Gender and representation print

Gender and representation print

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  AS MEDIA STUDIES GENDER AND PRIMEVAL Using the 4 technical codes to look at issues of representation
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  • Objective: Tobe able to to analyse representation of gender in a 5 minute extract of Primeval in terms of: "Mise en scene "Camera framings, angles, movement and composition "Sound "Editing
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  Gender representation anddrama " What does the scene tell you about the roles of men and women in society? " How do the 4 codes - camera, sound, editing and mise en scene - illustrate the issue of representation? " In what way? What meaning does the viewer take from the codes? " Can you identify positive, negative and balance stereotypes? " Or are the portrayals realistic, not conforming to stereotypes? " How does camera, sound editing and mise en scene REINFORCE the representation?
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  • Primeval isa BPrritiismh secvieancl e fiction television programme produced for ITV by Impossible Pictures. Primeval follows a team of five scientists tasked with investigating the appearance of prehistoric and futuristic creatures across Great Britain who enter the present. • Think “Dr Who with animals.” • The first series followed the efforts of Professor Nick Cutter and his associates as they investigate the appearance of life-forms that invariably threaten the lives of citizens.
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  1200 word essayTO BE HANDED IN ..... TITLE: Discuss the ways in which the following contribute to representations of gender in Primeval. Camera shots, angle, movement and composition Sound Editing Mise-en-scene
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  WHAT I AMLOOKING FOR: " Be aware of how to write a good essay – " strong opening and conclusion, " fluid thoughts, well written " Linking the 4 technical codes with the issue of representation " looking at the four codes for meaning about gender roles and representation, looking at WHAT and WHY.
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  P-E-A-T • Point • Evidence • Analysis • Terminology
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  " Sample answer: " the camera angle here connotes the man’s superiority. The camera looks up at him; it signifies that he is dominant compared to another character / animal / his surroundings.
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  " Combining thecodes when analysing gender representation " Sample answer: combination of camera framing and sound connotes the vulnerability of the woman. The single violin creates a sad, reflective mood. The choice of the extreme close up allows the viewer to clearly observe her expression and understand further her emotional state.
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  Putting the codesinto the context of the genre " Sample answer: the music - typical of a sci-fi programme of this nature - increases suspension and highlights the man’s brave nature with its use of drum, bass, loud volume and fast tempo.
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  " Always discussingnot only the technical code, but why the codes reflect gender representation " Sample answer: the clothes that the women is wearing make her look professional because a suit and briefcase are representational of a businesswomen