Problem
Each [of the key] member[s] of the [production] team focuses on a single goal: creating a master plan for a consistent visual texture or style that is artistically suited to the film story to be told. To accomplish this goal, the production team needs to answer a number of extremely important questions: Does the story to be filmed demand color, or would black and white be more effective? Do the story and its setting require a wide-screen format, or would standard screen frame work better? What kind of lighting will best convey the mood or tone of the story? What aspects of the story's setting should be emphasized, and can this emphasis best be accomplished in a studio or on location? What kind of costumes and makeup will best fit the personalities and lifestyles of the characters? (Petrie and Boggs in The Art of Watching Films)
I. First, address main general ideas about the mise-en-scène in Carol (color, settings and props, costumes, hair and makeup, and lighting) discussing how the mise-en-scène contributes to the telling of the film story. Tip: reference and cite information from the textbook and Module Content. (minimum one hundred words)
II. Then, support the main ideas addressed using ONE specific example in the film.
1) Take a still/screen picture of a chosen scene/moment of the film.
2) Describe the elements of the mise-en-scène IN THE PICTURE you chose, and discuss how they contribute to the telling of the scene/moment. Address all the elements listed below:
a) Color (minimum fifty words)
b) Settings and props (minimum fifty words)
c) Costumes, hair and makeup (minimum fifty words)
d) Lighting (minimum fifty words)
In this problem, the students ought to develop on the topic proposed showing knowledge and familiarity with the course materials, the ability to discuss and analyze such content; and demonstrating an appreciation of the film experience.