TV Drama

Learning Intentions:

• To practice exam techniques (note taking)

• To apply the criteria to your response

Note taking

4 viewings (1 with no notes allowed)4 technical areas1 issue of representationHow might you make notes?

Mark scheme: what is being assessed?

Explanation/analysis/argument (16-20 marks) • Shows excellent understanding of the task • Excellent knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects used in the extract • Excellent discussion of the extract’s representations, clearly linked to textual analysis • Clearly relevant to set question

Use of examples (16-20 marks) • Offers frequent textual analysis from the extract – award marks to reflect the range and

appropriateness of examples • Offers a full range of examples from each technical area • Offers examples which are clearly relevant to the set question

Use of terminology (8-10 marks) • Use of terminology is relevant and accurate

GeneralComplex issues have been expressed clearly and fluently using a style ofwriting appropriate to the complex subject matter. Sentences and paragraphs,consistently relevant, have been well structured, using appropriate technicalterminology. There may be few, if any, errors of spelling, punctuation andgrammar.

During the extract (in your teams) choose one technical area of focus on

1. Cinematography2. Editing 3. Sound 4. Mise-en-Scène

Candidates should be prepared to discuss, in response to the question, how these technical elements create specific representations of individuals, groups, events or places and help to articulate specific messages and values that have social significance.

Teams

Team 1: Imy, Dan, Lauren , Frances

Team 2: Hayley, Marcie, Scott, Gabby,

Team 3: Harriet, Charlie, Mollie, Ben

Reserves/ Team 4: Diva, Joy, Emma, Zander

Teachers

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs representations of young professionals using the following: cinematography, editing, sound and mise-en-scene

Watch extract through once with no note-makingWatch again while making notesWatch once or twice more if needed

Cinematography

Canted angle = deliberately slantedDolly = Camera mounted on moving cart (smooth)

Rule of thirdsDivides image into thirdsMost important elements placed where lines intersectCreates a balanced image where the subject is away from the edge of the frame

Sound

Synchronous = are those sounds which are synchronised or matched with what is viewedAsynchronous = are those sounds which are not synchronised or matched with what is viewedSound motif = a pattern in the sound that often runs through Score (soundtrack) = background music or incidental music

Class Essays

4 competing groups each consisting of at least 1 person covering each technical areaEach group will put together a complete essay covering all 4 technical areas for submission & assessmentThe group with the winning essay will get a prize!

Homework: Due – 29th March

Task: prepare an individual presentation conducting a detailed textual analysis of a 1-2 minute extract from a TV drama of your choice. This should be accompanied by an interactive teaching activity to carry out with the class – try to be creative with thisFirst come first served on TV Drama to use

Blog!

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