SITuation-COMedieS

Examples

• Friends
• The Office
• Outnumbered

General Features

• NO main character
• Everyday situations (a mini narrative)
• THE ENTIRE GENRE’S CONSTRUCTED TO GET THE AUDIENCE FAMILAR WITH THE SHOW

Codes and Conventions

• Recognisable theme tune
• Recognisable location
• Recognisable characters
• Set in a studio —> FOURTH WALL
• Passive Audience – Laughter track used
• Normally aired around four to six o’clock
• No main characters which is reflected in camera angles

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My A.S. Level media work on thriller films, enjoy! :D

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