Ned Mclean Media Coursework Year 1

  The thriller genre has been one of  the   longest-lasting   and  most  popular  of   all genres in media ,  from  literature   to films , television, and even video games.  Thrillers are  defined by suspense, tension, and  thrills   and  keep audiences  in suspense   using   surprise   turns , high stakes, and  engaging  characters. Origins and Evolution The thriller genre has roots  going   back centuries.  18th and 19th  century classic literature ,  including   Mary Shelley ' s Frankenstein (1818) and Edgar Allan Poe ' s Gothic  tales ,  provided  the  foundations  for suspense   fiction .  But  it was in the 20th century that thrillers became a  standalone  and  pervasive genre,  especially  with the  development  of detective fiction and psychological suspense. One of ...

 

I have designed my print advertisements to adhere to ASA guidelines and stipulations. This means these advertisement will be honest and accurate to the final product to avoid misleading audiences. My advertisements will also avoid usage of unnecessary graphic or violent imagery to avoid making audiences uncomfortable. To make it clear this product is for a more mature audience the posters hold a darker and more sinister atmosphere, whilst still remaining appropriate to view so it may be advertised using billboards or on bus stops in locations likely to be seen by the target demographic. My product will primarily stream on ITVX, but will also be broadcasted on ITV channels during the watershed past 9pm due to its darker tone and more serious themes.  I plan to represent two social groups in my advertisements, those being detectives and criminals. The detectives will be portrayed in a positive light, being depicted as professional and serious, while the criminal is sinister and foreb...