Historical Case Study - write up guidance

Interesting analysis of themes within the film:

http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2011/aug/18/reel-history-quadrophenia-riot 

Create an analysis of Quadrophenia (1979) using the prompts below:

Key Theory summary

1. Offer a brief summary of Dick Hebdige and his idea of 'subculture'.
2. Discuss Stan Cohens ideas. Define what is meant by a moral panic & deviance amplification.

Focus text analysis

Quadrophenia (1979) dir. Franc Roddam

1.Discuss the representation and ideological values of Jimmy, Steph and Kevin. Use textual examples to back up your point made.
2.What examples of mise en scene reinforce the idea of youth culture?
3.What ideologies are present within the film?
4.How can Dick Hebdige and Stan Cohen’s theory be related to this film?


Extension activity: Clockwork Orange (1971)1.Discuss the background to the film.
2.How was the film reported by the press and how did the youths of the time relate to
the film?
3.How can Stan Cohen’s theory be related to this film?

The PP is on D2L should you need extra information