His Dark Materials: Language and Representation blog tasks
his dark materials 1) Write an analysis of the episode - using your notes from the screening in class . Make specific, detailed reference to moments in the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots and movement, editing, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.) You can currently watch His Dark Materials on BBC iPlayer here . Camerawork, editing and sound: longshot handheld pan Mise-en-scene:mrs coulter wearing red lipstick and red dress shows how she is evil Narrative and genre: 2) How does His Dark Materials fit the conventions of the fantasy TV genre ? personal identity - teenagers , oxford personal relationships - will and lyra diversion - dramatic , exciting 3) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do some of the main characters in His Dark Materials fit into? ...