A2 HW - Due Wednesday 9th October

TV Drama: Youth Representations

I suggest you do your case study homework on the computer so you can refer back to it easily when it comes to revision, and add to it when we learn new theories. Submit it to me via Edmodo. I have set up a class on there for you: https://edmodo.com/public/a2/group_id/6366605 

Research into how British teens are being represented in TV Drama and if they reflect true representations; do they reflect you? You need to personally relate to this topic area so you should take on a highly personal approach to this case study. When you make points about representations draw on media texts to support what you are saying. This will be built on later to allow you to then draw comparisons between media texts; are there any media theories that link/support/challenge what you are saying? 

1. Do you think teen dramas have unrealistic representations? Why do you think this is?
2. Can you find a teen drama that represents you? 
3. Do teen dramas effect identity? 
4. Compare older teen dramas contemporary ones. How do they differ, if at all? 
5. What is the difference between British teen dramas and American teen dramas? Which ones are more realistic and represent you more? 
6. Why do representations differ so much/why are they so similar? 
7. Are there any differences in the ways that gender/race is represented? 
8. Do contemporary media representations challenge the dominant values of society? 
9. What do you think is the impact of these kinds of representations of both British teens and society?

Suggestions

Present:

       •Waterloo Road

•Skins

•Misfits

•Youngers

•Top Boy

•My Mad Fat Diary

•Eastenders: E20

•Hollyoaks

Past:

•Byker Grove (1989-2006)

•Press Gang (1989-1993)

•Grange Hill (1978-2008)

•The Bill (1984-2010)