Analysis of Harrys House Album Cover

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Media Journal DocumentNames:Mollie, Madeline and AshleyTitle of Text:'Harry's House Album CoverMedia Form (e.g.film poster):Album coverLink to text (ifavailable):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-iniesicd-vfaivfld-OCASQ]RxqFwoTZLCD j T C 1DFC_Fz.-iHThings to note:oYouranswers to these media journal questions do not have a word limit butthey should be clear and concise (dot points can be used throughout).□Use correct terminology wherever relevant.oThe completed media journal document must be submitted to Canvasbeforeyour tutorial presentation.oAll group members must submit the exact same document.oAll group members must contribute equally to the analysis and presentation.oBe sure your presentation addresses all the points you identify here.What is the denotative meaning of your chosen text? That is,identify/describe its denotations, its 'literal' meanings (just what youphysically see).The literal text and what it is showing, the basic elements of what youseePresented 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, andStyles is standing on the roof, posing with one hand on his hip, and the otheron his chin as he stares at the light in front of him. A warm glow is being shoneon him, and the rest of the room through the window.What are some connotative meanings of this text? That is, the feelingsand ideas it evokes, its persona] and socio-cultural associations.Harrys House1album cover can be perceived as the notion or metaphor for ahouse inside his mind, supporting the ideology that a house may not just be alocation, but a place of thought, confusion, and emotion. It may be a depictionof what lives in our minds. The pure fact that he is standing ontheroof whilethefurniture lays below represent the emotion of confusion within itself.There are elements of colour. The lightness of the album cover gives aconnotation or suggests that the content of the album is light, maybe happyand something positive. Whereas a darker album cover with eerie colourthemes may suggest a depressing or sad albums. Harry Styles' ponderingexpression may imply that there are deeper meaningful thoughts or reflectioninthesongs featured on the album. It opens up imagination for the audienceand evokes a mindset where the audience can interpret the album cover andits meaning in any way they feel.

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What iconic, index!cal, and/or symbolic signs are present? What is itslevel of modality? Does it have an implied narrative? Does it rely onintertextuality to construct meaning?1.Harry staring at the light on the ceiling, whilst having his back turned tothe natural light from the window suggests that he is searching for andthinking about something or someone that is already there for him,however he is unaware of it., implying themes of his album such aslonging and relationships, as well as self-reflection.2.The warm lighting and colour of the image gives a dreamlike andhomey feel to viewers and listeners, acting as an 'invitation' to enter'Harry's House' encouraging them to feel more inclined to both listen tothe album, while also making connections to their own personal life andexperiences, due to both the warmth, and implied vulnerability of theimage.3.The implied narrative of 'Harry's House' is that the reader is allowed tolook inside Harry's house both literally and figuratively. We can see thecolourful yet relaxed and minimalistic design, which may reflectHarry's life. In the picture, Harry is contemplating something while hestands on the roof, which could indicate that an event or consistentrealisations have turned his life 'upside-down' and 'is demonstratedthrough the album.4.The minimalistic, neutral toned decor, contrasted with the upside-down aspect of the room that Harry is standing in suggests to viewersthat though there is a simplistic feel to the album itself, there arecomplex themes discussed throughout the album. Harry standing alonein this room also represents his vulnerability when sharing songs abouthis 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 ofbeing in love or happy. Also,the metaphor of 'clicking your heels on theroof which illudes the feeling of joyand love. However, in conjunctionwith that interpretation.. High School Musical 3's interpretation ofturmoil or change was a scene where Zac Efron sung through hardshipof graduation school, whilst the walls of the hallways rotated beneathhis feet suggesting chaotic and tough circumstances. This leaves thetext open to interperation.6.The album cover has a low level of alignment with reality because it hasmultiple ways of interpretation. The album cover does not give us theexact meaning or definition to what Harry is trying to convey. It has a

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