Practical Task 1

Applying Todorov's Narrative Theory 

This image shows the equilibrium. 

A maths class doing work at A level, George needed to go to the toilet so he put his hand up to ask for permission to go. We choose this setting as its school environment and wanted to make some humour within school. The clothing represents school A level school lessons. No make up needed as we went for far and medium shots.

This image shows the Disruption.

Along comes a staff member to lock the door as its 6th period lesson not realising there is a class in there. 

 A close shot of the door being locked to add different stages of cinamatography.  Then the prop is the important part of the mis-en-scene. The key shows the action of what is going on in the photo.

                                   This image recognition of disruption.       George then tries to leave the room to go to the toilet but can't, as the door has been locked up by the staff.

This image shows attempts to repair.  George then tries to knock down the door by kicking it as he really needs to go to the toilet now. This doesn't work though. Facial expression of shocked when he realises when the door is locked is a key part of mine-en-scene.

       The attempt to repair that goes well. George climbs out the window so he can leave the classroom to go to the toilet. You can see the classroom is still the setting and he is moved to the window to climb out.

This image returns back to the normal equilibrium. George then goes to the toilet what a relief that is! The setting is here for humour. The use of the facilities and props add a real effect.

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