today we did work on genre as well as codes and conventions

This is the work we did

Name of Film Example: Spectre (James Bond)
Which genre does it fit in to? Action, Thriller
LIST ALL THE CONVENTIONS YOU CAN THINK OF… ·       A ‘Bond Villain’.  The Villain is typically of foreign origin, male, and their evil plan normally refers to an event of world domination. ·       A ‘Bond Girl’.  A Bond girl is represented in a degrading way, whereby Bond himself is irresistible to them and ends up having an intimate relationship with at least one woman.   The role of the woman in James Bond films has changed significantly in recent years to that of a stronger more independent character. ·       Violence.  Demonstrating the brave and powerful role of a secret service agent.  Bond will always come out on top. (Stunts) ·       Bond Music.  James Bond as a franchise has it’s own infamous theme tune, it is instantly recognisable and can be played in some way or another at any point in the film, it usually backs a ‘successful’ moment/victory in the film. ·       And most importantly… James Bond himself!  James Bond is a convention of every film.  An upper class secret agent whose bravery and skill knows no limits.  He always beats his enemies and often has to break the rules in order to save the day.  (A hero)

Name of Film Example: Superman Movies
Which genre does it fit in to? Action, adventure, fantasy, superpower
LIST ALL THE CONVENTIONS YOU CAN THINK OF… ·       Hero- The hero (superman) is expected to be able to overcome any challenge and be near invincible as well as come out victorious at the end of the movie and to always represent justice and good. ·       Villains – The villains are expected to be insane and pure evil to contrast the hero true good ideals as well as have plans which lead to world domination or the deaths of many. ·       Plot-the hero will face a task that you or he believes he can’t do however will save the day last minute and defeat the villain. ·       ­­Women characters- women in action movies are usually play the role of damsel in distress being someone who needs save or play the part of love in tress. ·       Action- These type of movie have a lot of action scenes for example explosions, fights, guns

Name of Film Example: Alice in Wonderland
Which genre does it fit in to? Animation, fantasy, family
LIST ALL THE CONVENTIONS YOU CAN THINK OF… ·        No death being it a kid’s film and that death is never shown or directly referenced the movie must be family friendly and suitable for all ages. ·       Colouring – because its animated in a colourful and weird way to grasp the audiences attention. ·       Music works as link between plot and to convey emotions to the audience ·       Bright animation colours ·       Fast pasted
Name of Film Example: les miserables
Which genre does it fit in to? Musical, drama, romance, tragedy
LIST ALL THE CONVENTIONS YOU CAN THINK OF… ·       Most key information is sung by key charters ·       love at first sight ·       dark settings for the drama ·       boy meets girl classical romance ·

Name of Film Example: Friday the 13th
Which genre does it fit in to? Horror, slasher ,gore
LIST ALL THE CONVENTIONS YOU CAN THINK OF… ·       Cast of teenagers go to secluded location ·       Inhuman murderer ·       Dark scary locations ·       End with one survivor ·