Representation

Representation Theory

The media literally re-presents the world to us. Dominant and oppositional arguments conflict e.g. on one hand the media is showing us how things actually are, on the other hand they are telling us how things should be (dictating representations, not just reflecting society).

The main representations we study in the media are:

 Masculinity
 Femininity
 Social Class
 Sexuality
 Race and Ethnicity
 National Identity
 Age

So -

How did you represent social groups?

How did you ‘construct’ your characters? - Costumes, props, mise-en-scene

Task

1 Define Representation  

2 Talk about how you will represent your characters,

Using the very limited pieces of information you have been about your characters, describe the mise en scene of that character:

•        What would they look like

•        What would they wear

•        Where would they live

•        What props might you expect to see them with

•        What other visual information might you see related to this character

•        What other social group labels would they have?

Film Ideas!!

Your task is to post 1 or 2 movie outlines.....

You need to set out your work with the following titles or blog posts -

A Title 

(Or maybe a few different titles?) - Why you like them

Theme & Genre

What have you chosen - why?

The narrative or story

Tell me the basic story. Remember to use a beginning, a middle and an end or even better use Todorov and his 5 parts...

Remember Todorov and his narrative theory

1. There is an equilibrium (Normality/Balance)
2. Some sort of problem or issue disrupts this equilibrium
3. The characters realise that there is a disruption of equilibrium
4. They attempt to fix the problem
5. Returns to equilibrium or new equilibrium

Characters & Representation

Who are they? Whats their background? How are you going to represent your characters? what conventions are you going to follow? Why?

Opening and Closing shot

The first image introduces your story to your audience, so make it a good one! Ideally, the first image is a visual representation of your entire story, especially its theme.

Your closing image is your last contact with your audience, so make it strong. A good closing image, like the spinning top in Inception, can even change our interpretation of the entire ending.

Genre

 Genre is a French word that means type or kind. Genre is a way of classifying media to tell us something about it.

The first thing to ask about a text or movie is what is its genre. Film and television shows usually come under a few major genre such as: thriller, action, scifi, western, romantic comedy,horror, sport, soap opera, or comedy.

Many modern films are hybrid genres with elements of say thriller, comedy and maybe horror.

Student Work

Name	Address
AZIZ Shehzadi	http://shehzadimedia.blogspot.co.uk/
BEECHAM Issy	http://issysmediastudies.blogspot.co.uk/
BEST Laoise	http://leeshabest.blogspot.co.uk/
BUTLER Millie	http://milliemedia2014.blogspot.co.uk/
CLARKE Amy	http://amyjclarke.blogspot.co.uk/
CLIFTON - WILLIAMS Nicole	http://missnicolewilliamsx.blogspot.co.uk/
DAVIES Bethan	http://bethandavies-mediagcse.blogspot.co.uk/
Davies, Emma	http://emdaviess.blogspot.co.uk/
DUSSOT Ruth	http://ruthdmedia.blogspot.co.uk/
FAULKNER Lily	http://lilyf-gcsemedia.blogspot.co.uk/
FISHER Elle	http://ellesblogx.blogspot.co.uk/
GLASZ Jessie	jessiesmedia.blogspot.com
HALTON Georgia	http://georgiahaltonsblog.blogspot.co.uk/
HAZELL Ellie	http://ehmediablog.blogspot.co.uk/
HOBSON Ellie	http://elliehobson.blogspot.co.uk/
MCDERMOTT Siana	http://sianalee13.blogspot.co.uk/
NUNN Grace	http://gracenunnmedia.blogspot.co.uk/
PATON Beth	http://bethsblogmedia.blogspot.co.uk/
REMZI Shannon	http://shanremzi.blogspot.co.uk/
SAUNDERS Sanchia	http://sanchiax.blogspot.co.uk/
SHARP Alicia	http://aliciasblogformedia.blogspot.co.uk/
SHARP Isla	http://islasharpgcsemedia.blogspot.co.uk/
SHARPE Daisy
SHORTER Shannon
THEW Harley	http://harleytsmedia.blogspot.co.uk/
TRUE Hannah	http://htmediablog.blogspot.co.uk/
WILLIAMS Bethany	http://bethprwmedia.blogspot.co.uk/
YELDING Tammy	http://tammysmediabeaverwood.blogspot.co.uk/

Trailers - An Introduction

Trailers

Trailers were originally shown at the end of films which is where they got their name from – they trailed after the film. That didn’t work because everyone got up and walked out the cinema before they were shown, so they were moved to being shown before the film.

Pre-trailer screens include  MPAA rating card – Motion Picture Association of America, Production company screen and Distribution company screen.

Welcome

Welcome to the new GCSE Media Studies blog! 

This blog will help you over the next three years, through your journey from Media consumer to Media producer extraordinaire!

Please check it every week and read all of the posts as they will help you with both your production work and your theory.

To start with you need to reply to this post or email your teacher your blog address so they can add it to this page.

Wishing you the best of luck for a very successful time ahead - Cant wait to see all of the wonderful media you all produce!