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What is the primary symbolic element in the McDonald's advertisement mentioned?
What is the primary symbolic element in the McDonald's advertisement mentioned?
What does the Pepsi logo's circular shape primarily signify?
What does the Pepsi logo's circular shape primarily signify?
According to the content, what does the color blue typically signify in marketing?
According to the content, what does the color blue typically signify in marketing?
What role does cultural context play in the recognition of the Wi-Fi symbol?
What role does cultural context play in the recognition of the Wi-Fi symbol?
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What is suggested by the studies regarding a company's logo?
What is suggested by the studies regarding a company's logo?
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What is the primary focus of semiotics?
What is the primary focus of semiotics?
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What are the two fundamental components in semiotics?
What are the two fundamental components in semiotics?
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Which of the following best describes a signifier?
Which of the following best describes a signifier?
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Why is semiotics significant in communications?
Why is semiotics significant in communications?
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What is an example of a signifier?
What is an example of a signifier?
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What will the midterm exam consist of?
What will the midterm exam consist of?
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What percentage of the overall module marks does the exam represent?
What percentage of the overall module marks does the exam represent?
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What is a restriction mentioned regarding the midterm exam?
What is a restriction mentioned regarding the midterm exam?
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What does the term 'signified' refer to in semiotics?
What does the term 'signified' refer to in semiotics?
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Which color is often associated with urgency and is frequently used in advertising?
Which color is often associated with urgency and is frequently used in advertising?
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How do metaphors function within the context of semiotics?
How do metaphors function within the context of semiotics?
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What role does typography play in semiotics?
What role does typography play in semiotics?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of semiotics in advertising?
Which of the following is NOT an example of semiotics in advertising?
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What is the combination of signifier and signified referred to in semiotics?
What is the combination of signifier and signified referred to in semiotics?
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What kind of emotions does the color red evoke in the context of food advertisements?
What kind of emotions does the color red evoke in the context of food advertisements?
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Which aspect of semiotics is least emphasized in the creation of impactful advertising?
Which aspect of semiotics is least emphasized in the creation of impactful advertising?
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Study Notes
Module Information
- Module code: CM4203
- Module name: Communications
- Tutorial number: 5
- Tutor: Paulene Yaranon & Gail Flanagan
- Email: [email protected]
Midterm Exam Information
- Date: Friday, 27th of October
- Time: 12.15pm - 1.45pm
- Location: Home, college computer lab, etc.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Instructions: Questions are randomised from a pool, all answers are randomised, forwards only, cannot stop the clock.
- Duration: 30 minutes, for 30 questions
- Material covered: Everything up to Wednesday's class (visual communication and information design).
- Exam weighting: 15% of the overall module mark
- Platform: McGraw Hill Connect (eBook platform)
Semiotics Introduction
- Semiotics: Study of signs and symbols and their meanings
- Importance: Understand how meaning is created and interpreted in communication
- Application: Effective communication strategies, analysis/decoding messages.
- Semiotics in Advertising: crucial to memorable, impactful campaigns.
Semiotics - Signs, Signifiers and Signifieds
- Signs & Symbols: Fundamental elements in semiotics
- Relationship: Convey meaning via signifiers and signifieds
- Signifier: Physical form (image, word, sound)
- Signified: The concept or meaning behind the signifier
- Example: "Tree" (signifier) represents the idea of nature or growth (signified).
- Signs = Signifier + Signified
Semiotic Analysis
- Steps for analysis:
- Identify the signs (words, images, sounds etc)
- What does the text say? (How does the headline grab attention? - What does it say about the product, service, brand etc.)
- How does the headline relate to the images? (How do the emotion and product relate to the images?)
Practical Application - examples
- Color theory: Associations with colors (e.g., red conveys passion, energy) in visual communication and advertising
- Typography: Different fonts evoke different emotions and convey brand personalities (E.g. The flowing handwritten style of Coca-cola)
- Examples of Brands and Logos: Red bull, Dove, Apple, Nike.
- Real-world examples of semiotic analysis presented in the material.
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Prepare for your Communications midterm exam with this quiz focusing on visual communication and information design, covering material discussed up to Wednesday's class. The quiz consists of multiple-choice questions designed to test your understanding of semiotics and its applications in communication.