You should all have these posts on your blogs by now. If not, please make sure you get them up by next Tuesday at the latest!!
• The theories of Ferdinand de Saussure and Roland Barthes
• Define signifier, signified, symbolic codes
• Upload a music video and comment on 5 signifiers in the video
• Write about (at least) 5 signifiers you’re including in your own video. Include images / photographs in the post
• You need a post called ‘Band Brand’. You need your band or artist name; your track list, why you’ve chosen them (how they fit with other band and track names in your genre).
• The definition of a digipak, with information on digipak packaging: Made mostly from thick card, the digipak is virtually shatterproof and allows great graphic display.
Material: 300gsm card with matt or gloss varnish. Printed 4 colours (CMYK) or Pantone colours. Spot varnish, lamination and embossing available.
Dimensions (based on standard 4pp digipak): finished size of 139.5mm x 6mmx 125.5mm
The number of panels could be 4 to 6, 8 or more.
Originally used for the album packaging of leading musicians, the digipak and digipak family are now priced reasonably enough to be used for any CD or DVD project.
The digipak is an extremely versatile packaging. It can be made to accommodate a booklet either by placing in a die-cut slot or gluing onto one of the panels
YOU NEED A POST ON DIGIPAKS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
q What are the generic conventions of a digipak?
(size, number of sides, parental advisory sticker, logo, track list, featured tracks, hologram…
q How are images used? Colours, font type, forms of image: photographic, illustrations, band members or lead singer featured or artwork…
q What is your digipak trying to represent?
The DVD Digipak is a popular alternative to the DVD box which is now widely used for feature film DVD releases which are special editions because it increases the value and creates a premium product.
CD and DVD DigiPaks make a big statement, they represent the ultimate custom packaging for your CD or DVD replication project. A DigiPak is also a more environmentally friendly option when compared with traditional plastic jewel cases or DVD cases.
· A post explaining Goffman’s theory
· Upload 3 images of digipaks from your genre
· Comment on signifiers used (colour, font type, images etc.)
· Upload info on Goffman’s gender representation in advertising
· Post vlogs from BFI trip
If you've completed all of the above, you can begin designing your digipak: upload images you'd like to use, find websites with font styles etc.
