Assignment#2 by Christopher Alonzo

Persuasive Photo

christopheralonzo3 — 2023-10-16 10:56:12 UTC

The poster at Starbucks in Downtown Halifax persuades customers by highlighting the special qualities of their coffee. It uses clear and concise messages to emphasize the quality of their Arabica coffee, especially its unique growing conditions. The poster also suggests that their coffee is better to drink, appealing to the taste. By mentioning that only a tiny percentage of coffee meets Starbucks' standards, it makes their coffee seem exclusive. The visual illustration of the coffee plant's growth stages further reinforces the care put into their coffee. Altogether, the poster convinces customers that Starbucks offers high-quality, exceptional coffee worth trying.

Persuasive Photo

christopheralonzo3 — 2023-10-16 10:57:32 UTC

The 2nd photo on the Starbucks first poster.

Propaganda Photo

christopheralonzo3 — 2023-10-16 11:01:15 UTC

The photo of a house with a pride flag is a type of persuasive message, like propaganda. It's a powerful symbol supporting LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. By showin it prominently, the homeowner is trying to persuade others to embrace these values and show support for the cause. It's a way of getting the message across and encouraging people to think and act in a certain way.

christopheralonzo3 — 2023-10-16 11:02:15 UTC

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christopheralonzo3 — 2023-10-16 11:03:46 UTC

Semiotic Photo

christopheralonzo3 — 2023-10-16 11:07:09 UTC

The photo of two pigeons looking at each other expresses a message through their body language and behaviour. They might be communicating, showing love, or even disagreement. The way they are facing each other tells a story about their relationship or feelings towards each other.

christopheralonzo3 — 2023-10-16 11:07:44 UTC

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Comments

gregpretty — 2023-11-06 18:52:44 UTC

Your persuasive images and commentary are thoughtful, but your propaganda photo and commentary misses the mark some what.

Your semiotic photo analysis is interesting, but needs to be a little more extensive. what is the semiotic content of a bird? A pigeon even.

For the remainder i see some good example of visual weight and rule of thirds.

Additional Comments

gregpretty — 2023-11-06 19:01:43 UTC

Also, I only see one photo with a person and they are back on and a little far away.

The intention of this requirement was to work with the complexity of the human subject, and you should have submitted a photo release form for this person.