Theoretical Framework

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 Thursday 17th September 2020                                                                                                                 

LO: To apply the theoretical framework to media texts.

What is theoretical framework?

Four major concepts or ideas which form the basis of the subject content:

  • Media language
  • Media instructions 
  • Media audiences
  • Media representation

Media Language

This covers terms used, how texts are constructed and the messages conveyed. It includes:
  • Camerawork (Cinematography)
  • Soundtrack
  • Mise-en-scene
  • Editing

Camerawork


Close up shot

Extreme wide shot

Wide shot

Mid shots

Medium close up


Extreme close up

Over the shoulder 


Soundtrack

Includes all sound heard in a film/TV show.
  • music
  • sound effects
  • dialogue
  • voice over
Can be non diegetic or diegetic.
  • non diegetic- the characters can't hear it
  • diegetic- the characters can hear it





Mise-en-scene



Includes everything that can be seen in a frame
  • Costume 
  • Props
  • Setting
  • Hair and makeup
  • Lighting 
  • Actor positioning 
  • Body language

Editing


 
                                                                                                                                                                           Includes all the post production work on a moving image:
  • transitions
  • pace and speed of cuts
  • CGI
  • green screening
  • graphics

















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