Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Starter activity: Can you name any of the above TV detectives? 2 minutes.

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Did you get them right?

Sherlock Holmes Columbo Frost Miss Marple

Presentation policy

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

You are expected to present the work in your books in a correct manner.

Make sure:

• Underline all titles and dates with a ruler

• Do not graffiti or scribble anywhere in book

• All written work is clear and neat

• Any mistakes must be scored through once

• All tables must be drawn with a ruler

• Any work that is loose must be glued/stapled in to your books

Teacher expectations

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

My expectations of you for the following year:

• Always arrive with correct equipment and with an attitude for learning

• Behave appropriately and do not disturb the learning of others

• Complete all tasks on time and to the best of your ability

• Ask questions if you are unsure on any subject matter

• Always be aware of what level you are working at and what you need to do to improve

My expectations of Media

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Task: My expectations of Media

Write a paragraph what you are expecting from the following year.

What do you enjoy about the subject? What would you like to do more of?

What are your areas of weakness? What qualities do you need to improve in order to succeed?

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Media Terminology

It is very important that you use media terminology within your exam answer. Make a space at the back of your books for a Media

terminology glossary. Any words in red on any slides must be entered along with a definition.

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

What needs to be completed this year…

We will now be preparing for our exam at the end of next year, for which the topic is crime television

dramas. We will look at the exam layout and start looking at the content you need to learn today.

Alongside that we will complete any retakes of CATS before Christmas and our last CAT: Moving image.

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Exam Layout

The exam you will sit will be one and a half hours long and will be split into two sections. The first section you will be answering questions based on crime dramas, using the knowledge that you will be learning from

now on. The second section will be based on the pre-released material that you will receive a few weeks

before the exam.

http://www.aqa.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/english-and-media/media-studies.php

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Pre released material

The second section of the exam will require you to prepare using the pre released material issued by the

exam board. The material will include a scenario, where you will have to plan something based on the subject you are studying. For instance, they may ask

you to plan for a crime television drama, suitable to be shown before the water shed.

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

When learning about crime television drama’s, we have to consider the key concepts that contribute to the style and conventions of each show. Those key concepts within crime television drama:

• Media language: forms and conventions

• Institutions

• Audience

• Representation

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Media language: Form and conventions

There are a number of defining conventions of television crime dramas, one being narrative.

There are two main forms of narrative that crime drama’s use. One is that the crime is told and solved within one episode. For example Sherlock Holmes. What is the other form of narrative?

Can you give an example?

Narrative: the way in which a story is told

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Different types of narrative

Some crime drama’s choose to show and solve a crime within one episode, whereas others may show a series of episodes

solving one crime, for example ITV drama series that are on for one week only, like ‘Appropriate adult’ showing at the moment.

Narratives within crime drama are also often organised around binary opposites, for example the conflict between

the forces of law and order and criminal activity.

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Sherlock Homes

We have already watched an episode of the BBC’s modern adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. The narrative of this show is

that is shows and solves a crime within on episode.

• What are the benefits of having a narrative like this?

Discuss on your tables and give reasons why

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Sherlock Homes

What sort of character is Sherlock Holmes?

Discuss on your tables.

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Sherlock Homes

What sort of character is Sherlock Holmes?

Write a paragraph about Sherlock Holmes answering the following questions.

What is his personality like?

Does he have a good relationship with the police?

What is his relationship like with Watson?

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Watson

What is the purpose of Watson?

Discuss on your tables.

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Watson

What is the purpose of Watson?

What sort of character is Watson?

What is Watsons relationship with Sherlock?

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Appropriate Adult

A two part drama about Janet Leach, who was a key character in helping with the arrest of serial killer- Fred West.

Whilst watching, you must think about the following:

• How does this differ from Sherlock Holmes?

• What are the benefits of it being a two part drama?

• How are the characters different from Sherlock Holmes?

http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=269442

Introduction: Crime television drama

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Within those two different types of narrative you will also find different types of characters within the dramas that are solving the crimes. These can be defined in three ways:

1. Dramas which focus on the lives and work of the police themselves

2. Dramas which focus on the work of detectives

3. Dramas that focus on the work of other crime solving professionals.

Can you think of one example for each of the above?

Homework

LO: Understand what the different aspects of crime television drama that we will be learning about in the next three terms.

Write a film review on any film of your choice. The film review must be:

• 300 words in length

• Written in the conventional style of a film review

• Have a star rating at the bottom

The film review can be negative or positive and can be for a classic or modern film of your choice.

Due tomorrow.