Keywords Flashcards
define tokenism
practice of providing a cursory representation of someone from a particular social group merely to provide an impression of inclusivity (e.g. including just one person or a few people from a minority ethnic group in a media product but not giving them a significant or meaningful role).
Genre
Classification of media products based on conventions and elements
Repertoire of elements
Set of conventions specific to a genre
Dystopian
Genre portraying a society in a negative, dehumanizing way
Utopian
Genre depicting an ideal, perfect society
Iconography
Visual symbols and images associated with a genre
Narrative themes
Recurring ideas and concepts in a genre’s storyline
Hybrid genre
Incorporating elements from multiple genres
Pre-sold audience
Existing audience base for a genre or franchise
San Junipero
An afterlife where desires are fulfilled, reflecting heaven.
Narrative
Structural framework for understanding events.
Enigma codes
Withhold information to engage and intrigue viewers.
Action codes
Advance the narrative by signaling future events.
Anthology series
An anthology series generally features a completely different set of characters in each episode as well as a separate story
Hyperreality
Condition where simulations seem more real than reality itself
