Mise en scène Example ConnotationsLocation/setting Anchor the meaning of

the text.

Props Add a sense of realism and can hold a meaning within the narrative.

Costume design Very important as it aids the representation of the characters.

Make-up Can hold meaning with the narrative and can be used to emphasise a certain character depending on the narrative.

Performance Facial expressions, gesture, body language and stunts.

Lighting Can help create a mood in a drama or film.

Low key lighting Dark lighting could have the connotations of evil or a dark mood.

High key lighting Very bright lighting could condone good or happiness depending on the drama.

Natural key Neutral lighting so could condone peace or naturalness.

Colour Coded within a drama or a narrative it could have a conation behind the colour pallet of the drama or narrative.