How does The Undateables present the stereotypical representations of gender in a pluralistic way?
E.G. Michael constructed in the opening montage, changing from 'Undateable' to 'dateable'
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How did the text influence the industry?
By representing Michael positively, the audience start to think highly of and support the industry
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How is Michael constructed?
In a low angle, steadicam shot as a 26 year old, caucasian male
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Which theory does Micheal support?
Hall (2008), lilac shirt, red hat, pen on his face, it's okay to be different (Gramsci) "I'm 26 and a great guy" ... ""eyesight is like that of a hawk"
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How is the steadicam shot an example of how the audience has influenced the industry?
An iconic red bus and members of the British public can be seen passing in the background, representing the society that Channel 4 are broadcasting to
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Why does Channel 4 represent the society it's broadcasting to in this way?
To achieve higher audience ratings and a positive audience response
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How many viewers did this episode (season 2, episode 5) pull in?
3.8 Million
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How does the construction of Micheal and his disability challenge Trujillo?
He is constructed as an entertaining character "Some fat, 60 ..."and fast paced, upbeat, diegetic music that plays oer the first medium shot
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How has the text influenced the industry?
It achieves its goal of "[giving] a voice to underrepresented groups, helping to shift attitudes and combat prejudices"
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How is Michael constructed in the medium shot in his room?
As natural, pen in his face, stocky frame suggests different values, it is also revealled that he is unemployed (challenge Trujillo)
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Close up establishing shot -
stereotypical female, audience are positioned to see what she values, stereotypically female (heart shapd mirror)
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What does the mirror suggest?
Sarah values the way she looks (Mulvey 1975)
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Long shot -
Her and her friends getting ready for a night out
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How is Sarah constructed here?
Feminine, blonde hair neatly tied back, delicate make up, 22 years old, dress but not sexualised
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How does the audience influence the text?
Different construction through shots of Sarah than of Michael, pluralistic society
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How does the programmes representation of females influence the industry?
Helping them towards the goal of "innovative, experimental and distinctive" programmes
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Close up -
A photo of Sarah with her horse riding ribbons, suggests she values success as well as her looks (high culture)
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Change in diegetic music to slower when the narrator introduces her condition...
... positions the audience to feel sorry for her (emotive pleasure) but voyeuristic pleasure as they leanr about the condition of expressive aphasia
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
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How did the text influence the industry?
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By representing Michael positively, the audience start to think highly of and support the industry
Card 3
Front
How is Michael constructed?
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Card 4
Front
Which theory does Micheal support?
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Card 5
Front
How is the steadicam shot an example of how the audience has influenced the industry?
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