Image+Analysis+PD13


 * 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**

I see a man staring at something off to the left, pretending to play a sport of some kind and showing off muscles.
 * A.** Describe what you see when you look at the image.

It is to sell a product that helps burn fat and loose weight, while gaining muscle.
 * 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 range shot || Compare to surrounding text || its about fitness, and muscles ||
 * **Look At** || **What you see** ||
 * Size || filling the whole page ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || down, angled up towards his arm ||
 * Setting || in front of a flaming background ||
 * Framing || left third and bottom third ||
 * Focus || muscles ||
 * Color || red/orange (opposite of Arnold clothing and skin tone) ||
 * Lighting || side without muscles is darkened and his muscles are lightened ||
 * Pose || standing while flexing his arm ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || Promoting fitness and strength. ||
 * Text || Muscle and Fitness ||

I like this image because it shows us all that if we take care of our body we will look like him.
 * D**. What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.

It is to make you feel small and weak. It effects others to want them workout and become stronger like him.
 * 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?

A business man talking to me.
 * Image 2: Published July 2003**
 * A.** Describe what you see when you look at the image.

The purpose of the image is to inform you.
 * 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 || friendliness and business talk ||
 * **Look At** || **What you see** ||
 * Size || filling the whole page ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || center, angled down ||
 * Setting || baby blue sky colored magazine ||
 * Framing || right third and top third ||
 * Focus || face and hand motion of him pointing at you. ||
 * Color || light blue and dark business clothing ||
 * Lighting || smooth and simple colors ||
 * Pose || sitting down in a chair ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || Political matter and running for the office of ||
 * Text || Next Governor of California ||

I like it because it shows that us how to dress well and what to wear to important events.
 * D**. What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.

This is to make us feel that we should vote for Arnold. It has this effect because he is trying to make us feel special as if he was personally talking to us.
 * 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?