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Introduction (succinctly) The mass media embodies a distinct symbolic system of expression for delivering messages to audience. Semiotic analyses on advertisement expose cultural norms and values associated with a particular society or group of people. The semiotic concepts of the icon, index and symbol must be carefully considered when analysing the media. “Semiotics highlights the way that we ourselves take part in the creation of meaning in messages, suggesting that we are not mere bystanders…

America to study for ten months. There were only twenty places in our school. I had to said, I was lucky. When I arrived in Florida, I saw the forest through the window. I lived in a small town here. My new family is an old woman, she has short curly blond hair and blue eyes. The other family member were cat, horse, pig and fifteen Shar pei dogs. We did live in a big house, but it was not my imagination. During the night, deer and bear may occur. Everyday’s weather was hot, very hot. I need to…

Exquisite Adversity His blue striped tie rested against the navy silk-like dress shirt he chose to dress himself in for the occasion. The color complimented his combed red hair as it shined, more so from the sun, while its natural state was a shade darker. He had tucked the tails of his shirt into a pair of black dress pants held on his hips by a black belt accenting the shined black shoes that put the final touch to his attire. The cuffs on his sleeves were buttoned, and the collar of his…

Fictional and documentary photography There have been many attempts by photographers to challenge the line between reality and fiction. Cindy Sherman is one of the photographers who create images that ignite the speculative relationship between reality and fiction. Through her photography, Cindy Sherman develops a new path where she fosters a visual discourse and opens up a discussion on the power of images and the message that the image communicates to the viewer. In many of her images, Sherman…

Alfred F. Jones He was a mistake, that's what his father told him. He just wanted to be a hero, to have his name written into history. And everyday while the slaves were being slaughtered and carted away. Across the harsh waves he struggled and kept his guard up. Inside he felt empty, he would do anything to survive. Whether he beg, steal, borrow, or bartered. Than a hurricane came and devastation reigned he saw his future slowly dripping down the drain. He put a pencil to his temple, connected…

In this evaluation I will be identifying and analyzing how effectively I used context and research to create my short film, I will also be evaluating my peer feedback and how I improved my short film as well as evaluating how I felt the project went throughout this assignment. Research I am really pleased with how this project went because I feel like I did a lot of thorough research into my auteur, Quentin Tarantino. From analyzing his films in my video essay, experimenting with some shots…

Chungking Express: The Role of Hong Kong City in the Plot The movie “Chunking Express” which was written and directed by Wong Kar Wai is a romance/drama film produced in 1994. The plot within the movie tells of two stories which are shown in sequence (“Chunking Express” n.p). Each story features a troubled relationship of a Hong Kong police officer. In the first story, the film focuses on Cop 223 (He Qiwu), the obsession he bears of his broken relationship with May as well as the platonic…

Paul fell to his knees in a state of shock. Simon ran over to his friend and wrapped his hands around him. “I’m so sorry” Simon cried bringing Paul in for a hug. “I’m sorry I couldn’t do anything. This is all my fault, I should have known Roberts was working for the Fearsome Five.” Shaking his head Paul put his hands on Simon’s shoulder. “This wasn’t your fault” he told his friend. “You couldn’t have known about Roberts. Please don’t blame yourself. I am alive and that is all that should matter…

the rug. With all of this coming to a close, with the savage white folks beating and humiliating the young black schoolboys they are told to leave with the money collected. Finally the moment he has been waiting for, he is giving the opportunity to give his speech, with his face black and blue and the blood filling his throat he is able to put it all away and deliver his speech but in giving it the men all are laughing and carrying on in conversation among themselves. They mock him at…

In this musical it is safe to say that there are many types of tones throughout the show. For example, two types of tones we discussed in class were formal and informal. Although, many might suggest that these two types were the central part of this musical, I slightly disagree. To me and I’m sure many others, the students created this very playful environment while they were acting and singing. In this case the most important or strongest type of tone in this musical would be playfulness.…