07 Representations of Events Flashcards
Name two representations of events that we have covered.
Shock Event: -The Times -The Daily Mirror Planned Event: -Olympic Opening sequence. -Olympics Closing sequence.
In the shock event covered by The Times what was the key stereotype?
That the people on scene only want to help.
In the shock event covered by The Daily Mirror what was the key stereotype?
That the attacker was a terrorist.
Does the closing sequence of the Olympics support or challenge colonialism?
This media text supports colonialism as it mainly shows British Olympians in their victory.
Does the opening sequence of the Olympics support or challenge colonialism?
This media text challenges colonialism as it doesn’t show anything that is necessarily political.
In the planned event showing the opening sequence of the Olympics what was the key stereotype?
This sequence portrays Olympians as animals.
In the planned event showing the closing sequence of the Olympics what was the key stereotype?
This montage shows sport as an art. It cuts between Olympic highlights and an artist creating a piece of art almost suggesting they fit together.
Does the shock event covered by The Daily Mirror support or challenge colonialism?
This media text supports colonialism as the headline is mainly about parliament and democracy.
Does the shock event covered by The Times support or challenge colonialism?
This media text challenges colonialism as it does not include anything political on its front page.
What theory does the closing montage of the Olympics fit?
This text fits the theory of Uses and Gratifications because people have different needs that they want fulfilled by a media text so some may watch this montage to be informed of events and victories in the Olympics, whereas others may watch to experience the victories and escape from everyday life.
What theory does the opening sequence of the Olympics fit?
This text fits the theory of Two Step Flow due to it being a promotional video. The text is built up through music and animated clips and suggests tension. Due to the Olympic Games being broadcasted by the government owned company of BBC people are likely to trust their judgement that the games are going to be intense and worth watching therefore people are likely to watch the full Olympic Games.
What theory does The Daily Mirror front page fit?
This media text fits the theory of Reception Theory due to the audience likely fitting into one of the positions suggested by Stuart Hall. This is because the topic is quite controversial.
What theory does The Times front page fit?
This media text fits the theory of Reception Theory due to the audience likely fitting into one of the positions suggested by Stuart Hall. This is because the topic is quite controversial.
