Mis En Scene for our Preliminary task: Jamie Ward

Mis-En Scene Ideas For Our Piece PlatinumProductions

in our preliminary task mis-en scene is important in depicting the scene and audience response to character. The costume for the main character was used to create mystery and suspense. We decided as a group to keep the main characters face hidden. Concealing the characters identity creates tension and mystery as it allows the audience to question who this character Is? and why he doesn't want us to see his face? In order to reveal as little as possible we decided to keep the characters hood up and also covering up face and hands. The idea of covering up hands resembles the idea the character doesn't want be discovered and wants to move without a trace.

Character number 1 who informs the main character that the target is at the location is wearing a suit. This is used to suggest authority and formality. The smart look also contrasts to the main characters costume of casual to allow the audience to see who is more important in the scene.

Character number 2 is the target who has been tied up in the pavilion. She is wearing a sack on her head to show vulnerability and keep her identity enclosed. She is also tied to a stool with her hands behind her back showing her to be in a serious predicament and further depict vulnerability.

The use of the map to show where the target is suggests that the task is organised and the reference to the clock tower show that this has been set up and getting conducting the operation correctly at the right time and the right location allow the audience to perceive this as a serious matter.

Jamie Ward