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The document discusses the representation of social groups in a thriller media product. It focuses on the two main characters: a teenage girl and a supernatural creature. The girl is portrayed as weak, vulnerable, and crying to establish her as the victim, reflecting common stereotypes of teenage girls in thriller genres. She wears a prom dress to suggest she has a problem and highlight her femininity. The creature is portrayed as creepy, scary, and the antagonist through its music, movements, and black clothing. Overall, the document examines how gender is represented in a somewhat stereotypical way through the characters and conventions of the thriller genre.
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The document discusses how the media product represents various social groups. It represents young males and females of all races through the characters used in the thriller opening. The social groups represented are working and middle class people through themes that would be understandable and relatable to both classes. The female character represents teenagers and young people while also representing a variety of races, though more specifically Caribbean young females. The female character faces vulnerability and danger in a way that is similar to the female character in the film "When a Stranger Calls".
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Natalie has a heated argument with her parents and leaves for school angry. She misses her bus and is late, getting into more trouble. At school, she gets into a fight with another girl and leaves feeling victimized. Natalie finds an alley to drink vodka in and contemplates self-harm with a blade. The film will explore Natalie's depression and mental illness through her experiences over one day.
Eval qu 2
This document discusses how different social groups are represented in media. For gender, females are often portrayed stereotypically as caring/innocent or sexually alluring/dangerous. The document describes a film that initially frames a female character in pink clothing as wholesome but later reveals her to be manipulating the males and instigating an immoral encounter. For age, a male in his mid-50s is typically expected to be established, but the film portrays him as angry, discontented, living cigarette-to-cigarette, and intimidating others aggressively to assert his power despite being naive. Both characters subvert expectations for their social groups.
Q2
The document discusses how a short film represents teenagers, particularly young white females. It focuses on portraying the main character, a teenage girl, through typical stereotypes of her age, gender, and ethnicity. Specifically, it depicts her with a mobile phone, school bag, and in a teenage bedroom filled with stereotypical items. However, her dark clothing is meant to foreshadow her impending death, reinforcing the common horror trope of killing off female characters. Overall, the film aims to realistically portray contemporary teenage life while also playing on genre conventions.
Evalutation question
The document discusses how gender, class, status, and age are represented in the opening title sequence of a media product. The sequence depicts the life of a young woman named Emily who is abandoned as a baby and grows up poor, tormented, and in an orphanage, which transforms her into a serial killer. It presents women in a negative light as the villain rather than the typical victim role, while men are portrayed as the hero or villain. It also suggests the lower class are doomed to do poorly and act violently due to their status.
Representation
The document discusses representation in media and provides context for the short film being created. It analyzes how characters are portrayed and categorized as stereotypes or counterstereotypes. Representation can be broken down by attributes like age, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality. Theorist Stuart Hall believes that media representation shapes collective perceptions through symbolic power. The genre is a drama that will portray the character Natalie, a 17-year-old girl, and her struggles with depression through realistic conflicts and climaxes. Natalie's self-harm may divide audiences in their reactions but is included to give empathy for her brokenness.
Evaluation question 2
The document discusses the representation of social groups in a media product. It describes how the female character in the film falls under the "damsel in distress" stereotype, as she is being tormented and cannot help herself. Similarly, the film "Taken" depicts a young girl being kidnapped and needing to be saved by her father. The film also portrays the character as a teenager to increase her vulnerability, as younger women are seen as more naive than older women in distressing situations.
Question 2
The media product represents social groups in unconventional ways. A young female character who is usually portrayed as innocent is instead depicted as sinister and threatening. An adult male protagonist in his 40s is shown as vulnerable rather than powerful, as he does not notice the antagonist walking behind him and lacks power. However, he is also brave in investigating strange sounds without hesitation, retaining some aspects of traditional masculinity through his courage.
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The document discusses how the media product represents various social groups. It represents young males and females of all races through the characters used in the thriller opening. The social groups represented are working and middle class people through themes that would be understandable and relatable to both classes. The female character represents teenagers and young people while also representing a variety of races, though more specifically Caribbean young females. The female character faces vulnerability and danger in a way that is similar to the female character in the film "When a Stranger Calls".
Powerpointpitch ayan magudia
Natalie has a heated argument with her parents and leaves for school angry. She misses her bus and is late, getting into more trouble. At school, she gets into a fight with another girl and leaves feeling victimized. Natalie finds an alley to drink vodka in and contemplates self-harm with a blade. The film will explore Natalie's depression and mental illness through her experiences over one day.
Eval qu 2
This document discusses how different social groups are represented in media. For gender, females are often portrayed stereotypically as caring/innocent or sexually alluring/dangerous. The document describes a film that initially frames a female character in pink clothing as wholesome but later reveals her to be manipulating the males and instigating an immoral encounter. For age, a male in his mid-50s is typically expected to be established, but the film portrays him as angry, discontented, living cigarette-to-cigarette, and intimidating others aggressively to assert his power despite being naive. Both characters subvert expectations for their social groups.
Q2
The document discusses how a short film represents teenagers, particularly young white females. It focuses on portraying the main character, a teenage girl, through typical stereotypes of her age, gender, and ethnicity. Specifically, it depicts her with a mobile phone, school bag, and in a teenage bedroom filled with stereotypical items. However, her dark clothing is meant to foreshadow her impending death, reinforcing the common horror trope of killing off female characters. Overall, the film aims to realistically portray contemporary teenage life while also playing on genre conventions.
Evalutation question
The document discusses how gender, class, status, and age are represented in the opening title sequence of a media product. The sequence depicts the life of a young woman named Emily who is abandoned as a baby and grows up poor, tormented, and in an orphanage, which transforms her into a serial killer. It presents women in a negative light as the villain rather than the typical victim role, while men are portrayed as the hero or villain. It also suggests the lower class are doomed to do poorly and act violently due to their status.
Representation
The document discusses representation in media and provides context for the short film being created. It analyzes how characters are portrayed and categorized as stereotypes or counterstereotypes. Representation can be broken down by attributes like age, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality. Theorist Stuart Hall believes that media representation shapes collective perceptions through symbolic power. The genre is a drama that will portray the character Natalie, a 17-year-old girl, and her struggles with depression through realistic conflicts and climaxes. Natalie's self-harm may divide audiences in their reactions but is included to give empathy for her brokenness.
Evaluation question 2
The document discusses the representation of social groups in a media product. It describes how the female character in the film falls under the "damsel in distress" stereotype, as she is being tormented and cannot help herself. Similarly, the film "Taken" depicts a young girl being kidnapped and needing to be saved by her father. The film also portrays the character as a teenager to increase her vulnerability, as younger women are seen as more naive than older women in distressing situations.
Question 2
The media product represents social groups in unconventional ways. A young female character who is usually portrayed as innocent is instead depicted as sinister and threatening. An adult male protagonist in his 40s is shown as vulnerable rather than powerful, as he does not notice the antagonist walking behind him and lacks power. However, he is also brave in investigating strange sounds without hesitation, retaining some aspects of traditional masculinity through his courage.
2. How does your media product represent particular social groups? - Final
The document discusses how the media product portrays different social groups through the dress and characteristics of the murderer and victim.
For the murderer, he is dressed in business-like clothes implying he is of a higher social class, reflecting the profile of Jack the Ripper who he is based on. This portrays the victim as an adult and plays into stereotypes of men being stronger and more violent.
The victim wears generic running clothes, not revealing much about her background or status. Female victims are often portrayed as weak, vulnerable targets for male serial killers, reflecting real cases like Jack the Ripper and Ed Gein that only targeted women.
While the murderer's gender and strength fit common stereotypes for serial
Evaluation q2
This document summarizes how a media product represents social groups. It discusses how the opening scene portrays stereotypical drunk teenagers coming home from a party based on their costumes and behavior. The teenagers are portrayed as belonging to a hedonistic culture defined by rapping. Boys are shown making daring decisions like urinating in a graveyard, representing typical anti-social teenage boy behavior. There is a dominant and passive male character that fits stereotypes of peer pressure and insecurity between friends. The film's target audience of 16-year-old horror movie fans is also mentioned.
The representations of gender in horror films essay
In horror films, representations of gender are more varied than in other media. Women can be portrayed as both extremely weak or strong, taking on active roles rather than just passive ones. The "final girl" trope allows the main female protagonist to survive until the end of the film, taking on a more masculine role as the hero who defeats the monster. However, presentations of women in horror films still vary significantly within the genre and even within individual films, showing both weak and strong characteristics. While they receive more varied portrayals than other media, representations of gender in horror films remain complex and uneven.
Evalutation question
The document discusses how gender, class, status, and age are represented in the media product's opening title sequence. The sequence follows the life of Emily, a young female who is abandoned as a baby and grows up in an orphanage where she is tormented before becoming a serial killer. While the sequence lacks many human characters, it positively features a female in the leading role. However, Emily is initially victimized, a common negative female portrayal. The sequence hints that Emily comes from a lower-class background through her torn clothing but also shows her strength in trying to escape abuse. Younger characters are portrayed positively through Emily's hardship but overwhelmingly negatively as she becomes possessed.
Uses and Gratification Theory
Behind the True Image is a short film about depression and self-harm in teens. It aims to increase understanding and awareness of these issues while reducing stigma. Viewers seek information to gain a sense of security through knowledge. They satisfy curiosity about relevant social issues typically avoided or misunderstood. The film may help those struggling feel less alone and more willing to seek help. It addresses important topics that could inspire discussion and a sense of belonging among viewers with shared perspectives.
Evaluation q2
The document discusses how social groups are represented in the media product. It represents women and racial minorities in stereotypical ways, following conventions of other thrillers where women are vulnerable victims and racial minorities are more likely to die. However, it subverts some stereotypes by having the killer be a girl, showing women can be strong. It also positively portrays young girls through their costumes and caring nature, rather than ignoring stereotypes of promiscuity. So while some stereotypes are followed, the media product also challenges conventions and represents social groups in a more positive light at times.
Evaluation question two
The document analyzes how the media product represents various social groups. The antagonist is portrayed as stereotypically male, masculine, aggressive, powerful and dominant over the female character. However, his costume as an educated, middle-class professional contradicts the typical portrayal of villains as lower-class or criminal. The female character conforms to stereotypes of being weak, helpless and feminine. Both works initially hide the antagonist's identity, creating intrigue. They are also both portrayed as white, associated with purity. The antagonist's unshaven appearance contradicts his educated image. As a teenager, he does not conform to stereotypes of that age group. Both films portray female characters stereotypically as delicate and innocent
Representation of social group
The document discusses how different social groups are represented in media. It describes how two teenage female characters, Abbey and Melissa, are portrayed in stereotypical but different ways - Abbey as vulnerable and youthful through costume, shots, and mise en scene, while Melissa represents emotional teenagers. It also notes that having a young female as the villain challenges stereotypes of psychopaths only being middle-aged men. Additionally, it states that the film subverts conventions by having a female rather than male antagonist, unlike many slashers where the villain is usually a male seeking to defeat the female protagonist.
Horror genre miss seaston1
The document discusses common character types in horror genre films. The main protagonist is typically a brave male hero who shows little emotion. The villain is often portrayed as inhuman through masks or unrealistic reactions to injuries to prevent audience connection. Non-believers are overconfident males who are usually the first to die by doubting the threat. Hysterical females remain in danger and break down, facing death. The final girl theory refers to the last surviving female character who confronts the killer by embodying virtues like virginity, intelligence and attractiveness.
Gender representation
The document discusses gender representation in horror films compared to other media. It notes that in most media, women are often portrayed as sexual objects or in emotionally-oriented, passive roles while men are typically heroes portrayed in active roles. However, in horror films, women can take on more active roles as protagonists, sometimes even as the "final girl" who survives until the end or defeats the monster. While horror films still show lower visibility of women overall, they present a more respected portrayal of women than other media, with females sometimes portrayed as the true heroes.
Q2
The document compares the representation of women in two films - the author's film and "The Orphanage". Both films feature a female lead who is initially seen as weak but displays bravery. The author's film features a late 20s woman living a normal life who is stalked by an unseen entity. Like the character in "The Orphanage", she is a kind, sensitive, and confident person who investigates the mystery rather than being afraid. Both films represent women overcoming stereotypes of weakness by displaying strength and courage.
Gender representations Within Movies!
After analyzing many movie trailers and posters, the document finds that there are clear gender stereotypes in how women and men are portrayed in horror media. Women are often sexually objectified and depicted as emotional, while men are shown as tough and protective. Males usually take on active, leading roles, whereas females are usually part of a group and take passive, supporting roles. Additionally, women are often only young and white, while men can be depicted across ages, races and classes. However, the horror genre sometimes challenges these norms through characters like the "final girl", who can be more masculine and survive to the end.
Evaluation question 2
This document summarizes how the media product represents particular social groups. It represents gender by featuring a female main character portrayed as a "Damsel in Distress" who is vulnerable and a victim. The film would have a different effect if the main character was male. It also represents age by showing the main character is quite young through her costume and the actress, portraying her as more vulnerable since teenagers are often seen as naive.
Media social groups
The document discusses how different social groups are represented in media products for teenagers. It notes that there is often a prominent group of white teenage girls, usually with one popular leader. It shows this in its opening scene. However, it subverts some stereotypes by showing the girls working together and competing with boys rather than each other. The opening also supports the stereotype that girls can be manipulative and self-obsessed. While no boys are shown, they are still portrayed as the enemy to girls. Overall, teenagers are often shown split into cliques and rivalries, keeping in contact by phone, and spending much of their time at school.
How does your Media proct present particular social groups?
The document analyzes how the media product presents different social groups through its characters. It features a female main character, Maria, who challenges stereotypes as the violent aggressor instead of the typical male role. Maria is portrayed as strong and independent, similar to characters in Thelma and Louise. The male victim is portrayed as vulnerable and emasculated. Both main characters are young, white, and British, reflecting the lack of diversity in British media. The document discusses how the characters and their portrayal relate to topics like gender roles, sexuality, ethnicity, and youth representation.
Question 2: ‘How does your media product represent particular social groups?’
The document discusses how the media product represents social groups through its characters. It notes that the female protagonist Joan is portrayed as powerful and in control over the male hostage, contrasting common media portrayals of women as victims. It also aims to represent diversity through the inclusion of characters from different ethnicities and nationalities, such as Joan who is Jamaican and an ally named Dimitri who is Russian. The document argues this more positive representation of gender and inclusion of diversity will be well received by audiences.
Evaluation Question 2
The document discusses how the media product represents particular social groups. Specifically, it only includes female characters to challenge stereotypes. The main character is represented as naive and distressed, fitting a feminine stereotype. The children characters are also female and portrayed as evil to subvert expectations. Cinematography like dolly shots depict the female characters as vulnerable and isolated. By having most of the film set in the main character's bedroom, it allows the target 15-24 age group to relate to spending time there. The younger girls are given higher status than the main character by disturbing her sleep, challenging the usual stereotype of older generations having more power. Costuming also depicts some stereotypical feminine traits through items like pink pajamas
Representation
The document discusses representation in media and characters. It explains that representation refers to how groups, communities, ideas, or topics are portrayed from a particular perspective. Characters can be portrayed through stereotypes or counter stereotypes. Representation can be broken down along categories like age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and social class. The theorist Stuart Hall argued that representation shapes our perceptions of the world rather than just reflecting it.
Evaluation Question Two
The document discusses how different social groups are represented in a film called "Bullied". It identifies three main social groups portrayed: the mean girl, the popular group, and the outcast. The mean girl is shown through her use of drugs/alcohol and abusive behavior. The popular girl is depicted through her girly clothes and confident posture. The main character, who is the outcast, dresses unconventionally and acts shyly. Since the film is from the outcast's point of view, the mean girl and popular girl are portrayed negatively while the outcast is shown positively to relate to the audience.
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The media product portrays common stereotypes of social groups. The two male teenage characters are dressed in stereotypical hoodies and hats associated with troublemaking youth. They are depicted as aggressive, abusive, and ruthless, drawing on stereotypes of males and black males as attackers. While most attacks are stereotyped as by older men, this film challenges that by having teenage boys as the attackers. The female character is represented as weak and helpless, dressing in stereotypically feminine school uniforms and outfits like skirts and heels that emphasize her appearance.
Media evaluation question 5
My media product is an opening scene for the thriller film "Captured Soul" that aims to appeal to teenage audiences as the film is a mix of horror and fantasy genres. I received feedback from teenagers to understand how to best attract and maintain their interest as they are most likely to see the film. The feedback from vox pops on YouTube provided insight into the strengths and weaknesses of my synopsis and guidance on how to improve my work to engage the target teenage audience.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses how the author created an effective title sequence for their thriller film that sets up suspense and engages the audience. Key elements discussed include establishing the narrative and genre through shots of a crying girl in the woods; using close-ups, jump cuts and camera work to build tension; introducing the protagonist and antagonist; setting the scene through lighting, location and genre-appropriate title placement; and employing special effects and music to further create suspense. The sequence is analyzed frame-by-frame to convey how various cinematic techniques were employed to captivate viewers from the start.
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2. How does your media product represent particular social groups? - Final
The document discusses how the media product portrays different social groups through the dress and characteristics of the murderer and victim.
For the murderer, he is dressed in business-like clothes implying he is of a higher social class, reflecting the profile of Jack the Ripper who he is based on. This portrays the victim as an adult and plays into stereotypes of men being stronger and more violent.
The victim wears generic running clothes, not revealing much about her background or status. Female victims are often portrayed as weak, vulnerable targets for male serial killers, reflecting real cases like Jack the Ripper and Ed Gein that only targeted women.
While the murderer's gender and strength fit common stereotypes for serial
Evaluation q2
This document summarizes how a media product represents social groups. It discusses how the opening scene portrays stereotypical drunk teenagers coming home from a party based on their costumes and behavior. The teenagers are portrayed as belonging to a hedonistic culture defined by rapping. Boys are shown making daring decisions like urinating in a graveyard, representing typical anti-social teenage boy behavior. There is a dominant and passive male character that fits stereotypes of peer pressure and insecurity between friends. The film's target audience of 16-year-old horror movie fans is also mentioned.
The representations of gender in horror films essay
In horror films, representations of gender are more varied than in other media. Women can be portrayed as both extremely weak or strong, taking on active roles rather than just passive ones. The "final girl" trope allows the main female protagonist to survive until the end of the film, taking on a more masculine role as the hero who defeats the monster. However, presentations of women in horror films still vary significantly within the genre and even within individual films, showing both weak and strong characteristics. While they receive more varied portrayals than other media, representations of gender in horror films remain complex and uneven.
Evalutation question
The document discusses how gender, class, status, and age are represented in the media product's opening title sequence. The sequence follows the life of Emily, a young female who is abandoned as a baby and grows up in an orphanage where she is tormented before becoming a serial killer. While the sequence lacks many human characters, it positively features a female in the leading role. However, Emily is initially victimized, a common negative female portrayal. The sequence hints that Emily comes from a lower-class background through her torn clothing but also shows her strength in trying to escape abuse. Younger characters are portrayed positively through Emily's hardship but overwhelmingly negatively as she becomes possessed.
Uses and Gratification Theory
Behind the True Image is a short film about depression and self-harm in teens. It aims to increase understanding and awareness of these issues while reducing stigma. Viewers seek information to gain a sense of security through knowledge. They satisfy curiosity about relevant social issues typically avoided or misunderstood. The film may help those struggling feel less alone and more willing to seek help. It addresses important topics that could inspire discussion and a sense of belonging among viewers with shared perspectives.
Evaluation q2
The document discusses how social groups are represented in the media product. It represents women and racial minorities in stereotypical ways, following conventions of other thrillers where women are vulnerable victims and racial minorities are more likely to die. However, it subverts some stereotypes by having the killer be a girl, showing women can be strong. It also positively portrays young girls through their costumes and caring nature, rather than ignoring stereotypes of promiscuity. So while some stereotypes are followed, the media product also challenges conventions and represents social groups in a more positive light at times.
Evaluation question two
The document analyzes how the media product represents various social groups. The antagonist is portrayed as stereotypically male, masculine, aggressive, powerful and dominant over the female character. However, his costume as an educated, middle-class professional contradicts the typical portrayal of villains as lower-class or criminal. The female character conforms to stereotypes of being weak, helpless and feminine. Both works initially hide the antagonist's identity, creating intrigue. They are also both portrayed as white, associated with purity. The antagonist's unshaven appearance contradicts his educated image. As a teenager, he does not conform to stereotypes of that age group. Both films portray female characters stereotypically as delicate and innocent
Representation of social group
The document discusses how different social groups are represented in media. It describes how two teenage female characters, Abbey and Melissa, are portrayed in stereotypical but different ways - Abbey as vulnerable and youthful through costume, shots, and mise en scene, while Melissa represents emotional teenagers. It also notes that having a young female as the villain challenges stereotypes of psychopaths only being middle-aged men. Additionally, it states that the film subverts conventions by having a female rather than male antagonist, unlike many slashers where the villain is usually a male seeking to defeat the female protagonist.
Horror genre miss seaston1
The document discusses common character types in horror genre films. The main protagonist is typically a brave male hero who shows little emotion. The villain is often portrayed as inhuman through masks or unrealistic reactions to injuries to prevent audience connection. Non-believers are overconfident males who are usually the first to die by doubting the threat. Hysterical females remain in danger and break down, facing death. The final girl theory refers to the last surviving female character who confronts the killer by embodying virtues like virginity, intelligence and attractiveness.
Gender representation
The document discusses gender representation in horror films compared to other media. It notes that in most media, women are often portrayed as sexual objects or in emotionally-oriented, passive roles while men are typically heroes portrayed in active roles. However, in horror films, women can take on more active roles as protagonists, sometimes even as the "final girl" who survives until the end or defeats the monster. While horror films still show lower visibility of women overall, they present a more respected portrayal of women than other media, with females sometimes portrayed as the true heroes.
Q2
The document compares the representation of women in two films - the author's film and "The Orphanage". Both films feature a female lead who is initially seen as weak but displays bravery. The author's film features a late 20s woman living a normal life who is stalked by an unseen entity. Like the character in "The Orphanage", she is a kind, sensitive, and confident person who investigates the mystery rather than being afraid. Both films represent women overcoming stereotypes of weakness by displaying strength and courage.
Gender representations Within Movies!
After analyzing many movie trailers and posters, the document finds that there are clear gender stereotypes in how women and men are portrayed in horror media. Women are often sexually objectified and depicted as emotional, while men are shown as tough and protective. Males usually take on active, leading roles, whereas females are usually part of a group and take passive, supporting roles. Additionally, women are often only young and white, while men can be depicted across ages, races and classes. However, the horror genre sometimes challenges these norms through characters like the "final girl", who can be more masculine and survive to the end.
Evaluation question 2
This document summarizes how the media product represents particular social groups. It represents gender by featuring a female main character portrayed as a "Damsel in Distress" who is vulnerable and a victim. The film would have a different effect if the main character was male. It also represents age by showing the main character is quite young through her costume and the actress, portraying her as more vulnerable since teenagers are often seen as naive.
Media social groups
The document discusses how different social groups are represented in media products for teenagers. It notes that there is often a prominent group of white teenage girls, usually with one popular leader. It shows this in its opening scene. However, it subverts some stereotypes by showing the girls working together and competing with boys rather than each other. The opening also supports the stereotype that girls can be manipulative and self-obsessed. While no boys are shown, they are still portrayed as the enemy to girls. Overall, teenagers are often shown split into cliques and rivalries, keeping in contact by phone, and spending much of their time at school.
How does your Media proct present particular social groups?
The document analyzes how the media product presents different social groups through its characters. It features a female main character, Maria, who challenges stereotypes as the violent aggressor instead of the typical male role. Maria is portrayed as strong and independent, similar to characters in Thelma and Louise. The male victim is portrayed as vulnerable and emasculated. Both main characters are young, white, and British, reflecting the lack of diversity in British media. The document discusses how the characters and their portrayal relate to topics like gender roles, sexuality, ethnicity, and youth representation.
Question 2: ‘How does your media product represent particular social groups?’
The document discusses how the media product represents social groups through its characters. It notes that the female protagonist Joan is portrayed as powerful and in control over the male hostage, contrasting common media portrayals of women as victims. It also aims to represent diversity through the inclusion of characters from different ethnicities and nationalities, such as Joan who is Jamaican and an ally named Dimitri who is Russian. The document argues this more positive representation of gender and inclusion of diversity will be well received by audiences.
Evaluation Question 2
The document discusses how the media product represents particular social groups. Specifically, it only includes female characters to challenge stereotypes. The main character is represented as naive and distressed, fitting a feminine stereotype. The children characters are also female and portrayed as evil to subvert expectations. Cinematography like dolly shots depict the female characters as vulnerable and isolated. By having most of the film set in the main character's bedroom, it allows the target 15-24 age group to relate to spending time there. The younger girls are given higher status than the main character by disturbing her sleep, challenging the usual stereotype of older generations having more power. Costuming also depicts some stereotypical feminine traits through items like pink pajamas
Representation
The document discusses representation in media and characters. It explains that representation refers to how groups, communities, ideas, or topics are portrayed from a particular perspective. Characters can be portrayed through stereotypes or counter stereotypes. Representation can be broken down along categories like age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and social class. The theorist Stuart Hall argued that representation shapes our perceptions of the world rather than just reflecting it.
Evaluation Question Two
The document discusses how different social groups are represented in a film called "Bullied". It identifies three main social groups portrayed: the mean girl, the popular group, and the outcast. The mean girl is shown through her use of drugs/alcohol and abusive behavior. The popular girl is depicted through her girly clothes and confident posture. The main character, who is the outcast, dresses unconventionally and acts shyly. Since the film is from the outcast's point of view, the mean girl and popular girl are portrayed negatively while the outcast is shown positively to relate to the audience.
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The media product portrays common stereotypes of social groups. The two male teenage characters are dressed in stereotypical hoodies and hats associated with troublemaking youth. They are depicted as aggressive, abusive, and ruthless, drawing on stereotypes of males and black males as attackers. While most attacks are stereotyped as by older men, this film challenges that by having teenage boys as the attackers. The female character is represented as weak and helpless, dressing in stereotypically feminine school uniforms and outfits like skirts and heels that emphasize her appearance.
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How does your Media proct present particular social groups?
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Question 2: ‘How does your media product represent particular social groups?’
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Media evaluation question 5
My media product is an opening scene for the thriller film "Captured Soul" that aims to appeal to teenage audiences as the film is a mix of horror and fantasy genres. I received feedback from teenagers to understand how to best attract and maintain their interest as they are most likely to see the film. The feedback from vox pops on YouTube provided insight into the strengths and weaknesses of my synopsis and guidance on how to improve my work to engage the target teenage audience.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses how the author created an effective title sequence for their thriller film that sets up suspense and engages the audience. Key elements discussed include establishing the narrative and genre through shots of a crying girl in the woods; using close-ups, jump cuts and camera work to build tension; introducing the protagonist and antagonist; setting the scene through lighting, location and genre-appropriate title placement; and employing special effects and music to further create suspense. The sequence is analyzed frame-by-frame to convey how various cinematic techniques were employed to captivate viewers from the start.
Audience research methods
The document discusses different types of research methods for media production including primary, secondary, quantitative, and qualitative research. Primary research involves collecting original data for a specific purpose, while secondary research uses existing data. Quantitative research deals with measurable data expressed numerically, and qualitative research focuses on characteristics that cannot be measured. Conducting these various research methods can help gain a better understanding of audiences, their preferences, and characteristics to improve media production.
AS Media Evaluation Question 3
Fox Searchlight Pictures would be well suited to distribute the media product because it is known for distributing smaller budget films through its parent company Fox Entertainment Group, helping with financing. It focuses on thriller and horror genres and promotes its films through its YouTube channel, distributing successful movies such as Sideways, Juno, and Slumdog Millionaire.
Double page spread analysis
This double page spread from "Mayhem!" magazine features an interview with celebrity Rita Ora. The heading "RITA ORA" is in red to represent her passionate personality and is positioned in front of a white brick wall giving a sense of graffiti. The main image of Rita Ora spans both pages but she is positioned slightly to the right on the first page to immediately grab attention. The text introduces the "One to one with..." interview section and previews what Rita will discuss in red text while providing more detail on her past and recent work in grey. The second page continues the interview with questions in red italics and answers in grey so readers can find specific topics.
Audience and media effects theories
The document discusses several theories of media effects and audience behavior:
1) The hypodermic needle theory views audiences as passive recipients who are directly influenced by media messages.
2) Uses and gratifications theory sees audiences as active in choosing media to fulfill needs and goals. It focuses on understanding audience motives and consequences of media use.
3) Preferred readings theory by Stuart Hall recognizes that media texts aim to influence audiences in certain ways but audiences can also interpret messages oppositionally or through negotiation based on their own views.
My documentary presentation
Maria Dikova's documentary will examine people's excessive time spent on digital devices. It will take the form of a series with multiple episodes, each exploring a different aspect of being online. The documentary will feature interviews with students, teachers, and other people from Maria's school, as well as random community members. They will discuss how much time they spend online, what they use the internet for, and whether they think it helps or hinders them. The goal is to compare perspectives between generations on both the benefits and drawbacks of digital technology.
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The document summarizes how the opening sequence of a short film represents different social groups through its use of mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound, and editing techniques. Specifically, it shows a young girl being preyed upon by an older male antagonist. Stereotypical gender representations are used where the girl wears pink and is vulnerable, while the antagonist wears dark clothing and hides his identity. Various shots are described that contrast the power dynamics between the two characters. The sound design and editing also aim to build tension and represent the girl as vulnerable to danger.
Question 2 powerpoint evaluation
The document summarizes how the opening sequence of a short film represents different social groups through its use of mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound, and editing techniques. Specifically, it shows a young girl being preyed upon by an older male antagonist. Stereotypical gender representations are used where the girl wears pink and is vulnerable, while the antagonist wears dark clothing and hides his identity. Various shots are discussed that contrast the power dynamics between the two characters. The sound design and editing also aim to build tension and emphasize the girl's vulnerability.
2.how does your media product represent particular social
The document discusses representations of social groups, particularly gender, in horror movies and the author's own media product. It notes that males are typically portrayed heroically or villainously while females are usually victims or "final girls." It then analyzes the representations in its opening sequence, finding that one female character conforms to tropes as a vulnerable victim while the other subverts expectations as the aggressive villain. While intending to challenge norms, the narrative remains centered on resolving conflict between the male and female exes. It concludes by acknowledging other excluded social groups.
Critical Reflection Task 1: ‘ How does your product use or challenge conventi...
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Mutual Findings Revised
The group researched thriller movies to develop ideas and plot elements for their film. They settled on the title "Mutual Findings" to hint at complex revelations for multiple characters. They focused on developing the protagonist Eve, a 15-year-old girl from a middle class background who is stalked by her teacher Mr. Devlin. Key scenes in the opening will show torn photos of Eve, use of technology like phones to stalk, and Eve's school uniform and accessories to establish her background and increase her vulnerability. Next steps are to finalize the target audience, gather feedback from them, and modify the plot accordingly.
Evaluation q2
The document discusses representations of social groups in a psychological thriller film. It represents gender by portraying a woman alone in a forest who is being followed but eventually outwits her killer, going against typical weak female portrayals. It also applies Carol Clover's "Final Girl" theory of a woman initially appearing weak but outwitting her male threat. For age representation, the film uses a vulnerable teenage girl being followed by the camera, perpetuating stereotypical media views of women and girls as weak.
Evaluation Q.2 - Representations
The document discusses the representation of social groups in a media product. It analyzes two characters introduced in the opening: 1) The protagonist is portrayed as a stereotypical 17-year-old female through her appearance and behavior to make her more relatable to audiences. 2) The antagonist is atypically portrayed as a teenage female rather than the usual adult male villain, making her threatening nature unexpected yet effective at piquing the audience's curiosity. While only featuring two characters limits representation, departing from genres conventions could engage audiences.
Conventions of a ‘slasher’ film
The document summarizes key conventions of slasher films. It discusses common character archetypes like the final girl, killer, and friends. It also outlines typical elements like the weapon (often a blade), isolated settings familiar to audiences, and low-key lighting that creates shadows and mystery. Narrative theories like Vladimir Propp's character types and Claude Levi-Strauss's binary oppositions are also relevant to slasher film structures and themes involving innocence versus experience.
Evaluation Two Media
The document summarizes how a media opening sequence portrays social groups through its characters. The sequence involves a 17-year-old blonde girl named Emily who is kidnapped by an older male antagonist. It compares this portrayal to other films and real cases. Stereotypes of age, gender, disability and social class are represented through characteristics of the characters and their interactions. Shots are framed to depict the male as powerful and the female as vulnerable. The sequence aims to draw on audience expectations of common stereotypes in thriller films.
Mutual findings
The group researched thriller movies to inspire ideas for their film's plot and characters. They decided on the title "Mutual Findings" to hint at revelations for more than one character. The protagonist Eve is a 15-year-old middle class female student, making her seem vulnerable. Her teacher Mr. Devlin is the potential antagonist, his position of trust making his behavior seem shocking. Details of Eve's school uniform and Mr. Devlin's black gloves are provided to characterize them. Next steps include deciding the target audience and gathering feedback.
Presentation1
The document discusses representations of children in horror films. It notes that children are commonly portrayed as either the victim or a ghost. The most popular portrayal is as a "creepy little kid" who is clearly evil from the start, as seen in films about possessed orphans. These creepy children are more often girls portrayed as innocent to make their evil acts more shocking. The document also discusses the stereotypical portrayal of women in horror films, noting they are sometimes heroes who survive to the end or defeat the monster. However, males are usually the initial protagonists who are defeated, with the female then taking over.
First Pitch Presentation
This document outlines a plot for a horror film involving two main characters: Madeline, a young orphan girl who is introverted and doesn't fit in, and a supernatural demon. The film would open with Madeline in her room holding a doll that plays a creepy lullaby. The main conflict is Madeline's fight between her good and evil sides, as she was sacrificed to the demon as a child. Flashbacks would reveal Madeline's disturbing backstory and drive the horror of the story. The climax occurs when Madeline becomes fully possessed by the demon. The film ends with Madeline succumbing to her evil side, illustrated by her holding a knife with a murderous look as she throws it at a family
Question 2
The document discusses representation of social groups in media products. It focuses on how the film represents high school teenagers, different races, and ages. In the title sequence, it portrays high school girls and also may include forensic scientists and teachers. The sequence includes Ugandan, White, and Somali girls to represent London's multicultural environment. It aims to represent the main character as the victim who lost her friend, while another girl is portrayed as mean by grabbing the photo. Overall, the document argues the characters were shown in a positive way to challenge stereotypes about teenagers often presented in media.
Question two
Katie Jackson and Michael Shelton are portrayed as stereotypical characters for the thriller genre through their use of stereotypes, costumes, makeup, and props. Katie, the female protagonist, is portrayed as vulnerable and weak through her blonde hair, minimal makeup, and use of a dog prop. Michael, the male antagonist, is portrayed as mysterious and strange through his use of a hat and dark clothing. Overall, the characters conform to stereotypes about gender roles expected in the thriller genre.
How does your media production represent particular social groups?
The document analyzes how two characters from a student's thriller opening represent particular social groups.
The main character, a schoolgirl victim, and the serial killer character are both compared to characters from the films It Follows and Orphan. Both the student's characters and the film characters could be placed in the social groups of young teenagers/girls based on their innocent appearances. However, the serial killer character subverts expectations by taking on the unexpected role of the predator/killer rather than the victim. Meanwhile, the Orphan character is even more surprising given her portrayal as an innocent young child before being revealed as the killer.
Question 2
The document discusses how the media product represents various social groups. It represents young people of all races through the main characters used. Specifically, it portrays working and middle class individuals and their interests like socializing, movies, and sports. The female protagonist represents modern teenagers through her clothes. However, she also fits stereotypes of vulnerable women in thrillers who are stalked and need rescuing by men. Her character faces abuse, fear, and weakness when attacked.
Evaluation part 2 final
This document discusses how gender and age are represented in the media product. It notes that common stereotypes show men as strong heroes and women as weak damsels in need of rescue. Similarly, young children are often portrayed as innocent and vulnerable victims. The media product reinforces these stereotypes by featuring a young female character. Her vulnerability is emphasized through visual elements like a high camera angle that makes her look small, and symbolic items like a hair bow that convey her youth and innocence. These representations are intended to generate audience empathy and align with viewer expectations of familiar horror tropes.
Media evaluation question 2
The document discusses how the opening scene of a film represents different social groups through stereotypes. It represents the main characters as teenagers through their clothing, props, and speech. The male antagonist is given a negative representation through intimidating close-up shots that portray him as dominant, tall, and broad. The female protagonist is portrayed as vulnerable through shots that show her being smaller than the male. Both female characters wear natural makeup which defies stereotypes of teenage girls wearing too much makeup. The lighting uses low key lighting and filters to create a tense atmosphere and portray the male character as dangerous.
Media studies question 2
The media product represents several social groups through its use of stereotypes and conventions. It portrays a mental institution with a female patient strapped to a wheelchair, conforming to thriller tropes. While the patient subverts expectations by behaving evilly rather than maternally, the nurse acts as the stereotypical caring figure. The main scene also depicts vulnerable social groups through lighting and camera angles, showing a young girl without protection and a scary male teen that looks like he could commit a violent act based on his tracksuit and balaclava.
Media studies question 2
The media product represents several social groups through its use of stereotypes and conventions. It portrays a mental institution with a female patient strapped to a wheelchair, conforming to thriller tropes. While the patient subverts expectations by behaving evilly rather than maternally, the nurse acts as the stereotypical caring figure. The main scene also depicts vulnerable social groups through the use of lighting and camera angles to show a helpless young girl and a threatening teenage male dressed in a tracksuit and balaclava, reinforcing common stereotypes about gender and violence.
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Media evaluation question 2
- 1. HOW DOES YOUR MEDIA PRODUCT REPRESENT PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUPS? Evaluation Question 2
- 2. The characters in my thriller title sequence are only two – that of a girl and a creature (of female looks). I included the girl, as she is a conventional character to the thriller/horror genre with her being in the role of the victim. The teenage girl character is around the age of my target audience. The first time when the audience meets with her, she is portrayed as weak and vulnerable, which is often as female teen stereotype. What helps creating this presentation are the camera angles and costume used. Wearing a prom dress outside the school suggests a problem. As female teens are usually portrayed as naive and insecure in the thriller/horror genres, my protagonist does reflect these qualities at the start of my opening when we see her crying and running into the woods afterwards.
- 3. A bond of emotions as pity is created between the audience and the girl when they see her crying. When the audience meets with the antagonist, the bond becomes even bigger, as it is seen as a threat to the girl. The bond with the creature is weaker due to the conventional looks, music, movements in the particular sequences, which make it creepy and scary, giving the idea that it is the “bad” guy.
- 4. Gender is represented in a stereotypical way to some point through the victim girl character and thriller genre conventions. Here is where the horror and fantasy genres play their role. Supernatural powers and living creatures are always dominant and more powerful than the normal human being. It is stereotypical for these genres that the supernatural antagonist will harm the protagonist.
- 5. The clothes worn by both of my characters are conventional, as the girl wears a dress, which highlights her femininity and her status as an indefensible “pray”, and the creature is in black, signifying darkness, curse, danger and giving an awareness feel to the audience. The protagonist clothing may not be stereotypical in age point of view, because teenagers are mostly associated with casual clothing like jeans, shirts and sneakers, but then the prom dress doesn’t take it much further as every teen has his prom night at some point.