media language Flashcards by Unknown Unknown

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings:

what can semiotics be used to analyse?

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aspects of media language

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (settings + locations):

what does the urban setting of London immediately connotes?

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realism with a focus on the underbelly of urban society and gangland activity

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (settings + locations):

what does the programme offer of the capital?

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an unglamourised view of the capital.

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (settings + locations):

what is the pre-title sequence filmed on?

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a piece of waste land

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (settings + locations):

what does the pre-title sequence highlight?

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the use of real locations in the programme which would have been innovative at the time and part of the programme’s appeal

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (visual codes — codes of clothing):

what does the connotations of characters’ clothing and appearance create?

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meanings

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (visual codes — codes of clothing):

what is the clothing used to establish?

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a hierarchy

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (visual codes — codes of clothing):

what does Haskins wear?

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city wear of the time including a formal suit and black overcoat

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (visual codes — codes of clothing):

what are Regan and Carter?
what are their appearances?

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detectives
not in uniform but are less formal

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (visual codes — codes of clothing):

what are villains clearly demarcated as?

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through clothing

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The connotations of characters’ clothing and appearance:
what does the detectives wearing smart suits reflect?

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professionalism

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The connotations of characters’ clothing and appearance:
what are criminals seen as?

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more in a scruffy attire — law breaking nature

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (the relationship between technology and media products — technical codes):

what does the shots and editing suggest?

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an attempt to create realism and distance the programme from earlier examples of the genre mainly filmed on sets

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (the relationship between technology and media products — technical codes):

what does the codes sugggest in which it was made at the time?

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they are more simplistic;

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (the relationship between technology and media products — technical codes):

what does the editing mainly rely on?

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continuity editing

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (the relationship between technology and media products — technical codes):

what is one example of some scenes that there is clearly only one camera?

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jenny’s bedroom and sitting room in the opening scene

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (the relationship between technology and media products — technical codes):

what does the the film stock used and the location filming reinforce?

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the more realistic feel of the programme

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (the relationship between technology and media products — technical codes):

what does these techniques would have been for audience?

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different and refreshing for audiences at the time — involving them in the action

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes):

what is there limited use of?

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music

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes):

what are the main audio codes being?

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sound, dialogue and silence

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes):

what does the use of silence being innovative at the time mean?

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to create realism

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes):

what is one example of silence being used?

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when Regan is taking surveillance photographs of different members of the gang

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes):

what does the music then cut suggest?

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the narrative is moving forward

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes):

what does the non-diegetic soundtrack of the title sequence became?

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iconic and synonymous with the programme’s brand

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consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes): what are accents used to connote?

hierarchy

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes): what accent does the villain speak with?

a pronounced Cockney accent

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes): what accent does DCI Haskins speaks?

an RP accent

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (audio codes): how does dialogue also suggest rank?

for example in one of the early scenes Haskins refers to the Beckett play Waiting for Godot which is not understood by the other officers, Carter states when asked who Godot is 'he plays full-back for QPR'

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what does the sweeney have a set of although crime dramas have evolved over time?

have a recognisable set of conventions

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what does the sweeney clearly establish that that continue to be used in contemporary examples of the genre?

a repertoire of elements

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what does a narrative based on a crime needs?

to be investigated and solved

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what theory conforms the narrative?

Todorov's theory

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what is the todorov's theory?

where the structure is linear from the initial disruption through to a resolution, or non-linear where time and space is manipulated

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what structure does the sweeney has?

linear

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what does each episode had?

different title

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what does each episode deals with?

a new crime

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what does the narrative arc comes from?

from the relationships between the characters

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what binary oppositions does the sweeney include? (4)

good vs evil hero vs villain police vs criminals detectives vs police authority.

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what are a set of recognisable character types? (4)

a hierarchy with a boss (Haskins) a detective (Regan) sidekick (Carter) other characters, for example the criminals and Kemble, the gangland boss.

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what does the sweeney also have a hierarchy within the criminal group? (4)

with Frank Kemble as the boss, Dave Brooker as his sidekick with Billy and Stupid Hawes subordinate to both

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre): what does the choice of name is indicative of the time?

in which the programme is made and what constituted as appropriate

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre — settings + locations): how does the settings and locations establish realism? (3)

the police station Jenny's house a range of outside locations in London

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre — iconography): what does Kemble's house with elements of luxury and his framing in the leather chair behind a desk suggests?

his power over the others and the class divide between him and the gang members

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre — iconography): what is kembler's power reinforced?

that he smokes a pipe, not cigarettes, and has a more refined accent

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre — iconography): what does the gun reflect?

the narrative focus of several of the episodes on armed robbery or raids

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (genre — iconography): what does the cars belonging to the 'Flying Squad' became?

iconic with connotations of chases and action

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): what is propp theory the considered as?

a character-driven narrative theory

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): what does the propp theory suggest?

that characters influence a narrative and communicate meanings through cause and effect, the narrative progresses as a result of their actions

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): how are all characters motives revealed?

during the story arc

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): what is the narrative according to propp is driven by the need to do?

achieve their goals

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): why are regan and carter considered as heroes?

that they solve crimes, arrest dangerous criminals and protect the community

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): why is regan particularly an anti-hero?

flawed — he drinks, smokes, challenges authority and does not always follow the rules

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): what is Regan seen by his superiors?

to be a bad influence on Carter, referred to by Haskins as 'undisciplined and irresponsible'

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): why are carter and regan ultimately 'good guys'?

he and Carter may use tactics to elicit information, it is clear that they are not corrupt

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): what did one of the villains comment?

'This is The Sweeney, you don't buy them'

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): how are the villains clearly established from the opening sequence?

violent

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): why are the villains considered as hardened criminals?

used to getting what they want through violence and intimidation

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): how does the villans get what they want through violence and intimidation?

in the unpleasant scene where Jenny is threatened with the iron

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): how are there a range of sidekicks in The Sweeney?

Carter is Regan's partner Kemble has a sidekick in Brooker and Billy has Stupid Hawes.

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): what is a sidekick?

refer to a character who accompanies and supports the main protagonist

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): how do they all have a clear role and advance the narrative: 1. what does stupid hawed reveal to regan? 2. what does regan realises?

Stupid Hawes reveals to Regan the connection between Billy and Kemble Regan realises his surveillance operation has been discovered

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): who does carter cover for?

regan

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): who does carter show loyalty to rather than Haskins?

regan

consider the various forms of media language used to create and communicate meanings (theoretical perspective on narrative: propp): why is jenny the princess/damsel in distress?

barely seen in the opening scene and is threatened by the gangsters

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: what are television crime dramas are historically one of?

the most popular television genres

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: what does it mean if television crime dramas are recognisable to audiences?

fulfilling their expectations and are useful in the marketing of the product

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: what does crime dramas rely on?

repetition of common conventions

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: what can crime dramas introduce?

different elements — varies

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: how does the sweeney repeat typical codes of earlier crime dramas?

for example Z Cars and Softly

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: what did Softly introduced to appeal to the audience?

grittier elements including violence and action

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: how are genres dynamic?

developing over time to reflect social and cultural change

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: what is an example from the sweeney of the dynamic nature of the crime genre?

addresses the changing perception of the police

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: what did the sweeney borrowed conventions from?

popular American crime drama imports

consider theoretical perspectives on genre, including principles of repetition and variation; the dynamic nature of genre; hybridity and intertextuality: what did american crime drama paved what programmes? (2)

Starsky and Hutch

how can the sweeney be viewed through the lens of hybridity?

by examining how it blends elements of crime drama and action genres

hybridity: what are the procedural aspects that are combined?

a police drama with the action-packed sequences of a crime thriller.

hybridity: what does the show feature that are characteristic of the action genre but also explores of a typical crime drama genre?

car chases shootouts intense confrontations

hybridity: how does hybridity appeal to a wide audience?

offering both the excitement of action and the intellectual engagement of solving crimes

hybridity: what does hybridity challenge?

traditional genre boundaries and conventions by combining elements from different genres to create a unique and popular television series

hybridity

to combine elements to create something new

how can intertextuality be observed in the sweeney through?

references, allusions, and influences from other crime and action genres

intertextuality: how does the programme reference other cultural texts?

classic crime films, in its portrayal of gritty and action-packed police work