Capital: case study

CAPITAL CASE STUDY:


1) How does the drama use camerawork to capture London life?

Uses a lot of birds eye view and zoom out shots to capture the setting and environment.

2) How does the trailer introduce the different narrative strands suggesting tension or enigma in the 40-second running time?

It shows a hooded figure taking pictures of peoples homes and then moves to flashbacks/montages of peoples lives and the final shot being an image of an envelope saying ' we want what you have '.

Capital in Media Magazine

Issue 83 of Media Magazine has a feature exploring Capital as a media product. Read ‘We Want What You Have’ in MM83  (p10). You'll find our Media Magazine archive here - remember you'll need your Greenford Google login to access. Answer the following questions:

1) What does the article suggest about the 'state of the nation' genre and how Capital is an example of this?

The article suggests that the 'state of the nation' genre explores contemporary social and political issues within a specific country. "Capital" is cited as an example of this genre, focusing on the lives of residents in London and addressing themes such as wealth, immigration, and urbanisation.

2) What does the article suggest regarding the setting of Capital?

The article suggests that the setting of "Capital" is significant as it serves as a episodes of contemporary London. The diverse neighbourhood and people depicted in the series reflect the multicultural and difference in landscape of the city. Additionally, the setting highlights issues such as wealth disparity, and cultural diversity within urban environments.

3) What are the major themes in Capital and what does the article suggest regarding the impact of money on communities?

The major themes in "Capital" include wealth disparity,
urbanisation, immigration, and cultural diversity. The article suggests that the impact of money on communities is a massive thing, as depicted in the series. Wealth can both unite and divide communities, affecting relationships, social dynamics, and the overall layout of society.

4) What different representations in Capital are discussed in the article?

The representations discussed in "Capital" include various economic backgrounds, cultural identities, and immigrant experiences, reflecting the diversity of contemporary London. These representations highlight the challenges of urban life and the intersecting lives of characters from different backgrounds of life.

5) What does the final section of the article suggest regarding genre and overall message of the drama?  

The final section of the article suggests that while "Capital" falls within the 'state of the nation' genre, its overall message is about genre conventions. It emphasises the diverse communities and the shared human experiences that unite them.

Capital Media Factsheet

Use our Media Factsheet archive on the M: drive Media Shared (M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets) or on Google Drive here (you'll need your Greenford Google login) to find Media Factsheet #194 on Capital (BBC TV Drama). 

Read the whole of Factsheet and answer the following questions:

1) What does the factsheet say about the characters on the first page?

2) Focusing on the industrial contexts, how does Capital help the BBC meet its obligations as a public service broadcaster?

Capital helps the BBC meet its standards as a public service broadcaster by addressing social and economic issues within the industrial context of London. It provides a platform for diverse voices and perspectives and promoting cultural understanding and sympathy among the audience.

3) What do we learn about the ownership structure for production company Kudos? 

The ownership for production company Kudos is discussed in the article, shows us that it is owned by British media conglomerate Endemol Shine Group.

4) How can David Hesmondhalgh's ideas in The Cultural Industries be linked to Capital and Kudos? 

Hesmondhalgh's ideas in "The Cultural Industries" can be linked to "Capital" and Kudos through their depiction of economic themes within television production and storytelling.

5) How does the factsheet suggest Capital meets the genre conventions of crime and social realism?

"Capital" meets the genre conventions of crime and social realism by diverse characters in urban settings affected by contemporary economic issues, portraying both personal narratives.

6) How does the factsheet analyse the DVD packaging and what this communicates to the audience?

The factsheet analyses the DVD packaging of "Capital" and suggests that it communicates the show's themes and tone to the audience through imagery and design choices, conveying images of urban life, wealth, and diversity.

7) Look at page 5 of the factsheet. Choose one of the audience theories in the table and apply it to Capital.

"Capital" can be viewed through the Uses and Gratifications theory, where audiences find pleasure in the show by enjoying its entertainment, emotional engagement, identification, social connection, and self-reflection through its characters and themes so that they can relate to it.

8) What does the factsheet suggest regarding binary oppositions in Capital?  

The factsheet suggests that "Capital" explores binary oppositions such as wealth versus poverty, tradition versus modernity, and community versus individualism, highlighting the differences of urban life.

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