Creative Arts: Film Project

3. Mise en Scene3. Mise en Scene

Learning Objective:To develop a knowledge of and analyse Mise en Scene.

Learning Outcome:By the end of the lesson you will understand what Mise en Scene means and apply the concept to a film extract.

ActivityUse the dictionaries to help you write a definition of Mise en Scene in your sketchbook. What 5 elements of film are included in the term?

Settings and Props

Costume, Hair and Make Up

Facial Expression and Body Language

Lighting and Colour

Positioning of characters/objects within the frame

Activity What settings and props would you find in:

A Science Fiction Film

A Romantic Comedy

A Horror Film

Watch the extract from Kill Bill and make notes about each one of the 5 Mise en Scene elements.(click the image)

Settings and Props

Costume, Hair and Make Up

Facial Expression and Body Language

Lighting and Colour

Positioning

ActivityExperiment with the different dramatic effects that can be created by altering the direction and source of light. Add tone to the line drawings, trying a different light source each time.

Light from the window

Light from the lamp