OCR A level Media Revision

1. Introduction to Genre Media Studies

3. A genre has characteristic features that are known to and recognised by audiences. Media Studies

4. A genre has characteristic features that are known to and recognised by audiences The same formula is applied time and time again. Media Studies

5. Westerns Media Studies

6. Westerns War films Media Studies

7. Westerns War films Soap operas Media Studies

8. Westerns War films Soap operas Crime drama Media Studies

9. Westerns War films Soap operas Crime drama are obvious examples Media Studies

10. Game shows Media Studies

11. Game shows News bulletins Media Studies

12. Game shows News bulletins Documentaries Media Studies

13. Game shows News bulletins Documentaries Reality TV, etc. Media Studies

14. Game shows News bulletins Documentaries Reality TV, etc. are also genres Media Studies

15. There are also subgenres within genres. Media Studies

16. There are also subgenres within genres. Spaghetti westerns Media Studies

17. There are also subgenres within genres. Spaghetti westerns Hammer horror films Media Studies

18. There are also subgenres within genres. Spaghetti westerns Hammer horror films James Bond films Media Studies

19. What makes genre attractive to audiences? Media Studies

20. What makes genre attractive to audiences? in Expectations are fulfilled and they can predict what will happen next. Media Studies

21. Why do producers like to work within a genre? Media Studies

22. Why do producers like to work within a genre? Communication with the audience is instant… Media Studies

23. Why do producers like to work within a genre? ..as key components are easily recognisable Media Studies

24. Why do producers like to work within a genre? ..as key components are easily recognisable “ Stereotypes” Media Studies

25. Why do producers like to work within a genre? … no need to set up characters and plot. Media Studies

26. The audience will know what to expect Media Studies

27. For a genre to become established, certain conventions need to become identifiable in the general consciousness of the audience. Media Studies

28. The Key Components of Genre Media Studies

29. Key Components Media Studies

37. The Disadvantages of Genre Media Studies

45. Summary in Over time, these formulas and patterns may begin to dominate the way we the world about us . Media Studies