mise-en-scene

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

Covers everything the audience can see. It often refers to films however can apply to any media including computer games and still images. It includes; setting location, props, figure expression, colour, costume, hair and makeup

Question 2

Setting/ location

Answer 2

Provides information to orientate viewers. Creates mood and guides out attention. Plays significant part in the action. communicates themes and comments on action. Reflects a characters emotional state of mind and contributes to dramatic impact by building a certain expectations.

Question 3

Props

Answer 3

Objects in setting which play a part in the action or representation. May set the plot in motion and reinforce the genre for example, stakes in vampire films.

Question 4

Costume, hair and makeup

Answer 4

Convey a characters personality or status. Draws attention to differences between characters. May be realistic or stylised suggest genre. Set scene in past, present future. Anchored setting and culture, 19th century Transylvania. May be symbolic or stereotypical e.g draculars face suggests that he’s dead

Question 4

colour

Answer 4

Particular colours may be highlighted to draw attention to items. Different colours or shades convey meaning, e.g red=blood and danger. Darkness=secrets and evil