The Codes and Conventions of Horror Films
An introduction to one of cinema’s most popular and enduring genres, including analysis of its iconography and filmmaking techniques.| Media Studies
An introduction to one of cinema’s most popular and enduring genres, including analysis of its iconography and filmmaking techniques.| Media Studies
A beginner's guide to Charles Peirce's triadic model for analysing signs, including definitions of representamen, mental concept and object.| Media Studies
Revising media studies? Find out more about the importance of codes in the study of signs with our definition and examples.| Media Studies
Semiotics is the study of the signs and codes we use to communicate with each other and the world. Find out more with our useful guides.| Media Studies
With examples and practice questions, our guide will help develop your understanding of Saussure's sign theory.| Media Studies
Our guide to Charles Peirce's sign categories will help develop your understanding of this semiotic theory.| Media Studies
Get some exam practice and develop your understanding of Barthes' signification process and the key concept of myth.| Media Studies
