Mise-en-scene

 For my class we had a project that was about Mise-en-scene where a group of four people had to create a scene for a person that was chosen randomly. We had to create a station that would immerse our classmates into the setting and to make them feel as if they kknew the character. The person that my group had chosen was Alexander Smith. He was meant to represent someone that was driven by a thirst for knowledge and adventure, this character seeks out new experiences and uncovers hidden truths. Their curiosity often leads them into unexpected situations.

My groups activity goals consisted of creating a neat presentation, a soundscape that goes with his story, and a model of the places he loves to explore. Alexander Smith was a male explorer that would spend most of his day scuba diving and exploring the beach but at night loved to go into the jungle and observe the wildlife. Alexander wore a white tank with a brown leather jacket on top, paired with beige cargo pants and his sturdy black boots. He carried a black fedora and carried a brown whip for protection. He usually traveled in a black jeep but when he went scuba diving or exploring other islands he would go on his large sail boat. Some examples of what I created to illustrate Alexander Smith is a model of his setting. I painted a cardboard box to create his daily scene. Half of the box was painted was the jungle and the other half as the beach. I also bought a model jeep that people could play with.

In my station we did a PowerPoint presentation on every computer. The PowerPoint consisted of the characters description, physical appearance, setting, mood board and his favorite songs. Then on the last slide we did the soundscape that portrays his daily adventures. Alexander Smith's image is a deliberate character construction by the media, relying on the clever selection of visual elements to make him seem instantly cool and exciting. The fedora, whip, and rugged leather jacket immediately remind us of classic explorers,  signaling that he's a capable action hero. His split routine jungle at night, beach by day is a strong visual trick. Exploring the jungle in the dark uses a process of othering, making that setting feel mysterious, dangerous, and set apart from the easygoing safety of the sunlit beach. This constantly shifting environment, where he is always moving between the chaotic night and the calm day, works to de-center him, meaning he never belongs to any one place and is defined entirely by his constant movement and adaptability.

Multi Media-Mise-en-scene.pptx