Steve Neal: Genre Flashcards
1
Q
What does each genre have?
A
Genre signifiers
2
Q
Where are genres signifiers seen and made recognisable?
A
In media texts.
3
Q
What are genre signifiers?
A
A set of distinguishing features
4
Q
What must media products do in order to be considered a certain genre?
A
Conform to the genre’s codes and conventions.
5
Q
How do products of one genre distinguish themselves from other products of the same genres?
What is this process known as?
A
Includes sub-genres usually through a genre hybrid.
Difference in repetition.
6
Q
What are some of the ways in which you can recognise a films genre by its movie poster?
(4)
A
Title
Conventions
Main image
Colour palette
