2. After researching different
genres I couldn't‟t tie down my
coursework piece to just the
one as I feel my coursework is
quite unique. However I can see
elements of two categories it
could be in.
3. Codes and Conventions My Idea Meet…
• Hand held Camera - encoding realism and „truth‟
• Intercutting / Parallel Editing linking key scenes
• Exploration of narrative themes, messages and values
• Mediated culture – documentaries select and construct,
thus encoding opinion and subjectivity
• Selective editing crucial to constructing meaning
• Use of Establishing Shot and Close Up
Documentary
• Strong on visual imagery
• Any length.
• Minimum of language.
• Responses - Shocked, Boredom, Confusion, Laughter
Experimental
4. For the reasons stated on the previous slide I
would put my short film into
Documentary/Experimental as it is strong on
visuals and contains an informative message
that the audience need to be aware of.