Gurleen Alevel Coursework

  Work through the following tasks to build a detailed case study for   Capital . This will give you plenty of background information to use in an exam question. Remember, for this CSP the question could be on any of the key concepts: language, industries, audiences or representations. Reviews and features Read the following review and feature on  Capital : Guardian review by Sam Wollaston London Evening Standard: five things you need to know about  Capital 1) What positive points does the review pick out about  Capital ?  What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel? In his review , Sam Wollaston claims that the adaptation for showcasing a vast array of London's essence within a single street was commendable noting its "instantly recognisable" portrayal of city life. He praises the series for being "a brilliant allegorical portrait of London" and highlights the successful mix of complex narratives into three hours of television. ...

  Use our Media Factsheet archive on the M: drive Media Shared (M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets) or   on Google Drive here   (you'll need your Greenford Google login) to find Media Factsheet   #164   on   Television Serial Drama .  Read the whole of Factsheet and answer the following questions to show your comprehensive knowledge of the television drama genre: 1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition.  Serial television drama is a genre of television storytelling that unfolds over multiple episodes, often with continuous storylines, character development, and unresolved narrative arcs that encourage viewers to keep watching. These dramas typically explore complex themes and character relationships. 2) List five of the TV dramas discussed in the history of the genre on page 1 of the factsheet. How has the genre evolved over time? ABC’s The Avengers (1961-1969)  and  Danger  Man (1962-1968)  The Sweeney...