Unit 2 Learning Aim A Task 06: Codes & Conventions of Horror
What are the Codes & Conventions of Horror?
Aims & Objectives
Discussion: What is the relationship between genre, codes & conventions
Aims & Objectives
- Explain the purpose of Codes & Conventions
- Create a document listing as many codes & conventions of horror as you can think of
- Be creative when presenting this document
Discussion: What is the relationship between genre, codes & conventions
Task:
Codes & Conventions of Horror
Codes and Conventions are elements of any film which help you to recognise the genre. For example a simple code of a science fiction film might well be something as simple as a spaceship or an alien race. A convention is a story element which often occurs in a particular genre. For example a simple convention might be something like the film hero appearing to die in an exciting battle but reappear later, just in time to save the day. Can you relate these codes and conventions to the horror genre?
Create a document evidencing as many codes and conventions as you can. Your aim here is to provide as much information as you can in a very creative way. You can add images to illustrate your answer. You may wish to split them over 2 pages or slides. It is up to you.
Extension Task:
Focus your favourite film. What conventions or story elements are present in this film. List and describe them. Think of the scarier elements. Could you use on any of these elements for your sequence? Discuss the pros and cons of each. Remember to relate your answers to the film brief.
Codes & Conventions of Horror
Codes and Conventions are elements of any film which help you to recognise the genre. For example a simple code of a science fiction film might well be something as simple as a spaceship or an alien race. A convention is a story element which often occurs in a particular genre. For example a simple convention might be something like the film hero appearing to die in an exciting battle but reappear later, just in time to save the day. Can you relate these codes and conventions to the horror genre?
Create a document evidencing as many codes and conventions as you can. Your aim here is to provide as much information as you can in a very creative way. You can add images to illustrate your answer. You may wish to split them over 2 pages or slides. It is up to you.
Extension Task:
Focus your favourite film. What conventions or story elements are present in this film. List and describe them. Think of the scarier elements. Could you use on any of these elements for your sequence? Discuss the pros and cons of each. Remember to relate your answers to the film brief.
CHECKLIST:
Where? Create a new slide in your google slides document - CDMP Unit 2 LA A Task 5 Codes & Conventions
- Codes
- Conventions
- Creativity
- Presentation
- Extension Task
Where? Create a new slide in your google slides document - CDMP Unit 2 LA A Task 5 Codes & Conventions
Reflect on your work
What was good? What could have been better? Note down the main points but be honest with yourself!
Ask your friend for their feedback.
Use this feedback to improve your work.
What was good? What could have been better? Note down the main points but be honest with yourself!
Ask your friend for their feedback.
Use this feedback to improve your work.