How teenagers are represented in a scene
In the scene where Wade meets Samantha for the first time, there are some stereotypical representations of teenagers.
Using your knowledge of media techniques and the appropriate terminology, explain how teenagers are represented in this scene.
This is a Point of View shot used to show Wade's perspective of the world just after he has been kidnapped and taken to where At3mis, also known as Samantha, hides out.
The shot is a close up and it is a skewed angle. This shows how scared Wade must be feeling as the man is very close to him, suggesting that Wade is trapped. The skewed angle exaggerates how surreal and unsettling this must be for Wade.
The mise-en-scene of a knife further reinforces the threat.
Wade is scared here. This is a stereotypical mood for a teenager to be because it is such a state of change and often teenagers do not feel comfortable in their own skin, or the world. However, here, it is understandable why Wade might feel scared: a man has kidnapped him and now is holding a knife right in front of his face! Anybody would feel scared in this situation.
TASK
Using the analysis above as an example, write about the representation of teenagers in at least three moments in this scene.
Cut out Printscreens and stick them into your exercise book.
SUMMARY
Next write about the overall representation of teenagers in this scene.
Here are some sentence starters:
In this scene... (describe briefly what happens)
Teenagers are shown to be... The audience can see this when...
A camera angle that is particularly effective is...
The use of music creates...
Overall, teenagers are shown in a stereotypical way/not shown in a stereotypical way because...
Using your knowledge of media techniques and the appropriate terminology, explain how teenagers are represented in this scene.
Consider:
•Camera angles, editing and lighting
•Diegetic and non-diegetic sound
•Mise-en-scene
This is a Point of View shot used to show Wade's perspective of the world just after he has been kidnapped and taken to where At3mis, also known as Samantha, hides out.
The shot is a close up and it is a skewed angle. This shows how scared Wade must be feeling as the man is very close to him, suggesting that Wade is trapped. The skewed angle exaggerates how surreal and unsettling this must be for Wade.
The mise-en-scene of a knife further reinforces the threat.
Wade is scared here. This is a stereotypical mood for a teenager to be because it is such a state of change and often teenagers do not feel comfortable in their own skin, or the world. However, here, it is understandable why Wade might feel scared: a man has kidnapped him and now is holding a knife right in front of his face! Anybody would feel scared in this situation.
TASK
Using the analysis above as an example, write about the representation of teenagers in at least three moments in this scene.
Cut out Printscreens and stick them into your exercise book.
SUMMARY
Next write about the overall representation of teenagers in this scene.
Here are some sentence starters:
In this scene... (describe briefly what happens)
Teenagers are shown to be... The audience can see this when...
A camera angle that is particularly effective is...
The use of music creates...
Overall, teenagers are shown in a stereotypical way/not shown in a stereotypical way because...
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