What do you think the artist was telling in this photo?
How do you think the visual images given helps the reader understand the theme?
Does this have a positive or negative feed?
Do you think meth is the only drug the artist believes you can stop covert from?
Is there any pathos, logos, and ethos in this description?
Prompt 6
ReplyDeleteThis picture shows a new idea for the reason that it emphasizes on a sharp change after the man has quitted drugs, which is different from other anti-drugs ads which only described negative effects of drugs. This picture represents drug abuse in a comparison and relaxing way which is unlike previous pictures showing a dim background. In this creator's portroyal, the cigarette is replaced by the pencil and paper, the afro is altered to a normal hair style, and the hideous facial expression is changed to a generous one after he quitted drugs. These portroyals are all comparisons. Ultimately, the creator uses the form of cartoon and comic instead of a real person, which is also new.From these comparisons and bright backgrounds, people, especially those drug abusers, can see hope and inspiring future if they can stop using drugs. anti-drug picture in a relaxing way can not only put less pressure on people who have determined to stop taking drugs, but the right part of this picture can also encourage people to quit drugs.
The image in this picture is fairly vivid, which all represent some themes. For example, pencil and paper show that this man tries to lead his successful academic life. The normal hair style reveals that he wants to be a common person like most people in the world. Moreover, the calm and smiling facial expression represents what the man is feeling now after he has quitted being addicted to drugs. The number "360" also indicates the sharp change and alteration, absolutely including the change on the background color. Visual changes on tiny parts can give audience large amount of information to explore. Unlike words which are only have the literal meanings as showed externally, the visual image usually has more elements which can be represented for, and one element can has various implications and significances bacause different people will have different feelings.
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ReplyDeleteI think the author's main argument in this photograph is that there is hope for the future of a drug addict. I believe that the visual elements in the photo work hand in hand on portraying theme. In the first photo you see a face which is distorted, hair is messy, and their facial expressions are not straight forward and as well is doing drugs. In the second photo next to it you see someone who has a smile on their face, their hair is in place and there is a pen and paper located under them. This demonstrates that once, this person who a drug user but in two years got their life together and now is on the right track. The overall photograph I think has a positive impact on a viewer reassuring them that no matter if you get involved in the wrong things there is always a way to turn it around.
Blog Prompt #1
ReplyDeleteI think that this picture is saying that people who turn to substance abuse can always turn their lives around, creating an example for those who are currently struggling. The person who is supposed to be on meth looks much older because of the wrinkles on his forehead, tired-looking eyes, and disheveled hair. By making the person on the right look much cleaner, with no wrinkles, neater hair, a relaxed face, and a smile, the person that is no longer on drugs has the appearance of being younger and happier. He has a brightly colored pencil and paper in front of him, which could represent a brighter future. The brightness of the pencil contrasts with the darkness of the drugs in the picture on the left, signifying the darkness and dreariness of the drug world. Someone could also take this picture to mean something completely different. It is possible that many people want to look older and be done with school. If that is the case, the picture on the left would look more appealing than the picture on the right, and the message is that abusing drugs is a good way to look older.
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ReplyDeleteI think the visual images of this poster make it unique and give the poster a unique message. Most of the posters we have seen thus far in our blog have been professionally done. This picture if it is professionally done was purposefully made to look like an amateur’s work. The look of this poster and the contrast that it makes with other posters enhances the message of the poster. The simplicity of the poster and how obvious the message is to people reaches out the audience. The simplicity makes it appear as if the poster was created by a child or innocent person who has the best interest of the drug addict in mind. The poster makes quitting drugs appear to be an easy task. It is a cut and dry message much like the thinking of a child. You quit drugs and you become successful in school and are happier. The simplicity of the visual aspects provide the poster with a unique view on the position of drug addictions.
I would agree with the above post in saying that the main argument of the poster is giving a drug addict something to hope for if they quit drugs. Along with this point I find it interesting that the author of the poster acknowledges the length of time it will take to turn your life around. This is seen with the arrow that has the two years The Poster clearly details that I will take two years to make a full turn around as shown in the poster but the author also shows that he believes this turn around to be completely worth the effort. Often I think people expect instantaneously results. We expect to put effort into something as to see the results immediately. Often if these results aren't seen then we quit that activity or object and move on to something else. I think this poster is also making the point that while it will be hard to make the turn from drugs and while it will take time the transition will be well worth the effort.
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ReplyDeleteI believe that the central theme for this picture is hope. The artist wanted to depict a scenario in which an addict becomes clean. I think that it conveys a very positive message to anyone who sees it. Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of an addict’s life, the picture shows that it is possible to overcome the addiction. I feel that this picture could draw more attention because of its uncommon positivity rather than a picture that shows all negative outcomes to an addict’s life.
I agree, although the picture is a very low quality picture it still conveys a very upbeat and rather uncommon message. It draws audiences in because it's hopeful, instead of connecting to their emotions with fear of what will happen. The pencil and paper give the audience hope that they can strive without drugs and get their life back on track.
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ReplyDeleteI think that this picture has some very interesting visual elements to it. One of the things that strikes me as odd is that although the right of the picture shows an apparently happy and recovered drug addict, the background is very dark. The author could be implying that life after recovery might not be as sunny and cheerful as people usually make it out to be. One the other side the picture with the unhappy drug addict has a yellow background. The creator of this picture might be hinting to the viewer that a life filled with drugs is not completely dreary, but also has its upsides. Another aspect of the visual I thought was interesting was the poor quality. Many of the drug ads we have examined have shown real pictures of people, making the ads messages more believable. The creator of this picture choose to use unrealistic stick figures. One possible explanation for this would be that the creator is trying to show the viewer that a transformation from meth addict to smart, productive citizen in a span of two short years is unrealistic.
In response to questions above:
ReplyDeleteI think the visual images given help understand the theme in a couple ways. First, there is a transition from a light background to a dark background. The yellow-like color on the left contains far less contrast than on the right side, where the picture is in black and white (aside from the pencil). Second, the depiction of the person's face before and after quitting drugs is another tool to help understand the theme. The different sized eyes, in combination with the hair standing on end, suggest an out-of-control lifestyle. In contrast, the right side has a defined set of facial features, and the hair is supposed to be in order. This helps drive home the theme that you look and feel better when you're not bound by a drug's wrath, because you are happy enough to even do tasks that will at some point grant you a feeling of accomplishment.
Prompt 5
ReplyDeleteI believe this image carries a lot of ethos. Technology today has allowed us to manipulate images to prompt an idea using visual workshops, and especially in this generation, we experience seeing clear, interesting, unique pictures because we have new softwares and programs that allow us to create images in ways we never have before. Since this image looks like it was created by the "paint" program on PCs, I think the author is not very credible. The image looks unprofessional, and it seems like the creator just created the picture in their free time. The image above looks out-dated, and its hard for me to trust the creator when I compare it to other images I have seen. Although the author does not seem credible, I do see some logos portrayed in the picture. There is logic in the idea that turning away from drugs will improve your health, well-being, and performance of different tasks. The theme of this image is logical.
The artist of this photo is saying that if you quit drugs you can completely turn your life around. By saying it will take two years I think that they are saying that you should remain patient with the process and work hard all the time. The artist realizes that change does not occur overnight and that quitting is a very difficult thing to do, but is well worth the promise that it brings. The visuals in the image are very different from what we are used to seeing in anti-drug campaigns. I think that the cartoons and lighter colors appeal more to those that abuse drugs. It is definitely different from what they are used to seeing and might catch more eyes. The feed of the picture is definitely positive. It is not saying anything negative about meth-abuse. It is instead saying that you can do much better things if you decide to quit. I think that the artist would agree that their picture holds true for all kinds of drugs. There is generally a negative correlation linked to drug-abuse of any kind and success in school. There is definitely some logos in this poster as supported by my preceding sentence.
ReplyDeleteI think the message that the artist is trying to portray is that drug users can turn their life around. I don't believe that the message is only meant for meth. The interesting thing that others have already mentioned is the time allotted in the poster. The poster is just trying to give hope to users that their life can change. I think part of the reason the author gives the time is to show that things won't change all at once. The user will have to go through many processes and steps that will take a long time. I think the overall message however is that with time, drugs can be overcome and that life can be returned to normal.
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ReplyDeleteUnlike most anti-drug advertisements, this image uses a different approach. It allows the audience to have a hopeful outcome. Most ads show what you will look like if you do use substances, but this allows the audience to see what will happen if they stop substance use. It has a more positive tone, and connects to the audiences emotions by showing that they can turn their life around. Substance users may not realize that some of the physical side effects from drugs will go away after substance use. Although many side effects are permanent, it shows that through everything there is hope to creating a better life after drugs.
1. The artist is trying to tell the viewers that there are two distinct paths in life: one of drugs and one of education. One traveling the path of life can only travel down one of these paths.
ReplyDelete5. The example of logos in this picture is that there is a boy who is taken away from drugs and learns to focus on the important things in life like school, as portrayed in this image.
Question #3
ReplyDeleteI believe that the ad has a negative because, if one really thinks about it, 360 degrees means that the person is right back to the start. This means that the person is using meth again. Therefore, even though two years have past, the boy is still on drugs. He has managed to be studious and fix his physical appearance while still doing drugs. This shows that the ad is actually not trying to portray a positive outcome from the stop of substance abuse.
Blog Prompt #1
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm a stickler here... I notice several immediate things that hit me like nails on a chalk board. The first is the text. Carefully read, it says "360° turned away form Meth" and "2 Year Later." The spelling of "form" is incorrect for its intended use. The line "2 Year Later" is also erroneous as "Year" should be pluralized. Further, the -logic- of the first line is erroneous. The concept is valid, that turning from Meth, apparently 2 years later has resulted in a change. But I challenge you to stand facing a specific object or concept and turn 360°. You will miraculously find yourself still facing the same thing and not turned about from it like this message had probably intended to portray.
While it gets a chuckle first, I must still look for meaning of this. The meaning is similar regardless of the existence or lack of any internationalism. This could possible narrow or identify a type of person to become a most likely addict of Meth. This could also identify some lingering after effects of Meth on a user as they try to portray their thoughts here but are hindered in their ability to clearly do so. This is a bit more doubtful however as effects of Meth, aside from confusion, don't necessarily target a hindering or damaging of the brains ability. This conclusion may again point to a person who has likely dropped out of school in seeking to satisfy this addiction and is now in the junior stages of resuming their education and/or maturity.
In reading against the grain, I may argue that this could portray that an education has or could enhance or elevate a Meth user's interaction with the drug. This user may seek, or has transitioned to become a profitable dealer of the drug with a bit of additions in the smarts department. The depiction of the change in facial expressions and the lack of the inhalant from one side to the other would concur with earlier ideas that this would indicate a transition from a user to a non-user.