Key Points.
- Younger boys are patronised by teacher and talked down on as if they do not understand what is going on. Older man at the beginning doesn't raise his voice too get a reaction, he is sarcastic to both the new teacher and the two boys, too insult their behaviour.
- Difference of personality within the group of students portrays different attitudes. Boy (with badges) and Girl (family problems) argue scene. Her character is portrayed as loud but as soon as she is aware of a teacher, she backs down.
DISTINCT
Setting
One of the main settings that is used throughout the whole clip is the school. This corresponds with the representation with it being age, the people known to be linked with this location are the focus (the students) as well as the teachers. The difference of settings links with what is happening in each scene. For example, during the argument scene, the boy comes across and weak and enclosed, which also has an impact from the wide halls and a fast cut too a small classroom. This links with age, as some teenagers within school are quieter and they do not feel like they have as much of a say in this environment, like the boy who was being attacked.
Icons
Icons within this clip are relevant in each scene in contributing too the impact. For example, the teacher who is shown as wearing the causal clothing is significant in representing age as it links with both his age wanting too be more like the younger generation, and he did this by changing his fashion. Another icon that represented age was the camera; linking with the rebellious teens who are shown as irresponsible. This is emphasised too make the teachers look more responsible, especially with them being in that specific career.
Characters
Characters is one of the main ways that this clip represents age, with there being the break between the students (who are aged 11-19; being situated in a comprehensive high school) and the teachers. The students that are focused on look more around the age of 16-18, therefore the stereotype is enhanced, that most of the students and rebellious, cocky and hormonal. Where as the eldest teacher is shown and sarcastic and has no humour. This again links with the stereotype of age, as many older people are known to have only their opinion and to be stuck in their ways, just as this specific teacher is. This is shown by him talking to two students and a new teacher. With him expressing "I don't suppose you took out insurance" in his particular tone, gives teachers an immediate image to be patronising and sarcastic. In comparison, the middle aged teachers are shown giving the students more of a chance, for example, the scene where the man teacher and boy student discuss the smashing of the window, this teacher show a small bit of sarcasm, however, too begin with he was interested with what the boy had to say.
As for the students portrayal, their characters are mainly shown as energetic and loud, except for one in particular who got in an argument with another girl. This is trying too show the audience that not ever character who is a student is as rebellious and cocky as others.
Textual Analysis
Teachers are well spoken and are clear with what they say, in comparison too the students who talk fast and loud. This represents age with the language they use and what tone they say it in, as the younger generation is thought to know a range of different slang and the teachers aren't sure on what a lot of the teens say.
In addition the younger innocent boy links with the older innocent teacher which shows is the opposite too all of the other characters within the scenes. These characters are the only two who are the closest too each other despite their ages. As well as this, the older teacher who wears younger clothing, is similar too the student also as he can't control what people say about him and towards him, just like the innocent student can't control the angered girl. This shows the difference in age of the two characters, however overall, they are represented as the same person as different people.
MISE EN SCENE (CLAMPS)
Costume
Costumes that are focused on throughout the clip is the school uniform that the majority of actors wear. This highlights the general age of the characters within this scene as it is set in a school, with students wearing the general school uniform. This uniform however isn't used too represent the school which is what it is usually known to do; to give the school and the students a good reputation. Most of the characters do not show off their uniform as the should (in a proud manner). The scruffiness of the characters presentation reflects their attitude and bad behaviour. This also shows off their age, as the stereotype is for teenagers to be rebellious and disobedient.
On the other hand, the other type of costume that is shown in the scene is what the teachers wear. As for the majority of the older characters and the teachers, they all present themselves in a dignified form, apart from one of the teachers. This is clear as they stand out among the rest, and this is the teacher who is shown wearing a rock t-shirt, trainers and jeans. This costume is used to show the teacher trying to be like the youths in his presence, but this shortly backfires.
Lighting
Throughout the clip there are minimal lighting changes, the surroundings are the main substitute for the amount of lighting. There is a continuous bright light around all the characters in the scenes, enhanced by the colour of the setting. Most of the walls consist of bright alarming colours, such as yellow, red and blue. However, the only slight lighting change that is visible is when the argument scene is present. It isn't necessarily the lighting, but the ambience. The colours throughout give a slight representation of their age and how they are continuously full of energy. Linking to the argument scene between the boy and the girl, the lighting is dimmed too show the tension between the two and the sudden break out of anger from the girl. This contrast of light between the two different scenes of before and after could show the audience the change in moods between teenagers.
Actors
Within every scene there is a teacher actor which shows the domination of their age and profession, in addition to this the age between the teachers also shows significance between the two.
Setting
As for the main setting, it is set only in the school throughout the whole clip.
Camera (FAM)
Frame
For the frame between the boy and the man discussing the window scene shows how too begin with there is no real dominance between the ages as there is no change of the frames too show power.
Angle
There are a range of different angles used within the first scene between the boys with the camera. These different angles were used too show assertiveness between the actors. There was different angles over the camera with the boys, then when it is discussed with the teachers, the boys are looked down upon when the older teacher uses patronising terms. This relates with age as many old teachers are known to be stuck in their ways and are arrogant towards students who are misbehaved.
Movement
There are straight cuts and minimal transitions between each scene. However there was fast cuts within the argument scene between the boy and the girl which builds up the tension within the scene. The fast cuts could link with the representation of age as it could symbolise how teenagers jump to conclusions fast, as the girl did towards the boy. It could also represent the tension built up within the teen boys body.
Editing (STOPS)
There main editing technique that stood out for me within the clip of waterloo road was the cut between scenes of the quiet man teacher and the innocent boy, this is trying too portray the closeness of personality from each character despite their each other. This editing and scenes that are back to back is evidently intentional too show their similarities which challenges the stereotypes go age. These two characters are the only two which object the stereotype of their traditional character.
Transitions
There are no complex transitions between each scene.
MISE EN SCENE (CLAMPS)
Costume
Costumes that are focused on throughout the clip is the school uniform that the majority of actors wear. This highlights the general age of the characters within this scene as it is set in a school, with students wearing the general school uniform. This uniform however isn't used too represent the school which is what it is usually known to do; to give the school and the students a good reputation. Most of the characters do not show off their uniform as the should (in a proud manner). The scruffiness of the characters presentation reflects their attitude and bad behaviour. This also shows off their age, as the stereotype is for teenagers to be rebellious and disobedient.
On the other hand, the other type of costume that is shown in the scene is what the teachers wear. As for the majority of the older characters and the teachers, they all present themselves in a dignified form, apart from one of the teachers. This is clear as they stand out among the rest, and this is the teacher who is shown wearing a rock t-shirt, trainers and jeans. This costume is used to show the teacher trying to be like the youths in his presence, but this shortly backfires.
Lighting
Throughout the clip there are minimal lighting changes, the surroundings are the main substitute for the amount of lighting. There is a continuous bright light around all the characters in the scenes, enhanced by the colour of the setting. Most of the walls consist of bright alarming colours, such as yellow, red and blue. However, the only slight lighting change that is visible is when the argument scene is present. It isn't necessarily the lighting, but the ambience. The colours throughout give a slight representation of their age and how they are continuously full of energy. Linking to the argument scene between the boy and the girl, the lighting is dimmed too show the tension between the two and the sudden break out of anger from the girl. This contrast of light between the two different scenes of before and after could show the audience the change in moods between teenagers.
Actors
Within every scene there is a teacher actor which shows the domination of their age and profession, in addition to this the age between the teachers also shows significance between the two.
Setting
As for the main setting, it is set only in the school throughout the whole clip.
Camera (FAM)
Frame
For the frame between the boy and the man discussing the window scene shows how too begin with there is no real dominance between the ages as there is no change of the frames too show power.
Angle
There are a range of different angles used within the first scene between the boys with the camera. These different angles were used too show assertiveness between the actors. There was different angles over the camera with the boys, then when it is discussed with the teachers, the boys are looked down upon when the older teacher uses patronising terms. This relates with age as many old teachers are known to be stuck in their ways and are arrogant towards students who are misbehaved.
Movement
There are straight cuts and minimal transitions between each scene. However there was fast cuts within the argument scene between the boy and the girl which builds up the tension within the scene. The fast cuts could link with the representation of age as it could symbolise how teenagers jump to conclusions fast, as the girl did towards the boy. It could also represent the tension built up within the teen boys body.
Editing (STOPS)
There main editing technique that stood out for me within the clip of waterloo road was the cut between scenes of the quiet man teacher and the innocent boy, this is trying too portray the closeness of personality from each character despite their each other. This editing and scenes that are back to back is evidently intentional too show their similarities which challenges the stereotypes go age. These two characters are the only two which object the stereotype of their traditional character.
Transitions
There are no complex transitions between each scene.
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