Codes and Language of Media
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What are the three types of media codes?

  • Symbolic, Visual, Audio
  • Cultural, Technical, Written
  • Physical, Technical, Symbolic
  • Symbolic, Technical, Written (correct)

    • Which element is NOT part of symbolic codes?

  • Mise en scene
  • Setting
  • Audio effects (correct)
  • Acting

    • How does the setting influence a narrative?

  • It limits the character development.
  • It creates atmosphere or builds a frame of mind. (correct)
  • It provides a conclusion to the story.
  • It dictates the dialogue of the characters.

    • What does the term 'mise en scene' refer to?

    <p>Everything within a frame including costumes and props.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do media messages convey?

    <p>Information sent from a source to a receiver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can acting contribute to a film's narrative?

    <p>By enabling character development and tension through expressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of media language?

    <p>To communicate ideas, information, and knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes symbolic codes?

    <p>They have agreed meanings or connotations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the color red symbolize in media?

    <p>Passion, danger, romance, or violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes technical codes in media?

    <p>Camera techniques and lighting used to tell a story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do story conventions in media refer to?

    <p>Common narrative structures and storytelling elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does lighting function in media production?

    <p>To manipulate emotional responses and highlight elements of the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does genre convention refer to?

    <p>Accepted tropes and themes typical of a specific medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sound is included in audio as per media codes?

    <p>Dialogue, sound effects, and music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of written codes in media texts?

    <p>To convey messages through formal written language and layout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a high-angle camera shot used for in photography?

    <p>To create a feeling of vulnerability or powerlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Codes, Conventions, and Language of Media

    • Media codes and conventions are like building blocks
    • They have generally agreed meanings for their audience
    • Media language includes codes, conventions, format, symbols, narrative structure
    • Messages are the information sent from one place to another.

    Media Language

    • Pertains to the symbolic and technical elements used to convey ideas
    • Media professionals use these elements to communicate information and knowledge
    • Codes and conventions are selected based on the objective
    • Includes the way media language shows meaning to an audience

    Codes

    • Systems of signs that create meaning
    • Three types: Symbolic, technical, written

    Symbolic Codes

    • Social in nature
    • Exist outside media products
    • Examples of these include setting, mise en scene, acting, & color
    • Examples can be interpreted in everyday life

    Setting

    • Time and place of a narrative or scene
    • Can be the whole story or just part of it
    • Important in creating a particular mood

    Mise en Scene

    • French term meaning "everything within the frame"
    • Includes analysis of costume, props, & objects
    • Key to understanding a scene's message

    Acting

    • How an actor embodies a character
    • Uses facial expression, body language, and vocal qualities
    • Reflects character development and tension

    Color

    • Used to indicate connotations in media (Young, 2017)
    • Red: Passion, danger, romance, violence
    • Green: Nature or sickness
    • Blue: Calm or depression
    • Purple: Royalty

    Technical Codes

    • Ways equipment is used in media to tell a story (cameras, techniques, lighting)
    • Includes camerawork, lighting

    Camerawork

    • How the camera is handled and moved (positioning)
    • Specific shots create effects (high-angle shots create power)

    Lighting

    • Manipulation of natural or artificial light
    • To highlight specific elements of the scene

    Audio

    • Expressive or naturalistic use of sound
    • Includes dialogue, sound effects, and music
    • Music often defines a scene

    Written Codes

    • Formal written language and style used
    • Includes headlines, captions, and speech bubbles

    Conventions

    • Accepted ways of using media codes
    • Three types: Form, story, genre conventions

    Form Conventions

    • Expected ways media codes are arranged
    • In newspapers, important news is often at the front, sports news at the back, mastheads

    Story Conventions

    • Common narrative structures in media
    • Include cause and effect, character construction, and point of view

    Genre Conventions

    • Common use of tropes, characters, settings, or themes in a particular medium
    • Formal or thematic in nature

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