SWAT Codes




Symbolic Codes: objects, settings, body language, clothing, colour

Written codes: headlines, size and style of print and slogans/captions

Audio codes: music, dialogue, sound effects

Technical codes: camera shots (distance), camera angles, camera movement, lighting

These 4 types of codes make up the codes of Media. 

Miss Abbott will assign you a code and we will watch the following trailer. During the trailer write down as many types of codes you can see during the trailer. Using the posters provided in your groups compile your answers in a brainstorm. We will then share them as a class. 




Once you've completed that task, complete the activity below. 

Watch:




Identify as many different types of codes and post below your answers: (don't forget to post your initials on your comment!)
S:
W:
A:
T: