Tuesday 25 September 2012

TV DRAMA: EXTRAS Ricky Gervais


CLASSWORK & PREP
Watch the Orlando Bloom extract ( four screenings) and make notes. Then answer the  question that follows in essay format. Write up to three sides.

Extract: Extras (BBC Productions) Episode 1, Series 1 written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, 
Extract length: 5 minutes max. Timing of extract: First 5 minutes of Episode 1.

Stephen (agent), Rickie Gervais, Andy (catch phrase: Is he having a laugh?)
Orlando Bloom and Maggie


The second half of the clip can be seen here

Answer the question below, with detailed reference to specific examples from the extract
only.

1   Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs representations of gender using the following:
  • Camera shots, angles, movement and composition
  Editing
  Sound 
  • Mise-en-scene [50 marks]