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Introduction to Science-fiction TV drama: blog tasks    1) How does Class meet the conventions of a TV drama series? From the trailer I can infer that Class has some of the conventions of a TV drama series including: a dramatic narrative, stereotypical characters and  specific technical codes. 2) What conventions of the science-fiction genre can you find in the Class trailer? List as many as you can and use NCIS to help you. Narrative Alien invasion Scientific advancement Artificial intelligence Disease / Contamination Space travel  Characters Doubles / Doppelgangers / Clones Aliens who look like humans Aliens who look different  New species Scientists  Iconography Laboratories and experimental props Prosthetics / make-up Colours- blue, silver, grey, green  Time machines / advanced computers/gadgets Settings Futuristic worlds Parallel universes / alternate dimensions Different time periods 3) What o...

Galaxy 'Chauffeur' advert: blog tasks 1) Who is Audrey Hepburn? Audrey Hepburn was an actress in the 1950's and 1960's who starred in a lot of classic films (e.g: Breakfast At Tiffany's). 2) Why did Galaxy select Audrey Hepburn for this advert?  She was selected in  this Galaxy advert because was starring in a movie called Roman Holiday, which is similar to the Galaxy advert. In the 1950's Roman Holiday was a huge hit back then which would interest and engage the audience.  3) What are the connotations of Audrey Hepburn and celebrity in this advert? They wanted to recreate a roman holiday because of the nostalgia and intertextuality that comes with it. 4) Why is the advert set in the 1950s? What audience pleasure does this provide? The simple 1950's provides nostalgia for the audience, reminding them of what it was like to fall in love at first sight. 5) What is intertextuality? It is when a show or movie references something from somewh...