M3 and D1

 

M3 - Understanding Feedback

D1 - Discuss Client Considerations

1. what drugs are you talking about here?

class A drugs mostly cocaine

i chose class a drugs because they are the most addictive and also the most harmful drugs both physically and mentally, this will help the audience understand what happening in the show

I will alter the narrative to show people wiping their nose or sniffing. all class a drugs have different effects and stating that it is cocaine usage will create more understanding to the viewer about the effects will be to the main character who will become agitated and have mental health problems. 

2. Does the main character die?

no the drug addict does not die, an old friend comes to try to help him and the drug addict peer pressures him into taking the drugs and the old mate overdoses and dies

i need to be more clear about this to avoid confusion when i am pitching my idea

I will speak slower and go in to more detail when pitching to make sure the point goes across that the main characters old friend, Ethan Rodley is the one who overdoses and dies. This will ensure that the target audience will know what to expect when viewing this media product. I will also state the legal and ethical issue laws at the start of the series to show that the scenes I create with drug usage and death will be recorded in a way that is suitable for 16-24 year old. I will also provide a support service for viewers who may be going through the same problems. drug support helpline

4. "normally the death would overtake the drama"

the last 3 episodes are about him running from police and hiding the body

i need to talk more about this and explain the last 3 episodes

I will alter the narrative of the show and make sure I advertise the fact that half of the show is about this to make it more clear to the audience about what the show is about and what they will be watching. I am going to change the longline to go into more detail about the final 3 episodes and I will talk about how Luke Johnston will be running from the police after being questioned, and also stabbing the police officers questioning him. I will also go into more detail about how his mental problems are effecting him once he gets addicted.

5. 16 - 21 year olds are the wrong target audience

*no answer*

The brief stated that the target audience needs to be in this range so i will try to create the drama to be aimed at slightly younger viewers

I need to change some scenes in the show to make sure it suits the target audience wants and needs. I will do this by following the BBFC guidelines and make sure that there no scenes where the audience can actually see the drug taking and also make the death scene less graphic to make it suitable for 16-24 year old viewers

6. why have you made him the main character?

he tries to get more popular in school 

the audience can watch his journey throughout the series, seeing his home life and his mental health, this will create a sense that will mean that the audience will be routing for him

i am going to make sure to add scenes about the drug addicts home life. I will show scenes of a broken home where his parents are rarely ever in and the house is a mess. this will make the audience feel sorry for him which will create personal relationships between the audience and the main character, this will ensure that the audience is routing for that main character throughout the series.