School Shots Task

This is an exterior shot of at the front of the school. It represents the school in a positive light as it shows  how well the area is looked after and therefore connotes cleanliness within the school and gives a good first impression for passers by. Positivity is also gained due to the sunny weather within the picture which uplifts the overall atmosphere.

 

This shot shows old chewing gum stuck to the bottom of a table in the canteen. The picture represents the school in a bad way as it has an ironically opposite message compared to the first image. This is because it encodes the idea of lack of hygiene within the school and disrespect from students.

My third shot is an image of a pupils earring which is in the shape of a cross. It could be interpreted in a variety of  different ways. For example, as it is an accessory it denotes a piece of jewellery and could therefore be just a fashion statement, however the image could connotate religious beliefs of either the student or school as a whole. This photo is therefore polysemic.

This image anchors my third shot as it shows a possible interpretation of the earring acting as a religious symbol. This can be seen by a pupil of the school holding the iconic sign which is the Bible. Molly is using direct mode of address which is effective as it catches the audiences attention.

My penultimate shot is a mid shot which evokes a mood of boredom. This can be seen by the body language of the students, for example their head in their palms and tired looking facial expressions.

My final shot shows the opposite of the previous image as the body language and facial expressions of Molly and Crystalle now connote positivity and happiness. The picture is effective as it may be interpreted as ironic that pupils of the school are excited and loud in a library.