Analysis of the mise-en-scène in Rear Window

Preparing for the Journal:  Read and review the “CH 05 Screening Checklist” (provided at the bottom of this unit) to help you focus your eye and analytic tools on mise-en-scene.  The tutorial “Composing the Frame” is also an essential resource for approaching this prompt. 

The Journal Prompt:  As you watch Rear Window… be aware of a stand-out moment (one shot or short sequence) – consider a moment that evokes a strong emotional response from you — and analyze that moment focused on the filmmakers’ use of mise-en-scène.  Use the “CH 05 Screening Checklist” to help guide and focus your analysis – you don’t need to answer all of the checklist questions or incorporate every element and aspect of mise-en-scène in your analysis.  You can focus your analysis on any one or more of the “CH 05 Screening Checklist” questions.  Keep your analysis focused on mise-en-scène (on the visuals rather than the sound), and edit/focus your analysis within the targeted word count.

(target 250 words)