TV Drama Full Essay Plan

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USE THIS STRUCTURE TO WRITE UP YOUR NOTES (WHICH SHOULDBE WRITTEN USING THE SAME CATEGORIES TO MAKE THIS EASIER)

It is much harder to write about the scene chronologically, and it isusually disastrous in terms of structure (and marks) to write up bits ofstuff randomly.

PLEASE, HOWEVER, ONLY WRITE ABOUT WHAT IS THERE!!!

Introduction

All representations in TV Drama are mediated by the producer. As Stuart Hall(1980) suggests, the audience can be positioned to accept a dominant,preferred representations. The clip shows many conventions of TV drama,

including a narrative that signifies binary opposition of (age, gender, class,ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity, ability/disabilitybe specific). X isdominant/subordinate and the representations are stereotypical and/orchallenge stereotypes.

In this essay, it shall therefore be discussed how the micro elements of mise-en-scene, camerawork, editing and sound combine to create macro meaningsof the representation of (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regionalidentity, ability/disability) and engage the audience.

Mise-en-Scene is used to create verisimilitude in a variety of ways.Representational codes of location, costume and props have been used tocreate a diegetic world set in (TIME and PLACE) and representations of (age,gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity, ability/disability).

The establishing shot shows location/settings that include (EXAMPLES).These have been filmed in real location OR /are good examples of set design.

The settings represent (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regionalidentity, ability/disability) by XXX character placed in XXX location. Thisis stereotypical (or not). Iconography such as (EXAMPLES) have connotationsof (EXAMPLES). These help create representations of (age, gender, class,

ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity) by (EXAMPLES). They are stereotypical(or not).

Character costumes (EXAMPLES) (EXAMPLES) have been used effectively torepresent (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity). Choiceofcasting/ Acting gestures include (EXAMPLES).They are stereotypical (ornot). COULD MENTION PROPP HERE?The choice ofprops includes (EXAMPLES) and this represents (age, gender,class, ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity) in a stereotypical (or not) way?

Cinematography through Lighting and colour have been used effectively tocreate representations of (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regional

identity). 3 point lighting system has been used to give high key/low key andhas connotations of (EXAMPLES) OR natural lighting has been used to give


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connotations of (EXAMPLES). Dominant colours include (EXAMPLES), thesehave connotations of (EXAMPLES). These represent (age, gender, class,ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity) in a stereotypical way (or not) and

further enhance the verisimilitude and generic conventions of the scene.

Camerawork is used to create a variety of effects and can thereforecontribute to representations of (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality,regional identity) in different ways.

A variety of generic shot types are used to aid audience engagement with thenarrative. Aerial/crane shots? (EXAMPLES) are used to establish the diegeticspace and spatial relations between characters. Close ups? Medium Shots?are used to emphasise reactions and emotions of characters (EXAMPLESAND CONNOTATIONS). This represents (age, gender, class, ethnicity,sexuality, regional identity) in a stereotypical/or not way. Subjective POVshots are used (EXAMPLES) and these help the audience to empathise withcharacters. Over the shoulder shots are used (EXAMPLES) and these help to

put the audience in the action.

The scene mainly follows the rule of thirds (EXAMPLE) and this helpsconstruct representations of (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regionalidentity). Pull focus is used? Deep depth of field/shallow depth of field is usedto draw the audiences attention to (EXAMPLES).

Camera movementis used effectively (tracking / tilt / pan / zoom) to engagethe audience with the action (SPECIFIC EXAMPLES FOR EACH IF THERE).This can help construct representations of (age, gender, class, ethnicity,sexuality, regional identity) by (EXAMPLES).

Low / High angle shots are used to emphasis the power/powerlessness ofcharacters and help construct representations of (age, gender, class,ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity). Any Dutch angles (WHY?)

Editing is used to create continuity for the audience so they understand thenarrative. The scene follows the rules ofcontinuity editing. Simple cuts linkthe shots together and action match (EXAMPLES) and eye-line matches(EXAMPLES) are used to give the impression of continuous action and helprepresent (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity) by(EXAMPLES). The 180 degree rule is followed (or does it get broken?) so theaudience does not become confused.

Shot reverse shotsequences are used to link two things together, particularlyin conversations (EXAMPLES) and the audience can see the reactions of thecharacters through this by close up reaction shots (EXAMPLES). Inserts(EXAMPLES) and cutaways (EXAMPLES) have also been used. This helpsrepresent (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity) by(EXAMPLES). Cross cutting has been used to link different events happeningat the same time (EXAMPLES).

Non-continuity techniques such as the montage sequence (EXAMPLES) hasbeen used to show the event quickly and give representations of (age,gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity) by (EXAMPLES).

Temporal ellipsis (chopping out time) has been used to organise narrativeevents (EXAMPLES).


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COULD ALSO ADD: Fades, Dissolves, Flash Back/Forward..

Post production visual effects such as CGI transitions have been used tocreate tension and drama for the audience (EXAMPLES).

COULD ADD: Superimposition or Ghosting, Title Graphics, Matte Shots

Sound is used as an effective mode of address to aid meaning for theaudience. Sound is layered on tracks and the scene effectively uses diegeticand non-diegetic selective sound.Diegeticambient, or Off Screen, sound is used to create verisimilitude and aidrepresentations of (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity,ability/disability). (EXAMPLES) (THISISPARTICULARLYIMPORTANTIFANALYSINGREGIONALIDENTITYORCLASSPLACESHAVEDIFFERENTBACKGROUNDSOUNDS,OREVENASHOPPINGCENTREWITHLOADSOF

AMBIENTBACKGROUNDEFFECTSTOSIGNIFY CROWDSWOULDCREATESTEREOTYPICALREPRESENTATIONSOFYOUNGPEOPLEINTERMSOFTHEMBEINGINABUSYPLACE)Diegetic dialogue is used to create representations of (age, gender, class,ethnicity, sexuality, regional identity, ability/disability). For example theaccent and dialect from character XXX saying (EXAMPLE) connotes that theyare XXXXX. This is stereotypical or not.Diegetic sound effects (EXAMPLES!!!) are manipulated to emphasise actionand create verisimilitude. (Try to link to the representation heree.g. ateenager slamming a book down on a desk / slamming door reinforcesstereotypical representations of young people.,..)Non-diegetic incidental music is used to create the appropriate mood for the

audience (EXAMPLE) and reflect the emotions of characters (EXAMPLE) tocreate representations of (age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, regionalidentity, ability/disability) that are stereotypical / or not.Non-diegetic soundtrack is used to (EXAMPLEScould talk about PACE!!)As sound is layered, synchronous sound editing is used to match the actiontemporally (EXAMPLES) to create continuity and realism of therepresentations for the audience.

COULD ADD: ASYNCHRONOUS SOUND, NON-DIEGETIC VOICEOVER,INTERNAL DIEGETIC SOUND, SOUND MOTIFS.,.

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