Denotation, Connotation & Representation

           Denotation:

• People holding hands
• 2 adults (1 male, 1 female)
• 3 young children
• On a beach 
• All the people are smiling
• Long shot
• Sharp focus
• Direct address

          Connotation:

• The people are holding hands, this body contact between each other connotes that they are a family because it shows that they know each other
• The 2 adults suggest that they are the parents because of the way they are set out
• The 3 children look similar which connotes that they are siblings and makes them a family
• As they are on a beach and the way that they are dressed tells us that it is summer
• All of the people are smiling which suggests that they are happy, having fun and enjoying themselves

          Representation:

• The people represent a family
• The staging of the people represent that they are walking away from the beach 
• The clothing and costume represents that it is summer and they are relaxing because they are all dressed casually and informally 

Revenge- My Favourite piece of Media

My favourite example of Media which I like is Revenge; an American television soap. I would recommend to everyone to watch Revenge as it fits in the genres of: Mystery, Psychological thriller & Drama which is pretty confusing but that’s what I love about it, the way it’s complicated and mysterious which makes you want to watch it even more. I am also a big fan of it because a lot of thought and effort has been put into the story-lines as there are so many, which hooks viewers in. Not only does the story-lines draw me in but also the characters and actors who play them because it’s made so realistic you can really empathize everything that is going on. Revenge has become quite popular, as a US show it’s aired in many different countries which widens their show fan base and increases the show views. Revenge debuted on September 21, 2011 and is now on a series break however, will return for the third season. Watching the show you realize how much work is put into it overall in every area from planning to writing, production, creating, designing, advertising and it makes you love every minute of it! There is nothing more I can say anymore to anyone other than to watch it as I’m sure you’ll get hooked in!

Introduction to Media- Why I chose Media GCSE

I chose Media Studies as one of my GCSE options because media is a subject that I would enjoy to learn about. Also, because I have a strong interest in the topics we will be learning about, such as Magazine covers, Film trailers and many more. I chose Media as it will also help me in order to chose a career in the future that I will enjoy doing. Another reason is because media studies offers a variety of opportunities that I wouldn't miss out on, for example work experience at The Farm Group in Soho, Central London, which would be a great chance to improve my skills and find out the career choices which involve Media Studies. I also, look forward to using and experimenting with a range of different equipment which are used throughout the time in studying media. Media Studies was a option I knew was worth choosing!