Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Give examples of Media Language in SGU
A
- SETTING of empty street shown via wide shot
- CONTRAPUNTAL SOUND of upbeat music but darker visuals
- LOWKEY LIGHTING shot of his mam surrounded by PROPS of empty beer bottles
- COSTUMING of smiley face tshirt
2
Q
What percentage of children in the North East live in poverty?
A
30%
3
Q
Give potential influences for Fender’s music
A
- Bob Dylan
- Bruce Springsteen
4
Q
What genre has Fender’s music been described as?
A
A blend of Indie Rock and Folk
5
Q
When was SGU released?
A
October 2021
6
Q
Apply Levi-Strauss’ Structuralism Theory to SGU
A
- costuming of black tshirt vs symbol of white smiley face could connote inwards vs outwards feelings
- lowkey lighting in the ‘past’ vs high key lighting and performance element in the ‘present’ could represent his change
- fighting on the beach contrasts calm moment of him and his mother at the beach
7
Q
Summarise ML in the Cliff Wide Shot scene in SGU
A
- Fender direct gaze while rest of group look off to the side
- Black smiley face costuming
- Proexmics of the group but still a sense of disconnect
- Slow backwards tracking shot could reflect loss of youth due to growing up in deprived area
8
Q
Summarise ML in the House scene in SGU
A
- props of empty beer bottles
- negative space
- lowkey lighting reflects Fender’s ideology of bringing awareness to poverty in the North East and mental health
9
Q
Summarise ML in the Crane scene in SGU
A
- 360° tracking shot circular movement
- Use of performance element conventional of music videos
- Costuming of grey ‘Crowns Brewery’ uniform
10
Q
Apply Hall’s Representation theory to SGU
A
- Typical stereotypes are included so Fender’s ideology can challenge them
- Complex representations of men’s mental health shows Fender as powerful, changes from past representations of masculinity
- Reflects Fender’s experiences growing up so others can relate
