During our preliminary task we was unaware of these narrative codes, however, we included all of them, possibly unintentionally due to our awareness of the genre and intention to create a believable thriller.The narrative codes was implemented by Barthes, a French literary theorist. In essence it id the concept of the narrative being told implicitly by these 5 codes.
The Enigma Code (Hermeneutic Code)We interweaved this code in the diegetic dialogue implying a sub-plot. When I see 'It's not going to be as easy as you think'. The mystery of the plot is shown by lack of information spoken about. However we could have used visual enigmas to raise questions to and suspicion within the piece. We would have had a greater effect on the audience if we had used visual effects such as a letter or a mask to cover the identity of the man, saying this I believe our implicit plot was enough to create buzz.
The Hermeneutic Code is refers to plot elements of a story that are not explained. They exist as enigmas and rely on the audiences interpretation for meaning.
The Action Code (Proairetic Code)
This code refers to the plot development and is used to imply further narrative plot. This code creates a lot of suspense as it relies on anticipation of the audience, it shows the initial action, the audience suspects what will happen next but the mystery isn't uncovered until the director wants it to be. This code can be used as a shock tactic as an unconventional secondary action could be used to scare or to break tension.
We used this code when our assassin opens the door, it is quite obvious that she will then walk through the door. It is currently implied what she is going to do due to the context, this is then backed up by the next shot of her in the next room.
The Semic Code (Semiotic Code)
This code uses signs and symbols, the semantics of visual expressions to add context and ambience to the narrative.
Saussure insists that language is “form and not a substance”. Him and Barthes' have similar belief with this code as he believes everything has a semantic field, everything. Every sign and symbol has a relationship of signifier and signified. For example the word "open". When the signifier "open" is seen outside of the shop window, it is obvious that the shop is open (the signified).
We used this in our preliminary task as both characters wear darker coloured clothes, we used the spectrum of blacks and greens to show villain or antagonistic representations.
The Cultural Code (Referential Code)
This code refers to everything in the narrative text that suggest external knowledge such as; time period and location.
Within our preliminary project we unintentionally projected the cultural codes of Britain due to our accents, language and ethnicity. These 3 stereotypes allow the audience to assume we are English.
We could go further to admit the weather was extremely british on the day of shooting, this could suggest location too.
The Code of Oppositions (Binary Opposites)
This code refers to exact opposites to most commonly juxtapose one another and have a more significant effect on the audience. The Yin and Yang is an extremely good example for the binary opposition of black and white, good and evil, passive and aggressive and femininity and masculinity.
We used The Code of Oppositions with man and woman, I being the man, directly contrasted to Emma, the woman however we could have used more oppositions within our piece.
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