Monday, 12 November 2012

LO1:

LO1: Powerpoint is available form Sarah Wilson






  • Background information about the artist and the song
  • Background information about the director
  • Camera work
  • Genre characteristics
  • Relationship between the lyrics and the visuals 
    • Work through the song and identify ways in which the lyrics are illustrated or amplified or even contradicted by the visuals.
    • Pick out some specific examples to back up your argument
  • Relationship between music and visuals
    • Does the video cut to the beat?
    • Are solo instrumental bits illustrated by the video?
    • Does the video change pace with the music?
    • Give examples to support your points
  • Are there close-ups of the artist and star image motifs?
    • How is the record company looking to sell this track?
    • What image of the artist/band is being offered?
    • How does this video relate to previous videos by the artist?
  • Narrative
  • Representation
  • Video style and iconography
  • Mise en scene
  • Editing
  • Intertextuality/Voyeurism

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