Tuesday 11 October 2016

Report - research


Task one - 

Use the internet to research the conventions of the thriller genre. Make notes using the following terms: genre, conventions/paradigms, iconography, narrative, representation. Make sure to keep your notes: they will be incorporated into your essay!

Adaptation of the mark scheme. We're doing it in two halves: research first, followed by the evaluation towards the end of the production process

Suggested essay structure

  • Introduction – what did you research and why?
  • Outline of the thriller genre, making reference to generic paradigms
  • LA Confidential key scene analysis – what visual and technical codes are used, and how are they typical of the thriller genre?
  • Key scene analysis of another thriller – as above 
  • Typical representations
  • Typical narratives
  • How do thrillers target their audience?