Codes And Conventions Of A Teen Comedy

Narrative: Normally the narrative of a teen comedy revolves around relationships and teen culture (i.e music). It has a fairly typical structure, we meet the character(s) during or after a particularly memorable moment (i.e After break up or during the last day of school), the main character(s) usually search to become more socially popular/find a new relationship, when this is achieved a villainous character (i.e an ex-partner) will attempt to sabotage this new popularity/relationship, it normally resolves with the main character(s) achieving there goals despite the setback.

Main character(s): The main character(s) of teen comedies are usually more socially awkward or unpopular, and are fairly determined.

Growing Up: There's a undertone in most teen comedies where the main character(s) mature as the film goes on, developing from a socially awkward and shy person into a more assertive and confident one. Or in some cases the choices they make will be less impulsive and more educated, as well as in majority choosing a partner with a personality and not just looks (although this is a factor).

Soundtrack: The soundtrack will appeal to a younger generation, so could include indie rock/pop punk or pop songs.

Setting: They usually take place in the summer, most likely because that's when teenagers are free, but they can be adapted to any time of the year.

Teen comedy is the sub-genre of comedy my group has chosen to emulate, because we believe that it's the most relatable sub-genre to emulate. But others sub-genres include Romantic Comedy (ex. Going The Distance), Sci-Fi Comedy (ex. Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy), Slapstick Comedy (ex. Mr. Beans Holiday), Spoof Comedy (ex. Scary Movie Series), Action Comedy (ex. The A-Team) and Horror Comedy (ex. Zombieland)