Mise en Scene: Body Language

• How does the characters body language impact upon their representations/what are the connotations of what they are wearing?

Points to remember• Remember the focus of your essay is to comment on the representation

of women so make your comments centre on this.• You must use technical language where possible (shot sizes/camera

movements/sound & edit terminology)• You must use media language (such as connotes and signifies) and

reference to any relevant theory (Male Gaze, Patriarchy, Feminism, etc.) as much as possible

Mise en Scene: Clothing Analysis

• How does what the characters are wearing impact upon their representations/what are the connotations of what they are wearing?

Points to remember• Remember the focus of your essay is to comment on the representation

of women so make your comments centre on this.• You must use technical language where possible (shot sizes/camera

movements/sound & edit terminology)• You must use media language (such as connotes and signifies) and

reference to any relevant theory (Male Gaze, Patriarchy, Feminism, etc.) as much as possible

Mise en Scene: Props

• Are there any props being used that impact upon the representation of the characters?

Points to remember• Remember the focus of your essay is to comment on the representation

of women so make your comments centre on this.• You must use technical language where possible (shot sizes/camera

movements/sound & edit terminology)• You must use media language (such as connotes and signifies) and

reference to any relevant theory (Male Gaze, Patriarchy, Feminism, etc.) as much as possible

Mise en Scene: Settings

• How do the settings the characters are in impact upon the representation of the characters?

Points to remember• Remember the focus of your essay is to comment on the representation

of women so make your comments centre on this.• You must use technical language where possible (shot sizes/camera

movements/sound & edit terminology)• You must use media language (such as connotes and signifies) and

reference to any relevant theory (Male Gaze, Patriarchy, Feminism, etc.) as much as possible

Diegetic Sound: Lyrics

• How do the lyrics that are used impact upon the representation of the characters?

Points to remember• Shape your response using Point, Evidence, Explain and aim to have at

least two PEE paragraphs about lyrics per artist• Remember the focus of your essay is to comment on the representation

of women so make your comments centre on this.• You must use technical language where possible (shot sizes/camera

movements/sound & edit terminology)• You must use media language (such as connotes and signifies) and

reference to any relevant theory (Male Gaze, Patriarchy, Feminism, etc.) as much as possible

Lyrics Paragraph Example

Point: The lyrics in Beyoncé's ‘Run the World’ stands up for women’s rights. Evidence: This is shown in the quote “Disrespect us, no they won't Boy, don't even try to touch this”. Explain: This clearly shows that Beyoncé insists that women should not be disrespected and can be linked with feminism as it connotes that women should not be victimised in society and have equal rights.

Conclusion

• Summarise how each video represents women

Points to remember• Refer back to your introduction• Make a summative comment on the overall representation of women• Comment on the positive and negative effects the videos will have on

society.• Attempt to relate to the Uses and Gratifications / Cultivation Theory (long

term effects of television

Screen Shots

You must have screen shots within your essay that link to the paragraphs in you have written.You should aim for at least:• 2 based on clothing / props• 2 based on body language• 2 based on setting / lighting

This medium close-up links to the ideas of feminism as Pink is dressed like Rosie the Riveter who empowered women to work during the war. The high-key lighting on Pink’s facial expression and tensed muscles connote strength which can be considered to challenge the stereotype of the female gender.

This medium shot represents Pink as being part of a gang subculture which can be considered quite a masculine trait. The clothes she is wearing further suggests she is challenging the female stereotype and the beer bottle prop signifies a rebellious edge which doesn’t traditionally signify feminine behaviour.

Proof Reading

Go through your entire essay and check you have all of the following:• Comments on body language• Comments on Clothing and Props• Comments on Setting and Lighting• Comments on Lyrics• Use of technical language (Camera, Sound, Editing

terms)• Use of media language and theory (see next slide)

Key WordsDominates

Male’s pleasureSubmissiveProvocative

Sexual objects

TheoriesPatriarchyMale gazeFeminism

SexismPropp’s character types

Stereotyping (Archetype/Countertype)

Technical AreasCamera movements

Shot sizesEditing (pace and transitions)

Diegetic soundNon-Diegetic sound

Media LanguageConnotesSignifies

Anchors (supports)Ideology

DemographicBinary Oppositions