Mise-en-scene (Audio visual media)

Question 1

What is mise-en-scene?

Answer 1

Its a french term, meaning everything which is put into the scene

Question 2

What are the examples of mise-en-scene?

Answer 2

Setting, decor, props, lighting, costume, makeup, body language + movement

Question 3

What is the purpose of setting?

Answer 3

Mirrors emotions of characters, establishes place + time, and offers info about theme of film

Question 4

What is decor?

Answer 4

Decoration in a place - adds meaning to event shown

Question 5

What are props?

Answer 5

Objects included in the scene (weapons, magazines, etc)

Question 6

Whats the purpose of lighting?

Answer 6

Conveys mood/atmosphere + context. Viewers are drawn to things through lighting

Question 7

Why are costumes + makeup used?

Answer 7

Gives audience info about genre + character type, whilst constructing character to make them appear a certain way

Question 8

What is body language + movement?

Answer 8

Way a character moves within frame, central to way the story is told. Can reveal info about character in terms of role + story