Doctor Who an Unearthly Child

1) Write an NCIS analysis for the episode - using notes from the screening in class. Make specific, detailed reference to moments in the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)

An Unearthly Child

Narrative:

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At the start the show establishes the scene that the police are investigating in
Teenagers are gossiping in the hallways
Teachers discuss Susan as well as there other students 
Teachers offer Susan a ride home 
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Ian and Babara spy on Susan and follow her into the place she had entered 
Teachers ask Doctor about Susan and receives constant unclear answers - enigma : where is she?
3 flashbacks - reminiscing weird things in lesson
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Teachers threat Doctor about police 
Conflict - enter big room and Doctor won't let them out

Character:

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Susan Foreman
Unknown Police man
Ian Chesterton 
Babara Wright 
Students
Ian - logical, dismissive
Babara - caring, curious, committed 
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Ian Chesterton - doesn't believe in mysteries 
Babara Wright - worried, eager to know where Susan is
Doctor - acts clueless of Susans disappearance + curious toward the teachers intentions
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Ian - very curious ends up getting shocked 
Doctor + Susan - aliens exiles 

Iconography:

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Scientific music in opening scene 
TARDIS in a junkyard 
Students being daily teens
Teachers dialogue 
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Torch - connotes meeting is dark + brings mysterious atmosphere 
Music - ominous 
Sonic Screwdriver - Drs laser weapon 
TARDIS - vibrating, susan trapped
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High tech - advanced technology 
Doors shut by themselves 
Silver metallic walls

Setting:

2) How does Todorov's theory of equilibrium apply to An Unearthly Child? Try and use the expanded version of Todorov's theory: Equilibrium - Disruption - Recognition - Reparation - New equilibrium.
The equilibrium would be how everything is normal at the beginning, the show establishing the setting, how its an everyday school day. The disruption comes in toward the middle, once the teachers follow Susan home and end up getting in conflict themselves with the doctor 
3) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do each of the main characters in An Unearthly Child fit into? Alternatively, you may wish to discuss how characters do not fit Propp's character types.
Ian would fit into the role of a hero well because he has traits such as being dominant and protective plus once the doctor had tried keeping them hostage he was not only trying to solve the issue and get himself out but he also was trying to get Barbara out aswell and in the process of that he got himself hurt.
Susan could come under the role of being a helper as The Doctor was quite controlling of her and he's like a father figure toward her since no parents of hers are introduced therefore she's always helping him complete his tasks.
4) What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in An Unearthly Child? Make specific, detailed reference to the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)
Enigma codes
how is a student this intelligent?
where is susan?
who is this doctor?
has the doctor taken susan?
Action codes
how will they get out?
will the teachers be okay?
5) What examples of binary opposition (Levi-Strauss) can you find in An Unearthly Child? How do these create narrative or drama for the audience?


Representations

1) What stereotypes of men are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?
Subverts :
The doctor is presented as a rude old man which partially subverts the stereotype of elders since they are sometimes seen as kind and caring. However the doctor shows no remorse and his manner towards the teachers are not so pleasant.
Reinforces :
Ian Chesterton is an example of a character that reinforces stereotypes as he is a logical science teacher who's protective toward others he's rational as he's a smart thinker.
2) What stereotypes of women/girls are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?
Susan subverts the stereotype of young school girls since she is extremely intelligent and is seen by teachers as a 'genius'. Plus she is presented as different and strange compared to the school girls shown in the hallways gossiping yet Susan tends to be quite isolated with no friends.
3) What are common media stereotypes of young people and old people? Do any of the characters or scenarios reinforce or subvert these conventional stereotypes (consider this was 1963)? Has this changed in more recent series of Doctor Who?
Common media stereotypes of young people in 1963 are that they were quite gossipy and were into things such as going out together with friends. With old people, stereotypes back then were things like old people people grumpy and rude.
4) What representations of race/ethnicity can be found in Doctor Who: An Earthly Child? Is this surprising or not? Give reasons for your answer and consider historical / cultural context (the 1960s). Has this changed in more recent series of Doctor Who?
There is no representation of ethnic minorities at all, no different culture. The ensemble cast are all represented as white individuals in the unearthly child. This is not surprising since in 1963's people of different ethnic groups were not chosen to be in casts yet white people were. This has changed in the most recent series of doctor who because the cast is diverse and they have a female police officer and a friend that is black.

5) How is social class represented in An Unearthly Child? Think about how education and knowledge is presented in the episode.

The social class is represented as minimal since there are people only on the high end of business.

Audience

1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Has it changed since 1963?
Target audience for Doctor Who in the 1960's was famil
2) What audience psychographic groups might particularly enjoy Doctor Who?
Audience psychographics that will enjoy doctor who are people who like mystery and action since the show is very mysterious and there are a lot of enigma codes
3) What audience pleasures are offered by An Unearthly Child? Apply Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory to the episode. Make sure you provide specific examples from the episode to support your ideas.

Personal Identity:

Teachers can personally identify with Ian and Barbara since they are caring teachers who are helpful academically and in other aspects too toward their children 
Personal Relationships:
The audience may establish a personal relationship with Susan since she is trying to save her teachers but the Doctor wont let her therefore the audience will be scared for her.
Diversion (Escapism):
Allows the audience to feel diversion as they are experiencing a different world and not living in reality.
Surveillance (Information / Facts):
The show doesn't really supply facts that the audience can get.
4) What additional Uses and Gratifications would this episode provide to a modern 2018 audience?
Additional Uses and Gratifications personal identity since the 2018 audience may personally identify with the characters.


Industries

1) What was the television industry like in 1963? How many channels were there?
In 1963 there were 2 channels which were ITV and BBC. There were not a lot since the technology wasn't advanced and the tv industry couldn't publish more channels.
2) Why is Doctor Who such an important franchise for the BBC? 
Its an important franchise because it has been on tv for years and continues to be successful 3) How does Doctor Who meet the BBC's mission statement to 'inform, educate and entertain'?
They entertain by having a lot of drama and action 
Educate by having things that the audience can adapt from
Inform such as news and information the audience can watch4) How is the BBC funded?
BBC is funded by tv license which means they have the responsibility to educate reform
5) Who regulates the BBC and what is the watershed?
The Ofcom's Broadcasting Code is the rulebook that sets standards for the content of TV and radio programmes.