Theories - Media Choices Flashcards
What is Todorov’s Narrative Structure?
3 Stages
-Equilibrium -balance, normal, no problems
-Disruption -hero must fix it, goes on quest
-New Equilibrium -new normal, happy ending, problems solved
Who invented the Narrative Structure theory?
Todorov
What is the genre theory?
Genre’s have lots of repeated elements and conventions that audiences expect but for the films to be interesting they must have some differences.
Who invented the Genre Theory?
Steve Neale
What is the Structuralism Theory?
Binary opposites (e.g hero/villain) create narrative meaning and stories are constructed around conflicts and resolutions
Who invented the Structuralism Theory?
Claude Levi-Strauss
What is the Character Archetypes Theory?
Characters fulfil narrative functions (e.g hero, villain, princess) to drive the plot forward
Who invented the Character Archetypes Theory?
Vladimir Propp
When was the Character Archetypes Theory invented?
1928
What is the Uses and Gratifications Theory?
Audiences seek out media for specific needs (e.g information, entertainment, personal identity)
Who invented the Uses and Gratifications Theory?
Jay Blumer and Eihu Katz
What is the Postmodernism Theory?
Postmodern media is aware of the fact that it is media e.g breaking the forth wall.
Who created the Postmodernism Theory?
Jean Baudrillard
What is the hierarchy needs?
A basic model of human motivation-Why anyone does or needs anything.
-Physiological needs
-Safety needs
-Love/belonging needs
-Esteem needs
-Self actualisation
What is Field’s Narrative Theory?
Screenplays are made up of 3 acts, setup, confrontation, resolution.
