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TV Drama
REPRESENTATION
Literally a RE – PRESENTATION
ALL media texts have been carefully selected and constructed in order to create meaning
What we need to explore is exactly how a media text has been selected and constructed.
In order to do this successfully, you need to be familiar with the correct media language
Codes
Technical codesNarrative codesAudio codesSymbolic codesEnigmaAction codes
Conventions
The generally accepted way of doing things
Codes and conventions must be considered at the same time
It is not enough to simply discuss codes. You also have to be able to identify a code and analyse how it is conventionally used in the genre.
Technical codes
Camera shots/anglesFramingCompositionEditing
Audio codes
DiegeticNon-diegeticScore Sound effects
Narrative codes
LinearNon-linearOpen and closed narrativesMulti- stranded
Narrative theories:ProppLevi-StraussTodorov
Symbolic codes
Delves beneath the surface of what we seeDenotationConnotation
e.g. A woman wearing a red dress
Action codes
How a character or an event is portrayed through action
e.g. Body language, facial expression, gestures
Enigma
Questions that are raised within the narrative. These questions are not always answered.
This keeps the audience guessing.
Careful...
Some of these things may overlap
e.g. Music can be both an audio code (non-diegetic sound) and a symbolic code (to portray the feelings and emotions of the characters)
Although you need to concentrate on representation, you will also be marked for your use of correct media language.
There is a lot to remember!!
Your analysis will be centred around how codes and conventions are used to create meaning.
You will need to consider the question:
Does what is being represented reinforce
or challenge stereotypical or commonly assumed notions?
Representation
In order to understand what is being represented and how it is being represented, we must first question the context of the TV drama.
You will only see a short sequence (about 4 minutes). But there will be a wider context to consider. Key themes, settings and narratives will help us understand representation.
Also, it is vital to consider the target audience. Why do you think this is?
Key questions
Does society influence the media?
Or
Does the media influence society?