This document discusses the codes and conventions of science fiction (sci-fi) films, including common elements like aliens, advanced technology, fighting to save mankind. It provides examples of popular sci-fi franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek, and notes sci-fi has large fan bases that gather online. The document also outlines subgenres within sci-fi like sci-fi horror and creature features, giving specific films as examples.

1. Sci-Fi
The Codes and Conventions

2. Examples of Sci-fi
Star Wars
Star Trek
Aliens vs. Predator
War of the Worlds
Independence Day

3. Conventions of A Sci-fi
Aliens
Out of Space
Fighting
‘Extreme’ Technology
Monsters
Future of the Human Race
Saving Mankind – Epic

4. Sci-fi Fan Clubs
Sci-fi has one of the largest fan bases out
of all the genres:
http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/

5. Sub Genres Of Sci-Fi
Sci-fi horror
- ‘Signs’
Creature Feature
- ‘Aliens’
Sci-fi comedy
- ‘Men in Black’

6. Sub Genres Of Sci-Fi
Sci-fi horror
- ‘Signs’
Creature Feature
- ‘Aliens’
Sci-fi comedy
- ‘Men in Black’