Mise En Scene Response for The Graduate
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This document provides guidance on analyzing how mise en scene communicates ideas in scenes from the film The Graduate. It recommends choosing a scene with minimal editing and focusing the analysis on 2-3 key elements of mise en scene, like proxemics, territorial positioning, or camera movement. The introduction should identify the scene, elements analyzed, and idea communicated. Multiple viewings are important to closely examine how mise en scene informs the viewer's understanding. The document uses the "Party Scene" as an example and suggests the mise en scene in that scene communicates Ben's uncomfortable state of mind.
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- 1. Mise en Scene Response The Graduate
- 2. Response Question Chose ONE scene in The Graduate and analyze how the mise en scene communicates an idea.
- 3. Response Question Chose ONE scene in The Graduate and analyze how the mise en scene communicates an idea. Consider the topic and what its asking
- 4. Mise en Scene Mise en scene refers to what the director puts into the scene It does NOT include editing
- 5. Mise en Scene Mise en scene refers to what the director puts into the scene It does NOT include editing When choosing a scene it helps to focus on a sequence with minimal editing
- 6. Consider the grammar The mise en scene lecture and the grammar sheet contain the terms needed to conduct the analysis
- 7. Consider the grammar The mise en scene lecture and the grammar sheet contain the terms needed to conduct the analysis After choosing ONE scene begin the process of analysis.
- 8. A close reading An analysis of a scene requires a close reading It also requires multiple viewings First, begin by isolating the elements of mise en scene that communicate the most information
- 9. A close reading An analysis of a scene requires a close reading It also requires multiple viewings First, begin by isolating the elements of mise en scene that communicate the most information Then watch it again, and again, and again Take notes before you begin your first draft
- 10. The introduction Make sure your introduction gives the reader the following information: A brief overview of the scene under analysis The elements of mise en scene used as evidence The idea being communicated to the viewer
- 11. The Party Scene View the Party Scene and begin the note taking process Which elements of mise en scene communicate information to the viewer?
- 12. Mise en scene grammar Believe it or not, all elements arent equally strong in this scene Your job is to pick the elements that contribute the most meaning to the scene
- 13. Party Scene Because this analysis is concise focus on no more than 2 or 3 elements of mise en scene
- 14. Party Scene Because this analysis is concise focus on no more than 2 or 3 elements of mise en scene Consider the following: The intimate proxemic patterns The territorial positions (profile and back to camera) Hand-held camera movement
- 15. What is being communicated Ben is the focal point (or dominant) in this scene The idea being communicated is Bens state of mind How is Ben feeling? Ben is uncomfortable Everyone is invading his space Ben wants to leave his own party
- 16. Chose ONE scene in The Graduate and analyze how the mise en scene communicates an idea. Ben is so uncomfortable hes trying to escape from his own graduation party. The intimate, proxemic patterns, territorial positions and hand-held camera movement reinforce Bens state of mind in the Party Scene. (this introduction gives the reader a clear sense of the direction of the mise en scene analysis)
- 17. What do avoid Do not begin your response with a vague sentence like, There are many elements of mise en scene that communicate an idea. Do not including, The are many scenes in The Graduate with mise en scene.
- 18. Chose ONE scene in The Graduate and analyze how the mise en scene communicates an idea. Let the topic be your guide Address it directly in the introduction by making a critical claim Include specific elements of mise en scene Your introduction should be direct and let the reader know the direction of your analysis