Thursday, 1 January 2015

Sub-genre conventions


Youth Drama

  • Youth dramas focus on social dilemmas, faced by the main, often male, character.
  • Youth dramas are popular with teen audiences, seen to be more authentic representation of youth than HSD.
  • The character is often rebellious and/or in conflict with others.
  • This focuses on the difficulties of adolescent experience.
  • Portrays being a youth as difficult or a problem. 

High School Drama
  • Shows the socialisation of teens and young adults by institutions such as school, college and at home. 
  • They often, but not always, celebrate the idea of being young or youth as fun.
  • Often 'girl centred' but might focus on a male lead.
  • They tend to focus on changes, make-overs and/or conflict within different groups at school.



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