Introduction to science-fiction blog task

1) How does Class meet the conventions of a TV drama series?

Answer- 1) The program class does meet the conventions because is is very dramatic because there is monsters and the people are trying to fight them and get rid of them.

2) What conventions of the science-fiction genre can you find in the Class trailer? List as many as you can and use NCIS to help you.

-scientist
-advanced knowledge
-aliens/new species
-advanced technology

3) What other genres are suggested by the trailer (e.g. horror)? Is Class an example of a modern hybrid-genre show?
-horror
-action
4) Class is a spin-off from Doctor Who. At what point does the character of the Doctor appear in the trailer?


Answer- the doctor appears half way through the video.

5) Who do you think the target audience for Class is? Is this a typical target audience for the science-fiction genre? Give reasons for your answer.

 Answer- the target audience from class young teenagers who have a big interest in sci-fi and action. this is a typical target audience for the science-fiction genre because its set in  a futurist place and his new species which some young teenagers like.

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