Media Codes

Question 1

What are media codes?

Answer 1

Media codes are tools that we use to suggest meaning in media products

Question 2

What do media codes do?

Answer 2

-Convey Meaning
-Create Impact
-Engage Audiences

Question 3

What are the three types of media code?

Answer 3

-Technical codes
-Symbolic codes
-Written codes

Question 4

What are technical codes?

Answer 4

Technical media codes include any element of the media product that is created using technique, processes or equipment

Question 5

3 examples of media codes.

Answer 5

Camera techniques
Lighting
Audio

Question 6

What are symbolic codes

Answer 6

Symbolic media are any element of the media product created, used to create a feeling or a hidden meaning

Question 7

3 examples of symbolic codes.

Answer 7

Mise en Scene - the setting and surrounding
Colour
Graphics

Question 8

What are written codes?

Answer 8

Written codes are written text using styles and effects to create meaning

Question 9

3 examples of written codes.

Answer 9

Emphasis
Font Size
Font Types