Genre and Sub-genre
Genre
Genre can be defined as category or a type. It helps us understand what the film is going to be about or how it looks like. Producers are able to market films and the audience can determine what film they like. There are different types of Genres ranging from;
Horror
Comedy
Action
Romance
Sub-Genre
A Genre, such as Teen Film which the main plot of is mostly the "coming of age", can also have Sub-Genre, for example, the two sub-genres of Teen Film will have different ways of representing the film. The two sub-genres are High School Dramas and Youth/Teen Dramas.
High School Drama
High School Dramas often focus on the idea of youth being 'fun' and celebrating youth. They became popular in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. High School Dramas often focus on changes, makeovers and conflicts with different social groups. It is frequently 'girl centred', although sometimes with a male main character. The relationships between teens and young adults, with institutions like school, college, home etc. are often shown in High School Drama.
High School Dramas often focus on the idea of youth being 'fun' and celebrating youth. They became popular in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. High School Dramas often focus on changes, makeovers and conflicts with different social groups. It is frequently 'girl centred', although sometimes with a male main character. The relationships between teens and young adults, with institutions like school, college, home etc. are often shown in High School Drama.
Youth Drama
Youth Dramas revolve around social dilemmas that the main character faces and focuses on the problems of adolescence, the main character is often male. The teen audience favour this sub-genre, as it is seen to be more authentic with the representation of teens and youth, rather than High School Dramas. The main character often rebels and in conflict with others. Youth Dramas represent youth as a difficulty.
Youth Dramas revolve around social dilemmas that the main character faces and focuses on the problems of adolescence, the main character is often male. The teen audience favour this sub-genre, as it is seen to be more authentic with the representation of teens and youth, rather than High School Dramas. The main character often rebels and in conflict with others. Youth Dramas represent youth as a difficulty.
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