2. Genre:
• Definition: a style or category of art, music, or literature.
• Its relevance toward my A2 Work: although short films share a
quirkiness, that should leave the audience questioning (this being
seen in ‘The Invisible Dog’) there is also a genre (or more than one)
that defines that creation. E.g.. ‘the invisible dog’ possess the genre
of comedy (slapstick) as well as the genre of tragedy (the dog dies at
the end of the film)
• Quote from theorist: ‘genre is a principal factor in the directing of
audience choice and of audiences expectations’- John Corner
3. Narrative:
• Definition: a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
• Its relevance toward my A2 Work: narrative is the mains structure for my
story having a beginning, middle and end (Aristotle's theory) that entices
an audience. E.g. in ‘The Invisible Dog’ the idea, in terms of narrative
(telling a story) is that the audience witness the maturation between man
and his best friend, leaving the audience to question if the dog really was
real, or just a simple figment of the imagination (relating to conventions of
a short film, by leaving audience members to debate this dichotomy).
• Quote from theorist: Todorov suggest all narrative begins with an
equilibrium, followed by disruption, concluding with a resolution.
4. Representation:
• Definition: the description or portrayal of someone or something in a
particular way.
• Its relevance toward my A2 Work: How my work on my coursework blog
may be seen, e.g.- in an organised technological manner (displaying that I
am aware of contemporary style), such as prezi or videos rather than just
pages of text. Also how my short film may be seen. This not only comes
down to a story board/script, but also, planning ahead on how my film is
shot (different camera angles) as well as other optional ideas that rare
possibilities (such as filters for camera lenses).
• Quote from Theorist: ‘the process by which the media present the ‘real
world’- Rayner
5. Audience:
• Definition: the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event
such as a play, film, concert, or meeting.
• Its relevance toward my A2 Work: understanding the audience for a
short film (specifically mine). E.g. following the conventions of a short
by implying questioning and answered questions within ‘The Invisible
Dog’. It is also important to note the audience member, through an
examining perspective. E.g. how might the examiner see my film, and
how might he/she mark this ( this helping me to strive and re-think
ideas suitable for the purpose of examination).
• Quote from theorist: The gratification theory.
6. Media Language:
• Definition: Media conventions, formats, symbols and narrative
structures which cue the audience to meaning. The symbolic
language of electronic media work much the same way as grammar
works in print media.
• Its relevance toward my A2 Work: when discussing my ideas, as well
as evaluating them in terms of essays and exams, through an
appropriate jargon. E.g.- explaining that by having particular bright
lighting in ‘The Invisible Dog’ would link with my films main themes of
innocence and childhood.
