What are you most likely to find on the cover of a music magazine of a specific genre? Match the image and the font to the genre you are most likely to find it on. Be prepared to explain why.

Success Criteria:  Accurately use the key terminology – denotation, connotation, symbol(ise), genre  Explain the connotations of producers choices  Link explanations to audience requirements and expectations

What does this cover star about jazz music? Why might an audience recognise the genre from seeing only this cover? What is going on in the picture?

DenotationsConnotations Bow TieConnotes class, age, wisdom

DenotationsConnotations Bow TieConnotes class, age, wisdom How would those connotations appeal to the target audience?

Download the example analysis from mediaatnhs.wordpress.com Choose a music website from a genre that you are familiar with and analyse four of the key features using appropriate media terminology, exploring denotations and connotations of the producer’s choices and consider audience reactions to them. You will need to screen shot your website to form the middle of your analysis sheet. Use bullet points only and write no more than 250 words.

Success Criteria:  Accurately use the key terminology – denotation, connotation, symbol(ise), genre  Explain the connotations of producers choices  Link explanations to audience requirements and expectations

Log onto your blog, upload your work and then, in a new post, answer the following questions: What have you learned in this session? How have you learned it? What do you need to follow up on?