13.11.14 - Representation of social class - Shameless

Analyse how the producers construct representations of working class in the opening credits. 

You can watch the episode here. 

Make sure you address all 4 areas: 
- Camerawork; 
- Mise-en-scene; 
- Sound; 
- Editing. 

You should select 10 frames minimum to screengrab as examples for your analysis. I expect 700-1000 words. 

BEFORE YOU START WRITING AN ESSAY:
- What social class is being represented? How do you know?
- What are the usual stereotypes associated with this social class in the media?
- Are these stereotypes used here?
- How are the audience positioned by the producers? Why? (Think particularly about the use of camerawork and editing - as well as soundtrack - to create humour). 
VERY different representation here from what we are used to; usually, this social class is portrayed through realism / gritty representations.
- Screen grab key shots that you think will help you in your analysis.