How is age represented in this extract?
The clip from 'Waterloo Road' represents age in different ways. Firstly, the teenagers in the clip are all seated in chairs throughout the scene whereas the teachers and adults are shown standing. Also even though another adult is shown seated in the extract - she is leaning against a desk so her eye level is still higher than the younger characters. This positioning represents the age and authority. The two older students are clearly represented as being older compared to the third because of the clothes they wear. For example one of the older boys is wearing a leather jacket instead of his blazer which the younger pupil is wearing. The pupils are represented as young because the way they speak to each other shows their level of maturity because they speak so informally.
The variety of camera angles used in the extract are also key in representing age. For example, when the headmistress confronts a pupil the camera is looking down at the younger person. In turn, when the camera switches, it is looking up toward the teacher, it shows the levels of authority between the two.
The adults in the scene wear tailored clothing and speak formally. The different ages of the pupils are represented through costume. The younger boy is wearing the correct uniform and looks smart whereas the older boys do not have their shirts tucked in. This makes them seem fairly relaxed about school rules and therefore implies they are older students. The camera also faces down when showing the younger student from the older boys perspective this emphasises the peer pressure being discussed in the scene and represents the age gap between the pupils.
Monday 22 November 2010
TV Extract Analysis: 'Monarch of The Glen'
How is age represented in this television extract?
Age is represented in many ways, including through camera, sound, mise-en-scene and editing. These are key aspects to look at in a TV extract.
Music - Music is also important in this extract in representing age. For example, the music in the background changes, when the young girl is first in the scene to a more lively genre of music. It changes throughout to reflect what and who is in each scene.
Mise-en-scene - In one scene 'Amy' crashes the car. This represents that she is young and inexperienced with driving. In the young girl's room, there are many props which convey how young she is. For example, a teddy bear, some photos and pink fairy lights.
When 'Paul' and the headmaster are talking, they are drinking brandy together and this shows the audience they are much older than 'Amy' and their maturity. The headmasters R.P. (received pronunciation) is an emphasis on his dominance, authority and age.
Camera - When 'Amy' is being confronted, the camera looks down on her and when it switches to the other camera it looks up - as if from her perspective. Also, when the girl is in her bedroom, there are some eyeline shots - so viewers can identify with her, sets the audience up to feel sympathy towards the character.
Costume - The costumes worn by the majority of the characters are farmer/country suited clothes. Connoting masculinity and work/long time labourers.
Setting - The rural setting and archaic buildings represent how traditional and old the place is.
KEY MOMENT: The car incident. The car is a dark navy colour and it again connotes masculinity, this is also emphasised because it is a 4x4 car. The reverse shot structures represent the opposition and difference between the age groups. 'Amy' also has a flower in her hair which contrasts most of the props used in the extract. The flower in her hair can also connote blossoming and growth or coming of age which relates to the story line. It also connotes youth and femininity.
All of these factors lead to and reinforce the idea that 'Amy' is a very vulnerable young girl. She is very much singled out from the other characters.
Age is represented in many ways, including through camera, sound, mise-en-scene and editing. These are key aspects to look at in a TV extract.
Music - Music is also important in this extract in representing age. For example, the music in the background changes, when the young girl is first in the scene to a more lively genre of music. It changes throughout to reflect what and who is in each scene.
Mise-en-scene - In one scene 'Amy' crashes the car. This represents that she is young and inexperienced with driving. In the young girl's room, there are many props which convey how young she is. For example, a teddy bear, some photos and pink fairy lights.
When 'Paul' and the headmaster are talking, they are drinking brandy together and this shows the audience they are much older than 'Amy' and their maturity. The headmasters R.P. (received pronunciation) is an emphasis on his dominance, authority and age.
Camera - When 'Amy' is being confronted, the camera looks down on her and when it switches to the other camera it looks up - as if from her perspective. Also, when the girl is in her bedroom, there are some eyeline shots - so viewers can identify with her, sets the audience up to feel sympathy towards the character.
Costume - The costumes worn by the majority of the characters are farmer/country suited clothes. Connoting masculinity and work/long time labourers.
Setting - The rural setting and archaic buildings represent how traditional and old the place is.
KEY MOMENT: The car incident. The car is a dark navy colour and it again connotes masculinity, this is also emphasised because it is a 4x4 car. The reverse shot structures represent the opposition and difference between the age groups. 'Amy' also has a flower in her hair which contrasts most of the props used in the extract. The flower in her hair can also connote blossoming and growth or coming of age which relates to the story line. It also connotes youth and femininity.
All of these factors lead to and reinforce the idea that 'Amy' is a very vulnerable young girl. She is very much singled out from the other characters.
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