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jorybrodkin

NARRATIVE IN THE MEDIA - 0 views

  • Characters,
  • functions of the plot, or they may produce the plot
  • development or exploration of character
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  • emphasis on certain aspects or parts of the characters' lives
  • narrator tells the story
  • commentator
  • newscaster
  • voice-over
  • point of vie
  • events are narrated or viewed.
  • Narratee (Listeners, viewers and the audience).
  • personal and subjective responses, our feelings, thoughts, attitudes and values
  • Narrative Codes
  • everything within a narrative has a particular function or serves a purpose
  • Enigma, Setting, Viewer Address or Character Codes are used, and their effects
  • certain codes to generate or control the flow of suspense, to provide setting, to engage the viewer's attention, to reveal character, or to further the plot
  • Genre. This refers to the 'type' of narrative which is being presented
  • setting
  • governs or directs a number of aspects of a specific narrative
  • characters are involved, what the narrative is about (themes, values and issues), its pleasures and effects on the viewer or listener
  • Narrative Form
  • particular way in which a narrative is put together
  • ordering of events and the time that it takes to present them
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    This study on narrative in media informs us on how narrative is very evident in media today. Not only do we use the form in literary works, but narrative (hand in hand with genre) work in media. For example, in the news, it is presented in order of first: the credibility of news, then presenting the current issue at hand, and finally an explanation of the resolution or following matter. This is applied in all forms of media.
ryley Hughes

Main Film Genres - 0 views

  • high energy
  • exciting storie
  • new experiences or exotic locales
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  • light-hearted plots consistently and deliberately designed to amuse and provoke laughter
  • sinister actions of criminals or mobsters
  • serious, plot-driven presentations, portraying realistic characters, settings, life situations, and stories involving intense character development and interaction
  • dramas, historical dramas, war films, medieval romps, or 'period pictures' that often cover a large expanse of time set against a vast, panoramic backdrop
  • often paired with other genres
  • Musical/dance films are cinematic forms that emphasize full-scale scores or song and dance routines in a significant way
  • centered on combinations of music, dance, song or choreography
  • quasi-scientific, visionary and imaginative
  • They are sometimes an offshoot of fantasy films (or superhero films), or they share some similarities with action/adventure films
  • horror and heartbreak of war
  • frighten and to invoke our hidden worst fears, often in a terrifying, shocking finale, while captivating and entertaining us at the same time
  • easily evaluate a film within its genre and allow for meaningful comparisons and some judgments on greatness
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    This webpage relates to our earlier discussion about genre theory which depicted some forms of media are more prone to fit into a particular genre label.  More so this page outlines the main types of genres in film which could be helpful for the media episodes project, in order to help identify an appropriate audience and content per the given episode content.  
ryley Hughes

How to Use Facebook to Reach Your Exact Target Audience - 0 views

  • you will have greater success if you announce it to the specific individuals who are interested in the subject matter
  • crafting posts that encourage people to self-identify their opinions, interests and beliefs; you can gather incredibly targeted lists
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    This article will help teach how to identify appropriate audiences for products and brands, etc.  There is also a short video which demonstrates how the author helps others build effective online platforms.  Without an effective platform to reach the desired audience it can be difficult to branch out and meet the desired goals.  
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