Codes and Conventions of TV drama openings

Codes and conventions of TV drama openings

Television drama is a story that is presented in a dramatic way and explores a range of genres.

Dramatic programming that is scripted and normally fictional.

TV drama sub genres

A sub-genre is where genres are subdivided into even more specific categories

Teen Dramas – Skins, Waterloo Road

Period/Costume Dramas- Downton Abby, Ripper Street

Medical/Hospital Dramas- Casualty

Police/ Crime Dramas- CSI Miami

7 groups of representation

Class

Sexuality

Disability

Regional identity

Age

Ethnicity

Gender

Analysing TV drama- Hotel Babylon

Shots Lots of close ups and medium shots, not very many long shots	Camera movement & Editing Lots of camera panning around characters, following characters Downstairs, there are lots of fast cuts and close ups. This gives a sense of fast work. Upstairs there are very few cuts and this gives a sense of calmness
Music/Sound Music in the background, adds suspense and tension. Tone makes the audience think that something is going to happen.	Mise-en-scene Downstairs is dark and dingy; filters have been used in editing. Gives the audience the idea that the workers do not have a good life