Codes and conventions of reality TV.

Conventions - Typical features, characters and structures.
Codes - Technical codes, Character codes, Narrative codes, Cultural codes.

1. The Mighty Redcar BBC2
 Media Language - Cut away, Establishing shot, Close up 
How it represents the people - Every day life, makes the audience feel for the characters/empathy,
Demographic -  Aimed at less fortunate people who seek a better life and need inspiration to do better. Also aimed at older people who stereotype younger people and the area they live in, challenges their perception.
How the codes/conventions are used - Cultural codes are used: showing the beach using an establishing shot. Shows that its slightly run down.
 Soundtrack from the 80's could suggest the town has had better days.
Tagline - uses 'YOU'  to engage the audience.
'were fighting for our future' personal , engaging.
Introduced to 3 characters.

2. I'm a Celebrity 2019. ITV
Media language - Establishing shot, Close up, Shot reverse shot, Master shot.
How it represents people - Ant and Dec are well known so people will be more inclined to watch. Loved by the nation.
Viewers recognise the theme tune quickly.
More of a reminder its back on TV rather than advertising as its already well known.
Cultural codes - Out in the open like in Australia 
Exaggerated.
Simplistic.
No soundtrack.
Mention of the app and tag line of voting.

3. Educating Yorkshire Channel 4
Media language - Close ups, 
How it represents people - teachers and students are lovable
Aimed at children a similar age and adults to reminisce on their pasts at school. Also thinking about how their own children may behave at school. 
Illustrates a standard school.
Throughout the advert it shows a journey through school. 
Cinematography - fly on the wall. Not as heavily edited with colour correction etc. 
Natural behaviour.
Regional identity.
Children fit into stereotypes.
All seen as human, supportive.
Affectionate portrayal.