Techniques+of+Representation


 * Assignment: View and Discuss**
 * Catholics Come Home
 * A.** Explain how the **sound** element of the program is being used to produce a particular representation. Think about:
 * the voice-over or commentary
 * the use of music or sound effects
 * B**. What effect does the **camerawork** have on the portrayal? Think about:
 * how the camera is positioned relative to the subject
 * the size of the shot (e.g. a close up or distance, etc)
 * any camera movement
 * Remember to look for: (1) the point-of-view shot, where the camera shows the audience what a particular person in the program sees and (2) reaction shots, where a person's response is shown.
 * C.** What is the importance of the **editing** that has taken place? Think about:
 * what has been included
 * what may have been left out
 * the order in which the scenes have been put together
 * the devices used for linking the scenes together.
 * D.** Do you think the extract you have seen is intended to make the audience respond in a specific way? Do you think it is possible for the audience to react in a different way?