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- Subject: English
- AS: 90850
- Level: 1
- Credits: 4
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1.2 Show understanding of visual text(s)
Visual/oral features
Visual/oral features are techniques used to make the text interesting and unique. Features may include: music, dialogue, lighting, graphics, colour, special effects, soundtrack, camera work, layout, use of space, or use of links.
By looking at the visual/oral features closely you will gain a better understanding of how the text has been produced in order to present the themes, characters, settings, and plot.
Key points to study:
- Structure – how the text and the ideas have been put together. Look at the overall structure of the text, the order of scenes, sequencing, and transitions.
- Dialogue – identify repeated language patterns in a character’s speech such as: accent, tone, or slang.
Ways to study visual/oral features:
- Select 1 – 3 important scenes from the text:
- close read – to identify any visual/oral features. Explain how each technique adds to your understanding of the plot, character and themes.
- Briefly summarise the scene noting what happens in the beginning, middle, and end.
Camera techniques Action – characters involved Dialogue Sound effects and music Lighting Costume/ props - Why are these techniques used?
Other keywords for techniques: methods, devices, features, aspect, use of language, structure or layout of text.
