Genre flashcards

35 flashcard decks by 29 users

This Genre flashcards page gathers over 20 community-made decks on film genres, conventions and theorists. Most are suited to school-level study, for school students practising genre terminology and teachers looking for material. Choose a deck to start revising.

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About genre flashcards

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What do these genre flashcards cover?

The decks take several approaches to Genre in Media studies. Film Genre lists genres including action, romance, horror and comedy. Exploring Film covers terms such as conventions, character types and story structure. For a closer look at theory, Genre Theorists includes figures such as Steve Neale and David Buckingham.

Using the decks to revise

Start with Film Genre if you want a broad set of examples, then use Exploring Film to practise the vocabulary. Try recalling each answer before looking at it, and return to the cards you find harder to remember.

For a more focused topic, the cards on genre conventions include colours, lighting and performance in horror. If you want to see ideas arranged visually, switch to a mind map on the Genre unit page. You can also return to the cards afterwards to check your recall. Pick a topic and work through a deck at your own pace.

Frequently asked questions

Which deck should I start with?

Start with Film Genre for a broad list of film genres, including action, romance and horror. If you want to practise terms used to describe films, Exploring Film covers conventions, character types and story structure. Both offer a starting point before moving on to a more focused deck.

Are these flashcards free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed on this page is free to open and study without an account. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes. The resources on the page were made by GoConqr users.

Do the decks cover genre theory?

Yes. Genre Theorists includes figures such as Steve Neale, David Buckingham and Rick Altman. Media Studies - Genre Theorists Flashcards is another deck covering theorists and ideas about changing genre boundaries. You can use the cards to practise recalling names and the ideas associated with them.