Visual Literacy Revision 1

Oblique angle

• Refers to an image captured on an angle.

• Refers to a straight angle of 90 degrees.

• Refers to an angle that is less than 45 degrees.

• Refers to an angle that is exactly 180 degrees.

Mise en scène

• Refers to all the visual elements within the frame.

• A term used to describe the sound design in a film.

• The process of editing a film's narrative structure.

• A technique for lighting scenes in theater.

Establishing / long shot

• Positions viewer close to the subject, creating emotional intimacy.

• Positions viewer far from the subject, creating emotional distance.

• Focuses on a specific detail of the subject, enhancing clarity.

• Creates a sense of movement and action within the scene.

Props in mise en scène

• Elements that are used to create visual effects in a film.

• Objects within the image contributing to setting and characterisation.

• Characters that drive the plot forward.

• Background music that enhances the emotional tone.

Composition

• Specific placement of elements within an image.

• The use of color and light in photography.

• The technique of capturing motion in still images.

• The arrangement of text and graphics in a layout.

Low angle / worm's eye view

• Positions viewer as looking down, giving subject a sense of vulnerability.

• Positions viewer as looking up, giving subject a sense of power.

• Positions viewer at eye level, creating a neutral perspective.

• Positions viewer as looking sideways, emphasizing movement.

Environment in mise en scène

• Aspects of surroundings indicating time, place, and location of subjects.

• Elements that define the character's emotional state.

• Techniques used to enhance the visual appeal of a scene.

• The use of lighting to create mood and atmosphere.

Costume in mise en scène

• Subjects' clothing essential for establishing character.

• A type of lighting used in theater productions.

• The arrangement of actors on stage during a performance.

• The background music played during a scene.

Eye level camera angle

• Puts viewer on the same level as the subject, suggesting equality.

• Creates a sense of superiority over the subject.

• Makes the subject appear smaller and less important.

• Gives a dramatic perspective to the scene.

Colour in mise en scène

• Establishes atmosphere and tone through symbolic associations of certain colours.

• Is primarily used for aesthetic appeal without deeper meaning.

• Serves only to enhance the visual quality of a scene.

• Is irrelevant to the overall narrative of a film.