Section outline


  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the characteristics of superhero film genre by analysing the techniques used in these film
    • We are EXPLORING the nature of superhero film genre by researching the codes and conventions of this genre
    • We are EXPLORING the audience appeal of the superhero film genre by recognising that the demographics of the audience of these films is changing
    • We are EXPLORING the impact of superhero film genre by classifying the historical / political context the backstory used in these film
    • We are EXPLORING the success and transition of superhero film genre by conceptualising the realm of these film in popular cinema

    Success Criteria - WALT

    • explain why the concept of genre is so important
    • define how classification of films supports in marketing to a set audience
    • describe how genre can be divided into sub-genre
    • discuss how genre can determine narrative conventions

    Why is genre important? 

    This term defines a category, style or type of media product as being similar in form and type. Classification of texts into genres seem to be a natural part of making sense of the cultural world. Identifying genres helps audiences to make sense of plot conventions and narrative structures.

     All media products can be categorised as belonging to genres. 

     Genres are identified by the repetition of distinctive features. 

     Genres can be divided into sub-genres, for example vampire horror is a sub-genre of horror. 

     Genres can determine the narrative conventions of a text.  Genres generate expectations in audiences. 

     Genres are used by producers to structure media products.