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Dr Who - Conventions & Analysis - Coggle Diagram
Dr Who - Conventions & Analysis
NICS
Narrative
➪ Disruption, caused by aliens/extraterrestrial life. The doctor travels through time and space to save the day.
Iconography
➪ Tardis, sonic screwdriver, weeping angels, daleks, cybermen, ood etc.
Characters
➪ Doctor who and companion(s)
Setting
➪ Earth/planet the issue occurs on (anywhere within this universe)
Characters & Costumes
Susan
➪ Different costume because she is younger than the teachers. Long dress - female stereotype. Short haircut, different to the other students.
The Doctor
➪ Hat, long black coat. Old, grey hair - mysterious (Who is he? Is he dangerous?)
Ian
➪ Suit, successful, professional. Upper class through pronunciation of words, his job role, and the way that he dresses.More dominant than Barbara
Barbara
➪ Stereotypical teacher clothes. Short hair - practical in the workplace. Professional - wearing a suit. Dismissed by Ian a lot.
Settings/Props
Junk yard - closed off, not visible
TARDIS
School (Coal Hill)
Lighting contrast in TARDIS to outside
Sound
Dietetic and non-dietetic.
Electronic static feedback
High pitched electronic sounds
Theremin sounding
Pop music at the time
Angles & Editing
Camera shake ➪ Drama
Ian ➪ Dominant role within camera shots
Dramatic Irony ➪ We see doctor before they can
Closeups of teachers and doctor when talking/arguing
Wide angle at end when TARDIS moves
Close focus on junk yard sign at start
Mid shot to show shock and surprise in the TARDIS
Focusing audience on particular things
Closeup on Susan's face
Target Audience A-B. Family target audience