AS media (year 12). Representation of youth. Class watched first 7 minutes of Skins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9lg5S1CwYE and analysed the representation of the characters. Essay on stereotypical teenage representation.
1. Character
Tony
Effy
Age representation in the Media. A Case Study: Skins
Mini Essay Planning Sheet
Visual codes & audial codes
He is represented as a typical teenager because of
his actions. For example he___________________
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This is supported by the language he uses _______
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The music also suggests ______________________
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She is represented as a typical teenager because of
her actions. For example she__________________
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This is supported by the language she uses _______
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The music also suggests ______________________
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Jim
He is represented as a typical father figure because
of his actions. For example he_________________
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This is supported by the language he uses _______
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Anthea
She is represented as a typical mother because of
her actions. For example she__________________
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This is supported by _________________________
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2. Sid
He is represented as a typical teenager because of
his actions. For example he___________________
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This is supported by the props in his room, for
example __________________________________
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Chris
He is represented as a typical teenager because of
his actions. For example he___________________
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This is supported by the language he uses _______
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The music also suggests ______________________
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She is represented as a typical teenager because of
her actions. For example she__________________
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This is supported by _________________________
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Michelle
Technology
The use of mobile phones bring together the
teenage characters because __________________
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Remember to begin with anintroduction. Explain that stereotypical representations of Age are often
used in media and this is the case in Skins. Skins is a British TV Drama which follows the lives of
teenagers in their everyday lives.
Conclusion: By looking at the Mise-en-scene, sound and the actions of the actors Skins can be said
to be a/an __________ approach in the way it represents teenagers.