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  The RBK 50 Cent advert uses different media codes to create a strong and confident meaning around both 50 Cent and the brand, the technical codes include the close up of 50 Cent which makes him the main focus and lets the audience see his serious facial expression, the dark lighting and black and white colour scheme make the advert feel quite serious and menacing, the written codes are shown through the phrase I am what I am which suggests that 50 Cent is confident in himself and does not care about what other people think, the Reebok logo also reminds the audience what the advert is selling, the symbolic codes are created through his clothing, body language and facial expression, his serious look and posture make him seem powerful and confident, while his dark clothes connect to the darker style of the advert, the narrative focuses on 50 Cent and his identity and suggests that he has been through difficult experiences but has become successful, this makes the audience connec...

  1) What meanings are the audience encouraged to take about the two main characters from the opening of the film? The audience first impression of these two characters would stereotypically be that they are criminals due to the costumes of these two actors. Additionally, one of the laughs until he cant no more and one is meant to intimidate others by staring into the souless and naked eyes of strangers. 2) How does the end of the film emphasise de Saussure’s belief that signs are polysemic – open to interpretation or  more than one meaning? It has more than one meaning         Part 2 1) What did Ferdinand de Saussure suggest are the two parts that make up a sign? the signifier and the signified 2) What does ‘polysemy’ mean? multiple meanings 3) What does Barthes mean when he suggests signs can become ‘naturalised’? Culturally and historically constructed meanings that are familiar 4) What are Barthes’ 5 narrative codes? Enigma code Action code semic c...

  1) Why did you choose A Level Media Studies? I chose media A level as I think it will be an excellent experience in a subject I may love 2) Did you take GCSE Media Studies (either here at Greenford or a different school)? no 3) If you answered yes to Q2, what grade did you achieve in GCSE Media? What coursework task did you complete? What would you say your strengths and weaknesses were in GCSE Media? 4) What grade do you hope to achieve in A Level Media? A-A* 5) What are your current thoughts about your next steps after A Levels - university, apprenticeship, work? degree apprenticeship  6) What do you think the biggest MEDIA story of 2026 has been and why? Spain winning the FIFA  World Cup  7) What media sources do you use to find out about news and current affairs? Instagram, Google and tik tok 8) What was the last film you watched? Jurassic park 9) What is your favourite ever TV series? Cobra Kai 10) How many hours do you spend online in an average day? Is this ...