Genre

Hey it's Xena!

Recently in class we've been learning about genre. The definition of genre is "kind" or "type." After learning information about the topic we did a PowerPoint presentation.
There are many different genres. Such as, horror, sci-fi, action, comedy, drama, detective/crime, romance, thriller, and western. Every kind of genre has it's own conventions that make it the genre it is. A horror film give the audience a sense of fear. Sci-fi gives a feeling of something beyond our current means. Action gives a feeling of stress but it is short lived. Comedy gives a feeling of happiness and laughter. Drama can give a feeling of hurt or guilt. Detective films can give a feeling of vicarious thrill. 
After learning about different types of genres we were told to make a PowerPoint presentation. My group chose to go with the detective/ crime genre. On the presentation we had to be able to define the genre, analyze the genre, the history of the genre, and the social functions. 

PowerPoint - 
 file:///home/chronos/u-ddc92013bcfddb3e29f8e747f09b93d879b43f2f/MyFiles/Downloads/Presentation9.pdf
History - The crime genre first started in the 1600's. This genre has progressed from "Sherlock Holmes" in 1900 to "Law & Order: SVU" which first aired in 1999.
 Social Functions - The crime genre gives the audience the ability to process emotions through characters without having to go through the pain themselves. 
Specific Characters - the one who solves the crime, the one who committed the crime, and the victim(s).
Camera Techniques -  High and Low angle shot, close ups and extreme close ups, dolly zooms, and handheld shots.

Resources :
https://scienceandsamosa.com/why-people-like-action-movies-some-science-to-it/
https://blogs.svvsd.org/coalridgechronicle/2014/02/04/drama-affects-everyone-2/