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Identifying gender of inanimate characters in full length animation movies

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dc.contributor.author Dissanayake SSS
dc.date.accessioned 2023-12-19T04:33:54Z
dc.date.available 2023-12-19T04:33:54Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21976
dc.description.abstract The research delves into gender attribution of inanimate characters in full-length animation movies like Wall-E, Cars 3, and Soul. Using qualitative methods, it uncovers themes influencing gender identification. Findings indicate struggles in identifying male inanimate characters while easily recognizing females. Key factors influencing gender attribution include physical appearance, facial features, character roles, traits like independence, passivity, emotions, interactions, objects, surroundings, voices, movie shots, and subtle cues within films. This poses complexity in understanding gender in the evolving animation medium. Identifying a significant gap in understanding gender perception of inanimate characters, this study aims to address this void. While prior research explored character gender roles, minimal investigation focused on inanimate characters, prompting this research. It seeks to explore how viewers perceive the gender of such characters in full-length animated films. The study poses specific research questions: Are established methods for determining inanimate character gender? Do viewers encounter difficulties in identifying these characters' gender? What elements aid in gender identification? The primary goal is comprehending viewer perception of inanimate character genders and devising a framework for gender identification. This framework will assist creators in effectively assigning gender to inanimate characters, enhancing character development and audience engagement. Understanding elements shaping gender communication in inanimate characters holds vital importance in animation's evolving landscape. Taking a participant-oriented approach, this research solely focuses on inanimate characters, providing unique insights into character portrayal. The research acknowledges the factors aiding inanimate character gender identification but doesn't explore subsequent viewer impacts. It will analyze two characters from each of the three films through focus groups, contributing to a nuanced understanding of gender identification in animated storytelling. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Integrated Design, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa. en_US
dc.subject Inanimate en_US
dc.subject Gender en_US
dc.subject Animation en_US
dc.subject Character en_US
dc.title Identifying gender of inanimate characters in full length animation movies en_US
dc.type Conference-Abstract en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Integrated Design en_US
dc.identifier.year 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.conference Awakening the economy through design innovation en_US
dc.identifier.place Moratuwa, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 15 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding IDR Conference Proceedings - Vol. 02, November 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.email sansikasudeep@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31705/IDR.2023.8


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