A genre is a category or film characterized by a recognizable set of conventions, which may include settings, stock characters, narrative patterns, stylistic devices, historical contexts, and themes.

Genres work off of filmmakers' and audience' shared expectations. Over time, these conventions develop and evolve. Genres offered have included: The Western, The Horror Film, Science Fiction, Independent Film, Classic Comedy, Film Noir. This course fulfills a visual and performing arts core requirement in history. Three credits.

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