Chavez Campell
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Visual representation -Task 2
London riots, Chavez Campbell
Published on Aug 17, 2011 by The Guardian
Chavez Campbell was one of the many young people taking great advantage of the free youth programs the British government had previously provided for them. Throughout this television report ‘The London riots’ by The Guardian, Chavez presents his predictions, views and opinions on the devastating London riots.
Themes of both belonging and not belonging are clearly scrutinized throughout this visual text. Important connotations of belonging such as commonplace, common experiences and identity are epitomized throughout.
A huge concept of belonging is ‘commonplace’. Chavez Campbell is one of many economically challenged families living in the western suburbs of London. Being poor is no excuse, however it may explain the amplitude of shoplifting within the community. Chavez protests “it doesn’t justify it but they think: I aint got no money for this: I aint got no money for that: I cant get a job, but I need it.”
The director of the video report artistically uses the technique of close up shots. A close camera angle of Chavez’s facial features, deepens and further engages the relationship between the audience and the text while adding a personal touch, tone and temperament to his words. This is important as it relates to the theme of not belonging. Yes you may share commonplace, however ideological ties and values may completely different. Therefore choosing to not conform or not belong may be a positive decision, towards self-preservation.
Common experiences are another important concept of belonging. Chavez shares views and opinions on many of the same issues as other young community members. Consequently feeling the same loss and anger at the government over the destruction of free youth programs, therefore understanding the reasons why young rioters may feel they are stripped of their voice. However Chavez chooses to alienate himself from the...
London riots, Chavez Campbell
Published on Aug 17, 2011 by The Guardian
Chavez Campbell was one of the many young people taking great advantage of the free youth programs the British government had previously provided for them. Throughout this television report ‘The London riots’ by The Guardian, Chavez presents his predictions, views and opinions on the devastating London riots.
Themes of both belonging and not belonging are clearly scrutinized throughout this visual text. Important connotations of belonging such as commonplace, common experiences and identity are epitomized throughout.
A huge concept of belonging is ‘commonplace’. Chavez Campbell is one of many economically challenged families living in the western suburbs of London. Being poor is no excuse, however it may explain the amplitude of shoplifting within the community. Chavez protests “it doesn’t justify it but they think: I aint got no money for this: I aint got no money for that: I cant get a job, but I need it.”
The director of the video report artistically uses the technique of close up shots. A close camera angle of Chavez’s facial features, deepens and further engages the relationship between the audience and the text while adding a personal touch, tone and temperament to his words. This is important as it relates to the theme of not belonging. Yes you may share commonplace, however ideological ties and values may completely different. Therefore choosing to not conform or not belong may be a positive decision, towards self-preservation.
Common experiences are another important concept of belonging. Chavez shares views and opinions on many of the same issues as other young community members. Consequently feeling the same loss and anger at the government over the destruction of free youth programs, therefore understanding the reasons why young rioters may feel they are stripped of their voice. However Chavez chooses to alienate himself from the...