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Analysis of Harrys House Album Cover

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Media Journal template analyzing “Harry’s House” album cover: group names, media details, link, plus sections for denotative/descriptive elements and connotative/associative meanings, guiding concise, terminology‐based analysis.

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    Media Journal Document Names: Mollie, Madeline and Ashley Title of Text: 'Harry's House Album Cover Media Form (e.g. film poster): Album cover Link to text (if available): n—; ; i , ;.gcigls.c;.«i. j r l ' i a - - i i u r l « - h , r ; s Z i 3 A ; : Z F Z i Z F ' . , .-.'.-u, diszogs zcmZiZFr;lias;>1:ZFZ3 3SD66E- Hiir,-ZT),-li:s-EaTrri-H jiLZiZij.s.g- AO'.Vii'.-Zodt nCZ- lQUXa?|'_bK:kbliLJt- 1 6 7 9459D6O639C DOilCiurci-ini esicd-vfaivfld- OCASQ]RxqFwoTZLCD j T C 1D FC _F z.-iH Things to note: o Your answers to these media journal questions do not have a word limit but they should be clear and concise (dot points can be used throughout). □ Use correct terminology wherever relevant. o The completed media journal document must be submitted to Canvas before your tutorial presentation. o All group members must submit the exact same document. o All group members must contribute equally to the analysis and presentation. o Be sure your presentation addresses all the points you identify here. What is the denotative meaning of your chosen text? That is, identify/ de scribe its denotations, its 'literal' meanings (just what you physically see). The literal text and what it is showing, the basic elements of what you see Presented is Harry- Styles in a clean., minimalistic, warm-toned, and upside- down room, in which in the couch, vase, chair and table are all below, and Styles is standing on the roof, posing with one hand on his hip, and the other on his chin as he stares at the light in front of him. A warm glow is being shone on him, and the rest of the room through the window. What are some connotative meanings of this text? That is, the feelings and ideas it evokes, its persona] and socio-cultural associations. Harrys House 1 album cover can be perceived as the notion or metaphor for a house inside his mind, supporting the ideology that a house may not just be a location, but a place of thought, confusion, and emotion. It may be a depiction of what lives in our minds. The pure fact that he is standing on the roof while the furniture lays below represent the emotion of confusion within itself. There are elements of colour. The lightness of the album cover gives a connotation or suggests that the content of the album is light, maybe happy and something positive. Whereas a darker album cover with eerie colour themes may suggest a depressing or sad albums. Harry Styles' pondering expression may imply that there are deeper meaningful thoughts or reflection in the songs featured on the album. It opens up imagination for the audience and evokes a mindset where the audience can interpret the album cover and its meaning in any way they feel.

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    What iconic, index!cal, and/or symbolic signs are present? What is its level of modality? Does it have an implied narrative? Does it rely on intertextuality to construct meaning? 1. Harry staring at the light on the ceiling, whilst having his back turned to the natural light from the window suggests that he is searching for and thinking about something or someone that is already there for him, however he is unaware of it., implying themes of his album such as longing and relationships, as well as self- reflection. 2. The warm lighting and colour of the image gives a dreamlike and homey feel to viewers and listeners, acting as an 'invitation' to enter 'Harry's House' encouraging them to feel more inclined to both listen to the album, while also making connections to their own personal life and experiences, due to both the warmth, and implied vulnerability of the image. 3. The implied narrative of 'Harry's House' is that the reader is allowed to look inside Harry's house both literally and figuratively. We can see the colourful yet relaxed and minimalistic design, which may reflect Harry's life. In the picture, Harry is contemplating something while he stands on the roof, which could indicate that an event or consistent realisations have turned his life 'upside-down' and 'is demonstrated through the album. 4. The minimalistic, neutral toned decor, contrasted with the upside- down aspect of the room that Harry is standing in suggests to viewers that though there is a simplistic feel to the album itself, there are complex themes discussed throughout the album. Harry standing alone in this room also represents his vulnerability when sharing songs about his own personal life and experiences. 5. There is a level of intertextuality present in Harry's House Album cover. Lionel] Richies 30 s hit 'Dancing on the Ceiling' suggests the feeling of being in love or happy. Also, the metaphor of 'clicking your heels on the roof which illudes the feeling of joy and love. However, in conjunction with that interpretation.. High School Musical 3's interpretation of turmoil or change was a scene where Zac Efron sung through hardship of graduation school, whilst the walls of the hallways rotated beneath his feet suggesting chaotic and tough circumstances. This leaves the text open to interperation. 6. The album cover has a low level of alignment with reality because it has multiple ways of interpretation. The album cover does not give us the exact meaning or definition to what Harry is trying to convey. It has a

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