Homework: Identifying the Genre Sarah
Overview:
For this homework you will choose to view either Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead or Rian Johnson's Brick to analyze and discuss its genre.
Instructions:
Be sure that you have reviewed the resources on genre before beginning. This homework may require multiple viewings of your chosen film, as both of these films are considered Cross-Genre, or Multi-Genre. Go into your viewing of the film prepared and take notes along the way!
A. Explain the film's genre using specific examples of the genre conventions, expectations, iconography, and any innovations you may find. Also, include your thoughts on the following questions in your discussion:
a. How does the mixture of genre affect this film? o What social function might this film serve?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.