Mock Dirt

1. Analyse how sound is used in the extract to create meaning. Refer to at least two examples from the extract in your answer.
Good points but you need to:
- use more sound terminology
- use more detailed examples from the extract

Sound creates meaning the extract by juxtaposing two very different scenarios to show that working as a police officer is like a rollercoaster. There is diegetic ambient laughter and dialogue during the lunch break, which shows the more fun and relaxed side of the job. There is then tense, non-diegetic music with diegetic sirens, which creates meaning by connoting to a tense and serious atmosphere and a sense of urgency which in turn foreshadows a high-paced, action-packed chase scene.

2. Analyse how far the extract depicts the police's point of view rather than the criminals' point of view. In your answer you must:
x analyse aspects of the extract using examples to support your analysis
x judge how far these aspects depict the police's point of view.
Good points but you need to use more camera, sound + editing terminology to get into higher levels.
ALSO: Discuss the following aspects of mine-en-scene:
- costumes
- settings

ORIGINAL ANSWER:
Police are humanised much more than any of the criminals in the extract, particularly through the use of sound and mise en scene.

The officers are humanised through the use of sound and mise en scene, especially during the scene where they're all on their lunch break. During this scene, Ryan, Jake, Lino and Donna are all shown to be laughing and joking about Jake's first day on the force. By showing them having fun, they are depicted in a positive light, which makes them more appealing to the audience.

The criminals, however, are shown much more negatively than the officers and are actually demonised. The second they come on screen, the non-diegetic music becomes much more tense and harsher, and their clothing is very dark and suspicious, which immediately puts them in a bad light.