Genre Conventions

Monday 27th March

LO: To explore genre codes and conventions

Genre Research, Action-Adventure:

Codes and Conventions:

• Graphic violence is tolerated
• Romantic sub-plot
• Fast paced
• Use of close up shots
• High key lighting
• Always involves a quest
• Humorous 

Three famous movie directors from Action-Adventure:

• Michael Bay
• James Cameron
• Richard Donner

Movie stars associated with Action Adventure:

• Jason Statham
• Sylvester Stallone 
• Bruce Wilis
• Robert De Niro
• Gary Daniels
• Al Pacino

Three movie posters for Action Adventure (Past 10 years):

Annotated poster for Action-Adventure:

• The character is in the background walking away so they know he is on a quest
• The hobbit is in bold for emphasis
• It doesn't show any iconic scenes from the movie so people want to watch it
• Shows an iconic character from the movie