Our Film Studies students took a trip to the Harry Potter Studios this term to find out more about Mise-en-Scene (which means everything that is within the frame), which they have been learning about in class this term.
Students got to experience first hand how the Harry Potter franchise intentionally created the magical world of Hogwarts and beyond in the films, studying specific scenes and characters.
Students were able to discuss costume design, hair and makeup, prop making and set design with experts who had worked on the films. They got to see the actual sets and costumes that were used in the films up close as well as lots of behind the scenes film making information.
The group took part in an activity to create their own storyboard, creating a scene for a film they devised, even bringing them to life using green screen technology.