star wars past paper representation CLASS ANSWERS
Notes from the discussion today for the Past Paper Question. A useful tool for revision. Some really excellent ideas from you all.
Category Archives: Representation
REPRESENTATION // COSTUME
Costume is a really important element to consider when discussing representations. We tried to chunk up costume into smaller ideas such as colour, material, accessories, CGI and hair. Discussing these things together in a response will give you a full and detailed answer.
REMEMBER:
SQA markers will want to see specific references to the film. It is vital in written responses that you describe what you see on the screen. We’re going to use the Point / Evidence / Explain structure to make developed bulletpoint answers.
- Point: introduce the topic you’re going to write about.
- Evidence: describe what you’ve seen on the screen.
- Explain: why did the filmmakers make these decisions?
REPRESENTATIONS // KYLO REN vs HAN SOLO
Using our new found knowledge of technical and cultural codes, we’ve been picking apart the “Kylo vs Han” scene. Everyone worked really well thinking about camera shots, angles and lighting.
REMEMBER:
It is vital you know the difference between a technical code and a cultural code.
Technical codes are all the ways in which equipment is used to tell the story in a media text, for example the camera work in a film.
Cultural codes are defined as symbols and systems of meaning that are relevant to members of a particular culture. (What we most likely assume because of the society we are part of.)
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STAR WARS // REPRESENTATION // REY
We’ve started talking about representations in Star Wars. You’ll need to think about stereotypical and non-stereotypical characters. Rey provoked a very strong audience response due to her being strong, female hero.
The article we looked at can be found here; Click here.
REMEMBER:
- Star Wars is a massive franchise and cast a woman in a lead role
- Rey’s central concern is not to be a love interest.
- Her outfit
- Potential Jedi
- Able pilot
- Warrior
- Believable and relatable
- Positive impact on young girls who will feel represented and empowered
- The importance of Rey telling Finn “I know how to run without you holding my hand.”
- The importance of Han Solo regognising Rey’s skills and talents (offers her a job, lets her use Millennium Falcon, gives her a blaster to use in the battle. (“I think I can handle myself” // “That’s why I’m giving it to you.”))
Can you think of other parts of the film where this representation is shown?
THE DARK KNIGHT // JOKER
We have discussed the interrogation scene in detail. Here’s the clip for your reference. Quality isn’t the best.
THINK: Categories, languages, audience, representation.
ANALYSE. What do you see on screen? What does that make you think? What’s the big effect that has?
