LINGUISTICS 121
GROUP #5 OUTLINE.
MEMBERS: EJ G. MAMEDTED
MECHEL A. DELA CRUZ
CLAUDITH CINDY F. PALERMO
I. SEMIOTICS
Semiotics, also known as semiotic studies or semiology, is the study of signs and
symbols and how they are used to convey meaning. The basic idea behind semiotics
is that everything we encounter in the world around us is a sign that conveys
meaning. A sign is anything that stands for or represents something else.
A.THEORY’S OF SEMIOTICS
1. According to Saussure, the sign itself has two main components which called
Signifier and signified.
SIGNIFIER — The form of a sign. The form might be a sound,
A word, a photograph, a facial expression, etc.
SIGNIFIED — The concept or object that’s represented. The concept or object might
be an actual representation.
2. Charles Sanders, argued that sign has tree sides; representamen Object, and
interpretant.
B. What are the classification of Semiotics?
1. ICON
An icon is an symbols or pattern that physical resembles or resembles what “it’s
stand for “. Icon meant as a imitation of object or concept. Icons are often used in
branding, logos, and user interfaces. Ex. For example, a stylized picture of an apple
may represent an app related to nutrition, rather than the fruit itself.
2. INDEX
An index is a sign that shows evidence, related to the reference to a specific direct
concept of object being represent. For example, a picture of an apple represents the
fruit itself. An index is usually very literal and straightforward.
3. SYMBOL
An symbols is something that can symbolize and represent abstract, concepts,
emotions, notions, ideas and things that has an arbitrary or conventional relationship
with what it represents. For example, a heart symbolizes love, and a cross
symbolizes Christianity.
C. SUPPORTING DETAILS
An icon and index is a collection of symbols that represents specific ideas or
concepts. Icons are designed to be simple, easily recognizable, and memorable. On
the other hand A symbol is a visual representation of an idea or concept. Symbols
can be very powerful, but also require more interpretation and understanding on the
part of the viewer.
II. CONCLUSIONS:
Overall, indexes, icons, and symbols all serve as visual cues that help us to quickly
understand and interpret information. The benefits to using icons, indexes, and
symbols, including: Enhancing Communication: Icons, indexes, and symbols can
enhance communication by providing a quick and easy way to convey complex ideas
or concepts. Well-designed icons, indexes, and symbols can Provide Universal
Understanding, Increased Efficiency and Aesthetically Pleasing can enhance the
overall design of a product or communication. They can help to simplify information
and make it more accessible to a wider range of people.