The Signs Found in The Movie “Uncharted”

Abstract

The title of this research is “The Signs Found In The Movie “Uncharted”. This research point to analyze the kinds and meanings of signs contained in the movie entitled “Uncharted”. The data in this study were taken from relevant images in “Uncharted” movie that contain signs. The data were analyzed using the theory of semiotic by Peirce and it is taken from the book entitled “Semiotics for Beginners” (1994) written by Daniel Chandler to analyze kinds of signs, such as: icons, indexes, and symbols. To support the main theory in this research and to analyze the meaning of existing signs, such as: denotation, connotation, and myth, the researcher used  the theory from Roland Barthes “Elements of Semiology” (1977). The data collection was done by using observation method. The data collection was done by using observation method. The data was collected by watching the movie for several times, capturing the sign that found in it, make a note and classifying according to icon, index and symbol. The results of this research show that there are three icons, five indexes and three symbols that are relevant from the movie.