GENRE CODE AND CONVENTIONS FOR

SCI-FI AND MOCKUMENTARY

Task 6

Next Slide

Codes and Conventions used in Sci-Fi- Alien worlds and technology- Aliens attacking the world and posing a threat to the human race- Space exploration and discovery- Film set in another location other than earth- Set in future- Technology far beyond present day

- Implants- Robots- Spaceships- Time Travel- Mind control- Body control- Egyptian links- Government cover ups – Roswell, Area 51

Next Slide

Codes and Conventions used in Mockumentary- Parody of documentary in documentary format- Talking heads - Improvised- No laugh tracks- Dead pan to camera narrator- Hand held camera- Can be comedic or dramatic- Analyse / comment on current events- Fiction dressed as fact- Naturalistic acting- Zoom effects- Plays trick on audience

- Modern examples include – Blair Witch Project, Borat,