Liam - Costume
Here is the character clothing for character 'Liam'. After establishing where 'New Term' is due to be filmed (Castle Community College and Walmer Science College) my group and I realised that to make the narrative and character's seem more believable, the clothing worn had to fit in with the surroundings of the narrative and reflect the persona of each protagonist; the theme of 'Sixth Form environment' had to apply to what the character would be wearing as well as their stereotype.
For example, my group and I chose this particular character to wear a formal suit. This consists of a long sleeved white shirt, black tie, black suit jacket, black fitted office trousers and black brogues.The reason we have chosen to have' Liam' wearing this is because within the short film, there are subtle elements of stereotyping. The use of the formal suit being worn by someone in their adolescents implies that, Liam has had a wealthy upbringing and finds it perfectly necessary to present himself like this regularly.
For example, my group and I chose this particular character to wear a formal suit. This consists of a long sleeved white shirt, black tie, black suit jacket, black fitted office trousers and black brogues.The reason we have chosen to have' Liam' wearing this is because within the short film, there are subtle elements of stereotyping. The use of the formal suit being worn by someone in their adolescents implies that, Liam has had a wealthy upbringing and finds it perfectly necessary to present himself like this regularly.
Moreover, the use of juxtaposing colours within the suit (white and black) are a visual metaphor for how juxtaposing the personalities the three protagonists possess are. Furthermore, props such as a simple black bag gives the spectator a better understanding into the idea of my character being organised.
George - Costume
Here is the character clothing for character 'George'. After establishing where 'New Term' is due to be filmed (Castle Community College and Walmer Science College) my group and I realised that to make the narrative and character's seem more believable, the clothing worn had to fit in with the surroundings of the narrative and reflect the persona of each protagonist; the theme of 'Sixth Form environment' had to apply to what the character would be wearing as well as their stereotype.
For example, my group and I chose this particular character to wear clothing that was loosely based upon where he originates from; George's outfit is based upon German Laderhousens. This consists of a long sleeved checked shirt, brown braces, brown above-the-knee shorts and brown work boots .The reason we have chosen to have 'George' wearing this is because, within the short film there are subtle elements of stereotyping.
The use of the laderhousens being worn by someone in their adolescents implies that George is proud of his German heritage and allows it to influence his clothing chose. Moreover, the character's outfit is noticeably different to the other protagonists similarly to his accent which is noticeably German.
Dean - Costume
Here is the character clothing for character 'Dean'. After establishing where 'New Term' is due to be filmed (Castle Community College and Walmer Science College) my group and I realised that to make the narrative and character's seem more believable, the clothing worn had to fit in with the surroundings of the narrative and reflect the persona of each protagonist; the theme of 'Sixth Form environment' had to apply to what the character would be wearing as well as their stereotype.
For example, my group and I chose this particular character to wear clothing that was loosely based upon where he originates from. 'Dean' outfit is based upon Scottish tartan print. This consists of a long sleeved tartan checked shirt, black trousers, black shoes and black coat .The reason we have chosen to have 'Dean' wearing this is because, within the short film there are subtle elements of stereotyping.
The use of the tartan print being worn by someone in their adolescents implies that Dean is proud of his Scottish heritage and allows it to influence his clothing chose. Moreover, the character's outfit is noticeably different to the other protagonists similarly to his accent which is noticeably Scottish.
Script Treatment
Narrative Overview
The narrative follows three young boys all wanting to receive a place at a very prestigious Sixth Form. Each individual character is entirely based upon the heavy stereotyping of the country they originate from.
Yet the boys are immediately regarded as outcasts in their new and unfamiliar school environment due to their physical and verbal differences. Due to this, the bond between each of the three boys unintentionally becomes stronger.
Setting
- Upper class formal suit
- Long sleeved white shirt
- Black long tie
- Black suit jacket
- Black fitted office trousers
- Black brogues
Location
Walmer
Deal
Kent
CT147QJ
Castle Community College
Mill Road,
Deal,
Kent,
CT14 9BD
All filming will be on Castle Community College and Walmer College sites. All interviewing scenes will be filmed in the same office either at Castle or Walmer. The audience is introduced to each protagonist outside the front entrance of the school whereas, the audience are introduced to the head of Sixth Form in his office.
The narrative follows three young boys all wanting to receive a place at a very prestigious Sixth Form. Each individual character is entirely based upon the heavy stereotyping of the country they originate from.
Yet the boys are immediately regarded as outcasts in their new and unfamiliar school environment due to their physical and verbal differences. Due to this, the bond between each of the three boys unintentionally becomes stronger.
Setting
Because the narrative revolves around three new students receiving a placement at Sixth Form, all filming will take place within a school environment. This gives the audience a better understanding and greater knowledge into the plot and the journey of each protagonist.
Cast
‘Liam’
Played by Liam Cador
‘George’
Played by Georg Fritz
‘Dean’
Played by Dean Fisher
‘Head of Sixth Form’
Played by Dan Pennington
Character Summaries
Liam
- English
- Upper Class
- Thinks he is more superior to those around him
- Finds it hard to make friends
- Drinks Earl Grey tea
- Wears suits and carries a briefcase
- Automatically thinks he is going to be given a place at Castle Walmer Sixth Form
- Intends on pursuing a career in finance.
Georg
- German
- Middle Class
- Finds it hard to make friends due to the language barrier he is trying to overcome
- His parents want him to receive a placement at Castle Walmer Sixth Form in order to have the best start in life
- Misunderstood by those around him
- Intends on going to university to study English Literature.
Dean
- Scottish
- Lower to Middle Class
- Confident
- likeable
- Has a temper
- Steers off track in conversation
- Wants to go to Castle Walmer Sixth Form to be the first in the family to study A-Levels
- Intends to own his own business when older.
Head of Sixth Form
- English
- Middle to upper class
- Holds authority within the school especially over sixth form students
- Has the right intentions on making the school and it’s pupils excel
- Stern
- Neatly organised office
- Intends to retire within the next year or so.
Costume
Liam
- Upper class formal suit
- Long sleeved white shirt
- Black long tie
- Black suit jacket
- Black fitted office trousers
- Black brogues
- Black office bag
George
- Georg’s outfit is loosely based upon German Laderhousen
- Long sleeved red checked shirt
- Brown above-the-knee shorts
- Brown leather work boots
- Brown braces
- Brown Rucksack
Dean
- Dean’s outfit is loosely based upon Scottish tartan print
- Long sleeve tartan print
- Black or dark blue jeans
- kilt
- Dark shoes
Head of Sixth form
Cast
‘Liam’
Played by Liam Cador
‘George’
Played by Georg Fritz
‘Dean’
Played by Dean Fisher
‘Head of Sixth Form’
Played by Dan Pennington
Character Summaries
Liam
- English
- Upper Class
- Thinks he is more superior to those around him
- Finds it hard to make friends
- Drinks Earl Grey tea
- Wears suits and carries a briefcase
- Automatically thinks he is going to be given a place at Castle Walmer Sixth Form
- Intends on pursuing a career in finance.
Georg
- German
- Middle Class
- Finds it hard to make friends due to the language barrier he is trying to overcome
- His parents want him to receive a placement at Castle Walmer Sixth Form in order to have the best start in life
- Misunderstood by those around him
- Intends on going to university to study English Literature.
Dean
- Scottish
- Lower to Middle Class
- Confident
- likeable
- Has a temper
- Steers off track in conversation
- Wants to go to Castle Walmer Sixth Form to be the first in the family to study A-Levels
- Intends to own his own business when older.
Head of Sixth Form
- English
- Middle to upper class
- Holds authority within the school especially over sixth form students
- Has the right intentions on making the school and it’s pupils excel
- Stern
- Neatly organised office
- Intends to retire within the next year or so.
Costume
Liam
- Upper class formal suit
- Long sleeved white shirt
- Black long tie
- Black suit jacket
- Black fitted office trousers
- Black brogues
- Black office bag
George
- Georg’s outfit is loosely based upon German Laderhousen
- Long sleeved red checked shirt
- Brown above-the-knee shorts
- Brown leather work boots
- Brown braces
- Brown Rucksack
Dean
- Dean’s outfit is loosely based upon Scottish tartan print
- Long sleeve tartan print
- Black or dark blue jeans
- kilt
- Dark shoes
Head of Sixth form
- Upper class formal suit
- Long sleeved white shirt
- Black long tie
- Black suit jacket
- Black fitted office trousers
- Black brogues
Location
Throughout the narrative, the short film will be filmed within Castle Community College and Walmer Science College.
Walmer Science College
Salisbury RoadWalmer
Deal
Kent
CT147QJ
Castle Community College
Mill Road,
Deal,
Kent,
CT14 9BD
All filming will be on Castle Community College and Walmer College sites. All interviewing scenes will be filmed in the same office either at Castle or Walmer. The audience is introduced to each protagonist outside the front entrance of the school whereas, the audience are introduced to the head of Sixth Form in his office.
Short Film Script - First Draft
[180 degree angle will apply throughout the short film allowing the audience to establish the school office setting as well as the three protagonists]
[Voiceover - non-diagetic sound of the Head of sixth Form introducing himself]
[medium shot of the three hopeful students sat waiting patiently outside the Head's office]
Head – 'Good morning; I am Mr.Graham.' [Shakes hands with student]'…What is your name?'
[Continuous medium shots of each individual student]
Liam - ‘Liam’
Dean - ‘Dean’
George - ‘George’
[Possible comedic discussion between George and Head of Sixth Form over the pronunciation of George’s name]
Head - 'Please take a seat young man. [Points to the chair in front of his desk and waits for the student to sit before speaking again]
Head - [Medium close-up of the Head of Sixth Form directly addressing the spectator] 'so […] what do you think Castle Walmer Sixth Form can offer you?'
[continuous medium shots of each individual student]
Liam - 'No, no, I think it is more about what the student has to offer the school' [ Looks confident with his answer]
Dean - 'Well...hopefully an education!' [Starts laughing-out-loud]
George - [Reading] 'Hello my name is George. I am 16 years old and I am from Germany...'
Head - [Looking puzzled] 'Sorry...' [looks away to his right] 'what... do... you... think... Castle... Walmer... can... offer... you?''
George - [Continues to answer in German unaware what language he is answering in]
[subtitles will appear at the bottom of the screen]
Head - 'Ok urm...
George - [Continues to answer in German]
Head - '...Anyway.' [Starts to write down in his notepad which suggests that it is about George]
[Back to the conversation between Head of Sixth Form and Liam]
Head - 'What A-Levels do you plan to study here Liam?'
Liam - 'Well, I am keen to become an accountant within the near future so, I plan to study
Mathematics, Business and Law.[Liam starts to lick his lips and swallowing]
Head - 'Is something wrong there, Liam?'
Liam - 'Yes, indeed...I'm puzzled just as to what letter comes after 'S''
Head - 'urm... 'T'?'
Liam - 'Yes please, I would love one thank you. Two sugars please...actually make it one. [Whilst talking, Liam wipes his index finger across the desk and tuts (this implies that the office isn't to his superior standard of cleanliness)]
[Head of Sixth Form is gob smacked]
Head - So Dean, why should Castle Walmer Sixth Form take you on?
Dean - Well, I'm confident, charming, comical but serious at times, good team leader [starts to get carried away with his answer]
[Fades out]
[Fades in]
[Voiceover - non-diagetic sound of the Head of sixth Form introducing himself]
[medium shot of the three hopeful students sat waiting patiently outside the Head's office]
Head – 'Good morning; I am Mr.Graham.' [Shakes hands with student]'…What is your name?'
[Continuous medium shots of each individual student]
Liam - ‘Liam’
Dean - ‘Dean’
George - ‘George’
[Possible comedic discussion between George and Head of Sixth Form over the pronunciation of George’s name]
Head - 'Please take a seat young man. [Points to the chair in front of his desk and waits for the student to sit before speaking again]
Head - [Medium close-up of the Head of Sixth Form directly addressing the spectator] 'so […] what do you think Castle Walmer Sixth Form can offer you?'
[continuous medium shots of each individual student]
Liam - 'No, no, I think it is more about what the student has to offer the school' [ Looks confident with his answer]
Dean - 'Well...hopefully an education!' [Starts laughing-out-loud]
George - [Reading] 'Hello my name is George. I am 16 years old and I am from Germany...'
Head - [Looking puzzled] 'Sorry...' [looks away to his right] 'what... do... you... think... Castle... Walmer... can... offer... you?''
George - [Continues to answer in German unaware what language he is answering in]
[subtitles will appear at the bottom of the screen]
Head - 'Ok urm...
George - [Continues to answer in German]
Head - '...Anyway.' [Starts to write down in his notepad which suggests that it is about George]
[Back to the conversation between Head of Sixth Form and Liam]
Head - 'What A-Levels do you plan to study here Liam?'
Liam - 'Well, I am keen to become an accountant within the near future so, I plan to study
Mathematics, Business and Law.[Liam starts to lick his lips and swallowing]
Head - 'Is something wrong there, Liam?'
Liam - 'Yes, indeed...I'm puzzled just as to what letter comes after 'S''
Head - 'urm... 'T'?'
Liam - 'Yes please, I would love one thank you. Two sugars please...actually make it one. [Whilst talking, Liam wipes his index finger across the desk and tuts (this implies that the office isn't to his superior standard of cleanliness)]
[Head of Sixth Form is gob smacked]
Head - So Dean, why should Castle Walmer Sixth Form take you on?
Dean - Well, I'm confident, charming, comical but serious at times, good team leader [starts to get carried away with his answer]
[Fades out]
[Fades in]
Filming Location
Throughout the narrative, the short film will be filmed within Castle Community College and Walmer Science College.
Walmer Science College
Salisbury RoadWalmer
Deal
Kent
CT14 7QJ
All filming will be on Walmer College site. All interviewing scenes will be filmed in the same office either at Walmer. The audience is introduced to each protagonist outside the front entrance of the school whereas, the audience are introduced to the head of Sixth Form in his office.The reason we have chosen to film at this school is because, filming in the school environment gives a greater understanding into the narrative. Moreover, following the codes and conventions of comedy genre film, we wanted to use natural lighting and correct mise-en-scene (school folders, computers, chairs etc.) to make the story even more realistic as if the audience have an insight into something real.
Source - https://maps.google.co.uk/
Here is a print screen of Walmer Science College from satelite.
Uses and Gratifications
All of the above film titles are from films of the comedy genre. Codes and conventions of comedy genre have been followed my group and I.This means that 16-25 year olds are the target audience age range we are aiming for.
Easy A – White, Black and Red.
She’s the man – White, Black and Red.
10 things I hate about you – White, Pink and Black.
American Pie – White and Red.
Mean girls – Purple and Pink.
The Inbetweeners - Black and White.
The Inbetweeners
The juxtaposition between the white lettering and black background relates to the juxtaposition between the protagonists and their peers within the film. All of the lettering is lower case therefore, there is no dominant upper case lettering meaning that the characters have no power or dominance over anyone in their school environment. Furthermore, the colour white symbolises youth whereas the colour black symbolises detachment. Through the use of colour, this further adds to the audiences understanding of the protagonists and how they are detached from the social sphere within their school.
This relates to our film ‘New Term’. Because the two protagonists are unorthodox due to their stereotypes, they have no acceptance in their new and unfamiliar environment meaning that none of their peers acknowledge anything they have to say therefore they ultimately have no dominance.
Mean Girls
The acceptance of the new student within this film is highlighted through the use of colours within the film titles. Purple within film symbolises royalty therefore, this shows how the popularity of certain individuals within the school makes them almost school royalty amongst their peers; although what is popular isn’t always right. Furthermore, the acceptance of the new student within the film is highlighted through the colour pink. The fade from purple to pink gives an understanding of the transition or journey the main protagonists goes through in order to fit in with the ordinary as well as the idea that in order to be accepted, you must be yourself.
This relates to our film in the way the characters are similarly treated. Even though the characters in our film are likable and have the right intentions, their exterior and verbal differences change people’s perception of them.
10 things I hate about you
The term ‘hate’ is a strong descriptive word for something that is disliked very much therefore, from the title it can be presumed that the comedy genre film carries a satirical approach towards adolescent life in school. The colour black symbolises anger yet the pink symbolises love. The juxtaposition between love and hate adds a further understanding into attitudes towards education; some love to learn, others hate it.
This relates to our film in the way that our protagonists are eager to join a prestigious sixth form therefore, apply and attend an interview to discuss their potential future with the school; the audience do not see for themselves if the hopeful students are accepted as we cut to the film tiles leaving the audience on a cliff-hanger eager to know more.
American Pie
The colour white symbolises youth whereas the colour red symbolises love. This goes hand in hand with the word ‘American’ which suggests that the film is patriotic and that the characters in the film share a love for the country they live in.This relates to the characters in our film. Each character wears stereotypical clothing that is associated with the country because they are proud to show their heritage. For example, DEAN wears a tartan print kilt whereas GEORG wears an outfit that is inspired by lederhosens.
riday, 2 May 2014Set Design
Set Design
To make our film (‘New Term’) as realistic as possible to our 16 – 25 year old target audience, my group and I carefully considered what code and conventions are used within a film of the comedy genre and what is typically seen within the school environment. Office Stationary, labelled folders, paperwork and computer equipment are some of many items scene within a typical school. As well as this, we also noticed that senior staff had more of a personalised touch to their offices. For example, tea and coffee facilities, a mirror, coat hanger and an electric fan were some of the items that were within the office that my group and I filmed in.
After looking around Walmer Science College and the many possible locations to film our interviewing scenes in, my group and I all came to the conclusion that Mrs. Picken’s office was the place to carry out the filming. This was due to many reasons; this included the layout of the room following the 180 degree rule, the natural lighting coming through her windows into the room and the furniture following the codes and conventions of what is typically seen within the school environment. Moreover, the location of this set was easily accessible to my group and I as it was on our school site.
Here is a rough layout at a birds eye view of the office furniture and the room itself. This was created using Windows paint and Microsoft Powerpoint Presentation.
Final Title Design
The juxtaposition between the white lettering and black background relates to the juxtaposition between the protagonists and their peers within the film.Furthermore, the colour white symbolises youth whereas the colour black symbolises detachment. Through the use of colour, this further adds to the audiences understanding of the protagonists and how they are detached from the social sphere within their school. Both protagonists are unorthodox due to their stereotypes, they have no acceptance in their new and unfamiliar environment meaning that none of their peers acknowledge anything they have to say therefore they ultimately have no dominance.
Call Sheet
Here is an organised list of what equipment, props and costumes are required on these selected filming dates -
Friday 7th February
Wednesday 12th February
Thursday 13th February
Friday 14th February
Tuesday 21st February
Monday 3rd March
Wednesday 5th March
COSTUME
DEAN - Tartan Kilt, Jumper, Black or Brown Boots and Rucksack.
LIAM - Long sleeved white shirt, Long black tie, Dark Grey suit jacket, Grey fitted office trousers, Black brogues, Flat cap and a Black office bag.
GEORG - Long sleeved red checked shirt, Brown above-the-knee shorts, Brown leather work boots, Brown braces and a Brown Rucksack.
PROPS
DEAN - N/A
LIAM - ‘The Guardian’ newspaper
GEORG – A pretzel and a Camera
EQUIPMENT
Camera Tripod, Camera Case, Camera Battery Charger and 2 x Cameras
LOCATION
All filming will take place at Walmer Science College in Mrs. Picken's office
Storyboard
Here is the link to 'New Term' storyboard.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxkXPpFOwZgGZzVFeUVpOEJZZlU/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxkXPpFOwZgGZzVFeUVpOEJZZlU/edit?usp=sharing
