1) What example is provided of why visual iconographies are so important? Genres are categories or types of media text. Genres are recognisable through the repeated use of generic codes and conventions. 2) What examples are provided of the importance of narrative in identifying genre? Visual and aural iconographies are not the only way that genres can be identified. Genre can also be indicated in the way the story is told via its narrative (the structure of the story telling) and plot (the events and occurrences within the story). 3) What are the different ways films can be categorised according to Bordwell? • Period or Country, e.g. US films of the 1930s • Director / Star, e.g. Ben Stiller Films • Technical Process, e.g. Animation • Style, e.g. German Expressionism; • Series, e.g. Bond; • Audience, e.g. Family Films 4) List three ways genre is used ...
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