1. Conventions of drama genre
Mise-en-scene
DullLighting (Portrays
gritty & bleak nature).
Typical Props: Alcohol,
Drugs, Guns, Knives,
Mobile Phones.
The color of the film will
be natural and authentic.
Editing
Usually has a strong
sense of continuity.
It should avoid dynamiccuts
that do notflow naturally.
Costumes: Gritty dramas:
worn out, torn, dirty.
Period drama: old-
fashioned clothing.
Teen drama: hoodies,
tracksuits, trainers.
Narrative
Typically narrative
driven; the plot is
the focal point.
The characters mustbe
realistic and believable.
It revolvesaround
emotional themes that
the viewer can
emphasizewith.
The viewer is likely to have
felt these emotions, and so it
is easier for them to engage.
The endingof the drama
film is usually happy or
resolved in someway.
There is usually a
sense of resolve for
the characters.
E.g. a period drama:
old, historical places,
houses, and palaces.
Lighting should be
emulated to look as
naturalas possible.
Dependingon the drama,
the setting can differ.
E.g. a teen drama:
streets, ghettos,
flats/estates, and
school.
CinematographyDependableon
the mood of the
sequence.
Used to maintain the
realistic environment.
Deep depth of field.
Handheld camera
movementsare used
to evoke anxiety or
stress.
E.g. a gritty drama:
urban, council
estates. Setting
Alwaysused
to maintain
the realism.
