Unit 2 Flashcards
What is Non - Linear storytelling?
It is a technique where events are portrayed out of chronological order, they can also take various forms not just cause and effect.
Waves demonstrating non linear storyline’s?
Two parts of the movie
first part is first, the other is slow
Flashbacks, second part to link both narratives
What is “style” in Media?
Refers to recognisable cinematic techniques used by filmmakers to create specific value in their work
What is found in waves, style?
Cinematography, aspect ratio
360 degree shots in the car,
Colour
Soundtrack
What are some prominent colours in waves?
Blue - represents water, both as peace and danger
Red - Passion, love and intensity
Green - growth and healing, part 2
Yellow - optimism, hope
define genre
It helps categorise media texts based on their content, style and conventions
it’s a way of classifying works that share common characteristics
BUT they are subject to change
what are genre conventions for coming of age in waves
teenager struggles
Self discovery and identity, part two
romantic relationships
POV views
Close up’s
Editing pace, reflects emotional state and their journey to maturity
Genre conventions of romance in waves?
conflict in romance
Warm and cool tones, colour
lighting, soft and natural
dialogue, expressing love and conflict
COCA
Contention
Observation
Connotation
Audience
Genre conventions
are elements, themes, tropes and plot beats that are common in specific genres
