Characters Focus of the narrative, their emotions and life story Stories / narrative Parallel narratives, not always

ys happy endings Familiar settings realistic locations Dialogue used to tell stories, monologues used to advance narrative Key themes - tend to have items which make them immediately identifiable eg
police cars for crime drama.

Cinematography style
Music / sound -

establishing shot followed by sequence of MCU/CU & reverse shots to show interactions

used to punctuate the action to create effects such as suspense and tension and underline emotional moments

Characters Focus of the narrative, their emotions and life story Stories / narrative Parallel narratives, not always happy endings Familiar settings realistic locations Dialogue used to tell stories, monologues used to advance narrative Key themes - tend to have items which make them immediately identifiable eg
police cars for crime drama.

Cinematography style
Music / sound -

establishing shot followed by sequence of MCU/CU & reverse shots to show interactions

used to punctuate the action to create effects such as suspense and tension and underline emotional moments

Putting it all together.. What have you got?

As the question will focus on REPRESENTATION you need to pay particular attention to the characters
What costume are they wearing? How does this reflect society/time period? Hair / Make-up? Do they reflect a particular class? Are the actors attractive do they conform to the character they are playing? How do they talk? Posh (high register)? vocabulary? Accent? Facial expression what does it tell us about them/emotion? Body language open/closed? Position in the frame tight frame = confined/trapped loose framing = loneliness/isolation -> an emotional/physical gap between two people? What could their position in the frame signify about them/others?

Close up to show the emotion a character is going through Wide shot to show the location of the character in the environment and their relationships to one another Two shot to show closeness between characters and physical interaction High angle to show loss of power or vouyeristic view point Low angle to create power or fear of a character Steadicam following action without excessive movement smooth and less noticeable viewer brought
into the action and allows movement without the need to cut

Long takes

a shot that lasts for longer than normal duration draws the viewer into the moment and can create a powerful pause

Action match When intercutting it can show the contrast between two characters Eyeline match provides insight into the characters private thoughts (eye contact with loved ones?)P Final Shot characters shown at the end of a scene are often the characters the audience are intended to
identify with.

Pace the speed of cuts will increase or decrease to raise or lower tension and create intense moods Shot reverse shot to show interaction between two characters and their emotions towards
responses during conversation

Motivated cut

to show the viewer something not immediately visible / create surprise

Type of music beats and instruments give clues to intended audience emotions Enhanced sounds specific sounds picked out and made louder than life to draw the viewers attention Type of music beats and instruments give clues to intended audience emotions

Answer the question below, with detailed reference to specific examples from the extract only. 1. Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of GENDER using the following:
Camera shots, angles, movement and composition Editing Sound Mise-en-scene

Use your notes to construct your answer into PEET paragraphs.

Point Evidence Explanation using Terminology

You can answer with chronological examples or thematically your choice

Make notes using the MECS cross Add another box for REPRESENTATION Record both denotation and connotation Make specific reference to the clip shown Correctly apply any terminology Relate your points to the GENDER question Be concise but explain your argument

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJpMtam_TrM
The extract will be screened 4 times First screening: watch the extract; no notes are to be made at this time Second screening: watch the extract and make notes There will be a brief break for note making Third and fourth screening: watch the extract and make notes You will then have the rest of the lesson to complete your essay answer and hand it in before you leave.

Homework for the holiday is on the moodle homework page

Answer the question below, with detailed reference to specific examples from the extract only. 1. Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of GENDER using the following:
Camera shots, angles, movement and composition Editing Sound Mise-en-scene