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WorksheetsMedia & Film theory Quiz
Total questions: 107
Worksheet time: 59mins
what is the top grossing movie of all time
avengers endgame
avengers infinity war
titanic
avatar
what is the longest ongoing TV show
gotham
family guy
the Simpsons
wandavision
who is the director of inception
Christoper trample
Christopher Nolan
tony pavlo
Christopher bale
What is meant by 'genre'?
A style or category of film/ tv
The typical elements in the film
A combination of a couple of films
What is meant by 'genre'?
A style or category of film/ tv
The typical elements in the film
A combination of a couple of films
What is the definition of 'Convention'
A type of kind of film
The hidden meaning
A typical element, the way something is usually done
Typical conventions of science fiction films are..
Time travel, space ships, aliens
War, battle, history
Isolated places, jump scares, suspenseful music
Typical conventions of action films are...
Car chase
Explosions
Aliens
Violence
Ghosts
Typical conventions of action films are...
Car chase
Explosions
Aliens
Violence
Ghosts
Mise en Scene looks at which 5 elements?
Scene, Costume, Camera shots, Actors
Special effects, Costume, Equipment, Makeup
Setting, Costume, Actors, Lighting, Props
Quality of lighting: Soft/ diffused lighting creates what effect?
Dramatic/ Intense
Romantic/ dream like
The effect of Low Key Lighting is to create...
a sense of mystery and suspense
a sterile looking environment such as hospital/ tranquil atmosphere
Warm lighting connotes a what kind of atmosphere?
Happy feeling
Cold, gloomy and lonely
dangerous
Cool lighting connotes a what kind of atmosphere?
Happy feelings
Cold, gloomy and lonely
dangerous
Who's Theory is this? 'Narrative consist of Equilibrium, Recognition, Disruption, Resolution, New Equilibrium"
Todorov
Propp
Levi-Strauss
Who's Theory is it? "8 character roles: applies to mainstream texts e.g. blockbuster films where characters often follow stereotype. You can apply this theory to running news stories; Hero, Villain, False Hero, Princess (or prize), Her Father, Donor, Despatcher, Helper"
Todorov
Propp
Levi-Strauss
LINEAR narrative is a story in non -chronological order, it could contain flashbacks
True
False
LINEAR narrative is a story in non -chronological order, it could contain flashbacks
True
False
If a film used flashbacks, it would be a non-linear narrative?
True
False
Todorov suggested there are 5 stages to a narrative. What are they?
Equilibrium, disruption, recognition, disequilibrium, equilibrium
Equilibrium, disruption, recognition, repair, new equilibrium
What movie is this from?
Boss Baby
Frozen
Lego Movie
Tangled
What is the name of this movie?
Spider-Man
Antman
Black Panther
Venom
What is the name of the movie?
The dinosaurs
Walking with Dinosaurs
Jurassic World
The Land Before Time
What is the name of this movie?
Get out
Us
The Mask
Creep
What is the name of this movie?
Hostiles
Dunkirk
Arrival
Primer
What movie is this from?
Boss Baby
Trolls
Incredibles
Small Foot
What is the name of this character?
Emmet
Chris
Brick
Steve
Who voices this cute pokemon character in Detective Pikachu?
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Gosling
Blake Lively
Seth Rogen
How can colors in a room affect a person's ability to sleep?
They can improve sleep quality
They have no effect on sleep
Bright red colors might make it hard to sleep
Blue colors might cause sleep disturbances
What are the three factors that determine color in film?
Red, Green, and Blue
Hue, Saturation, and Brightness
Warm, Cool, and Neutral
Light, Medium, and Dark
In "The Matrix," what color is predominantly used throughout the movie?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
What effect can colors have on people's emotions?
They have no impact on emotions
They can elicit emotions and psychological effects
They help improve memory
They can cure insomnia
What are the three factors in determining color, often referred to as HSB?
Hue, Saturation, and Brightness
Red, Green, and Blue
Tint, Shade, and Tone
Warm, Cool, and Neutral
How can colors be used in film to create mood?
By randomly selecting colors for each scene
By using only black and white colors
By avoiding the use of colors altogether
By strategically choosing specific colors to evoke certain emotions in the audience
How does Wes Anderson use colors in his films?
He uses dark and muted colors for a realistic look
He employs saturated colors to make mundane scenes pop like a comic book
He avoids using colors and opts for black and white only
He uses a monochromatic color scheme throughout his movies
What does brightness refer to in determining color?
The color itself
The intensity of the color
How light or dark the color is
The color's emotional impact
How did movies from the Technicolor era use bright colors?
To save on production costs
Bright colors were associated with higher-quality films
It attracted audiences as bright vivid colors were a novelty at the time
Bright colors were believed to bring good luck to the film production
What post-production technique can be used to control the color palette of a film?
Brightness adjustment
Saturation enhancement
Hue modification
Color grading
Cowboys are the main characters of ______.
Horror
Science-fiction
Western
Comedy
Mr. Bean is the main character of British ________.
Musical
Adventure movie
Science-fiction
Comedy
This movie usually involves emotion and love dialogues.
Romance
Western
Science-fiction
Detective
A film that tells a story about things that happen in an imaginary world.
Thriller
Fantasy
Disaster
History
The___________ genre is about discovering secrets. For example, a story of a haunted house. At the beginning of the story, you don't know why the ghosts are there.
Science-fiction
Disaster
Action
Mystery
____________films create tension, fear, suspense, surprise, anxiety and excitement.
Thriller
Action
Drama
Comedy
A fiction film showing past events in a historical period.
Adventure
Action
Fantasy
Historical film
Films that often have sad stories about difficult situations in life.
Romantic Comedy
Drama
Western
Thriller
What is the name for music created for a film?
Beat
Score
Theme
Mickey Mouse
What film genre does the film poster represent?
Romance
SciFi
Action
Fantasy
What camera angle is used to represent Batman?
High angle
Eye level angle
Low angle
Birds eye view angle
What is the large red writing?
Tagline
Film Title
Film Review
Actors names
What is the white writing at the top informing you of?
Film Title
Film Review
Tagline
Actors names
Who is the Director of this film?
ET
Steven Spielberg
Extra Terrestrial
Anniversary Edition
Jack Nicholson, Jared Leto and Heath Ledger all played which character?
Batman
Spiderman
The Joker
Ironman
What is the name of Sheldons girlfriend (and then wife) in The Big Bang Theory?
Amy
Penny
Susie
Bernadette
Who presents the tv programme The Chase?
Jimmy Carr
Kevin McCloud
Evan Davis
Bradley Walsh
Which YouTuber lives in Australia and has 1 younger sibling?
Grace's Room
Jessalyn Grace
Anna McNulty
Txunamy Ortiz
Which YouTuber's real name is Jimmy, and has a "Crew"?
EvanTubeHD
David Dobrik
Mr. Beast
Mr. Bean
A _____ is a fictional person in a film.
character
star
producer
director
What was the first Marvel movie that was made?
Iron Man
The Incredible Hulk
Batman
Avengers: Age Of Ultron
Which picture is about the film "Antman"?
A film which continues a story of an earlier film is called a...
Trilogy
Prequel
Sequel
A conglomerate...
allows conglomerates to cross-promote a product using the subsidiaries that make up the conglomerate.
is a conglomerate having the ability to produce, advertise and distribute its products.
is a company that is made up of smaller companies.
is a single entity working for itself.
Which of the following is a definition of the production stage of Production Processes?
This is the making of the product i.e. for a film it would include filming scenes.
This involves the marketing and advertising of the product (TV interviews by cast, billboard adverts etc) and getting the physical product out to its intended audience (cinemas, online etc).
This is the stage when the audience consume and engage with the product (download, stream, etc).
Which of the following is a definition of the distribution stage of Production Processes?
This is the making of the product i.e. for a film it would include filming scenes.
This involves the marketing and advertising of the product (TV interviews by cast, billboard adverts etc) and getting the physical product out to its intended audience (cinemas, online etc).
This is the stage when the audience consume and engage with the product (download, stream, etc).
Uses and Gratifications Theory was developed to study why people chose to consume various forms of media.
True
False
What is the definition of 'Gratification'?
Sadness, especially gained from the loss of a loved one
Fear, especially gained from your worst phobia
Pleasure, especially gained from the satisfaction of desire
Anger, especially gained from your biggest frustration
If you and your friends are watching the BBC News at 10pm, what uses are you gratifying?
Diversion
Surveillance
Personal Identity
Personal Relationships
Uses and Gratifications theory argues that audiences are
passive and unable to think for themselves.
active and spoon-fed information by media producers.
active and making active choices about what and how they consume media products.
passive and make active choices about what and how they consume media products.
Which one of the following is a part of every game theory model?
Players
Payoffs
Probabilities
Strategies
Who is Vladimir Propp?
A theorist who created a theory about characters in narratives
A famous film director
A character in a TV show
A musician
What type of media can Propp's theory be applied to?
Only films and TV programs
Only stories and narratives in general
Only modern media products
Both stories and narratives in general, as well as modern media products
What is the role of the false hero in a narrative?
The hero's helper
The person who sends the hero on their quest
The villain of the story
Someone who tries to be the hero but is not a good person
Select the purposes of a film poster.
Establish the genre of the film
To provide a soundtrack
To be iconic through the use of a key image, memorable tag line or iconic typography
Capture the audiences imagination and to encourage viewers to see the film.
Why are Star Names included on a film poster?
To draw audiences to a film.
So credits in the film don't have to be as long
So film credits can be placed at the end rather than the start of the film
Stars are often linked to certain types of roles
What is the purpose of the key image?
To be eye-catching
Often suggests the narrative of the film
What is the correct term for the newspaper name shown at the top of each front page?
Copy
Masthead
Title
Splash
What is an approach to studying signs and systems of rules?
Codes
Context
Signifier
Semiotics
Who's the hero's sidekick?
villain
helper
donor
dispatcher
What was NOT true about 1963?
the country was obsessed with spies
The first male astronaut went to space
Young people were disconnected from the wartime values of patriotism
Young people wanted their own culture
"Amazing", "exclusive", "wonderful" are examples of ...
Buzz Words
Key Words
Masthead
Coverline
Teaserline
What is the term for the intended target audience for the magazine?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
What is representation in media studies?
The way aspects of society are presented to audiences
The ideas and beliefs held by media producers
The process everything goes through before it reaches an audience
The way media texts are put together
What does construction refer to in media texts?
The way a media text is put together
The process everything goes through before it reaches an audience
The words that go along with images to give them a certain meaning
What has been selected to include in a media text
What are stereotypes in the context of media representation?
A simplified representation of a person, groups of people or a place
The way media texts are put together
The process everything goes through before it reaches an audience
The ideas and beliefs held by media producers
Why are stereotypes considered dangerous in media representation?
They are a simplified representation of a person, groups of people or a place
They are the words that go along with images to give them a certain meaning
They can lead audiences to generalise about people or places
They are ideas and beliefs held by media producers
What is the power of media texts in terms of influencing ideas and attitudes?
They are the words that go along with images to give them a certain meaning
They are a simplified representation of a person, groups of people or a place
They have the power to shape an audience’s knowledge and understanding
They are ideas and beliefs held by media producers
What is the main purpose of analysing media texts in terms of representation?
To determine how they've represented ideas and issues
To know what has been selected to include in a media text
To understand the process everything goes through before it reaches an audience
To recognize the words that go along with images to give them a certain meaning
What is the missing stage of Todorov's Narrative Theory?
Equilibrium, Disruption, Recognition, (a) , Resolution
Mise-en-scene means "placed in the scene", the stage design and arrangement of actors and objects in the scene for theatres and film productions.
True
False
Which one of these images shows the element of lighting?
What element of mise-en-scene is this?
Sound
Lighting
Make-up
Editing
The 4 impacts of the mise-en-scene elements are:
Generates a sense of tune and space, creates certain moods, suggests a character's mind.
Generates a sense of time and songs, creates certain moods, suggests a character's mind.
Generates a sense of time and space, creates certain movements, suggests a character's mind.
Generates a sense of time and space, creates certain moods, suggests a character's mind.
We know how important costuming is. The color chosen for specific characters is very telling as well. In this image you see Edward Scissorhands is dressed in black. What is the effect of his costume compared to Peg who is clothed in Lavender?
Edward looks cool and he is popular,
Edward looks like he fits in with the other character, and everything will be fine
Edward looks like a freak, an outsider and possibly dangerous
Edward looks like an artist who will perform creative and great works of art
How many elements of mise-en-scene are there?
4
5
6
7
In the mise-en-scene we find
Setting & props, Costumes, Hair & Make-up
Lighting & Colour, Position of characters & Objects in Frame
Facial Expressions & Body Language
All the Above
Position of characters has been used here to
Balance out the frame
Indicate the relationship between the characters
Make the scene look pretty
Create symmetry and peace in the frame
