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What are images experienced inside your mind such as thoughts, dreams, and fantasies called?
What are images experienced inside your mind such as thoughts, dreams, and fantasies called?
Mental images.
According to the principles outlined, what happens as you increase your knowledge?
According to the principles outlined, what happens as you increase your knowledge?
The more you know, the more you sense.
Name the two perceptual theories mentioned.
Name the two perceptual theories mentioned.
Semiotics and Cognitive.
According to Gestalt theory, how does the whole relate to its individual components?
According to Gestalt theory, how does the whole relate to its individual components?
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Which law of Gestalt explains how the brain associates objects that are close to each other?
Which law of Gestalt explains how the brain associates objects that are close to each other?
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What Gestalt principle suggests that the brain prefers to see a smooth, continuous line rather than sudden changes in direction?
What Gestalt principle suggests that the brain prefers to see a smooth, continuous line rather than sudden changes in direction?
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What is the study or science of signs called?
What is the study or science of signs called?
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In semiotics, what is a sign?
In semiotics, what is a sign?
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What type of sign is easiest to interpret based on its close resemblance to what it represents?
What type of sign is easiest to interpret based on its close resemblance to what it represents?
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What kind of sign relies on a logical, common-sense connection to the object or idea they represent?
What kind of sign relies on a logical, common-sense connection to the object or idea they represent?
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What type of sign has no representational or logical link to what it signifies and must be taught?
What type of sign has no representational or logical link to what it signifies and must be taught?
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What are amalgamations of ideas and elements called?
What are amalgamations of ideas and elements called?
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What type of code involves a collection of signs that cuase the viewer to make assumptions about what is seen?
What type of code involves a collection of signs that cuase the viewer to make assumptions about what is seen?
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What type of code results in a viewer making a mental comparison?
What type of code results in a viewer making a mental comparison?
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What is the transfer of meaning from one set of signs to another?
What is the transfer of meaning from one set of signs to another?
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What kind of code combines several signs to form a new composite message?
What kind of code combines several signs to form a new composite message?
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According to the Veil of Ignorance concept, should a professional consider the potential impact on all parties involved (subject, shooter, viewer) when making visual choices?
According to the Veil of Ignorance concept, should a professional consider the potential impact on all parties involved (subject, shooter, viewer) when making visual choices?
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In the context of visual communication, what is Omniphasism as it relates to cultural perspective?
In the context of visual communication, what is Omniphasism as it relates to cultural perspective?
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In the context of personal perspective and using images, what is the first step in a Personal Impact Assessment?
In the context of personal perspective and using images, what is the first step in a Personal Impact Assessment?
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What should you ask yourself relating to the historical perspective?
What should you ask yourself relating to the historical perspective?
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What does 'Categorical' mean in the context of the 'Categorical Imperative'?
What does 'Categorical' mean in the context of the 'Categorical Imperative'?
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What is the primary focus of the technical perspective in analyzing an image?
What is the primary focus of the technical perspective in analyzing an image?
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Briefly explain the core principle of Utilitarianism.
Briefly explain the core principle of Utilitarianism.
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What is the main idea behind the philosophy of Hedonism?
What is the main idea behind the philosophy of Hedonism?
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What is the relationship between cultural perspective and semiotics?
What is the relationship between cultural perspective and semiotics?
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What is the goal of the critical perspective in visual analysis?
What is the goal of the critical perspective in visual analysis?
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What does the quote “I possess, I am not possessed“ refer to in the context of Hedonism?
What does the quote “I possess, I am not possessed“ refer to in the context of Hedonism?
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Define Aristotle's Golden Mean in your own words.
Define Aristotle's Golden Mean in your own words.
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What is a key characteristic of 'shock advertising'?
What is a key characteristic of 'shock advertising'?
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In the cultural perspective, what should you ask yourself?
In the cultural perspective, what should you ask yourself?
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What is one way to summarise the message of the Golden Rule?
What is one way to summarise the message of the Golden Rule?
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Explain the concept of the Veil of Ignorance.
Explain the concept of the Veil of Ignorance.
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What is shock advertising and how does it aim to impact its audience?
What is shock advertising and how does it aim to impact its audience?
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Explain the concept of ethos in the context of propaganda.
Explain the concept of ethos in the context of propaganda.
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Describe the difference between persuasion and propaganda.
Describe the difference between persuasion and propaganda.
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What role do pathos and emotional appeals play in effective advertising?
What role do pathos and emotional appeals play in effective advertising?
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How has the use of shock advertising evolved in targeting socially conscious consumers aged 18-24?
How has the use of shock advertising evolved in targeting socially conscious consumers aged 18-24?
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What is the primary purpose of propaganda?
What is the primary purpose of propaganda?
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How did stereotypes reinforce emotional responses in media?
How did stereotypes reinforce emotional responses in media?
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What impact does advertising have on the economy?
What impact does advertising have on the economy?
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Describe the effect of media coverage on diverse cultural representation.
Describe the effect of media coverage on diverse cultural representation.
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What is the historical context for African American stereotypes in media?
What is the historical context for African American stereotypes in media?
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Explain the concept of 'native advertising' and its purpose.
Explain the concept of 'native advertising' and its purpose.
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How did the portrayal of individuals during the Katrina aftermath highlight stereotypes?
How did the portrayal of individuals during the Katrina aftermath highlight stereotypes?
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What is one specific example of female stereotyping in media?
What is one specific example of female stereotyping in media?
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In what way does persuasion in advertising have limitations today?
In what way does persuasion in advertising have limitations today?
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How do dominant cultures contribute to stereotypes in media?
How do dominant cultures contribute to stereotypes in media?
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Flashcards
Mental Images
Mental Images
Images experienced from inside the mind, like thoughts and dreams.
Direct Images
Direct Images
Images seen without any media intervention or assistance.
Mediated Images
Mediated Images
Images seen through print or screen mediums like TV or books.
Seeing Process
Seeing Process
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Gestalt Theory
Gestalt Theory
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Law of Similarity
Law of Similarity
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Law of Proximity
Law of Proximity
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Semiotics
Semiotics
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Omniphasism
Omniphasism
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Personal Impact Assessment
Personal Impact Assessment
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Categorical Imperative
Categorical Imperative
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Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism
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Hedonism
Hedonism
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Golden Mean
Golden Mean
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Golden Rule
Golden Rule
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Veil of Ignorance
Veil of Ignorance
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Propaganda
Propaganda
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Ethos
Ethos
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Logos
Logos
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Pathos
Pathos
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Shock Advertising
Shock Advertising
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Social Responsibility in Photography
Social Responsibility in Photography
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Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
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Technical Quality
Technical Quality
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Cultural Perspective
Cultural Perspective
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Critical Perspective
Critical Perspective
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Ethics and Advertising
Ethics and Advertising
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Iconic Signs
Iconic Signs
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Indexical Signs
Indexical Signs
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Symbolic Signs
Symbolic Signs
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Codes
Codes
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Metonymy
Metonymy
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Analogy
Analogy
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Displaced Codes
Displaced Codes
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Condensed Codes
Condensed Codes
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Stereotype
Stereotype
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Product Placement
Product Placement
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Native Advertising
Native Advertising
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Media Coverage
Media Coverage
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Prejudicial Thinking
Prejudicial Thinking
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Emotional Impact of Images
Emotional Impact of Images
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African American Stereotypes
African American Stereotypes
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Female Stereotypes
Female Stereotypes
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Influence of Advertising
Influence of Advertising
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Study Notes
Week 1: Visual Communication
- Visual communication involves different types of images
- Mental images are internal thoughts, dreams, and fantasies
- Direct images are seen without any mediating elements
- Mediated images are seen through print or screen media
Week 2: Clear Seeing
- Seeing involves sensing, selecting, and perceiving.
- Knowledge influences the ways we sense, select, and perceive.
- Perceiving increases our ability to remember and learn.
- Learning improves overall knowledge.
Visual Communication Theories: Sensual & Perceptual
- Week 6 covers perceptual and sensual theories.
Week 6: Perceptual Theories
- Semiotics is the study of signs
- Cognitive theories focus on how human mind processes visual information
Week 6: Sensual Theories
- Gestalt theory suggests that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.
- Gestalt laws include similarity, proximity, continuation, common fate, and closure.
Laws of Gestalt
- Similarity: Elements with similar visual characteristics are grouped together.
- Proximity: Elements that are close together are perceived as a group.
- Continuation: The brain prefers to see continuous lines and patterns rather than broken ones.
- Common Fate: Elements moving in the same direction appear to belong together.
- Closure: The brain fills in missing parts of a shape to create a complete form.
Week 6: Similarity Law of Gestalt
- The brain prioritizes the simplest and most stable form.
Week 6: Proximity Law of Gestalt
- The brain associates objects close to each other more strongly than those that are farther apart.
Week 6: Continuation Law of Gestalt
- The brain prefers smooth continuations of lines over sudden changes.
Week 6: Closure Law of Gestalt
- The brain looks for recognizable patterns, filling in missing parts of complex images.
Week 6: Common Fate Law of Gestalt
- Items moving in a similar direction are perceived as a group.
Week 6.1: Semiotics
- Semiotics is the study of signs
- Signs represent something else.
- Meanings of signs must be learned and understood.
- Visual signs can be iconic, indexical, or symbolic.
Types of Signs
- Iconic signs closely resemble the thing they represent, and are the easiest to interpret.
- Indexical signs have a logical connection to the thing they represent.
- Symbolic signs need to be taught; they have no logical link to the thing they represent.
Week 6.1: Iconic Signs
- Iconic signs are easily interpreted as they closely resemble the thing they represent.
- They have a strong one-to-one connection between the image and the object.
Week 6.1: Indexical Signs
- Indexical signs have a logical connection to the thing/idea that they represent.
- We learn these signs through everyday experiences.
Week 6.1: Symbolic Signs
- Symbolic signs have no logical or representational connection.
- They must be learned through social and cultural contexts.
Week 6.1: Codes
- Codes are amalgamations of ideas into concepts
- Codes can include metonymy, analogy, displaced, and condensed
Week 6.1: Codes Metonymy
- A collection of signs that cause viewers to make assumptions about what is portrayed.
Week 6.1: Codes Analogy
- A group of signs that cause viewers to make mental comparisons.
Week 6.1: Codes Displaced
- Meaning transferred from one set of signs to another, often used in shock advertising.
- Phallic symbols are commonly associated with alcohol, tobacco, and lipstick.
Week 6.1: Codes Condensed
- Several signs combined to form a new composite message.
- The meaning must be derived by the viewer through their cultural context.
Visual Analysis: 6 Perspectives
- Perspective analysis includes personal, ethical, historical, cultural, technical, and critical.
Week 5: First Steps in Analysis
- Inventory elements of the image: composition, visual cues, color/form, depth/movement, and location.
Week 5: Personal Perspective - Omniphasism
- Personal Impact Assessment: Evaluating the image's impact on the viewer.
- Primary words: words associated with a clear, or direct response to a picture's content
- Associate words: describing indirect or more abstract thoughts about the picture
- Relate to yourself: reflecting on personal significance and meaning.
- Review Inner Symbolism: identify personally significant symbols in the picture.
- Write a Story: Expressing personal insights and interpretations.
Week 7: Ethical Perspectives
- Categorical Imperative: Unconditional action, without exceptions.
- Utilitarianism: The outcome benefiting the most people is the best choice; weighing consequences.
- Hedonism: Maximize pleasure and avoid pain in the present.
- Golden Mean: Balance between extremes; finding a middle ground.
- Golden Rule: Treat others as you want to be treated.
- Veil of Ignorance: Act as if unaware of your position to consider fairness for all.
Week 7: Ethical Perspective: The Veil of Ignorance
- Evaluate if the display of the image fits the social responsibility of the professional involved.
- Has anyone's rights been violated?
- Does the display meet the needs of viewers?
- Is the picture aesthetically appealing?
- Reflect on moderation, empathy, and possible roles (subject, shooter, viewer.)
- Assess whether the image causes unjustified harm.
Historical Perspective
- History of Visuals:
- Modern art, photography & film, Design & Typography, Digital Media.
Week 7: Technical Perspective
- Knowledge of production techniques.
- Evaluation of quality and technique.
Week 7: Cultural Perspective
- Omniphasism: Historical, technical, and ethical perspectives impact analysis.
- Symbol identification: Societal meaning in the image.
Week 7: Critical Perspective
- Analysis culmination: Evaluate the image in a broader context.
- Analyze medium, producer, culture, society, and viewer.
- Initial personal perspective redefined.
Week 8: Images that injure: Ethical Issues
- Shock Advertising: Deliberate use of jarring imagery to gain attention.
- Advertising Social issues: The use of images to address social concerns
- Persuasion vs Propaganda
- Ethos: Based on the credibility/character of the speaker, or company
- Logos: Logic involved in advertising
- Pathos: Emotional connection in the advertising
- Product placement: The use of products in media
- Native advertisement
- Controversial advertising examples
Week 8: Stereotypes
- Stereotypes in visual media
- Various groups targeted
- Examples of negative representation: racial, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
Week 9: Shaggy and Friends
- The event and the people involved
Other Weeks
- The assigned topics, and the relevant material for that week are omitted in this summary
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of perception, Gestalt theory, and semiotics with this quiz. Explore how the mind processes images, signs, and their meanings. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of psychological theories and principles.