Generic Conventions of a Drama

By looking at conventions of a drama, this helps me plan out my film and what or who to include. I have to reflect on each convention and apply them to my opening to establish it's genre.

Mise-En-Scene- Dull Lighting (Portrays gritty and bleak nature). Close ups of characters. Low Angle and High angle shots- to portray strength and weakness amongst characters. Clear shots and angles show different groups within the cast (Teen Drama)

Typical Props- Alcohol. Drugs. Guns. Knifes. Mobile Phones

Typical Characters- Focus on the one character, whether it be Male or Female. Follows character with issues that they must face.

Typical Settings- Council Estates.Flats.Ghetto’s School.Streets.Run Down Houses.Flats.Estates. Workplace

Typical Costumes-Worn out.Torn dirty hand-me-down clothing.Teen Drama: Hoodies.Tracksuits.Caps.Bandanna.Chains.Trainers.T-shirts.School Uniform’s


Typical Actors/Actresses- Noel Clarke. Kevin Spacey. Gabe Nevins. Tom Hanks. Alex Frost. Sean Penn. Ellen Burstyn. Kate Winslet. Red Madrell.Amanda Seyfried.