Media Analysis and Codes

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What is a primary characteristic of genre conventions in media?

  • They are used to communicate specific information about a character's personality.
  • They are unique to each individual media product.
  • They are typically unexpected by the audience.
  • They contribute to the audience's expectations and understanding of the media product. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an example of a story convention?

  • Cause and effect relationships
  • Narrative structures
  • Character construction
  • Use of specific cinematic techniques (correct)

What is the main function of written codes in media?

  • To interpret and communicate information about characters, themes, and issues. (correct)
  • To provide instructions and guidance for the audience.
  • To visually represent the setting and location of a story.
  • To create an emotional connection between the audience and the story.

What is a key difference between story conventions and genre conventions?

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What is the primary purpose of using symbols in a community?

<p>To convey information and make it accessible to a wider audience. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do signs and symbols in a community help people understand the message being conveyed?

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What is the primary role of a masthead in a newspaper?

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Which of the following aspects is NOT typically considered when analyzing the presentation of symbols?

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What is the primary purpose of including help texts in the beginning of a mobile game?

<p>To provide players with essential instructions and guidance on how to play the game. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do written codes play in conveying the genre of a film through movie posters?

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What is the primary objective of media in its broadest sense?

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What does the term 'mise en scene' refer to in media analysis?

<p>All the objects and their arrangement within the frame (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of media code?

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What is a key characteristic of conventions in media?

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What is an example of a symbolic code in media?

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How is the setting of a media product important for analysis?

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Which of the following is NOT an element considered in mise en scene analysis?

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Why is analyzing actors important in media analysis?

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Which of these statements about media codes is correct?

<p>Media codes can be both conscious and unconscious choices by creators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between media codes and conventions?

<p>Codes are specific to a particular media product while conventions are broader and shared across different media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three aspects of audio in media?

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

Which of the following is NOT a technical code?

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Which of the following is an example of a symbolic code?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of editing?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of camerawork?

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Which of the following is an example of a written code?

<p>The use of a specific type of font (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the use of color in media?

<p>Color has strong cultural connotations, and it is often used to convey meaning or symbolism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does lighting play a role in media?

<p>Lighting can be used to subtly influence a viewer's perception of characters or plot, or set the scene for the mood of the scene. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do conventions play a role in media?

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Flashcards

Media

Forms of communication that send messages for interpretation.

Disseminating Information

The act of spreading or sharing information to an audience.

Audience Interpretation

How viewers understand and make sense of media messages.

Media Codes

Symbols used within media to convey meaning, e.g., technical or written.

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Symbolic Codes

Visual or symbolic elements that signify deeper meanings in media.

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Setting

The time and place where a story occurs.

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Mise en Scene

Everything in the frame of a media piece, including arrangement and props.

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Acting

The performance of characters by actors to convey the story.

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Technical Codes

Elements related to the filming process, such as camera angles and editing.

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Written Codes

Textual elements within media, like scripts, dialogue, and subtitles.

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Masthead

The title or banner of a newspaper, indicating its name.

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Banner Story

The most important news article, prominently displayed in a newspaper.

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Genre Conventions

Common themes, characters, or settings expected in a media product.

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Narrative Structures

Common story patterns that organize a narrative, like cause and effect.

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Character Construction

The process of creating and developing characters in a story.

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Point of View (POV)

The perspective from which a story is told.

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Tropes

Common motifs or clichés used within specific genres of media.

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Signs and Symbols

Visual indicators that convey information, like directions in a community.

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Color Schemes

The selection of colors used in designs, especially in posters.

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Actor's Elements

Facial expression, body language, vocal qualities, movement, and body contact used by an actor.

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Color in Media

Color has cultural meanings and influences perception in media.

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Camerawork

The operation and positioning of the camera to create effects in media.

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Editing

The process of selecting and arranging images and sounds in media.

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Audio

Use of sound in media including dialogue, effects, and music.

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Lighting

Manipulation of light to emphasize elements in media scenes.

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Conventions in Media

Norms and expectations guiding media production and audience interpretation.

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Form Conventions

Distinct arrangements of codes that audiences expect, like titles or credits.

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Study Notes

Disseminating Information

  • Media exists for consumption and interpretation, aiming to send messages regardless of the purpose.
  • Media creators must consider audience understanding and expectations when conveying ideas.
  • Key questions to consider when analyzing movies include: audience enjoyment, preferred genre, desired elements within a genre, and standards for movie effectiveness.

Media Codes and Conventions

  • Media codes include symbolic, technical, and written codes.
  • Conventions are expected ways codes are organized in a product.
  • Symbolic codes are social, existing outside the media itself; setting, mise en scene, acting, and color are examples.
  • Technical codes are media-specific; camerawork, editing, audio, and lighting are examples.
  • Written codes include formal language and convey narratives, characters, issues, and themes. Examples include printed and spoken language.
  • Conventions are norms accepted by audiences. They include form, story, and genre conventions.

Form Conventions

  • Form conventions are ways audiences expect codes to be arranged.
  • Examples include film titles, credits, newspaper mastheads, banner stories, and step-by-step guides.

Story Conventions

  • Common narrative structures and expectations within media include cause and effect, character construction, and point of view (POV).

Genre Conventions

  • Genre conventions highlight tropes, characters, settings, or themes uniquely associated with specific media.
  • They are deeply linked with audience expectations and can be either formal or thematic.

Learning Task 2

  • Students are tasked to illustrate five signs/symbols in their community conveying information (directions/locations), briefly describing each symbol's meaning.
  • Questions posed include: methods used to convey messages, typical presentation of symbols, practical importance of symbolic communication, and elements of design.

Learning Task 3

  • Students are required to analyze provided movie posters.
  • Questions posed focus on codes/conventions in the posters suggesting film genre; character attire/posture; color schemes and interpretation; and presented written codes.

Learning Task 4

  • Students are instructed to create a media and information presentation on a current societal issue.
  • The presentation should adhere to a provided rubric, encompassing Target Audience, Sender/Author, Purpose, Key Content, Form/Style, and Medium/Format.

Additional Notes (from the provided images)

  • Symbolic codes: setting, mise en scene, acting, and color.
  • Technical codes: camerawork, editing, audio, and lighting.

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