Props as Signifier

Hi! So we are learning about object as signifier and signified for our 4D class! Each person has to choose an object and I chose my room key.

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My room key as the object

Part A: Key as signifier (it gives surface/ literal meaning)

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Elevator maintenance key
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Vending machine key
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Fire hose reel break glass for key!

Part B: Key as signified (it gives implied meaning, what does it signify)

Ke(y)ss!
Ke(y)ss!
BBKey
BBKey
Bekeyful guys !
Bekeyful guys !

By right I should end the post now, but I really want to post these special photos dedicated for G07 and Prof Wen Lei! So ya, hope you enjoy it 😀

Part C: Special keys (huge key thanks to all the models :D)

"Aye aye captain!" "I can't key you!!"
“Aye aye captain!” “I can’t key you!!”
His name is Key.
His name is Key?
Keys ^^v (peace)
Keys ^^v (peace)
Please don't key me!
Please don’t key me!

(The End)

(supposedly)

Okay… Sorry guys I have to admit I enjoyed this task a biiiiiit too much… I promise this is really the last part of the post!

PRECAUTION: If you keynot tahan lame jokes and pun, you can click “close” at the corner of the page ASAP! Forgive me!!

Part D: Random lame keys

Level 1:

Key the bell!
Key the bell!
Hammer, anyone..?
Hammer, anyone..?
Another key out
Another key out
Key plug..? Plug key! Literally
Key plug..? Plug key! Literally

Level 2: Guess the word

Key wood : a word which acts as the key to a cipher or code
A word which acts as the key to a cipher or code
Rockey! 5..4.. 3..2..1..!
5..4..3..2..1!
Lalalala~ CDEFGABC~
Lalalala~ CDEFGABC~
Key board
QWERTYUIOP
.... Hmm do you get it? .... (keypoint...)
…. Hmm do you get it? ….

Answer : keywood, rockey, singing key, keyboard, keypoint

HUGE THANKS FOR YOU WHO ARE STILL READING THIS!! (you have every right to judge)

Final level:

Just a normal key for box..
No more pun, just a normal key for a donation box.. 🙂
New vs Old Hall keys !
New vs Old Hall keys !
The shape!
The shape!
Its real function!
Finally, its real function!

It’s really the end now. Thank you for reading!! Hope you enjoy it!

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