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 



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