gcse media studies 2018 exam topic tv serial … media studies – 2018 exam topic tv serial drama...
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GCSE MEDIA STUDIES – 2018 EXAM TOPIC TV SERIAL DRAMA Serial television drama is defined as any television drama that is organised into a series of episodes – as opposed to one-off dramas. Serial television drama can contain any number of episodes, but typically might contain 3-12 episodes. Of course, if a show proves to be popular with audiences, further series or seasons will be commissioned. Often a cliffhanger features in a season finale and this can only be resolved in the premiere of the next season. Serial television dramas typically have story arcs that span a series and a continuing plot that unfolds in an episodic nature. There are several sub-genres of serial television drama, all of which are appropriate for Unit 1 purposes. These include the following: costume/period drama, medical drama, such as Casualty and Holby City, procedural/crime drama, and an eclectic mix ranging from Waterloo Road and Dickensian to Doctor Who.
NAME OF TV SHOW_________________________________________________ BROADCAST CHANNEL___________________________DAY/TIME___________
Who are the main actors in the show? How famous are they? What else have they acted in? Is this type of show typical for them?
Where is the show set? Is there a variety of settings and, if so, how are they connected? Is there is only one location, how is this important to the narrative (story?)
Give some examples of editing techniques that you think are specific to this drama? Eg: music, flashbacks, sound effects, colour
How has this show been advertised and where? Find specific examples or provide hyperlinks
In conclusion, what do you think are the conventions (ingredients) of a typical TV Serial Drama?