Theoretical Framework l4

 30 September 

LO: to apply the theoretical framework to work media texts 

What is the Theoretical Framework?

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

• Media Language
• Media Institutions 
• Media Audiences 
• Media Representation 

Media Language

this covers term used, how texts are constructed and the message conveyed. It includes:

• Camerawork (Cinematography)
• Soundtrack
• Mise-en-scene 
• Editing 

Camerawork- shot type, angle and movement 

the full shot

the extreme wide shot

the wide also know as the long shot 

the medium shot

the medium close up shot

the close up shot

the extreme close up shot

the establishing shot

Soundtrack 

includes ALL sound heard in a film/TV show 

Music 

Sound effects 

Dialogue 

Voiceover 

Can be DIEGETIC or NON DIEGETIC 

Mise-en-Scene

includes everything that can be seen in the frame 

Costumes 

Props 

Setting 

Hair and Makeup

Lighting 

Actor positioning 

Body language  and facial expression

Editing 

Includes all the POST PRODUCTION work on the moving image 

Transitions 

Pace and speed of cuts 

CGI

Green screening 

Graphics