Structialism

 


1) What is the definition of structuralism provided by the Factsheet? 

 a theoretical perspective that emphasises the
existence of universal structures underlying the surface
differences and assumed randomness of various cultures,



2) What are binary oppositions and why are they important?

Clearly show differences within a media text 

3) How do genre and auteur theory link to structuralism? 

set characteristics within a specific piece of media 

4) Look at page 4 of the factsheet. What is post-structuralism?

Meanings are Polysemic and no longer fixed 

5) What is your own opinion on this theory?
i think every genre has certain characteristics but can be altered to change the narrative of a story 

 Do you agree that we use established structures to understand the media (such as narrative and genre) or is the power now with audiences in a digital, post-structuralist media landscape? 
I think having set structures makes it easier to find out the narrative and Genre and to find the true intentions of the film but the post structuralist media landscape provides an alternative meaning and one that is more personal to an audience member 



Part 2: The Mitchells vs The Machines analysis

Watch the trailer for The Mitchells vs The Machines: 


Write an analysis of the trailer from both a structuralist and post-structuralist perspective. 

The following may help you:

Structuralist: what established narratives, genres or conventions can be found in the trailer? 

Post-structuralist: how does the trailer reject traditional structures and instead offer something new (e.g. incorporating elements of YouTube meme culture, audiences as producers of meaning or subverting expectations of narrative or character).


structuralism 

  •  Stereotypical features of a sci fi - Robots 
  • Typical Family Dynamic 

Post - Structuralism 
  • social media being used 
  • Strange Family 
  • Accepting of their Strangeness







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