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- 1. Soap Opera Presentations: Names: Sub- genre: Scripted reality Is the definition clear and easy to Yes and gives example. understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- The only way is Essex genre? Have they given clear examples of Conform to gender assumptions codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Mise en scene covered well, props and appearance, roles, setting. Lighting Lighting – interchangeable lighting to represent mood. Editing Sound – always a theme tune which is non – diagetic sound. Mise en Scene Camera – wide shots, long shots and two shots are used. Sound Any extra information? Questions? Names: Sub- genre: Melodramas Is the definition clear and easy to No, only gave origin of the name. understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- Hollyoaks, coronation street, Downton abbey genre? Have they given clear examples of Stereotyped characters – Hero/villains/side kicks/ Damsel in codes and conventions, using Distress existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Camera – freehand camera used to be more realistic, shots are done slowly to blend together. Lighting Mise en scene – over-exaggerated emotions Editing Sound – dramatic, diagetic sound in public buildings, non- Mise en Scene diagetic used to create tension and realism. Sound Lighting – use alot of natural light. Scenes – episode around half an hour and ends on a cliff hanger. Any extra information? Questions?
- 2. Names: Sub- genre: Telenovelas Is the definition clear and easy to Gives mainly origin of the soap. understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- La Reina genre? Have they given clear examples of Over the top, categories and classic storylines. Use English codes and conventions, using subtitles. existing examples? Stereotypes of roles Have they covered the use of: Lighting- strong lighting to emphasise a fake reality. Sound – non-diagetic Mexican music used. Lighting Editing Mise en Scene Sound Any extra information? Awards Questions? Names: Sub- genre: American “Fantasy” Is the definition clear and easy to Yes understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- Dallas genre? Have they given clear examples of Character stereotypes- Femme Fatale, Heartthrob, Bad Guy and codes and conventions, using a Mother figure. existing examples? Idealised version of life. Have they covered the use of: Music anchors where the soap is set. Mise en scene- costume, location, props and make up. Lighting Lighting- Very saturated, sets mood, alot of artificial light is Editing used. Mise en Scene Camera- different shots and angles used for different purposes. Sound Sound- tends to be non diagetic- used within the scene. Diagetic sound sets the scene. Editing- Emphasises storyline, for example flashbacks. Panning, tracking and zoom set scene. Time dilation is also used to show the passage of time. Any extra information? Examples of storylines.
- 3. Questions? Names: Sub- genre: Australian soaps (Melodramas) Is the definition clear and easy to Very short definition, could expand. understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- Neighbours, Home and away. genre? Have they given clear examples of Stereotypes. codes and conventions, using Idealised lifestyle. existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Lighting used to be very bright but now has been toned down. Shots show a lot of the background. Lighting Editing Mise en Scene Sound Any extra information? Questions? Names: Sub- genre: Is the definition clear and easy to understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- genre? Have they given clear examples of codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Lighting Editing Mise en Scene Sound Any extra information?
- 4. Questions? Names: Sub- genre: Is the definition clear and easy to understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- genre? Have they given clear examples of codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Lighting Editing Mise en Scene Sound Any extra information? Questions?