Semiotics

SEMIOTICS- The study of signs
Denotation: What we see when we look at an image
Connotation: What we understand from this image

Glee

DENOTATION:

• School characters
• Stage at a school setting
• Advertisement and information in right corner
• Different ethnicity and disabilities (white/black/wheelchair users)
• Teachers at the front showing their authority

CONNOTATION:

• Diversity between groups of characters shown through costumes
• Bright lights indicate the bright future they want
• Conflict between teachers shown through facial expressions
• Musical element to setting
• multi-ethnicity showing how everyone can come together
• Their body language indicates different characteristics