"The Royal Tennembaums"

As a Introduction task we were shown the introduction of the Film "The Royal Tennembaums" which is a film that was directed in 2001 by Wes Anderson. Then we were asked to write a 500 to 1000 word essay using Mise En Scence this was a good activity to practice the skills we have learnt so far!

The Question for the essay was:
"Using Mise en scene select one character and analyse and explain the way chosen character is represented."

This essay also tested what we had learnt about the Narrative Codes and was useful because it meant I had to go back over my notes, to make sure I was doing the essay correctly.

Mise En Scene

Mise on Scene is a french term for the anaylisis of what you see on the screen, but it does not include sound.
The 5 aspects of Mise En Scene are

1. The Setting
2. Costumes/Propps
3. Lighting
4. Acting/facial Expressions.
5. Camera Angles