Denotations; This is an advert for WaterAid, in it you can see a child in an old t-shirt with a very serious face 

Connotations; the seriousness on the child's face shows that this is a pressing matter. Also the words "dig toilets, not graves" indicate that they need facilities and they need help to make these facilities rather than them having to dig graves for the people that have passed away. 

Audience; this movie would not be suitable for viewers under the age of 15, or if they are not used to the horror genre due to the fact that this movie contains violence, swearing and scenes that may disturb the viewer.

The people seeing this will realise that it is a horror movie due to the use of shadows and dark colours. The use of the colour red could possibly make the viewer for-see scenes containing blood (there is also blood smeared on the females dress toward the right) The people that designed this poster are really intelligent as they decided to put a contrasting colour (green) in the center, this would grab the publics attention straight away. Also the multiple use of the American flag, and American themed costumes (the statue of liberty and the president mask) show that this movie could link into the patriotic side.

Another thing that the public will notice is the text, the faded colours within the main title give it an eerie feel and there is another reappearance of the American flag. The text further beneath it that says 'for one night only, America invites you to its annual tradition' this adds onto the point that the subtext of the film falls into the patriotic category.

Also the gas mask worn by the character on the left side will be another indication that this is apart of  what the movie is about because gas masks of that style were famously known to be worn during World War 1&2, this will give the impression that this movie contains conflict and a type of war between two beliefs (which if you were to watch the movie you would be able to comprehend).

Overall the film poster is very unique and is a success when it comes advertising and promoting the movie. I've already seen this movie along with the others in the trilogy and I recommend it to anyone that is into the horror genre.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA

1) Which part of the course are you looking forward to most? 
The part that I'm looking forward to the most is probably the filming, I've seen music videos that have been created from student of previous years and I would like to create something like that

2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media?
I would like to learn how to use Photoshop or other editing applications to possibly make a movie cover and I would like to learn  how to use the camera to create different moods and atmospheres when recording something 

3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?

As I've just began the subject, I don't really know what grade I am capable of getting. hopefully I will pass, but the grade I am hoping to achieve would be a B or possibly an A

4) What was the last TV programme or film you watched?

The last TV programme I watched was Hollyoaks (I'm watching it right now). Hollyoaks is a soap and it comes on channel4 and E4

5) Why do you think that TV programme or film appealed to an audience?

I believe that this programme is very well scripted and the music and different shots that are used really captivate us and make us wonder what will happen in the upcoming episode

6) What technology have you used to access the media in the last 24 hours? (Radio, TV, phone etc.)

I've used my phone, laptop and TV to access the media

7) What device do you use most to access the media?

My phone as it is potable and I can access it wherever I go

8) Watch this clip from acclaimed BBC drama series Sherlock:

9) What do we learn about the characters from this brief clip?

The man that was talking to john on the bench seems like a really inquisitive whereas john seems not as interested in the dialogue that they are both sharing until the man mentions someone that could potentially be John's flatmate. The lady that works in the lab with Sherlock seems really eager to Impress Sherlock and it seems like she is drawn to the way he behaves which is in a very observant and sharp-eyed way.

10) What aspects of this show do you think an audience might enjoy? List at least three Things and explain why the audience would enjoy each aspect.

the audience will enjoy Sherlock's wittiness and the knowledge he has. They may also like the way john and Sherlock work together because they sort of contradict each other in a good way