Representation of AGE Textual Analysis Representation in TV

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Representation of AGE Textual Analysis & Representation in TV Drama

Representation of AGE Textual Analysis & Representation in TV Drama

Age TASK • Define ‘Age’

Age TASK • Define ‘Age’

Age TASK • Define ‘Age’ • The length of time that a person has

Age TASK • Define ‘Age’ • The length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed. • With each particular stage in someone’s life, comes a set of common characteristics. • A period in the history of humankind both marked and heavily influenced by the social and economic climate at that specific time.

3 Main Age Groups: TEENAGERS Terminology: Adolescence. Juvenile. Youth. Young People. ADULTS Terminology: Adulthood.

3 Main Age Groups: TEENAGERS Terminology: Adolescence. Juvenile. Youth. Young People. ADULTS Terminology: Adulthood. Coming of Age. Middle Aged. THE ELDERLY Terminology: Senior Citizens. Golden Age. Twilight Years. Pensioners.

Youth/Teenagers TASK • List some characteristics/stereotypes for Young People/The Youth/Teenagers

Youth/Teenagers TASK • List some characteristics/stereotypes for Young People/The Youth/Teenagers

Youth/Teenagers • Emotional – Selfish – Arrogant – Lazy – Unenthusiastic – Materialistic –

Youth/Teenagers • Emotional – Selfish – Arrogant – Lazy – Unenthusiastic – Materialistic – Dependant – Judgemental – Unemployed – Money Orientated – Sexually Active – Drink/Drugs – Experimental – Anti Educational – Vain.

Adults TASK • List some characteristics/stereotypes for Adults/Middle Aged People

Adults TASK • List some characteristics/stereotypes for Adults/Middle Aged People

Adults • Independent – Intellectual – Mature – Work Orientated – Bossy – Un

Adults • Independent – Intellectual – Mature – Work Orientated – Bossy – Un Sympathetic – Authority – Stern – Strong Minded – Patient – Supportive Role – Bread Winners – Sensible – Set an Example – Money Conscious.

The Elderly TASK • List some characteristics/stereotypes for Pensioners/Old People/The Elderly

The Elderly TASK • List some characteristics/stereotypes for Pensioners/Old People/The Elderly

The Elderly • Home Ridden – Wise – Boring – Vulnerable – Dependant –

The Elderly • Home Ridden – Wise – Boring – Vulnerable – Dependant – Intelligent – Weak – Kind – Gossipers – Clumsy – Physically Weak – Forgetful – Caring – Supportive – Easily Confused – Un Hygienic – Quiet.

Relationships between Age Groups TASK: Discuss how each age group views each other

Relationships between Age Groups TASK: Discuss how each age group views each other

Watch the Following extract from Season 1 of ‘Skins’ • Consider how each Age

Watch the Following extract from Season 1 of ‘Skins’ • Consider how each Age group is being represented: – – In a Positive way? In a Negative way? Dominant stereotypes? Subverted stereotypes?

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

Editing: TABLE 1 Sound: TABLE 3 Camera: TABLE 2 MES: TABLE 4

EXAM QUESTION: Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs representations of ‘AGE’. Using

EXAM QUESTION: Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs representations of ‘AGE’. Using the following to help support your answer: MES, Camera, Editing & Sound. The chosen exam extract is from the UK TV Drama ‘Skins’. Make notes linking your selected technical area to key points of representation - be prepared to feedback.