to human
existence because it underlies all forms of communication.
Within semiotics, anything that is used for human
communication is defined as a sign: gestures, facial
expressions, poetry, rituals, clothes, food, music, morse
code, marketing, commercials, film, etc.
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Think about a heart.
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What are we actually thinking about?
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Sort your words/phrases out into literal associations (actually referring to the heart) and connotations (referring to the idea
of the heart – what the heart represents)
Denotation Connotation
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Heart
Denotations Connotations
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Heart
Denotations
e.g. muscle
Connotations
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Heart
Denotations
e.g. muscle
Connotations
e.g. love
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Heart
Denotations
e.g. muscle
Pump
Blood
Organ
Body
Connotations
e.g. love
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Heart
Denotations
e.g. muscle
Pump
Blood
Organ
Body
Connotations
e.g. love
Valentines
Feelings
Romance
Sweet
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Spectacles/Glasses
Denotations Connotations
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Spectacles/Glasses
Denotations
Sight/Vision
Optometry
Eyes
Long/short sighted
Lenses
Glass
Connotations
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Spectacles/Glasses
Denotations
Sight/Vision
Optometry
Eyes
Long/short sighted
Lenses
Glass
Connotations
Intelligence
Scientist
Teacher
Nerd
Physical weakness
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IconThe signifier (denotation) is perceived as resembling or imitating the signified (connotation). A pictoral representation, a photograph, an architect’s model of a building, or a star chart are all icons because they imitate or copy aspects of their subject.
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IndexAn index had a factual or casual connection that pointstowards its object. Wet streets are a sign that it has rainedrecently. Smoke signifies fire. A nest image is an icon of a nestbut also an index of a bird.
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SymbolA symbol has an arbitrary (based on personal whim, random) relationship between the signifier and the signified. The interpreter understands the symbol through previous knowledge and experience—it must be learned and agreed upon. Spoken or written words are symbols. There is no reason that the word CAT should represent a cat instead of a tree.
CAT
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MetasymbolA symbol whose meaning transcends the tangible realm ofsimple one-to-one relationships. History, culture, andtradition all play a role in creating metasymbols, such as thedove with an olive branch as a symbol for peace. For certainaudiences, religious and magical signs and symbols takeon these properties.
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The American flag
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The American flag in a foreign country.
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Understanding visual codes in texts
Denotation (signifier)Connotation (signified)
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List the similarities in the denotation of these posters (focus on the image). Think about lighting, posing, costume, props etc.
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Genre Tropes (or ‘Codes’)
A common pattern, theme, or motif within the genre in film (e.g. a spaceship in science fiction films), or, in a culture or subculture such as an emo selfie.
Be careful- this is where stereotypes enter into the equation.
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T What is the technique?
E What is the effect?
A What is the effect on the audience?
S What else could it symbolise?
A Consider an alternative viewpoint.
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Identity – the fact of being who or what a person or thing
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Marker – an object (or image) used to indicate a position, place, or route
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Culture – the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group
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Culture can(and does) include subcultures.
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The goal of this project is to create a thoughtful and thought-provoking digital image that visually explores the creative concept of identity markers. What shapes your identity? Who do you identify with? These questions can be answered on a local and/or global level.
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How do you define yourself? How do others define you? The image you make for this project will be a form of recombinant art that you create by using the strategies of juxtaposition, metaphor, cultural critique and/or personal narrative.
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