Websex HW

What is being done by the soundtrack/ voiceover/ dialogue?The soundtrack is being used in this documentary to create a sence of feeling with the audience. Most of the soundtracks being played were fast beat songs which are being played mostly by teenagers these days. The voiceover is effective because the directors feel it's a way of anchoring it to the image. This is because viewers understand more when being guided so this 'voice of god' would anchor it with the image being played. The dialogue being used is that sex is being discussed openly by the presentor and the people being interviewed.

What sound and visual techniques are used to convey meaning?
The diagetic sounds that are used include dubstep and songs which are popular to the young audience these days. Also the show decided to use a young, attractive girl to present the show; for the male gaze and also girls could relate themself to the presenter. Also new technology are being used in the show; this presents the modernism of the world which interests the audience.

What is the significance of the mise-en-scene? 
The misc en scene allows the audience to capture everything by just the surrounding. The clothes their wearing which is much younger style; H&M or river island look. Also it allows us to identify the authenticity of the documentary; for example the reaction of the audience is expected to not be planned. This is because the audience know it's a documentary and the information has to opinion from audience. This aspect of misc en scene helps the audience trust the show more.

What are the dominant images and iconography?
The dominant images include when the presenter is looking directly at the screen whilst pretending that the camera is actually an iPad which displays the facts as she browses. This also  reinforces the decision of he target audience.
What assumptions about the audience are made?
One clear assumption that is made is that everybody is interested in sex, however there are people who occupy the 16-24 age group, that are not interested in the program for many reasons such as religion or moral values. However, the majority of people who are between the 16-24 age group are interested in sex and therefore will have a positive reaction to the text.

How might the audience react to the text?
The main audience 16-24 most of them would react normal to the situation as they already know about websex as they might had a slight involvement with it. Some teenagers which are safe on the internet and don't use social networking sites as much would be much concerned about the situation. I feel parents might be another audience as they have no idea what goes on the internet. So this could be a way to inform them what teenager are getting up to these days.

How does the text appeal to the audience?
It appeals to the audience as young adults could have experienced this and would want to know if other teenagers have ever experienced this. Also it could appeal to parents which are concerned about the internet and its dangers to the young public.

How do you read and evaluate the text?
I believe the text is just analysing the truth and what the internet is doing to the teenage public. This is important as it informs the guardians and the parents aswell of the situation which allows them to take action.

Who is the target audience?
The main target audience of the text is young people aged 16-24, as their the ones to experience this or maybe had a situation with websex. This could inform them about it, or some want to know other teenagers which have a relation with websex. Another audience could be parents which have teenagers, this programme could inform them about what their children could be getting up to in the world wide web.

To which genre/s does the text belong?
This text belongs to the documentary genre. The conventions which are clearly present includes the use of a ‘voice over’, unstructured scenarios, use of an handheld camera, real life scenarios and interviews which gain personal viewpoints and experiences.

Which generic conventions is the text using?
Real footage edited together, the film maker is involved with the action in the film and is seen by the audience. There is also a VoiceOver used to anchor the images on the screen.

What are the audiences’ generic expectations are they fulfilled or subverted?These expectation are fulfilled as opinions are used from alll different types of people. Gay and straight which means both of these sexualities have an involvement in this. Also different gender and different area e.g. birmingham this allows different audience expection to be satified.

Who is being represented?
The ages of 16-24 are being represented throughout this programme

Who is being represented/why is it being reprensented in this way?
The subject that is being represented sex among 16-24 and focuses on how the web has made it easier for this to occur. The subject has been represented in this way because it not only informs and educates, but also entertains and this is something that must be addressed when aiming a text at the 16-24 age group.

Are there any stereotypes?
One stereotype used is that all males are 'predators' which just hunt girls through social networking sites, and try their best to gain sex from this.

Is the representation fair and accurate?
This representation is not fair because not all males are like this, as their being given a bad name by other male teenagers. On the other hand this representation is fairly accurate as many teenage boys have been interviewed and have come out with the same answers.

What are the major ideologies, values and assumptions behind the text?
The major ideologies, values and assumptions that this text thrives on is the social acceptance of sex being discussed and done outside of marriage. In the 1950’s this social acceptance was almost unknown about.

How are these ideas and values put across in the text?
Sex is now something that can be freely discussed and this could not have been done 3 decades ago. It was simply not socially acceptable for sex before marriage to be talked about but now times have changed and is discussed freely taking into consideration other sexual perspectives including gays.