We had to pick 3 still shots from the presentation that we looked at in the lesson. We then had to choose one of our own and talk about the Dominant and oppositional readings.

1. Lesson 1

2. Dominant Reading: I think that the creator
wants the audience to know that the male in
the scene is the more dominant character.
This can be shown by the fact that he is the
only male in the shot and he appears to be
doing the most work.There is also an equal
ethnical representation.
Oppositional Reading: Some people might
think that this shows men as the more
dominant gender, despite women being
larger in numbers.

3. Dominant Reading: The creator
wants the audience to know that the
boy on the left is better off than the
girl on the right. His attire shows his
social status as upper class: smart
shirt and trousers with a jumper over
the top.
Oppositional Reading: Some people
might say that the girl appears to be
more powerful as she is taller and
seems to have started the
handshake.

4. Dominant Reading: I think that the creator
wants us to believe that the males are the
more dominant characters.This is shown by
their attire and body language.The man right
at the front appears to be the most dominant
of the 3 men as his posture is more laid back
yet intimidating.The Females also seem to be
the provocative characters, though still high
ranking because of their business like attire.
Oppositional Reading: Some viewers might
find this shot degrading to women as it
sexualises them and shows them as less
important.

5. The positioning of the characters shows the
ranks of each person in the ‘pack’. Scott is at the
very front because he is the Alpha. His posture
also appears to be very dominating and
protective of the others. Stiles and Derek are
next, because Derek is the Beta and Stiles is
Scott’s best friend. Kira and Lydia are next
behind. I think this is because they are females.
However, they aren’t right at the back, because
they have known Scott longer and also have a
purpose in the group as Lydia is a Banshee and
Kira is a Kitsune. Liam and Malia are at the very
back. Both because they are newest to the pack,
but Liam also because he is the youngest. Some
people may argue that there is no meaning
behind the positioning of the characters. The dull
colours and mist create a menacing and
dangerous atmosphere , indicating that
something bad is to happen.