The Drama/Coming of AgeGenre!

By Harry Donnelly & Hassan Abdalla

Coming of Age:

• A coming of age is film genre that focuses on psychological and moral growth of a protagonist who is growing from youth to adulthood. Personal growth is the most important characteristic in this genre; it relies on emotional responses and dialogue, rather than action.

• This genre is extremely similar to the drama genre. They both follow similar codes and conventions.

Plot:

• The storylines are usually very realistic.• The protagonist often faces realistic challenges/everyday

problems.• A relationship usually breaks down.• Death and illness is occurs very often.• The character/s tend to learn a life lesson.• Hero(ine) always comes out victorious in the end.• Character realisation at the end.• Plot often focused around negative things. Eg. Drugs, drinking,

illness, violence.

Characters:

• The character usually develops as the storyline progresses. Which leads to them improving as an individual.

• Parent/Child relationship• There is usually conflict between the characters.• Male or female protagonist.• The main character usually has to overcome a problem or

dilemma.• Boy/Girl relationship.• There isn't always an antagonist – but if so, it is usually a

boy.

Elements:

• Usually conflict.• Happy conclusion.• Tension.• Realistic storylines.• Resolution.• Character personal journey.• Dramatized interpretations.• Moral ambiguity.

Hybrid Genres:

• Drama braches out into a variety of different sub genres. Some typical sub genre are as follows:

• Comical Drama• Psychological Drama• Horror Drama• Fantasy Drama• Romantic Drama

Mise-En-Scene: Props & Costumes

• There are a variety of different props and costumes that are typical of the drama/coming of age genre.

• Typical props in a Drama consist of:- Guns- Knives- Drugs - Alcohol- Mobile Phones

Mise-En-Scene: Setting/Location

• The typical settings of a drama film would be-• Hospitals• Cities• Police Station• Council Estate• A flat• School

Audience:

Drama narratives in a drama usually have both male and female lead characters as this will appeal to both sexes. The usual age group for drama films are 15 – 45 which shows the size of the audience targeted.

Drama Films you may recognise:

Drama Trailers:

• The Dark Knight – • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc0sIIuFY14&saf

e=active• Django unchained – • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQm6pwC-t5Y&s

afe=active• The Great Gatsby – • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozkOhXmijtk

Thanks for Reading!