Show:
Symbolic Codes
(languages)
Technical Codes
(Languages)
Representations
Genre conventions/ Audiences
Institutions
IDAES Structure
100

What does costuming in a film often reveal about a character

the character's personality, status, or transformation

100

What are the three main camera angles?
Explain how each function to influence the audience’s perception of a character’s power or vulnerability?

1.

2. 

3.

low angles to make a character appear dominant high angles to make them appear weak
eye level to make the character appear relatable/at the same level as the audience

100

What are the five elements of representation>

Representations of:
people
places
events
ideas
emotions 

100

What are genre conventions?


  • Genre conventions are common features of a genre.
  • They include character types, settings, and plots.
  • They help audiences know what to expect from the genre.


100

What is copyright? What does it cover? 

Copyright is a legal protection for original works.

  • It covers music, literature, art, and films.
  • It gives creators exclusive rights to their works.
  • It prevents others from using or copying without permission.
100

Introduction of a film analysis essay:
what FIVE key elements should be clearly stated to set up the argument?

1. the thesis statement (re-word question) 

 2.key theme

 3. context of production

 4. genre

 5. target audience of the film

200

What are the key elements of MISE EN SCENE?

(List at least 3)

Whatever is seen in frame.

Composition of shot 

Setting 

Props

Lighting 

Spatial relationships 

200

How do camera movements (e.g., tracking shots, dolly zooms) contribute to a scene? 

  • Tracking shots: Follow characters or action, creating immersion and a sense of movement.
  • Dolly zooms: Distort perspective, adding tension or disorientation.
  • Panning or tilting: Reveal new information or shift focus, guiding the audience’s attention.
200

What TV genre is known for ongoing, emotional storylines focused on relationships and exaggerated drama?

Soap opera

200

What impact does sound design have on audience immersion, especially in horror?


  • Enhances tension and suspense.
  • Creates a frightening atmosphere.
  • Guides emotional responses and reactions
200

What are risk assessment and location release on film sets?

risk assessment: 

Location release: 


  • Risk assessment: Identifying potential hazards in a location.
  • Location release: Gaining permission to film at a specific site.
  • Both ensure safety and legal compliance during filming.


200

What is included in the IDENTIFY section?

What is the exact scene or moment in the film where the code or convention is seen. 

Re-state relevance to question - most relevant code/convention to support argument 

300

How does the use of colour in a film scene convey mood or emotion

What is by associating certain colours (e.g., red for danger or passion, blue for calm or sadness) with emotional states or themes

300

What mood or atmosphere does _____ lighting create? Use minimum of three descriptive words

low-key lighting:

high-key lighting:


high key lighting: creates a bright, open, and cheerful atmosphere

low key lighting: adds shadows and contrast, often used to build suspense or convey mystery

300

Provide three reasons it important to think about social and cultural context when analysing how people, places, and events are shown in media?


  • Helps understand deeper meanings.
  • Reveals biases or stereotypes.
  • Connects media to real-world issues.
300

How do viewers respond to the codes and conventions in genres like thrillers or romantic comedies?

  • Identify typical plot twists or romantic moments.
  • Feel excitement or joy based on familiar elements.
  • Expect certain character types and outcomes.
300

How do economic factors influence the distribution of media products? Provide at least two reasons

  • Budget constraints affect marketing and distribution choices.
  • Competition can limit access to certain platforms.
  • Audience demand influences pricing and availability.
300

What should be included in the DESCRIBE section of the paragraph?  

detailing character actions, visual elements, and dialogue, creating a vivid picture of the moment

400

What are three reasons is body language a crucial symbolic code in silent or dialogue-light scenes

  • Shows emotions through expressions and gestures.
  • Reveals character relationships with body positioning.
  • Advances the story through movements and actions.
400

a. What effect does quick cut editing create for an audience?:

b. What impact do lingering shots have on the audience? 

Quick cuts:
 a sense of urgency and intensity, building tension


Lingering shots: 

  • Create suspense or tension.
  • Deepen emotional connection.
  • Highlight important themes or details.
400

What is representation construction?

  • How people, places, and events are shown in media.
  • Uses images, language, and symbols to shape meaning.
  • Influences how audiences view reality.
400

What are the emotional benefits audiences might experience by engaging with narratives in film or television

experiencing extraordinary events, safe peril, and identification with characters

400

Provide two reasons :
How do global media corporations like Disney and Netflix influence how we consume moving image media?

  • Provide a wide range of content across platforms.
  • Set trends in viewing habits and preferences.
  • Control access to popular shows and films.
400

Analyse section: What should be included in your analysis


  • Break-down of how codes and conventions are used to make meaning in the scene
  • Symbolism: Identify symbols and motifs that are significant to the film's meaning. (relevant to question) 
  • Mise-en-scene : Discussing the interrelationships of different elements
500

How can props be used as symbols to represent key themes or ideas in a film?
Choose an object:
a broken mirror 

a ring 

a key

Objects that carry deeper meaning beyond their function, such as:

Ring: symbolising power or commitment

Broken mirror : symbolising fractured identity

Key: Freedom or restriction: Opening doors to freedom or locking something away.

500

How do diegetic and non-diegetic sounds affect the viewer’s emotions?


bonus double points for explaining how they work in combination


  • Diegetic sound: Feels realistic, immersing the viewer in the scene.
  • Non-diegetic sound: Adds mood or tension, guiding emotional reactions.
  • Combination: Blends realism with emotional cues to enhance engagement.
500

How can gender roles in films shape societal norms?

  • Reinforces stereotypes about masculinity and femininity.
  • Influences audience expectations of behavior.
  • Affects how people view relationships and power dynamics.
500

How do audience expectations influence the success of a moving image media product, such as a music video or TV show?

Aligning with or subverting familiar genre elements to engage and satisfy viewers

500

How do distribution strategies like digital streaming change how audiences consume media compared to traditional media?

(two reasons)

  • Offer instant access to a vast library of content.
  • Allow for binge-watching of entire seasons.
  • Enable viewing on various devices anytime, anywhere.
  • Change traditional viewing habits and schedules.
500

the Evaluate section, how can you assess the filmmaker’s choices with both a critical and appreciative perspective?

Strengths

weaknesses 

and implications
relevant to the question

600

In what ways does setting function as a symbolic code to reflect thematic elements in a film?

A stormy coastline

An abandoned house

A lush forest

A lush forest: Symbolizes growth, mystery, or a journey into the unknown. 

An abandoned house: Reflects lost dreams, decay, or forgotten history.

A stormy, desolate coastline: Symbolizes isolation, emotional turmoil, or impending danger.

600

film editing, what do these technical codes do:

 cross-cutting is used to...

 jump cuts are used to . . . 

  • Cross-cutting: Builds tension or shows events happening at the same time.

  • Jump cuts: Creates urgency or disorientation, speeding up the scene.
600

How does omission in media representation create a skewed view of a group?


  • Excludes important voices or perspectives.
  • Reinforces stereotypes by showing only certain traits.
  • Leads to misunderstanding or misrepresentation of the group.
600

Provide three reasons multi-platform projects help reach more audiences?

  • Expands access across different platforms.
  • Engages audiences through various formats.
  • Increases visibility and reach of content.
600

How has the rise of global media companies like Google and Disney affected content diversity for audiences?

three reasons: 



  • Increased access to a wider range of content.
  • Promoted popular trends while overshadowing niche genres.
  • Led to consolidation of voices and perspectives.
  • Expanded global reach of diverse creators.


600

 Synthesising the filmmaker’s use of codes and conventions, how should you reflect on the broader impact on the audience and society?


considering how the audience might interpret the use of these codes and how it shapes their understanding of the film’s themes

The impact the film may have on the audience how this affects their thinking/behaviour