Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Image and Representation: Key Concepts in Media Studies
Nick Lacey
€ 38.99
€ 38.68
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Image and Representation: Key Concepts in Media Studies
Paperback. Following on from the successful first edition, this book continues to offer a lively introduction to the concepts of language and representation. With helpful exercises and analysis of relevant examples, the new edition examines recent developments throughout the media for all students of film, media and communication. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 black & white halftones, 15 black & white line drawings, 8 black & white tables. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD; YQN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
Image and Representation 2e is a clear and straight-talking introduction to two of the most important concepts in film and media studies. Exploring media language and representation throughout a variety of visual texts, the book offers a balanced, in-depth guide to the essential theories and key issues.
The book begins by introducing the basic components of image analysis, including mise en scene, framing and anchorage. It then elaborates on these key ideas to provide the reader with a more advanced understanding of media language and representation. From the contribution of semiotics and debates around authorial intent, to ideas ... Read more
Image and Representation 2e is a clear and straight-talking introduction to two of the most important concepts in film and media studies. Exploring media language and representation throughout a variety of visual texts, the book offers a balanced, in-depth guide to the essential theories and key issues.
The book begins by introducing the basic components of image analysis, including mise en scene, framing and anchorage. It then elaborates on these key ideas to provide the reader with a more advanced understanding of media language and representation. From the contribution of semiotics and debates around authorial intent, to ideas ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230203358
SKU
V9780230203358
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Nick Lacey
NICK LACEY is the Curriculum Leader of Film and Media Studies at Benton Park School in West Yorkshire. He has worked in a variety of media institutions, including Times Newspapers, EMAP and Yorkshire Television. He is the popular and respected author of Narrative and Genre, Media Institutions and Audiences and Introduction to Film.
Reviews for Image and Representation: Key Concepts in Media Studies
Reviews of the first edition: '...illustrated with occasional diagrams, photographs and film stills, and divided into bite-size sections and subsections...this is a tightly structured, complete, coherent course.' - In The Picture 'This is a stimulating and helpful book, with loads of material and texts from a wide range of media. Despite having to bring in some difficult concepts, Nick Lacey's ... Read more