My revision focus is…Use P.E.E. structure – L3Improve my use of terminology /

evidence – L3

Improve my explanation – does the stereotype conform or subvert? – L4

Use more analytical language – L4

What is disability and what different types of disability are there?

Learning ObjectiveUnderstand the different stereotypes of

disability in TV DramaWrite a 2 x P.E.E.s on disabilityWrite 2 x P.E.E.s (one about editing) on

disability

Disability in TV DramaPhysically Disabled / Disfigured – often shown as outsiders, unable to do normal things

Mentally disabled – Often shown as strange, odd, childlike, outsiders

Able Bodies / Minded – often shown as “normal” and “ideal”

Examples of disabled characters in TV Drama

Artie from Glee (in a wheelchair) Izzy from Coronation Street

(wheelchair user) 

Spencer from Hollyoaks (learning disability)

Tommy from Coming Down the Mountain (Down’s Syndrome)

Lizzie from Emmerdale (deaf)The entire cast of Cast Offs (variety)

 

The Representation of DisabilityCharacters with disabilities are often portrayed

in TV Dramas as being outsiders, strange, unable to do everyday activities, immature, weaker than “able bodied, able minded” characters, less attractive etc.

Traditionally in films, villains were often given a disability or deformity to make them seem scarier or more evil. Although our association of disability with “evil” has since declined, society often still links disability to weakness and makes disabled characters objects to pity.

In pairs: How would you represent them using the micro elements?Physically disabled:

Mentally disabled:

Coming Down The MountainBBC TV DRAMA

2 viewings – first one make notes on difference

Second viewing make notes on micro-elements

Choose at least two micro elementsWrite detailed notes on bothBe prepared to write at least 2 PEEs for

each

Cinematography Mise-en-scene

Sound Editing

P.E.E.Point – introduce the Micro-element

Evidence – give evidence and use LOTS of terminology

Explain – does this conform to or subvert the stereotype?

These are in the back of

your revision guide!

Write a PEE for your chosen micro elements:

SOUND

Point: Your area of representation E.g. A stereotypical representation of disability is

shown through the diegetic dialogue of Ben’s character.

Evidence: Your micro elementE.g. Ben comments ‘I like Weetabix’ in response to

David’s annoyance about him finishing them.

Explain: Linking the twoE.g. This simplistic language used by Ben implies

that he doesn’t share the complex emotional awareness of his brother. This therefore conforms to the stereotypical view of a mentally disabled person being less intelligent than an able-minded person.

Candidate responses

EXAM CLIP & EXAM RESPONSE

SWAP answersIs their point accurate?Have they followed the PEE structure?Have they used lots of media terms?Have they linked their answer to the area

of representation?Have they written clearly?

Give one mark for each – Will you score 5/5???

Myths of DisabilityA person with a disability is sick, or has something wrong with them. 

People with disabilities have a poor quality of life.

People with disabilities are inspirational, brave, and courageous for living successfully with their disability.

People with disability always need expensive and high-tech assistive devices or services.

People with severe disabilities need to live in nursing home or rehabilitation hospitals or under constant supervision so that they do not hurt themselves.

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Intervention – Every Wednesday

Download Revision Booklet

Download Lit Mat

Timed Conditions on one of the Disability clips Friday

- Revise editing terms