Genre Research Activity




Teen Drama


Cliques, stereotypes, teen issues(such as peer pressure), school setting


Obvious transitions that are full of color to appeal to the youth, close-ups to catch the facial expressions of the characters, dull lighting, low angle and high angle shots to portray the strength and weakness a character has.


Institutions conventions - marketing: trailers, film posters, talk shows, promotional tours, trailers, big stars promoting the film/TV show, critique reviews


Riverdale- is set in a small town following a group of four teenagers who solve crimes and mysteries in their neighborhood. They also deal with the struggles of being a teenager such as peer pressure, bullying, gossip and dating.


My Mad Fat Diary- takes place in the United Kingdom and follows an overweight girl and her mental issues as well as trying to fit in with people her age and her zany mom and her illegal immigrant of a boyfriend. This show tackles teenage rebellion, teenage impulses, what it means to be a good friend, and insecurity problems that arise in many teens lives.


Here are some other examples of Teen Dramas


H2O:Just Add Water: https://www.google.com/search?q=h20+just+add+water&safe=strict&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjPoJTlxNDeAhWH1FkKHYbSC-cQ_AUIFCgC&biw=1280&bih=610#imgrc=CFgmRt_JQIGwVM:


Pretty Little Liars: https://www.google.com/search?q=pretty+little+liars&safe=active&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjX6fORxdDeAhWBr1kKHZ7MDfoQ_AUIFCgC&biw=1280&bih=610#imgrc=QfDkVL-k9hHtEM:


Freaks and Geeks: https://www.google.com/search?q=freaks+and+geeks&safe=active&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjM_OSoxdDeAhUBvlkKHSLxBkcQ_AUIEygB&biw=1280&bih=610#imgrc=-fkP4hSBtlpVwM:


Glee: https://www.google.com/search?q=glee&safe=active&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjf1Ly4xdDeAhXCo1kKHaKzAP4Q_AUIFSgD&biw=1280&bih=610#imgrc=4Qz1vFWOw_iDxM:


Gossip Girl: https://www.google.com/search?q=gossip+girl&safe=active&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwieuZzlxdDeAhUCk1kKHYp3BqsQ_AUIFCgC&biw=1280&bih=610#imgrc=_

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