Small Screen Studies
Description
Small Screen Studies takes the student from the historical and social background and impact of terrestrial TV drama, through to the greatly changed and varied contemporary modes of small screen formats, platforms and delivery.
Learning Outcomes
Critically analyse the complex role of drama in terms of culture, society, and social history.
Critically analyse the themes of ideology, class and community in small screen drama.
Critically analyse the modes of representation of gender, race, and identity.
Examine the altered state of small screen viewing on new media platforms.
Examine attitudes and reception to the increasing proliferation of reality and lifestyle programming.
Examine the relationship between social media interaction and small screen production and viewing.
Demonstrate an awareness of differing viewing habits across different demographics.