Lesson 8 - Genre Flashcards
1
Q
What is Genre?
A
A means of classifying media texts by identifying common elements that act as a set of rules for both producers and audience
2
Q
What do Repetition of signifiers become for the audience?
A
Predictable pleasures
3
Q
What is Repetition of elements also known as?
A
Genre conventions
4
Q
What are Genre Conventions?
A
The key ingredients of a text
5
Q
What are the key areas to identify genre?
A
Narrative and themes Characters Props (Iconography) Costumes Setting Lighting and colour
6
Q
What is Repertoire of elements?
A
The key features that are reported throughout a certain genre
7
Q
What does each genre have?
A
Its own specific repertoire of elements
8
Q
What are the main categories in Repertoire of elements?
A
Iconography Props Style Settings Narrative Characters Themes (However, this can vary according to genre)
