Worksheet for My Grandmothers Lingo: Media Arts Resource Activity 2
Stylistic Element: Sound
List 3 diegetic
sounds
Running water
1.
2.
3.
Description
Throughout the interactive animation
we can hear different streams of
running water. Sometimes it is slow
moving and sometimes it is rapid.
Analyse the purpose of the sound
The running water adds to the organic
soundscape that mirrors the visual components
of the animation to create a sense of place.
Evaluate the effectiveness of communicating the
message
The repetition of running water effectively
communicates the relationship between language
and the land/Country.
List 3 non-diegetic
sounds
Narrator
1.
2
3.
Description
Angelina’s voice is friendly, animated
and passionate.
Analyse the purpose of the sound
The narrator takes participants through a
journey of learning an Aboriginal language and
the importance of preserving culture
Evaluate the effectiveness of communicating the
message
The pace of the voice over allows participants to
listen to the story with ease. The delivery of each
Marra word is clearly enunciated to allow the
participants to learn the lingo with confidence.
Stylistic Element: Mise-en-scene
Colour, shape, symbol,
character, location
1
2
3
Description
Analyse purpose
Evaluate effectiveness of communicating the
message