2.3 Design in Film

• describe the components of design in film
• Design a set for a film scene for shooting
• use costume and make-up in film production
• describe the 3-point lighting techniques in film
• use sound equipment in film production
• shoot a 5-to-10- minute film
• appreciate the use of production elements in a performance

“How do design components in film contribute to storytelling?”

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1. Design in film
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   Name the components of design in film and say how they serve the story.
2. Costume design
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   Choose costume that shows character, place, time and mood.
3. Make-up and hair
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   Apply simple film make-up and hair safely and for continuity.
4. Props
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   Choose and handle props that help the action and the story.
5. The set
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   Describe set design and choose a set that suits the scene.
6. How the components work together
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   Explain how the design components combine to tell one story.
7. Scouting spaces for a shoot
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   Scout a location and check it before the shoot.
8. Designing a set
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   Plan and build a set for a scene using local resources.
9. Using costume and make-up in a shoot
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   Select and use costume and make-up for a film shoot.
10. Continuity in design
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    Keep costume, make-up, props and set the same between shots.
11. The three-point lighting
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    Describe the key, fill and back lights and what each does.
12. Light and mood
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    Use hard, soft and coloured light to set a scene mood.
13. Setting up the lights
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    Set up simple lights safely and stand them correctly.
14. Keeping the light consistent
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    Keep the light the same between takes and shots.
15. Sound equipment
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    Name the sound equipment used in film and what each does.
16. Recording clean sound
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    Record clean dialogue by placing the mic and avoiding noise.
17. Sound for a scene
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    Plan the dialogue, effects, ambience and music for a scene.
18. Shooting the short film
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    Shoot a 5-to-10-minute film using the design elements.
19. Watching, feedback and the edit
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    Watch the footage, edit the film and give helpful feedback.
20. Appreciating production design
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    Reflect on the design work and value its place in film.