Understanding Roland Barthes and Myth

Objective:
Develop deeper understanding of Roland Barthes' Myth
Deconstruct a music video using Myth
Define connotation and denotation and them them in context


Another great example of Roland Barthes Myth is the 'American Dream'.  This is the idea that it doesn't matter who you are, you have just as many opportunities to a successful career as everyone else.



Some media texts enforce Myth:

Some contemporary films highlight and challenge the Myth:

Task - look at a music video you are analysing for G324, consider how Roland Barthes might deconstruct this music video using the concepts of denotation and connotations.  Pick one element to talk about in class; this could be a prop, setting costume, an editing technique or camera angle. You should also take a few moments to consider how there could be any Myth created in this video and what elements contribute to this.  Make some notes on bullet form in your book, you have 5 minutes.