Explanations

=**Achievement Standards 3,4 requires you to** explain the relationship between a media genre and society.= === =For the purposes of this standard the crucial words are:=

A range of texts should be studied - you are to discuss, explain & analyse the genre as a whole in a perceptive manner. After reading these wiki pages you are invited to enter into a discussion on the films and their relationship to the society in the western hemisphere (Western Europe, the USA & Australasia.) To Genre Index page
 * Genre Groups**: texts by identifying common codes and conventions. Includes: Horror, Westerns, Film Noir, Thrillers, Science Fiction, Documentary...
 * Relationship**: refers to the influence of the genre on society and the influence of society on the genre and may include developments over time.
 * Influences** can include: political & economic climate, idealogical, moral, spiritual & social values, technological changes, audience demand ...
 * Influence on society** may include: "copycatting" or imitation of styles or trends in the genre by individuals in society. Cjanges in societal expectations and beliefs, influence on other media forms...
 * Developments** can be: technological and or stylistic changes to the genre over a period of time.