Watched TwinPeaks for the first half Objectives: Define experimental vs Conventional Are there different types of experimentation in different genres of Television Define 'experimental' Challenging Innovation (mise en scene, editing etc.) Conventional Linier narrative- Beginning, middle, end Episodic series or continuous serial Genre-specific codes and conventions (crime, scoff, medical etc.) Formally presented (Hollywood) stylise en scene, continuity, editing etc. Classic stereotypical or archetypical characters. Experimental Non-linier Hybrid format Hybrid of multi genre Unconventional characters or do not relate to specific drama expectations Conventional Narrative formats Episodic series- Usually long running (13 or more episodes), primetime, self contained storylines and closed resolution within each show. Continuous Serial (soap opera)- Traditionally daytime, open-ended storylines with cliffhangers Episodic serial ...
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