Genre Research :Teen DramaTina Brooker/ Brito Dos Reis/ Freya

Codes and conventions of teen drama

Teen drama can vary depending on the cultural context of the film, however it can include proms, alcohol, illegal substances, high school, parties and all night raves, relationships, social groups, cliques and finally pop culture.

The popular conventions of a teen drama usually includes:

The Jock/Cheerleader The Geek/nerd The Rebel The Misfit, or The Outcast The boy / girl next door. The New Girl/Boy The Loner The Band Geek Class Hottie Class Clown School Diva

WHAT IS A TEEN DRAMA?

Definition: A teen drama usually focuses on teen characters and their friendships, relationships towards each one another as well as social hierarchy within a school/college.

Sub-Genre

Teen drama is a sub genre from drama.

Hybrid genre: The hybrid genre is a blending several movie genres into one film such as comedy and horror.

Examples of teen dramas

Codes and Conventions of teen drama

Teen drama can vary depending on the cultural context of the film, however it can include proms, alcohol, illegal substances, high school, parties and all night raves, relationships, social groups, cliques and finally pop culture.

The popular conventions of a teen drama usually includes:

The Jock/Cheerleader The Geek/nerd The Rebel The Misfit, or The Outcast The boy / girl next door. The New Girl/Boy The Loner The Band Geek Class Hottie Class Clown School Diva

Props: a mobile phone, lockers, desks

Setting: school/college

Narrative: some always bullies the geek and then the geek finds courage the urge to step up and fight for themselves.