TV Drama

Definition- A story that is presented in a dramatic way and explores a range of genres.
- A piece of film that engages with the issues of the day in an accessible way.

Why do we watch TV dramas?
- Entertainment
- Actors
- Link to real life
- Enigmas
- Adaption of a book
- Fun to see other peoples "lives" unfold
- Something to talk about
- Passionate abou the characters
- Escapism

Why do we study TV dramas?
- Societys issues
- Learn about other regional identitys
- Links to work on stereotypes

- Tv drama is a reflection of society.

Analysis in exam-
- Mise en scene
- Camerawork
- Editing
- Sound

Micro- Technical analysis (small stuff)
Macro- Bigger area (eg. representation)

Key skill requirements-
- Characters
- Narrative
- Genre

Genres- Teen drama/ school/ fantasy/ soap/ black comedy/ sci-fi/ police etc.

TV dramas all have in common-
- Characters, "stock" characters eg. good guys and bad guys
- Stories, told againsst famailar backgrounds
- Camerawork
- Using dialogue to tell stories, eg. voiceovers
- Music used to punctuate action, creates effect etc
- Particular subgenres