- Semiotic Analysis Session -
We were assigned into groups of 5/6 and were given an outline of the semiotic theory to analyse and give feedback to the rest of the class on what we read.
My Groups Analysis -
- The word myth derives from the greek mythos: 'Word', 'Speech', 'Tale of the Gods'.
- Beginning stages of human culture myths functioned as genuine narrative theories of the world.
- Culture code and media signifies boys colours - blue, girl colours - pink.
Group 1 pg 34 -
- Superman iconic hero, turns up in bad situation to save the day.
- Heroic godlike figure brought up to date from ancient civilizations.
- Culture code - Media uses santa as the heroic people pleaser.
Group 2 -
- Symbolise order of society
- Icon - Map of France
- Index - Sign to Paris - Direction etc.
- Symbol - Flag of France
Group 3 -
- Instruction
- Type represents code - Language is ultimate code
