Analyzing Imagery


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Whether you are trying to understand a static image or a moving one, the process is the same.

> Begin with identifying the media and its properties.
> Identify (not interpret) the elements that make up the image. Be as specific and detailed as possible.
> Begin to interpret the imagery by brainstorming. What does the media and each element convey? Draw upon your knowledge of several disciplines including popular culture to examine the meanings.
> Some images may be straight-forward and convey only one specific meaning. Others may be layered and suggest several meanings.