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T1 W1 Homework: Genre Study
Genre Study Concept Questions Genre How is genre signalled quickly? (conventions used) Narrative Linear? Open ending? Restricted? Media Language Camera, editing, sound choices Representation Who is shown? How? Why? Audience Who is this for? How do we know? Concept Questions Genre Coming of age, drama. - This genre is signalled through the montage at the beginning of the teenager getting ready. - The plot itself is very coming-of-age Narrative The narrative is linear, following a select timeline, despite the implications of time travel in the short film. It follows Todorov's theory. Equilibrium: The student has an exam. Disruption: The student misses the bus and is late for the exam. Recognition: The student meets an old man and they both recognize this. The student talks about a watch inherited from her grandfather who died. Repair: The grandfather fixes the student's watch magically and winds back time. New Equilibri...