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Representation
 Investigation
What is representation?
 A presentation to the mind in the form of
  an idea or image.
 The description or portrayal of someone
  or something in a particular way or as
  being of a certain nature.
Representation Theorists
 Rayner; “The process by which the media
  present the “real world”.
 White; “The “gatekeepers” in media are
  those who are part of the decision making
  process in the construction of media
  texts”.
 Dyer; “How we seen determines how we
  are treated, how we treat others is how
  we see them. How we see then comes
  from representation”.
Representation Theories linked to
Horror

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What is representation? Understanding representation theories and their link to horror

  • 2. What is representation?  A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image.  The description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way or as being of a certain nature.
  • 3. Representation Theorists  Rayner; “The process by which the media present the “real world”.  White; “The “gatekeepers” in media are those who are part of the decision making process in the construction of media texts”.  Dyer; “How we seen determines how we are treated, how we treat others is how we see them. How we see then comes from representation”.