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Monday 19th September 2011

LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama.

LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

Starter:The police have always played a fundamental role in society, but all people have different

views and opinions on them. How do you think police are viewed in modern society?

Discuss in pairs.

5 minutes.LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama.

LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

NarrativeWe now understand the two

different structures of narrative common in television crime drama.

But what are some of the stereotypical characters seen in

crime dramas? E.g. Police.Discuss in pairs and compile a list

LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama.

LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

Characters

Crime dramas are usually defined in three ways:• Dramas which focus on the lives and work of

the police themselves• Dramas which focus on the work of detectives • Dramas that focus on the work of other crime

solving professionals.

LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama.

LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

Representation of police in appropriate adult

.

How were the police represented in appropriate adult?

How does this differ with the representation you have seen in other crime dramas?

Discuss and list any similarities or differences?

LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama.

LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

CourseworkMoving image coursework will need to be completed in full by Christmas. Use the time today to complete any of the preparation that can be completed on

paper.

By the end of today you MUST have completed a production schedule,

indicating when you will start filming.

LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama.

LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama