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Introduction to Genre https://youtu.be/X-q-AWD_8AY

What is Genre? A system of codes, conventions & visual styles that allow us to understand what we are watching. This is sometimes called iconography. The rules. A label that allows us to categorise and understand film.

Why Study Genre? Genre helps us trace how films develop: by comparing one genre film to another. All films we watch are seen in relation to others. Genre tells us about the audience – how our desires and interests change over time.

Recognising Genres. All genres contain specific codes & conventions that allow us to recognise them. These include: Narrative expectations Set-pieces Character types Costume Location https://youtu.be/WCN5JJY_wiA

Hybrid Genres When two or more genres are combined. The most popular is Rom-Com (Romantic Comedy). Examples: Cowboys & Aliens (Western & Sci-Fi) Shaun of the Dead (Romantic Zombie Comedy) From Dusk Till Dawn (Gangster & Horror).

Sub-Genres Some Genres are so big they get sub-divided into Sub- Genres. Horror has lots of Sub-Genres – list as many as you can. What do they have in common?