Induction task 1

Sci-Fi Genre

Sci-Fi, otherwise known as Science Fiction is the genre of film manly revolving around futuristic themes such as time travel, space, technology, and extra-terrestrial life. It's storylines revolve around alternate history, fantasy, science fiction and horror. 

Character roles

• Hero
• Maiden
• Scientist
• Monster
• Alien
• Unlikely hero
• Wise elder

Narrative theme

• Anti-establishment
• Chaos and anarchy
• Dystopian world
• Alternative future
• Social, political, philosophical issues

Narrative structure

• Linear
• Non-linear
• Flashbacks
• Perspective changes

Technical conventions

• CGI
• Quick cuts
• Dramatic, tense scores
• Establishing shots
• High key lighting
• Fast panning
• Tracking

Iconography/Mise en scene

• Weapons/ futuristic weapons
• High tech machinery
• Elaborate machines/war machines
• Spaceships
• Ruins (collapsed society)

Representation