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Object of Communication 2/4

 In semiotics terms, what should be the object of communication? What should your image communicate beyond a denotative message? If a key is the object, and you draw a key (representamen), what interpretants should be likely? 
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Think this through and write down your ideas for potential interpretants to strive for. Discuss them with your group. Rule some out. Add new ones. Mine the hive. Post your list on your journal/blog.

Museum of X 2/2

Read and Write: Definitions to Know  Semiotics : The study of symbols and signs as well as their meaning Denotation : The literal meaning of the word Connotation : The feeling a word gives off in addition to the literal meaning Icon : The design of a graphic symbol (app icons, store icons etc.) Tone : The attitude of a piece Metaphor : When a word or phrase is applied to something and it is either not literally applicable or means it's symbolic of something else not seen.