Lab+2

Lab 2 - Week 3 // Why are new genres created? Why is the definition of genre controversial and not so applicable to the formation of digital genres? //

New genres are created to adhere to current times. Preferences change and societies adapt to different likes and dislikes. The demand for bigger and faster is a clear identification of the changes in technology and how technological advancement can also play a role in the emergence of new genres, as well as the rebirth of previous ones. “Genres change over time; they are dynamic, adapting to different groups, media, and purposes” (Valdezchavez). As stated in this definition, genres are dynamic (constantly changing) and new genres can be a created with no influences from past ones and some can also be a mixture of different kinds of past genres.

The definition of genre is controversial mainly due to the vast area that the term encompasses. There are film genres such as horror, fantasy, comedy and action to name a few. There are musical genres such as rock, hip-hop, RnB, Jazz etc. In fact, it is so versatile that the same genres listed for film, can be attributed to theater and novels (horror, fantasy, comedy and action). Due to this broad horizon, it is difficult to define clearly what a genre can pertain to be.

Digital genres are unique due to how quickly they can change. As mentioned earlier, bigger and faster is a limitless demand and digital genres will continue to meet these demands and change themselves to adhere to societies wants.

Valdezchavez, Norman. "CCT300-Labs New Media Genres." Sheridan College, Mississauga. 24 Sept. 2009. Lecture.