Monday, 5 October 2015

Intro to Genre: Task 1

Task 1
Genre: A style or category of art, music, or literature.
Sub-Genre: subdivision of a genre of literature, music, film.
Hybrid genre: A genre in fiction that blends themes and elements from two or more different genres.
Codes & Conventions: The familiar and predictable forms and techniques used by the
media to communicate certain ideas or to convey a desired
impression. Technical codes include camera angles, sound, and
lighting. Symbolic codes include the language, dress, and actions
of characters. 
Genre Tropes: A significant or recurring theme (motif) that are primarily associated with a particular genre. i.e. guns, blood, etc... 

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