Exam revision Flashcards
What is a Code?
A code is a written, technical or symbolic tool used to construct or suggest meaning in media forms and products.
What is a Convention?
Conventions are expected ways in which codes are organised in a product.
What is Representation?
Representation in media is the way specific aspects are presented to audiences like:
gender
age
ethnicity
What is Selection, Omission and Construction
Selection: What things are picked and selected to placed in media
Omission: What things are taken out and omitted from media
Construction: How a form of media is build and made
What is S.M.A.C
Setting
Mis en scene
Acting
Colour
What is C.E.A.L
Camera Work
Editing
Audio
Lighting
What is Regulation
An official rule or the act of controlling something
Key themes of Samson And Delilah
Exploitation of indigenous artwork
Addiction
Violence against women
Why do we regulate media
Diversity of media
Encourages freedom of speech
protects audiences from harmful content
