Lesson 14: Narrative


Learn about Todorov's theory about the way stories are told:

After watching the episode of Everybody Hates Chris you will need to apply Todorov's stages and the narrative devices used, e.g. multi-strand, single strand, linear, non-linear closed or open ending.


Task:
Write a blog post explaining which of the above terms can be applied to this sit-com and why



Extension:

1.  How have men/women/children been represented?
2.  Who might the target audience be for this sit-com? (consider age, gender, interests)
3.  Look at the powerpoint for lesson 8- look at the slide relating to uses and gratifications.  What might be the audiences reason for watching this sit-com?
4. What country is this sit-com set in? (use the mise-en-scene to help you decide)




Homework: Use the flash cards created in class to revise.  Ensure that you are able to define terms, identify examples and discuss advantages/disadvantages.

Lesson 13 : Generic Codes, Mise-en-Scene & Stylistic Codes 

Learn about Genre
Genre describes a type that has a typical set of conventions.  The term 'genre' is important in describing a type of media text across many media platforms such as magazines, television, radio, music and film.


Learn about Mise-en-scene- Lighting

Learn about Stylistic Codes- Sound

a) Select a film trailer or computer game advert that you will analyse.  Watching the advert closely, you will need to observe the use of the stylistic codes e.g. sound (voice-over, music, sound effects) camera, editing (pace of editing, transitions) and mise-en-scene to understand how meaning has been created.








b) Answer the questions below for a trailer, either in your notepad or as a blog post.  You will need to ensure that you answer questions in full sentences and with reference to specific examples.

Genre

• What Genre of film/computer game is this advert promoting? e
• How do you know? Give some specific examples

Narrative

• What is the storyline for this film/computer game?
• How do you know? Consider mise-en-scene and representation of the characters

Technical Elements

• How has tension and drama been created?  Consider pace of editing, use of camera, sound and lighting.

Target Audience

• Who is the primary audience for this advert? (consider age, gender, interests)
• How do you know? How did the producer attempt to capture the audiences attention?
• Who might be the secondary audience?