Pop MusicIts Codes and Conventions

Stereotypes• The beats are dance oriented.• The main stereotype of pop music is that it

is based on partying, clubbing, dancing and enjoying life- just what teenagers prefer.

• A lot of imagery is sex based what teens enjoy watching.

• The outfits of the actor/artist are fashionable and touchy.

• The life of the artist is shown as happy and enjoyable.

• The unity associated with teens is shown as teens are the main target audience.

• Pop magazines are shown with bold and bright colours to attract teens.

• Pop sons are between 3-5 minutes long and they have a set structure and consistent beat.

Codes and Conventions

Codes and Conventions• Pop music lyrics follow a verse-chorus-

verse structure and its lyrics are catchy therefore stay in the audience’s mind.

• Pop music tends to follow the current trend rather than creating something new and different to hear.

• The songs are generally short to medium length ones.

• Also, pop videos portray an element of sexuality.

Pictures from some Pop Videos

Hair and Makeup • Hairstyles and makeup are a main part of

pop music.• Hairstyles are beautiful and “hot” to show

beauty.• Makeup is good to see and often bright like

red lips, smokey eyes etc.

Mise-en-scene• Pop music are usually set in very expensive

places, as Pop music videos represent the lives people would like to live.

• Pop music videos have very extravagant props.

• Pop music videos are normally filmed on sunny beaches, and boats- things that  are associated with a good and rich lifestyle.

•  Also in Pop music videos the artists wear very trendy clothes, that are very stylish and bright in colours.

Pop Clothing

Pop Video Camera Angles• Camera shots are normally fast paced.• Pop songs usually have upbeat tempos.• Pop songs have fast cuts to keep the video

upbeat and exciting.• Pop videos show sudden change in scene.• Pop videos also have many different camera

angles.• In Pop videos the camera is mainly

centered, to give a more authentic feel.