SIGN SYMBOL LOGO (Intro to GD, Wk 3)

S I G N S Y M B O L L O G OSemioticsSemioticsThe theory of signs. From the Greek semeiotikos, which means “an interpreter of signs.” Signing is vital to human existence because it underlies all forms of communication. Within semiotics, anything that is used for human communication is defined as a sign: gestures, facial expressions, poetry, rituals, clothes, food, music, morse code, marketing, commercials, film, etc. Signs are important because they can mean something other than themselves.Signs are important because they can mean something other than themselves.Stop means StopSigns are important because they can mean something other than themselves.Stop means StopApple means AppleSigns are important because they can mean something other than themselves.Stop means StopApple means AppleCrown means CrownSigns are important because they can mean something other than themselves.Stop means StopApple means AppleCrown means CrownStop means DangerSigns are important because they can mean something other than themselves.Stop means StopApple means AppleCrown means CrownStop means DangerApple means HealthySigns are important because they can mean something other than themselves.Stop means StopApple means AppleCrown means CrownStop means DangerApple means HealthyCrown means King