My Image that uses Mise-En-Scene to Communicate Meaning

My Image that uses Mise-En-Scene to Communicate Meaning

Here is our Padlet research into the RAP Genre:

Reflection

Within our mood board, we used Mise-En-Scene to separate our different ideas into Costume, Lighting/Colour, Action, Makeup & Hair, Props, and Setting. Upon collecting photos of inspiration, we concluded that rappers tend to wear baggy clothing, big sunglasses, and lots of chains. Their actions are quite aggressive-looking and the body language is very forward. Along with the Rap genre, a mix of red and blue lighting creates a very adrenaline-rushing atmosphere.

Here is our Rap God with the class’ star image adjectives:

We described him as EDGY, SERIOUS, REBELLIOUS, AGGRESSIVE, URBAN, GANGSTA, and FLASHY.

Here is a final image of our Dressed-up Rap God from the Photoshoot:

I chose these as my final images because I feel like they are a perfect representative of our genre, Rap. The rapper is portrayed as edgy, serious, and flashy. This is emphasized by the excessive accessories such as the chain, bandana, and big sunglasses, the stern facial expression, and the confident body language is excellent as it conveys that sense of aggression and urban gangsta. These images came out better than the others due to them being taken at a low angle and using a medium long shot.

Overall I have found Mes-En-Scene very useful whilst producing these images as it really helped with the development of the character and communicating our genre of Rap to an audience.