Representation in Films

In this task I looked at two films and analysed them and the way teenagers and young people are represented in these films. I made mind maps and put them together on a slideshow to show this.

 

Learning Comment
From looking and researching these two opening scenes I have learnt how they have represented teenagers which is their target audience and their teenage characters. I have learnt that they use the normal conventions and codes for the coming of age films genre. They have done this through the use of the mise en scene, this is the bright colours and fast paced music and editing. I have also learnt that the teenagers are represented as energetic by the use of cuts between the shots when editing. Another thing I have learnt is that teenagers are also represented as shy, quiet and having health issues. This is shown by facial expressions seen by close up camera angle and low angle which makes people look small.