Here we drew on prior knowledge of

reading and viewing magazines as well

Here we needed to decode the visual text. In other as advertising and image portrayal.
words we looked at the advertisement and Discussed in relevance of the
discussed what we could see with the teacher. advertisement.
Begin to grasp a basic understanding of the text. Able to decode and encode the text ,
Looked at the setout and structure of the text. once we were exposed to the
metalanguage.
compared and contrasted between the
real and the ideal.
t
code participan
breaker text
Culturally we had a basic understanding as
to what the text was about and its target
We were able to understand how this image affects society and audience.
the public. Were able to relate further to issues present
The article and the medium of the magazine was appropriate for in the media in relation to portrayal of
the age group- exciting and engaging. women
We were given the "tools" to understand the meaning behind a
analyst Here we were able to use signs and symbols
simple advertisement, so that we too were able to decode
text text user
to decode the visual text and from it gain a
images without the help of the teacher. deeper meaning.
Raised questionning. Interpretation of texts can also be The skills learnt enable us to understand
supported and encouraged by the types of questions asked. future visual texts.

Learning ackowledging signs and symbols

understanding the image

of
learning about the visual text

Learning
Learning about image structure and reading texts
desgin elements
Using the image to learn about advertising and visual

through Conveying meaning through signs and symbols

Learning The importance of the visual text in informing audiences

The importance of visual text in communicating to society

about
How advertisments impact upon society and sociatal values