Media Studies: Textual Analysis

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU007953
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand a range of visual and sound techniques used within movies.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Analyse how camera angle, shot, movement and position is used in movies, within a given genre.
  • 1.2
    Evaluate the rules of continuity editing.
  • 1.3
    Analyse mise-en-scene and special effects used in movies, within a given genre.
  • 1.4
    Analyse how sound is used in movies, within a given genre, to shape meaning.
2.

Understand the concept of gender representation in televisual narratives.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Analyse the narrative structure of televisual narratives.
  • 2.2
    Evaluate the function of stereotypes and archetypes in televisual narratives.
3.

Understand through comparison, the values and social signification in televisual narratives.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain media forms and conventions employed in televisual narratives.
  • 3.2
    Compare and contrast the values and social signification demonstrated in two televisual narratives.
4.

Understand the presence of ideology within contemporary visual narratives.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explore how televisual narratives either reinforce or challenge ideologies.
  • 4.2
    Discuss how ideology links to perceived audience expectations in the narrative of film and television trailers.