Generic Convention

Game Show 1: my own one

Set in a television studio. Set design often includes a podium behind

which the contestant stands. Light is often an important element of
the mise-en-scene with lights dimmed or spotlights used to heighten
dramatic tension.
The host is sometimes a key element of the show and is often
someone whose A list days are over; a TV star from a different TV
genre; a comedian. The host often holds cards as an aide-memoire
for introducing contestants. Traditionally the host is male,
accompanied by a glamorous assistant.
Contestants apply to join the show and vary in age and
background. They are selected because they have something about
them, which will help make the show successful or are selected at
random. Contestants are sometimes selected from the studio
audience.
The games can vary from physical tasks to practical or puzzlesolving tasks -

It would be in a set were the contestants had a

place to stand and so did the host. It would also
have room for a live audience to watch. It would
have co-ordinated lighting for when it needed

The questions (if it is a quiz/gameshow hybrid) can vary depending

on the target audience. They are usually set independently.
Contestants usually know what type of questions theyll be asked;
often start easy and get harder. Technology has increased the way
audiences and contestants can see & respond to questions.
The prizes can be large e.g. cars and holidays or small e.g. a glass
bowl. Sometimes the prize is the title of being the champion. Usually
even the losers go away with something even if it just the
experience.
Gimmicks or catchphrases are often used to make each show
original and become part of the national consciousness.

The host would be a well-dressed male who has a

recognisable voice and a cheesy smile. He would
have to stand out from the crowd and also be
funny to entice the audience.
There would be 2 teams of celebritys battling it
out to win the money at the end. The 2 teams
would consist of mixed gender and 4 people.
They w2ould be celebritys so that more people
would want to watch it
There would be questions that constants answer
then they do an activity related to the question t
this is so the audience does not get board of just
questions
They would be family friendly questions and they
would be easy sio that people at home can join in
so they feel like they are a part of the show too.

They will receive prize money at the end which

will go to a charity off their choice. This is
because the public like money going to charity so
it might get more views
There will be a very catchy catchphrase so that
people can link it to the show and remember it.

Music often used first as a catchy theme tune and then as mood
music to increase tension or to signal different parts of the show.

There will be music on the opening scene so that

pit is recognisable and when the contestants are
doing activates it is more interesting than just
them doing the activity