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 and movement, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)

Co-owner of a Lonely Heart

Narrative:The flowers feed of blood and can reproduce with the amount of blood that they consume

Character:april is represented as a hero but also as a villain.Ways that she can be represented as a hero could be for example how she is saving the world from an end and from the shadowkin another thing is that when she opened up the portal, her actions were quiet heroic however her way of speaking makes her look almost as if she was a villain

Iconography:The use of sci-fi eye colour changing is used frequently when Corakinus overtakes Aprils eyes changing her eyes to orange and black using hybridity with school lockers giving a an american effects on a British school.The shadow world and sword use a lot of sci-fi colours giving a horror feeling and a healing colour of blue for relaxation and calming tone.

Setting:The episode in Class is set in a school called  Coal Hill Academy so a member of the audience can relate to it. Most of the scenes are filmed in a house to show the teen/family drama. 

2) How does Todorov's theory of equilibrium apply to Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Try and use the expanded version of Todorov's theory: Equilibrium - Disruption - Recognition - Reparation - New equilibrium.
Equilibrium -  shared heart of April and korakinus as this has become normal.
Disruption - April's dad has returned to express his concerns for April. She is not pleased and she subconsciously summons the shadow swords. She resists the urge to kill him and instead heals her mother's paralysis. The connection has seemingly become stronger as they both have now found out where the other is. The petal threat has become more prominent.
Recognition - Headteacher talks to Miss Quill about the deadly flower petals and how they are a serious threat to everyone.
Reparation - April knows where korakinu's realm is so she cuts open a portal then runs into it as Ram accompanies her.
New Equilibrium - April is set out to defeat korakinus and reclaim her heart.
3) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do each of the main characters in Class fit into? Alternatively, you may wish to discuss how characters do not fit Propp's character types.

hero-April/Charlie

villain-April/Coricinous/Quill

false hero-Ram

helper-Tanya

princess-None

4) What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Make specific, detailed reference to the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)
I would say that the main action code would be the flower petals. This is because It intrigues the audience with all sorts of wonders .For example: How did it arrive to Planet earth or why dose it feed of blood ect..

5) What examples of binary opposition (Levi-Strauss) can you find in Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? How do these create narrative or drama for the audience?
Light - Dark - Shadow world and earth 

Good - Evil - April who wants freedom and done nothing wrong contrasts to Corakinus who kills innocent people like  Ram's girlfriend 


Parent - Child - April's dad and April are not on good terms because he paralyzed her mother

Representations

1) How is gender represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are gender stereotypes reinforced or subverted?

Personally, I think that most stereotypes are neutralized with points like how Quill is dominant, April is the main character and that a black female had been put in classes three years ahead due to how smart she is. However, I feel like a crucial part that reinforces stereo types is the clip where ram jumps in the portal. the reason that  pointed this out is because even after seeing all the power that April has that he still feels the need to go after her to protect her..

2) How is age (e.g. teenagers; older people like teachers or parents) represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Does the show reinforce or challenge stereotypes about young people?
For this question, I would say that it is a mix of both subverting and reinforcing Stereotypical teenager. Like I previously stated, Tabatha is really smart and has been moved up by three years which subverts the stereotypes that teenagers pay no attention to school but more to social media. however, Something that is reinforced in this is how there are the typical jocks(Ram),The teachers Pet(April) and the 'nerd'(tabatha)
3) How is race and ethnicity represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Are  stereotypes reinforced or subverted?

Class is more diverse as there is a range of races and although the protagonist is white, it is still more diverse than older Doctor Who episodes. 

4) How is sexuality represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? How does this reflect the BBC's remit to represent modern Britain?

Sexuality is subverted greatly as the main male cast is represented as a gay alien which subverts two different things. First, he is and alien and second he is gay which is very unconventional to see on a bbc coming of age drama series

5) How is disability represented in Class - Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Why are disabled people generally under-represented in the media and how does Class try to address this?

Disability is considered 'Normal' as no one has an issue with Aprils mother and her being on a wheelchair, she is still treated the same as a mother. However i feel that She is almost sorry for April as stated in a previous episode, 'Just because I'm in A wheelchair dose not mean that I'm not your mother' this will make the audience sympathise for her.