12E homework - Mr Halsey

Today we learned a lot of key words - denotation, connotation and then how to break down an image or advert (colour, framing, composition etc.) This ability to 'read' an image is absolutely crucial in both Media coursework and exams.

Your current task is to write an analysis of the Reebok 50 Cent advert using the key terms we have learned: denotation, connotation, colour, pose, framing, composition, size, type of shot, subject matter, setting, lighting. Finish up by writing about the audience: Who do you think is the target audience? How does it address its audience?

If you don't finish it in class, complete it for homework - due Monday 30 September.

Your main homework is to write an analysis of another advert of your choice - it can be for any product but make sure you use the same headings, demonstrating your knowledge of media language.

Finally, for both analyses, highlight, underline or write in bold each time you use media language. This is a brilliant habit to get into and doing it in the exam can get you crucial extra marks.

Overall due date for all this work: Monday 30 September