1. Macro Analysis of Teen Title
Sequences
Sub-Genres
A Summary of Conventions Used

2. Key Plot Ideas
The key plot ideas introduced
in the title sequence of a HIGH
SCHOOL Drama Film are
• To have a good
time and try and
escape the
control of
authority.
The key plot ideas introduced
in the title sequence of a
YOUTH DRAMA film are
• Street conflict,
conflict with
parents and
other authority,
crime, and
aspirations

3. Introducing Storylines
The opening storyline in a
HIGH SCHOOL drama title
begins with
• Going into the setting
and introducing the
characters.
The opening storyline in a
YOUTH drama title begins
with
• Showing the setting
and portraying the
conflict.

4. Characters Introduced
The characters
introduced in HIGH
SCHOOL drama title
sequences include
• The teens and their
parents or other
authority and the
stereotypical groups.
The characters
introduced in YOUTH
drama title
sequences include
• Normally a main male
character, and the old
oppressing characters.

5. Representation of Social Groups
• The different social groups represented in title sequences for
High School Drama Films are
• Jocks, nerds, cheerleaders, Goths etc.
• Common stereotypes are
• Good looking jocks and cheerleaders, ugly nerds and geeks, moody Goths in
black.
• Certain binary oppositions we see might include
• Male and female, young and old, handsome and ugly, pretty and ugly, thin and
fat etc.

6. Representation of Social Groups
• The different social groups represented in title sequences for
Youth Drama Films are
• Gangs and street characters, working class and contrasting middle class
families.
• Common stereotypes are
• Many racial stereotypes are used, and the way characters speak or are
dressed are used to stereotype classes and status.
• Certain binary oppositions we see might include
• Boys and girls, middle and working class, rich and poor, black/Asian etc.
and white.