The Concept of Genre: Past Questions
In the exam for unit 2735 you will answer two questions in two hours. As it is the synoptic paper, you should refer to the key concept areas of:
- Media forms and conventions
- Media representations
- Media institutions
- Media audiences
June 2003
Why is the idea of genre in films important? Refer in detail to at least two films in your answer.
June 2004
Discuss the reasons why films adhere to and extend the conventions of a particular genre.
June 2005
Do generic conventions help or restrict film-makers?
June 2006
Discuss how and why film genres change of a period of time.
