Introduction to Science-fiction TV drama: blog tasks


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

Stereotypical character as the teens are showed as nerds by the way they act.

Narrative arc: as more people would love to watch it as you leave each episode on a cliff hanger.    

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.

Iconography
specific technical codes
settings


3) What other genres are suggested by the trailer (e.g. horror)? Is Class an example of a modern hybrid-genre show?

Another genre is high school/teen drama.

4) Class is a spin-off from Doctor Who. At what point does the character of the Doctor appear in the trailer?

The Doctor who character who made an appearance at the end shot.

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.


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