Drama

Drama conventions

• Typical props • Typical characters• Typical setting • Costume • Actors/actresses

Setting

• Council estates • School• Streets of the neighbourhood • Local park

My group has chosen these locations as it is vital to associate our setting of a gritty and run-down area to our theme of abuse. In which we conform to the stereotype of the scapegoated working class being the cause of abuse within society

Actors/ actresses

These Actors/ actresses are well known for being in drama styled films. These Actors/ actresses will suit our cast member listing well as the look the part and are good at adapting to the tone of the film

Characters

The actors/actresses chosen will need to be explicit and flexible with their acting ability. This is crucial for us, in order to help us create tension in the atmosphere of the film opening, due to conundrums they are facing. They will need to incorporate styles of other actors to get the real essence of their role.

Costumes

Clothing that associates with our drama

We will be looking for mostly hand made; worn out and torn, dirty clothing that will conform to our setting- inner city London

Hoodies will be used to subvert negative connotations of youth being violent with being vulnerable

School uniform to exaggerate innocence and vulnerability. Also suggest progression and learning

Typical Props

• Alcohol• Mobile phones • Knives • Guns

These are typical props used in the genre of drama. We will be using some props in our project which will revolve around our chosen topic of abuse.