representation an introduction. representation this unit is all about the way different groups are...
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Representation Nothing in the media is REAL. It is all a SIMULATION of reality. Media texts are composed, lit, written, framed, cropped, captioned, branded, targeted, censored… Media texts are codified into a series of signs and symbols that we then interpret.TRANSCRIPT
REPRESENTATIONAn Introduction
Representation
• This unit is all about the way different groups are represented in the media.
REMEMBER!!!
• Nothing in the media is REAL. It is all a SIMULATION of reality.
Representation
• Nothing in the media is REAL. It is all a SIMULATION of reality.
• Media texts are composed, lit, written, framed, cropped, captioned, branded, targeted, censored…
• Media texts are codified into a series of signs and symbols that we then interpret.
Representation
• Who produced it? • What/who is represented in the text? • How is that thing represented? • Why was this particular representation (this
shot, framed from this angle, this story phrased in these terms, etc) selected, and what might the alternatives have been?
• What frame of reference does the audience use when understanding the representation?
Women in AdvertisingMitchell & Webb Spoof (2009)
Lynx (1999)
Goodyear (1970)
DeBeers (2003)
Hasbro (2007)
Folgers (1960)
Men in AdvertisingGuinness (1997)
Gillette (1989)
Camel (1949)
John Smiths (2007)
Homework
Music VideosFind four or five music videos that clearly
represent the traits of men and women
FilmMake a shortlist of four or five films you have
seen that represent young males
Representation of Race• How do the following clips represent race?
Mind Your Language (ITV, 1976)
EastEnders (BBC, 2001)
Chris Rock: Never Scared (HBO, 2004)
The Simpsons (Fox, 1994)
Films – Representation of Youth
• As we watch these trailers, make a note of the way in which young males appear to be represented.
• Do stereotypes exist? • What cultural differences exist? • Do you think the non-diegetic sound (music,
voiceover etc.) contributes to the effect?
Film Trailer List
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)Kidulthood (2006)Adulthood (2008)Saving Private Ryan (199
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