Coursework: Statement of Intent

 

Coursework: Statement of Intent

Statement of Intent ~ 1

Intuition is about a young girl who is trying to figure out who killed her best friend while everything and everyone is conspiring against her while a string of truth begins to unravel. This will appear in season one of the last episode leaving the story on a cliff hanger intriguing the audience ask questions and eagerly wait for season two. The series will be published on OTT services like Netflix and Disney Plus making it very accessible for everyone. 

In my three-minute segment of the episode, I will cover the minimum of two locations: the police/detectives' office and the crime scene, all of which are crucial to the narrative and communicates the very essence of a crime drama. Intuition effectively demonstrates Roland Barthes narrative codes of both enigma as the three-minute clip concludes on a cliff hanger and prompts questions and has action codes as there is a glimpse of the murder. A range of camera work would be used like: close-ups, 360 degree shots, and hand-held camera shots as it depicts the essence of a crime's mystery and suspense. By adding typical conventions of a crime drama the audience might feel nostalgia therefore grabbing their attention.

My magazine cover will have a central image of the main character taken in a dimly lighted setting. Its will also have darker colour schemes so the protagonist stands out. It will contain two smaller images of other characters and key props that relate to the narrative. The magazine will have convention accepts like: dateline, selling price and the title. However still trying to maintain the simplicity. There would be an interview with the main character exploring their ethnicity and mental health how it has shaped them as a person today.

Tzvetan Todorov was a critical part of my narrative as having an equilibrium and disruption gives the story a jolt that drives it giving a sense of moment. It builds the equilibrium and disruption  of it by beginning with the dilemma in an unconventional way for the most narratives and showing the equilibrium through the flashback. Another theorist I used in my concept was Levi Strauss' binary opposition where there is a transparent imbalance between antagonist and protagonist creating tension between the opposites adapting to the classic convention. 

My crime drama will definitely challenge stereotypes of mental health like depression and anxiety. The assumption that people who suffer from anxiety and depression can't stand up for themselves will be subverted and brings light to how most teenagers suffer without it and usually don't reach out for help. However in Intuition the main character will be open about their mental health and fights the obstacle to find out the truth.  A South Asian lead would be my protagonist and she would symbolise the challenges and hurdles the community encounters. This is an excellent chance to draw viewers of all backgrounds and ages because there hasn't been much light on the South Asian population.

In Van Zoonen's theory she explores how women are typically objectified or presented to reinforce western beauty ideals like: slim, white and young. Taking this into consideration I have decided to make my main character female and Asian weakening the ideology of women being seen as "the hero's possession" as gender representations communication their meanings to audience.  Another theorist I reflected on whilst developing my narrative was David Gauntlett as he talks about how the media and audiences changing over time particularly on identity issues. Audiences beliefs are slowly changing and I want my series to be part of the movement and transformation.

My target audience are people above the age of twelve who fit into the category of upper middle class and working.  Mainly aimed at people who have a passion for crime drama and movies that boosts adrenaline due to its suspense and mystery like Luther and Breaking Bad.

Through Uses of Gratifications theory I have achieved to use three categories: Diversion - will help the audience escape from their everyday problems by watching the engaging series, Personal relationship - the protagonist deals with many issues in the episode and the audience may feel sympathy therefore developing affection for the character and Personal identification - audiences might see themselves reflected in the main character as she faces many hurdles like depression, not being heard and feeling lonely relating to teenagers.    

  

Statement of Intent ~ 2

Magazine

• Magazine : Total Film
• Based in United Kingdom

My magazine cover will have a central image of the main character taken in a dimly lighted setting. Its will also have darker colour schemes so the protagonist stands out. It will contain two smaller images of other characters and key props that relate to the narrative. The magazine will have convention accepts like: dateline, selling price and the title. However still trying to maintain the simplicity. There would be an interview with the main character exploring their ethnicity and mental health how it has shaped them as a person today.

Crime Drama

• TV drama: Intuition
• Tag line:  When everyone is against you, trust your intuition.
• Genre: Crime drama
• Streaming service: Netflix
• 10 episodes

Concept/ Media Language

Intuition is about a young girl who is trying to figure out who killed her best friend while everything and everyone is conspiring against her while a string of truth begins to unravel. This will appear in season one of the last episode leaving the story on a cliff hanger intriguing the audience ask questions and eagerly wait for season two.

Locations:

• The police/detectives' office -  an office room in Greenford High School to convey a profession atmosphere.
• The crime scene - a never-ending road in Northolt will communicate the essential elements of a crime drama and create an eerie, uneasy feeling that is vital to the narrative.

Shots:

• Close ups to communicate facial expressions clearly.
• 360 degree shot with a flashback
• Shot reverse shots will be used when there's a conversation with Mr Miller and Anu.
• Tracking shots will used when Anu moves from one location to another.

Sound:

• Dialogue segments used to convey narrative by means of diegetic sound
• Non diegetic sound - eerie music

Audience

My target audience are people above the age of twelve who fit into the category of upper middle class and working.  Mainly aimed at people who have a passion for crime drama and movies that boosts adrenaline due to its suspense and mystery like Luther and Breaking Bad.

Through Uses of Gratifications theory I have achieved to use three categories: Diversion - will help the audience escape from their everyday problems by watching the engaging series, Personal relationship - the protagonist deals with many issues in the episode and the audience may feel sympathy therefore developing affection for the character and Personal identification - audiences might see themselves reflected in the main character as she faces many hurdles like depression, not being heard and feeling lonely relating to teenagers.    

  

Representation

My crime drama will definitely challenge stereotypes of mental health like depression and anxiety. The assumption that people who suffer from anxiety and depression can't stand up for themselves will be subverted and brings light to how most teenagers suffer without it and usually don't reach out for help. However in Intuition the main character will be open about their mental health and fights the obstacle to find out the truth. A South Asian lead would be my protagonist and she would symbolise the challenges and hurdles the community encounters. This is an excellent chance to draw viewers of all backgrounds and ages because there hasn't been much light on the South Asian population.

In Van Zoonen's theory she explores how women are typically objectified or presented to reinforce western beauty ideals like: slim, white and young. Taking this into consideration I have decided to make my main character female and Asian weakening the ideology of women being seen as "the hero's possession" as gender representations communication their meanings to audience.  Another theorist I reflected on whilst developing my narrative was David Gauntlett as he talks about how the media and audiences changing over time particularly on identity issues. Audiences beliefs are slowly changing and I want my series to be part of the movement and transformation.

Media industries and Digital Convergence

The show will be broadcast on Netflix, as the channel is known for airing a diverse range on series and shows. Netflix allows me to be able to reach a large target audience of teenagers and the south Asian community. My Tv drama will have its own Instagram and Twitter page where short clips of interviews, games with the actors and trailers for the upcoming seasons.