Essay Questions (Media) Answers to questions on film and TV drama should address relevantly the central concern(s) / theme(s) of the texts(s) and be supported by reference to appropriate techniques of film and TV drama such as: key sequence(s), characterisation, conflict, structure, plot, dialogue, editing/montage, sound/soundtrack, aspects of mise-en-scène (such as lighting, colour, use of camera, costume, props…), mood, setting, casting, exploitation of genre… 1. Choose a film or TV drama* the success of which is built on a rivalry or friendship between two characters. Show how the film or programme makers construct the characters and discuss how the rivalry or friendship contributes to the success of the text. 2. Choose a film or TV drama* in which a power struggle shapes the lives of key characters and/or groups. Discuss how effectively the film or programme makers establish the power struggle and go on to explain how it shapes the lives of the key characters and/or groups. 3. Choose a film or TV drama* in which conflict between or within groups, factions or families provides a major interest. Describe the nature of the conflict and show how this conflict is presented to sustain your interest in the drama. 4. Choose a film or TV drama* in which conflict between or within groups, factions or families provides a major interest. Describe the nature of the conflict and show how this conflict is presented to sustain your interest in the drama. 5. Choose a film or TV drama* in which a character makes a brave decision. Briefly explain the circumstances which lead up to the decision and then discuss how it affects our views of the character. 6. Choose a film which you think has a definite turning point or decisive moment. Explain briefly what happens at that point or moment and go on to explain why you think it is so important to the rest of the film. 7. Choose a film which leads you into the mind of a complex or subtle character. Explain how the character is created in this film.
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.