For an A level you will need theory.

Theory helps us to understand what we do. So that what we do, we may do better. Theories are generally made up and around some key language this is REALLY IMPORTANT! You must show your KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF key language in your A level assessments if you want to score high marks.

NOTE: Paper 1, Question 1 and Paper 2 Question 1 both test your knowledge and understanding of SEMIOTICS.

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Question1: What is Semiotics? Answer: Semiotics is the study of signs.

A theoretical approach to help you think about SIGNS which can help you to analyse (among other things) MEDIA PRODUCTS.

Question 2: What is a sign? Answer: . . . 🤔