15 Questions
What is semiotics the study of?
Signs
What does 'Mise en Scene' refer to in media?
The stage setting and everything within the frame
Which type of media code shows what is beneath the surface of what we see?
Symbolic codes
Which type of code represents easily understood iconic symbols in media?
Iconic codes
What does a clenched fist symbolize according to the text?
Anger
What is 'Setting' in media?
The time and place of the narrative
What does mise en scene refer to in media terms?
Set design and costume
What technical codes are included in media?
Camera angles and sound effects
What is the process of choosing, manipulating, and arranging images and sound called?
Editing
What does lighting manipulation selectively highlight in a scene?
Source and color
What are the elements of audio in media?
Dialogue, sound effects, and music
What is the art and science of placing subjects in camera shots called?
Camera shot framing
What refers to how the camera is operated, positioned, and moved for specific effects?
Camerawork
'Extreme Wide Shot (ELS)' is an example of what in filmmaking and video productions?
Camera shot sizes
'Photo caption' is also known as what in published photographs?
'Close Up (CU)'
Test your knowledge of media languages, codes, conventions, formats, symbols, and narrative structures in the context of conveying meaning to an audience. Explore the study of signs and their role in creating meaning in media messages.
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