1. In what ways does your media product
use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products?

2. Another convention followed is the use of individual clips of
each character performing an act which relates to their
character in the programme. (click on the videos around this
writing to view them) For example I structured Sam’s character
as eating biscuits in his individual clip which reinforces his
stereotypically underdog/average character. I structured Daisy’s
character to be giggling and blowing kisses in her individual clip
which reinforces her stereotypically girly character. I structured
Annie’s character to be conducting a science experiment which
reinforces her stereotypically geeky character. I structured
Ashley’s character to be dribbling a football through cones
which reinforces her stereotypically sporty character. And I
structured Toby’s character to be causing mischief by attaching
a 'KICK ME' sign to the back of another student, therefore
reinforcing his stereotypically mischievous character.

3. Another convention that I followed is the use of props to
reinforce each characters characteristics. For example I
reinforced Annie’s 'science' character by having her
surrounded by science props such as a Bunsen burner and a
test tube rack. And had her conduct an experiment with
test tubes whilst also wearing glasses and science
goggles. All of this reinforces to the audience that she is
'the science' one of the group.

4. Although I haven't challenged any conventions
of the opening to a children’s TV programme I
have however left out the illustrator/directors
names out of the end of the opening titles as
when I asked the target audience if they want
this, all responses were no or not bothered.

5. Another convention followed is having the
characters name appear next to them in a shot
of just themselves. This allows the audience to
establish who the characters are before
watching the programme which leads to easier
viewing. Another convention followed is
having the name of character appear in a
colour that represents their character, whilst
having the same colour background or
surrounding objects. This is because this
creates verisimilitude and continuity of the
characters identity to the audience therefore
making them more identifiable. I followed this
convention by having Daisy’s name in a pink
shade and her cardigan, highlighter, lipstick
and mobile phone all in pink shades.