Thursday 17 September 2020

Introduction to Science-fiction TV drama: blog tasks

) How does Class meet the conventions of a TV drama series?

Class has a dramatic narrative with an ensemble cast. Also has specific technical codes like realistic lighting and editing for social dramas to keep it gritty. Common use of flashback, point of view shots, dialogue and voice over, enigma and action codes throughout.


2) What conventions of the science-fiction genre can you find in the Class trailer? List as many as you can and use NCIS to help you.

Class has time travel and aliens. There is also space travel and scientific advancements with futuristic weapons. The tardis is a time-machine spaceship. It seems to be set in a new world that has lava and it looks contaminated or is an toxic environments. The colours are dark and stygian which creates suspense. 

3) What other genres are suggested by the trailer (e.g. horror)? Is Class an example of a modern hybrid-genre show?
Yes Class is a science fiction drama with hints of horror, thriller and action. Furthermore there is romance between the characters and covered in mystery.

4) Class is a spin-off from Doctor Who. At what point does the character of the Doctor appear in the trailer?
Near the ending the doctor appears at around 1:20

5) Who do you think the target audience for Class is? Is this a typical target audience for the science-fiction genre? Give reasons for your answer.
The target audience of class are teenager and middle aged adults of the working class as its a sci-fi drama which attracts them as they might find it fascinating.

Aside from the appearance of the Doctor, what other references or allusions are made to the Doctor Who universe?
The tardis makes an appearance in the tallier

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