My chosen area of representation is age in the episode of glue.

 Camera Angles: At the very start of the episode we see many extreme long shots and establishing shots. This gives us an introduction to our setting, environment and the time of day in each particular clip. There is also several long shots of the characters at the beginning of the episode, which gives us an idea of what the characters look like and their behaviour at the start which immediately gives us an impression of the characters. For example from their actions, which are mainly portrayed through these long shots we can see that they are behaving erratically. We also have point of view shots, for example at the beginning when we are shown the man taking drugs from a small bag that he is carrying. With all of these features put together we can already see that the characters are quite experimental and enjoy the party lifestyle. This already, in the opening scenes alone matches the stereotype of many teens and young adults in the UK. They are portrayed to be irresponsible and endanger their own lives through reckless behaviour, a common stereotype which is becoming more publicised in the media due to social networking etc. There is also several two shots between the characters when in conversation, so that we can see the relationships between characters. Through these shots we can see that the characters appear often to be quite emotionless and do not regret their behaviour. What they say often doesn't match the truth however from these two shots we can see that the characters seem quite confident in not being entirely honest. This again matches the stereotype that teens are quite unfeeling and emotionless. They are consumed in their own interests and not those of others. Furthermore, there is also several crabbing shots which show movement of the characters and helps us to keep up to keep up with their actions and behaviour. When the man is standing on the top of the large container we see a low angle shot. This shows possibly the feeling of power that the character has at that specific moment in time possibly due to the influence of drugs. When he jumps and is falling we see a low angle shot which perhaps shows his vulnerability as he is not fully aware and in control of his actions. There is also several close ups of the characters, for example when one character tells another about the news of Cals death, this allows us to see the expressions and their reactions to the news. It shows their regret at their behaviour and emphasises the stereotypical idea that teens do not think about actions and their consequences.
 Editing: When the man jumps at the beginning of the scene we see slow motion. This perhaps emphasises his vulnerability as he is not in control of his own actions and is putting his own life in danger. This again adds to the stereotypical image of young adults, the representation that they are irresponsible and do not care about their reckless behaviour. When Cal and the girl then jump in, slow motion is used again. This could be done to emphasise their behaviour and their actions.
Sound: There is several pieces of non-diegetic music used throughout this episode. For example at the very beginning there is music played in the background. It almost creates an uncomfortable feeling for the viewer as it gives a sense that something is not quite right and gives us a feeling that something is going to end badly. It almost seems to create a feeling of danger which matches the characters behaviour. When Cal is found the next morning in the field, music is also used to create greater effect and to build tension. It is used throughout to create a feeling of uncertainty for the viewer and to build tension and suspense. Diegetic music is used when the two female characters are dancing, which shows us that the characters are young and quite playful , and are just keen to explore the world and the different things on offer to them. The use of this different music may emphasise the tendency of young adults to explore the world around them. This again shows a stereotypical view of the young teenage characters.
Mise en scene: The characters throughout are stereotypically represented to be irresponsible and show reckless behaviour . They portray the idea of the ‘lost innocence of childhood’, with their frequent drug and alcohol misuse. They are portrayed to be troublesome and involved with crime, for instance in the use of the drugs or the burning of the car. This is a stereotypical portrayal of young adults which is ever growing in the media in current times. Most of the representations are negative and show only the bad stereotypical images of youths.