Codes and Conventions of the Drama genre -
The lighting in the film was very typical and slightly dull portraying bleak and gritty nature. Moments such as on the moor and in the party. This was because the themes occurring in the scenes were darker such as drinking and doing drugs which we do not want to show as positive to the audience. We also used a range of shots such as close ups, low angles to show character strengths and weaknesses. Like at the end when Chloe is about to be run over. She's on the floor so we used a very low shot to represent her lower status in the film and foreshadow and darker end.
We also used typical props such as mobile phones, alcohol and drugs. Creating a naturalistic typical environment. Such as on the moor and in the park when we used a packet of drugs which were just hay fever tablets. Because they are real (safe) drugs its far more realistic than creating fake drugs ourselves so follows the codes of a drama a lot more.
Our characters were also very typical. We followed the focus on one main character and watched their circumstances they face. (Chloe) who is young teen girl who enjoys time with her friends and going out. As well as a father (worried about her and checks up on her constantly) and friends of the same age (who pressure her to do things)
We had very typical settings such as, school gates (Scene 1), bedroom (When Chloe is in bed and texting), kitchens (party and stealing alcohol), moor land (final scene), cars and roads (very end of the film) etc.
We used typical costumes to portray simple clear characters, such as hoodies, t shirts, jackets and trainers. Shown throughout the film, the actors own clothes to show true reality and real people.
In terms of swearing, we only have one moment in the film where few use a swear word. This makes the use of it far more effective and impacting because it's the only one. This follows the codes of a drama because swearing is not too common so when used, it is more impacting.
