Sitcom Characters
- 1. AS Media: MS1 February 01, 2010
- 2. AS Media: MS1 February 01, 2010 To explore representation in sitcoms Differentiate between the terms stereotype, archetype and genre type. Apply the terms whilst discussing ideas about character types and gender. Exchange and feedback ideas relating to representation of characters in sitcoms.
- 3. AS Media: MS1 February 01, 2010 Note down 2 things you have learned about each: Sit-com conventions Types of comedy Sit-com audiences
- 4. AS Media: MS1 February 01, 2010 A commonly held public belief about specific social groups and a powerful way labeling ‘others’ in society This refers to a general version of a personality. For example, the "clown". These characters’ roles carry little meaning in themselves but are essential for the story to work, e.g. the ‘guest star’. mother figure white male (American) transient character archetype stereotype generic type
- 5. AS Media: MS1 February 01, 2010 A few Media theory suggests Individual characters familiar traits that all characters exist with a complex array somewhere on this or spectrum. of vales and descriptive emotions. features
- 6. AS Media: MS1 February 01, 2010 To be able to differentiate between the terms stereotype, archetype and genre type. Apply the terms whilst discussing ideas about character types. Exchange and feedback ideas relating to representation of characters in sitcoms. 1 thing you found useful 1 thing you need to revise.