Hey there blog! It’s no doubt a media theory is really important to incorporate in a film. Different media theories like narrative codes give the audience background information about the film.
When discussing what media theory Marissa and I were planning on using the “Symbolic code” in our film. This code represents opposition or a difference in characters/plot points.
For example, in the film Barbie, the pink color palette of the female Barbie dolls (supposed protagonist)is directly opposite to the Ken’s darker toned palette (supposed antagonist).
Our antagonist in our film opening is a girl who is a blood thirsty vampire in need of blood to survive. Using the research I did previously on color schemes/theory, the outfit choices of our characters are now significant. The girl’s outfit of choice is a red dress. The red would provide a sense of danger and strong emotions to the character.
Our other character is a young man, whose wealthy and innocently going on a date with a girl. He would be wearing a white button up. The white represents the characters innocence and purity. This is tarnished by the vampire eventually tricking him and sucking his blood as seen in the film opening. The blood smeared on the man’s clothes is another example of innocence being ruined through symbolism.
This direct juxtaposition utilizes the “Symbolic code” in a creative aspect. Not only are vampires and violence insinuated, direct character conflict is improved by using this narrative code.
Media Studies. (n.d.). Roland Barthes' 5 narrative codes. Media Studies. Retrieved February 17, 2025, from https://media-studies.com/barthes-codes/
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