Codes and Conventions ofTeen Drama/ Thriller

Iconography

Girl groups walking, whispering, gossipingDrugs, alcoholClothes, makeup

Setting

• School• forest/woods, • Park• Bedroom/sleep

over• Prom• Shopping

centre

Narrative

Romance/relationships

Friendships

Family/friend betrayal

Secrets & Gossip

Revenge

Competitions

Characters

• Main group• Outsiders• Stereotypical

blonde girls• Heartthrob/

hero boy • Family

Themes

• Romance• Friendship• Family• Secrets/Gossip• Drugs/alcohol• Sex