Lesson Objectives1. Establish coursework groups2. Discuss initial ideas and decide on sub-genre3. Research sub-genre conventions4. Create a Popplet to present findings and post on

your journal.

STARTER:What types (sub-genres) of thrillers can you think of?

Genre – Lacey’s repertoire of elements

• Setting• Narrative• Characters• Iconography• Style (camerawork, mise en scene, editing, sound)

Films of particular genres have recognisable elements that can be explored using the categories above.

What are the typical features (genre conventions) of the type of thriller you are making?

TASK: Create a Popplet that shows the conventions of your thriller sub-genre using these categories.