Theory Genre - Pre Reading

Daniel Chandler - Conventional definitions of genre based on the notion that they constitute conventions of content (themes or settings) and from (structure and style) which are shared by texts which are regarded as belonging to them.

Steve Neale - Stresses that genres are not systems they are processes. They are dynamic and elvolve over time.

Jason Mittell - Argues that genres are cultural categories that leap boundaries of media texts and operate within industry, audience and cultural practices as well. Industries use genre to sell products to audiences. Allowing audiences to make choices.

Rick Altman - Argues that genres offers audiences a set of pleasures
- Emotional (audiences emotional response)
- Visceral (gut responses, feeling)
- Intellectual (Unravel a mistery, "whodunit")

Metz - Argued that the genres go through a cycle of changes during their lifetime
- Experimental stage
- Classic stage
- Parody stage
- Deconstruction stage

Nicholas Abercrombie - Suggests that the boundaries between genres are shifting and becoming more permeable. He is concerned with modern television, which he suggests seems to be engaged in a steady dismantling genre.

David Buckingham - Argues that genre is not simply given by culture but is a constant process of negotiation and change.

Typical mise-en-scene/visual style
- props
- set
- lighting
- location
- camera angles
- special effects

Typical types of narrative
- Plots
- Historical
- Setting
- Set pieces

Generic Types
- Characters
- Roles

Typical Personnel
- Directors
- Producers
- Actors
- Stars

Typical Sound Design
- Dialogue
- Music
- Sound effects