What are the six features of Andrew Goodwin’s theory about music videos?

After reading the case study…

Highlight any use of technical language.

Then annotate for the following of Goodwin’s elements:

1. Generic conventions

2. Relationship between lyrics and visuals

3. Relationship between music and visuals

4. Star construction

5. The notion of looking

6. Intertextual references

To be able to write a basic video analysis (level 2)To be able to write a well structured video analysis (level 3)To be able to write a detailed and structured video analysis (level 4)

How is the essay constructed?

Can you divide it into sections?

What happens in each of the sections?

To be able to write a basic video analysis (level 2)To be able to write a well structured video analysis (level 3)To be able to write a detailed and structured video analysis (level 4)

You will comment on some of Andrew Goodwin’s elements of a music video in your analysis and use some technical language.

You will comment on all of Andrew Goodwin’s elements of a music video, using technical terms throughout and referencing some theory (eg. representation).

You analyse in detail all of Andrew Goodwin’s elements of a music video, using technical terms throughout and referencing key theories such as the male gaze.

Use the Geri Haliwell

case study to help

with how to structure

your analysis and

the language to use.

There is also a music video

textual analysis help sheet to help

you plan your response.

Music Video AnalysisD

B/CA