1. Television crime drama: Narrative and character Monday 19 th September 2011 LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama. LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

2. Starter: The police have always played a fundamental role in society, but all people have different views and opinions on them. How do you think police are viewed in modern society? Discuss in pairs. 5 minutes. LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama. LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

3. Narrative We now understand the two different structures of narrative common in television crime drama. But what are some of the stereotypical characters seen in crime dramas? E.g. Police. Discuss in pairs and compile a list LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama. LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

4. Characters Crime dramas are usually defined in three ways: Dramas which focus on the lives and work of the police themselves Dramas which focus on the work of detectives Dramas that focus on the work of other crime solving professionals. LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama. LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

5. Representation of police in appropriate adult. How were the police represented in appropriate adult? How does this differ with the representation you have seen in other crime dramas? Discuss and list any similarities or differences? LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama. LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama

6. Coursework Moving image coursework will need to be completed in full by Christmas. Use the time today to complete any of the preparation that can be completed on paper. By the end of today you MUST have completed a production schedule, indicating when you will start filming. LO: Understand the two main forms of narrative found in television crime drama. LO2: Be able to identify stereotypical characters found within television crime drama