Below is a blank copy of the questionnaire that we gave out to people to find out what their expectations for the period drama opening sequence was and their opinions of period dramas and the sub-genres within historical period dramas. This helped us to understand what people were expecting to see compared to what we were planning to film. It also helped us to understand how different audiences will look for different elements in period dramas and will be attracted to different characters, story lines and setting. We also looked to see which of the films that we ourselves had analysed had been viewed by the people answering the questionnaire.
By doing this, we were able to have an insight into what makes a good historical period drama stand out from other historical period dramas and which sub-genres are the most popular.
Period Drama Questionnaire
Please circle your answer.
1. What is your gender?
Male Female
2. How old are you?
12- 15 16- 19 20- 25 26- 34 35+
3. What is your favourite Historical Period genre?
Comedy Horror Romance Thriller Mystery
War Fiction Drama Musical Fantasy Documentary
Other:………………………
4. What draws you to a Historical Period Drama?
Acting Plots Characters Storyline The Title Hero Vs. Villain
Setting Education about specific period Depends which film it is
5. Write in order from most to least important, the importance of these elements in a Historical Period Drama.
Setting Props Costume Make-up Lighting Sound
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6. How do you expect to feel from watching the opening sequence of our Period Drama?
To be informed To be interested To be excited To be intrigued
To want to find out more To be unresponsive To be confused
7. What is your favourite Period Drama and why? If you don’t have one, why not?
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8. What qualities make a good Historical Period Drama?
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9. Which of the following films that we have analysed have you watched?
Witchfinder General Jane Eyre Pride and Prejudice
Pearl Habor Narnia The Duchess Mother Joan of the Angels
The New World The King’s Speech
A focus group video showing feedback and reactions:
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