7 Areas of Representation - Task

It is vital you understand what the 7 areas below mean - any one could be selected in the exam and is an area which gets frequently represented in TV Dramas.


 * Gender
* Age
* Sexuality
* Ethnicity
* Class and status
* Physical ability and disability
* Regional identity


Task: Choose 1 area to research and present your findings to the rest of the class.
You will need to cover the following:

1. An over view of what your area means (definition)
2. Different examples within that area e.g. gender = men/women/transgender
3. Common stereotypes surrounding your examples e.g. women are bad drivers
4. Positive/negative representation - an overview of whether your area is represented in a good or bad light
5. Choose at least 1 TV Drama and explore how your area is represented in the text(s)

• Look at micro aspects e.g. mise en scene, camera work, editing, sound in relation to your specific representation
• Show short clips/still images to support your points