2. THEMES
• Historical drama
• Period drama
• Comedy drama
• Political drama
• Tragedy
• Romance
• Social drama
• War drama
• Race relations
• Literature drama
3. CONVENTIONS OF DRAMA
Settings conventions:
• Council Estates
• School
• Streets of neighbourhood
• Workplace
• Alleyways
• Shops/Restaurants
• Park
4. ICONOGRAPHY
Costumes-
Teen drama: School uniforms, tracksuits, hoodies, chains, caps.
Period drama: Old fashioned drama, military uniforms, dresses, suites.
Gritty drama: Torn, dirty, worn out, clothes
Props- Alcohol, drugs, guns, knives, mobile phones.
Lighting: Dull lighting
Camera; Low angle and high angle shots to portray strength or weakness
of a character, Hand held camera movements
Editing: Jump cuts
Narrative: About realism