Costume and Prop ideas

Isobel Bayliss

I am carrying out this task in order to show the inner

and outer presence of each character clearly to the

audience. I am also establishing which props need to

be used during filming, to create the Mise en Scene.

This will add to the realism of the production and also

help it to fit the genre conventions.

Introduction

Costume- Fake Ralph Lauren polo shirts, leggings and trainers. Hooped earrings, big hair and heavy makeup (red lipstick). Stacey will wear a hoody.

Why?- To give the stereotypical impression of ‘Chavs’. They will all wear similar outfits to show they are in a gang or group together. Stacey is wearing a hoody to show to the audience that she is the most independent in the group, whereas Chantelle is wearing almost the exact same outfit as Kelly. The red lipstick will connote danger and anger, showing them that something bad is going to happen.

Responsibility – I will be in charge of bringing the outfits from home, each of us will be responsible for bringing in trainers and makeup. Lauren is bringing in the hair scrunchies,

Kelly, Stacey & Chantelle

Costume – Both girls will wear floral dresses and flat shoes. Minimal makeup and natural hairstyles. Pink lipstick. They will both have their hair down and natural. In the beginning scene Rosie will have bruising and blood all over her face.

Why? – Floral patterns are pretty and represent the nature of both girls and they’re personalities. They will wear minimal makeup to represent innocence and youth. Rosie will have blood on her face to show the audience she has been attacked and they will be able to show sympathy towards her and her situation as they can tell her state of mind.

Responsibility – Lauren is responsible for bringing in the outfits for both characters and the shoes.

Rosie & Kate

Costume – He will wear jeans and a black top.

Why? – Jeans represent his casual personality as if

he is not trying to hard. Which shows one of the

reasons Rosie was attracted to him. The black top

represents his ‘bad boy’ persona, and the idea of

him being a ladies man.

Responsibility – This will be Danielle’s

responsibility to get the clothes from home.

Tom

Props :

- Party Cups

- Bottles of drink

- Crisps

- Mirror

- Lipstick

- A phone

Why? – The bottles of drinks, cups and snacks will be laid out to show the audience that there is clearly a party or a gathering going on. The mirror will be used to show Kelly in two different ways, therefore representing her mental health issues. Mobile phones will be used at the party for taking pictures or texting.

Responsibility – We are all responsible for the props if we are able to bring them in from home.

Prop Ideas

This task has helped me with portraying the stereotypes

of each character very clearly. For example Rosie and

Kate wearing floral dresses to represent their youth and

innocence. Not only has this task helped with presenting

the outer presence, it has shown me ways I can present a

hidden meaning to show the inner presence of each

character. For example Tom wearing black clothing to

show his dark past. Establishing the props needed has

also been useful as now I have a clear Mise En Scene to

make the framing of the shot as realistic as possible.

Conclusion