Macro sub-genre conventions.

Every film has macro elements, including the two sub-genres of Teen Drama films, which are Youth and High-school. A macro element refers to the story the film tells, this is known as syntactic.

For a Teen Drama film they include:

• films key plot
• storyline
• characters
• social groups
• representations

High School Dramas:

The key plot of this film was shown through the animated sequence between the two main characters dancing. They were shown in neutral colours, having a good time dancing as the credits rolled. The two friends being presented in the title sequence shows their attachment and love for each other that turns into separation throughout the film. It also shows, their friendship is a main factor for the film.

The storyline is shown in a chronological order. It shows the teenagers obsession with sex, their youthfulness, family and their importance to education. Also, the characters that are shown are Seth and Evan who are best friends travelling to school whilst saying goodbye to Evan's mother.

The social group the two characters go under is students, as they are both still in education. They have a complex representation as they are disgusting but very likeable because of their sense of humour, sex obsessed yet find it difficult to get attention and insult each other but cannot seem to live without each other.

The key plot  of this film was of University students wanting to meet new people. They decided to live in dorms where they could go to parties and socialise with different people, and this was shown in the opening sequence of the film.

The storyline of the film was shown in chronological order, which was of the main character recently moving inside a dorm and awaiting to meet her roommate, and then she is at a party where she is drawn to someone which hints that there will be romance in the film. The characters introduced was the main girl Sara and two other girls, this shows a bond between the girls that will be forming throughout the film.

Again, just like Superbad the social groups they go under is of university students, they were represented in positive ways, and enjoying their time together by partying, drinking and flirting.

Youth Dramas:

The key plot of this film is of teenagers being against adults - specifically the police. The storyline is shown in a chronological order, however the flashback of riots and aftermath are shown as key events that will be shown throughout the film. The characters introduced are a Jewish man and a Arab man (Said and Vinz) they are shown as being really close, also the police introduced show the hatred the main character has for them which suggest a conflict between them will arise.

The social groups they are represented in are working class males; this is shown by their clothing and the location they are in. The representation of the main characters and police are negative, this means this film is serious and lacks any humour in it.

The key plot of this film is about two boys who have rebellious attitudes. They are both two teenagers who scam people, this is because they need money in order to buy or save their house. The storyline is shown in chronological order, as you see the reason behind why the characters turn to a path that is dangerous and makes their life miserable. The characters introduced are the two main boys, this shows they are attached and have a special bond of friendship between them. Also, it highlights their companionship throughout the film.

The social group the characters are shown in is working class, which is shown by their lifestyle and the location of the film. Also, their representations are shown negatively because of the constant swearing and the dark lightning shown throughout majority of the opening scenes. It also, shows the police being against the youth which shows the conflict between them and the two main characters.