tv drama idea

Language unit students autistic Ashley and Charlie who has ADD, try to fit in with very different consequences.

Ashley and Charlie leave the language unit behind and try to fit in the other kids at school, will they be able to make the jump?

Ashley is in the Language Unit, where people with learning difficulties and similar disabilities are taught. He has ashpergers which enables him to have great intellect when it comes to maths and physics, so when he tries to fit in with 'the cool kids' they ask him to do their homework, and due to Ashley's disability, he does not realise he is being exploited. Charlie is Ashley's friend who is also in the Language unit and has ADD, so when Ashley leaves Charlie alone in the language unit playground, Charlie looks for new friends, and is jealous of Ashley. Charlie tries to make friends with the local 'druggies' and to try and fit in, he takes some pills to fit in which clashes with his ADD medication, and has a convulsion. The druggies leave him alone.

Disability

Mark Scheme

Explanation/analysis/argument (20 marks) AO1

Use of examples (20 marks) AO2
Level 1- Mise en scene
Level 2- Camera
Level 3- Sound
Level 4- Edit

Use of terminology (10 marks) AO1

Disability: 4 Stereotypes

The HERO: Bravery Stereotype
The VILLAIN: freak Stereotype
TRAGIC FIGURE: Victim Stereotype
UGLY: Non-Physically Attractive/Non-Sexual

Revision of Stereotypes

Ethnicity
- humorous
- sexualised
- unity
- pitied
- exotic
- dangerous
- conflict

Disability: 4 Stereotypes

The HERO: Bravery Stereotype
The VILLAIN: freak Stereotype
TRAGIC FIGURE: Victim Stereotype
UGLY: Non-Physically Attractive/Non-Sexual

Gender
- alpha male
- subordinate: housewife/mother
- dominant
- dumb blonde - male gaze

Social Class
- Working Class
- Underclass
- Upper class
- Middle class

how are they getting drama out of this stereotype?