Image+Analysis+FS


 * Objectives: Students will**
 * 1) distinguish between denotation and connotation.
 * 2) identify and describe characteristics of images that affect their reaction to an image.
 * 3) identify possible purposes of images
 * 4) describe the connotation of images based on what is seen in the image. What messages are interpreted from the image?


 * Example: Image Analysis RGC**


 * Copy the information below.**
 * Go back to your Tale of Contents page. On the page create a link to a new page called Image Analysis initials.**
 * On the new page, paste the information below. then complete the assignment.**


 * 1) **View and discuss the Top Ten Tips for good photography on the Kodak website.**
 * 2) **Look carefully at the images provided below and answer the following questions about each.**


 * Image 1: Published August 2003**



When I look at this picture I see a very muscular man who is showing off his muscles. It appears he is on the cover of a fitness magazine.
 * A.** **Describe what you see when you look at the image**.

I think the purpose of the image is to inform and to sell because it is informing the reader that this man is sponsored by this magazine and there may be things you can buy.
 * B.** **What do you think the purpose of the image is (e.g. to sell or to inform or ?)?**

(close up, medium or distance) || Close up || Compare to surrounding text || A man with a red background ||
 * C.** **Now look very carefully at the image and write down what you see in relation to the following headings.**
 * **Look At** || **What you see** ||
 * Size || Large ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || Straight forward ||
 * Setting || A magazine ||
 * Framing || A magazine ||
 * Focus || Arnold ||
 * Color || Normal coloring ||
 * Lighting || Normal lighting ||
 * Pose || Flexing ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || Fitness ||
 * Text || Words ||

I like this Image because I believe it is a good way to advertise fitness and strength.
 * D**. **What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.**

I think this image is designed to make other people feel like they have small muscles. It has this effect because most people don`t have arms like Arnold and to advertise products that you can buy.
 * E**. **Consider the connotations of the image. What do you think the image is designed to make you feel? How does it have this effect?**

I see the governor of California posing.
 * Image 2: Published July 2003**
 * A. Describe what you see when you look at the image.**

I think this image is used to inform people about Arnold and the future of California.
 * B.** **What do you think the purpose of the image is (e.g. to sell or to inform or ?)?**


 * C.** **Now look very carefully at the image and write down what you see in relation to the following headings.**

(close up, medium or distance) || Medium || Compare to surrounding text || A man with a blue background ||
 * **Look At** || **What you see** ||
 * Size || Large ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || Straight Forward ||
 * Setting || Magazine ||
 * Framing || Magazine ||
 * Focus || The Governor ||
 * Color || Normal ||
 * Lighting || Normal ||
 * Pose || Smiling and Pointing ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || Arnold ||
 * Text || Words ||

I somewhat dislike it because I do not believe that the cover of this magazine does not explain enough about what is inside. It simply shows him and a small caption that can only give the reader a hint about what it is about.
 * D. What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.**

I think this image is meant to make the reader feel either happy or angry because Arnold is the governor. It has this effect because of the caption and what may be inside this magazine.
 * E**. **Consider the connotations of the image. What do you think the image is designed to make you feel? How does it have this effect?**