“Genres must adapt in order to survive” discuss [JUNE 04]
Intro: introduce the slasher genre, and how it has to change to survive, eg
P1: TA, audience expectations, eg tcm1 +2
P2: technology-psycho and switchblade romance and Halloween comparison
P3: changes in society – ideologies, values and representation// eg, the era of feminism changed everything. Eg ,from being subservient and controlled in Psycho to the changed in Switchblade Romance. The final girl- needs phallic symbol though to show her masculine side
P4: censorship and codes of conduct= TCM 1 + 2 changes
P5: any other changes that have to occur to make the genre adapt
Conclusion: genres have to adapt because society and their expectations have change, therefore in order to make a profit, the institution has to appeal and try to attract an audience.
Thursday 2 April 2009
Compare two examples, from different decades, of any media genre of your choice. Describe and account for the major differences and Similarities betwe
Compare two examples, from different decades, of any media genre of your choice. Describe and account for the major differences and Similarities between them. [2000]
Intro: introduces my two films, TCM 1974 AND 200? Give directors names and dates.
P1: i will talk about the narrative, and TA. E.g. they are both different because the 2nd one changes slightly to appeal to the current audience. E.g. they are going to the concert and not to see their relative’s graves. TCM1 historcal and eco changes occured
P2: the killer and differences and how the mask is better in the newer one. I will also mention the advancement of technology, phallic objects
P3: the same genre codes, eg final girl and the mad house/ Have group of friends- which get lost
P4: blood and more gruesome in the new one, censorship etc... deaths scenes are more visible etc..
P5: The family members-younger wants to save the friends, Propp theory
Todorv theory- Ending is diff
Conclusion: the changes are differ, because the TA was different, diff era, TCM1 was following Pyscho – the granddaddy of slasher, and TCM2 was more modern to show the era diff
Intro: introduces my two films, TCM 1974 AND 200? Give directors names and dates.
P1: i will talk about the narrative, and TA. E.g. they are both different because the 2nd one changes slightly to appeal to the current audience. E.g. they are going to the concert and not to see their relative’s graves. TCM1 historcal and eco changes occured
P2: the killer and differences and how the mask is better in the newer one. I will also mention the advancement of technology, phallic objects
P3: the same genre codes, eg final girl and the mad house/ Have group of friends- which get lost
P4: blood and more gruesome in the new one, censorship etc... deaths scenes are more visible etc..
P5: The family members-younger wants to save the friends, Propp theory
Todorv theory- Ending is diff
Conclusion: the changes are differ, because the TA was different, diff era, TCM1 was following Pyscho – the granddaddy of slasher, and TCM2 was more modern to show the era diff
Outline recent significant developments in one genre of your choice. Illustrate your answer with examples. [JAN03]
Outline recent significant developments in one genre of your choice. Illustrate your answer with examples. [JAN03]
Intro: Mention my 1 genre, which would be the slasher genre, and talk about how and why i think its developed. Mention the films i will discuss.
P1: the first slasher film, the granddaddy of slasher films, PYSCHO. I will talk about how Hitchcock made this film, eg with techniques
P2: Society during the 60s, as it was different then, eg, females were “symbolically annihilated”. The different stereotypes, eg of housewives, homemakers...
P3: how TCM 1974 developed the genre, and how it targeted the audience. I will also mention the way the censorship that occurred during the time. And how this changed, will compare the old and new one, and the different techniques used to attract the TA, do more on MIGRAIN.
P4: Talk about Scream and how it “rejuvenated” the genre, and its intertextuality references.
P5: This paragraph will talk about Switchblade Romance, and how it has developed the genre since psycho
Conclusion: Sum my info up, and just mention recent films and how it changed the genre, talk about institutional changes etc...
Intro: Mention my 1 genre, which would be the slasher genre, and talk about how and why i think its developed. Mention the films i will discuss.
P1: the first slasher film, the granddaddy of slasher films, PYSCHO. I will talk about how Hitchcock made this film, eg with techniques
P2: Society during the 60s, as it was different then, eg, females were “symbolically annihilated”. The different stereotypes, eg of housewives, homemakers...
P3: how TCM 1974 developed the genre, and how it targeted the audience. I will also mention the way the censorship that occurred during the time. And how this changed, will compare the old and new one, and the different techniques used to attract the TA, do more on MIGRAIN.
P4: Talk about Scream and how it “rejuvenated” the genre, and its intertextuality references.
P5: This paragraph will talk about Switchblade Romance, and how it has developed the genre since psycho
Conclusion: Sum my info up, and just mention recent films and how it changed the genre, talk about institutional changes etc...
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