MIL LESSON 6 part2

CODES

• are systems of signs, which create meaning

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​Types of Code

•Technical

•Symbolic

•Written

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Technical codes include sound, camera angles, types of shots and lighting. They may include, for example, ominous music to communicate danger in a feature film, or high-angle camera shots to create a feeling of power in a photograph.

​Symbolic Codes show what is beneath the surface of what we see (ex. objects, setting, body language, clothing, color, etc. ). Symbolic codes include the language, dress or actions of characters, or iconic symbols that are easily understood. For example, a red rose may be used symbolically to convey romance, or a clenched fist may be used to communicate anger.

​Written Codes refer to the use of language style and textual layout (headlines, captions, speech bubbles, language style, etc. )

​The image is a sample analysis of the use of codes and convention in a movie poster:

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CONVENTIONS

• are the generally accepted ways of doing something

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