Sheldon Media A Level Coursework- Mr Halsey

 Read the following review and feature on Capital: Guardian review by Sam Wollaston London Evening Standard: five things you need to know about Capital 1) What positive points does the review pick out about Capital? What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel?  The review states that  it started with a brilliant display and that the tv drama  had a lot of potential  2) What references can you find in the reviews and feature to the idea Capital is a 'state-of-the-nation' drama? How does it capture modern-day London? While the English residents of Pepys Road were grasping (Lesley Sharp) or deceitful (Robert Emms) or just plain awful (Stirling) Trailer analysis Watch the trailer for Capital: 1) How does the drama use camerawork to capture London life?  the camerawork  uses  medium shots of character  sort of like an interview that allows for you to se characters  personality's this allows you to already build int...

 1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition. A serial drama is a TV show with a continuing plot that unfolds in a series of episodes. Serial dramas are often complex and suspenseful, and they can run for multiple seasons or the entire series.  2) List five of the TV dramas discussed in the history of the genre on page 1 of the factsheet. How has the genre evolved over time? Casualty, Holby City ABC’s The Avengers (1961-1969) and Danger Man (1962-1968) , and Doctors. 3) List the sub-genres of TV drama featured in the factsheet. Come up with your own example of an existing TV drama to fit each category. Police Procedural (crime): Criminal minds Medical: Grey anatomy  Period (costume):Downton Abbey. Science-fiction/fantasy: Doctor Who, Family: Friday Night Lights Teen: Gossip Girl 4) Why is setting so important for TV drama? it acts as a foundational element that can significantly influence the mood, tone, character development, and overall narra...