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and collected so is representing the Port Wenn regional identity positivity and as
all being laidback, as he says Nice to finally meet you Doc, so he is friendly and
this is a positive representation. Although, Doc Martin is angry and there is a
sense of chaos, which only he shares in his regional identity, so this
representation has been constructed to portray his regional identity slightly
negatively. This is built upon with the quick cuts as there is relatively quick
editing to give a chaotic sense in comparison to those of Port Wenn who always
appear to be happy. There is relatively high-key lighting on those of Port Wenn,
so this suggests they are positive, happy characters, but there is both high and
low-key lighting in on Doc Martin, especially when the pipe incident occurs, as a
bad and good traits of his regional identity are highlighted as he helps block the
water, but gives orders to those of Port Wenn with several close-ups used. This
represents the regional identity positively and negatively and stereotypically
different from the residents of the town.
Furthermore, the non-diegetic soundtrack contributes to the representations, as
it is slightly animated in combination with the point-of-view shot from Doc Martin
looking down at the dog, creating an extremely high angle of the dog. This
makes Doc Martin seem powerful and quirky as the non-diegetic soundtrack
reflects his chaotic sense, so this Represents this regional identity as being
strong and dominate, so this is quite a positive representation. Also, the
nondiegetic soundtrack becomes slow-paced as Doc Martin leaves the room near
the beginning of the piece, after one of the Large Boys tells him that he needs to
relax and Down ere we just go with the flow, so this immediately separates
him from the others through this piece of dialogue, as he has to learn the ways of
Port Wenn, and this belittles him and the combination of this, and the nondiegetic soundtrack, it makes you empathise, so this regional identity is
represented as being weaker.
Lastly, the setting is very stereotypical and contributes to regional identity being
represented in a reactionary way, as there are cliffs, seagulls, benches, few
houses and people, and it is very windy, which all add to the regional identity of
these of Port Wenn, as all the characters blend in and appear to share
characteristics and behaviours, that Doc Martin does not have. Through camera,
editing, sound and mise-en-scene, his alienation is emphasised and he
represents a regional identity both positively and negatively.
To conclude, Doc Martin represents his regional identity as being extremely
different from those of Port Wenn, and through camera, editing, sound and miseen-scene, his alienation is emphasised and he represents a regional identity both
positively and negatively.
COMMENTARY
Question context/content/style
This is the first essay question in which candidates provide a response to an a
previously unseen TV drama extract. They have addressed the key
representational aspect of regional identity in relation to camera, angle, shot and
movement, mise-en-scne, sound and editing.
Reason for selection:
The assessor needs to ensure that the candidate is actually answering the
question set and addresses all bullet pointed technical areas.
Care must be taken to check that the candidate has covered all technical aspects
in relation to the concept of regional identity. A descriptive rather than analytical
answer will not score very highly on this question. A full and detailed response to
meet level four requirements.
Marks awarded and rationale: 46/50
Breakdown:
EAA 18,
EG 18,
T 10