Analysis
What is reinforced when a film repeatedly shows men as dominant and women as passive?
Stereotypes
What is a symbolic code in film?
A symbolic code refers to visual elements in a film (such as costumes, settings, objects, colours, or body language) that represent deeper meanings or ideas.
Who interprets and gives meaning to the symbolic codes in a film?
Audiences
What are Technical codes
techniques like camera angles, lighting, sound, and editing used to create meaning.
Which director is known for symmetrical framing, pastel colors, and quirky characters?
Wes Anderson
What term describes recurring character types that represent universal patterns in stories?
Archetypes
What does a white costume typically symbolize in film?
Purity
What term describes how people, groups, or ideas are portrayed in films?
Representations
What is the term for the way shots are combined to create meaning and rhythm in a film?
editing
Which country is credited with inventing the first motion picture camera?
France.
What term describes placing two contrasting elements side by side to highlight their differences?
Juxtaposition
What term describes the overall use and combination of colours throughout a film to create mood and meaning?
Colour Story
Which term describes the organizations responsible for shaping film production, distribution, and regulation, influencing what content reaches audiences?
Institutions
Name three lights use in 3-point lighting
Key light, fill light, back light.
Who directed the films Psycho, Vertigo, and The Birds?
Alfred Hitchcock
Explain how diegetic and non-diegetic music differently influence audience engagement.
Diegetic music grounds the scene in reality; non-diegetic music guides emotions.
How can body language show inner conflict?
Closed posture or avoiding eye contact can show guilt or anxiety.
Name the 5 Key concepts
Audience, Representations, Languages, Technology, Institutions.
What are the two main kinds of sound in film? Use the correct media terminology.
Diegetic and non-diegetic sound
What year was the first colour film released?
The first colour film is generally considered to be A Visit to the Seaside (1908), which was the first commercially produced film in natural colour using the Kinemacolor process. This eight-minute British short film showcased scenes of everyday life and was a significant breakthrough in colour film technology
How can editing pace affect the tension and flow of a film scene?
Fast editing increases tension; slow editing creates calm or suspense.
Name two symbolic codes and explain briefly what each can represent in film
Example:
Costume – Can signify a character’s social status, time period, or personality.
Colour – Can evoke emotions or represent themes, like red symbolizing danger or passion.
What term describes the advancements that have transformed filmmaking processes, enabling new storytelling techniques and expanding audience experiences?
Technology
Name the 3 levels of light referred to in film
Lowkey, Natural and High key
In which decade did German Expressionism primarily emerge in film?
1920s.