Representation

Deconstruct the pictures below by answering these questions:

What is the usual/stereotypical representation of this area?

Does this picture conform or subvert those stereotypes?

How? Explain using key terminology: denotation, connotation, conform, subvert, representation.

AGE

DISABILITY

ETHNICITY

GENDER

REGIONALITY

SEXUALITY

SOCIAL CLASS

Sexuality

Regionality

Gender

Past Exam extracts

2009: Representation of Age...


2010: Representation of Gender...

Introduction to TV Drama

Explore your understanding of the term ‘TV drama’ – what kind of programmes does this include? How would you define ‘TV drama’?

Watch an episode of Eastenders (www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer) and identify the conventions of TV Drama according to the following headings: storyline/plot, characters, length of episode, setting, themes, main camera shots/movements used, use of music.

Evaluate how far this episode could be considered an accurate example of the drama of everyday life (realism).

Social class