week 5 actions

Well it seems I've lost track a bit on this project. falling behind on schedule. Even so I am still in the research stage of the project, and although my essay topic questions is not final. I still have some good ideas in what I would like to know about semiotics within advertising.

• How far can an audience really be manipulated into thinking something. (how specific can the signified be?)
• How can an audiences perception of something be changed. 
• Are people aware of the hidden messages within advertising.
• A case study of a advertising campaign, or a few small campaigns or individual adverts.  

I am sure more questions and topics will be raised as I delve into semiotics properly over the next couple of weeks. I am not stressing over coming out with a definite question just yet, as i think one will reveal its self as I learn more. 

So as of week 5 my actions are just to read or at least start reading some books I have purchased, as well as learn and define the key figures in semiotics. I would also like to review and add a little more to my statement of intent and create a good 2nd draft for it.