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.

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