barthes' narrative codes Flashcards
1
Q
what is barthes’ narrative codes?
A
- action/proairetic code
-symbolic code
-hermeneutic code - semantic code
cultural/referential code
2
Q
what is a proairetic/action code?
A
meaning is conveyed through an action or demonstration
3
Q
what is a symbolic code?
A
repeated symbols that convey a deeper meaning e.g. repeated visual motifs
3
Q
what is a hermeneutic code?
A
constructed moments of mystery to intrigue an audience
3
Q
what is a semantic code?
A
connotative elements such as lighting, mis en scene, colour usage
3
Q
what is a cultural/referential code?
A
material that generates meaning from outside the product - meaning carried over from the usage of cultural myths
4
Q
what is a motif?
A
a repeated theme
4
Q
what is a cultural myth?
A
idea/connotation that is repeated so often in a culture, it becomes universally known within that culture
