Teen comedies Generic codes and conventions

Teen Comedies

The codes and conventions for teen films often vary this depends on the

cultural context of the film/plot.

Common Themes

Proms

Alcohol

Social groups

cliques High schoo

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Illegal drugsFirst love

Cliques and social groups Cliques are one of the most common codes of teen comedies. For example in mean girls the plot is based on the tension and hatred of two different cliques.Types of cliques seen in teen comedies: Cheerleaders Nerds Goths/emos Popular Stoners The people who aren't normally in a clique are normally the protagonists In the film.

Stereotyping

Character and individuals in teen comedies often are stereotyped especially in the American teen films. The most commonly stereotyped include: The cheerleader School diva The geek/nerd The rebel The outcast/weirdo The new boy/girl The class hot boy/girl The class clown

Setting codes and conventionsThey are often set in a high school this helps show the audience all the different social groups and problems that comes with being a teenager. Many of the films are based in American high schools. This means the writer has many topics they could use/introduce to the plot.