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 * 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 Table 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 muscular man flexing and looking very aggressive as if he's ready to fight.
 * A.** Describe what you see when you look at the image.

I think the purpose of the image is to inform the viewer on his muscle building techniques or basically hes selling his muscles.
 * 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 || nonimportant parts of the cover || background || Compare to surrounding text || Big or same size as the text || catching ||
 * 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 || Big ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || Upwards ||
 * Setting || Bold ||
 * Framing || Cuts out the
 * Focus || Eyes and Arm ||
 * Color || Flames in the
 * Lighting || Bright ||
 * Pose || Flexing ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || Muscles ||
 * Text || Large, attention

I don't really have an opinion on it, I don't like it, but it's not that I dislike it. It just seems neutral to me.
 * D**. What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.

It is designed to make you feel envious of his strength and muscles. It has this effect because it makes him seem like he is the strongest man in the world and he looks angry and aggressive.
 * 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 casual and friendly looking businessman trying to get your attention.
 * Image 2: Published July 2003**
 * A.** Describe what you see when you look at the image.

To inform the viewer about the actual Arnold Schwarzenegger and how he appears to be a nice guy and also how he's running for governor.
 * 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 || Face || Compare to surrounding text || Big compared to the text || California. Really. ||
 * **Look At** || **What you see** ||
 * Size || Somewhat Large ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || Face to Face ||
 * Setting || Calm ||
 * Framing || Focused on Arnold's
 * Focus || On Arnold ||
 * Color || Radiant ||
 * Lighting || Bright ||
 * Pose ||  ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || Arnold ||
 * Text || Next Governor of

Yes, he seems like a friendly and trustworthy candidate for governor and seems like a responsible man.
 * D**. What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.

It makes you feel like you know him or if not, it makes you feel like you want to be his friend.
 * 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?