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Skins Opening Sequence – Representation of Age

1. Select at least five key moments from this scene (in chronological order) from the images below. For each one, drag the image into the table below, describe the camerawork and mise en scène and then explain the meaning created in terms of our understanding of the characters:

Still image Description of camerawork & mise en scène (denotation) Meanings created (connotations) Long shot showing whole body Lighting comes in down the middle showing his

body adding effect The placement of tony makes him the centre of

attention. The light allows us to see his facial and body

expressions better

Shows he is self obsessed/ narcissistic He wants to keep up his looks He is a typical teen who wants to be good

looking.

Long shot from above shows the whole room The light is peering in from the curtains only

revealing a certain bit of the room The camera is tilting to show us all of the room to

get an idea of the character

Shows the character is lazy and untidy like most teens

The light shows only a bit of the room which

Close up on characters face showing facial expressions

The light shines on characters face to reveal his emotions and expressions.

The close up helps reveal more about the character to the audience

The scene shows how angry the father is The shot shows people the emotion of the

characters reveal more about him as a person.

Close up on characters face Shot reverse shot with the same character in the

mirror

Shows how self obsessed the character is Scene is showing how some teens are very

obsessed with looks

Long shot of neighbour Camera shot get all of the woman in it so we can

see what she is doing Lighting is natural we are able to see all of the

shot clearly

Shows how the neighbour wants people to notice her

She may be unfaithful to her partner She is looking back at tony showing she wants

him to notice her

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2. How are the following characters represented in this scene? Extension task: also state to what extent you think each representation is positive or negative.

Tony: Self obsessed/ narcissistic (negative) Cares a lot about looks (negative) Shown as smart or intelligent Likes to annoy father Rebellious

Effy: She is silent through out the opening Rebellious Out partying all night Seen as the goof girl by her parents

Sid: Lazy, untidy and messy He looks up to tony He represents most teenagers his age He is seen as the normal teen who

stays in bed all day

Tony’s Dad: Always angry Oblivious to children’s behaviour Swears a lot He has a negative fell about him

Tony’s Mum: Much more calm than father Also oblivious to children’s behaviour Keeps the peace in the house She is a positive character

The woman across the road: She could be seen as unfaithful Wants people to look at her Wants any kind of attention from

people May like tony

3. What do these representations suggest about different age groups?

These representations suggest that different age groups are stereotyped in different ways for example the teens are seen to be rebellious, some self obsessed, lazy, messy and untidy where as the adults are seen as more stupid as they are oblivious to what there children are doing some of the adults like the father believe that they have power over the kids but really the kids that control of them. The teens are also seen to be rebellious partygoers and regular drug users.