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Academic Year 2021-2022
MEDIA AND INFORMATION
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There are three general types of codes: technical, symbolic, and written
Camera angles – refers to how the camera is placed and how objects,
people, and places are shot.
CODES
Symbolic Code – This type of code is all about association and connotation
reflected in the physical aspect of the objects, colors, or even animals.
Symbolic codes may also take in a form of setting, clothing, verbal and non-
verbal gestures like facial expression and tone.
CODES
Written Codes – buzzwords like new, fresh, cool that may seem pleasant
to hear yet empty value. A catchphrase is an easily remembered
expressions that has been associated to certain products.
CODES
CONVENTIONS
Conventions are the rules or norms on how codes are organized and
presented to the audience. The expectations of the audience must be
addressed using these commonly accepted ways of creating meaning or
else the audience will feel dissatisfied, confused, or out of place after the
experience.
CONVENTIONS
GENRE