Media Theories and Theorists Flashcards
What theory observes character types?
Propp’s Character Theory
What characters are within Propp’s theory?
- Hero
- Villan
- Princess
- Helper
- Dispatcher
- Donor
- False Hero
- Princess’ Father
What theory observes a storyline?
Todorov’s Narrative Theory
What is the narrative of a typical storyline and what order is it in?
- Equilibrium
- Disruption
- Recognition
- Repair
- New Equilibrium
What is Barthes’ enigma code?
This is where a television, poster or film uses a mystery to draw the audience in
Who’s and what theory observes representation?
Stuart Hall’s Representation theory
What does Stuart Hall’s Representation Theory focus on?
His theory focuses on the stereotypes created through media presentation. E.g creating a negative image for minorities over the news
What is Laura Mulvey’s Theory?
Eye candy
What theory observes the Media Industry?
Curran and Seaton’s Theory
What is Curran and Seaton’s theory?
This looks at large buisnesses within the media industry such as Disney
What theory observes Race and Ethnicity?
Alvarado’s Theory
What theory did Stanley Cohen observe and create?
Folk devlils and moral panic
What theory did Henry Jenkins observe and create?
Fandom and Participatory Culture
Who made the Binary Opposites theory?
Levi Strauss
What is the Binary Opposites theory?
A theory that identifies the main good and bad character
