The term genre means "catergory' or 'type' and is useful when discussing film because it helos to group or organise different films accordng to what they are about and wat they look like. This helps producers make and market their film to the audience.With these films, common plots and storylines, charcater, settings and location referene to contemporary popular culture (especially music and fashion) became established as a codes and convertions of the genre.
However, not all films migt use the codes and onvections in the same way. films of the same genre, which use the same codes and conventions in distinctly differenct wat, or knows as sub- genre and it is another way which we can catagorise teen film in more detail.
Youth Drama -
Focus on the social dilemmas faced by the ain, often main charcter. Popular with teen audiences,seen to be more authentic representation of youth than HSD. The chracter is often rebellious and /or in conflict with others. This focuses on the difficulties of adoescent experience. Youth as difficult or a problem.
High School Drama-
Became very popular in the 1970s, 80s and 90s with lots of variations within the sub-genre.
The socialization of teens and young adults by institutions such as school,college and at hom. They often, but not always celebrate the idea of being young or youth as fun. Often 'girl centres' but might focus on a male lead.They tend to focus on changes, make over and/or confict within different groups at school.
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