Workshop 3 - Costumes

 10 WD - paragraph on costumes 

The goal is to write a paragraph about how costumes contribute to the themes in The Hunger Games.  

Where are these shots from? + what is happening? 

People - Katniss, effie, prim, gale, peeta, peace-keepers, D12 citizens

D12 costumes - bland colours, poor, well-worn, dull, simple, their best clothes are worn in the reaping scene, 

Limited food source, 

What theme are we exploring? 

Rich (capitol v Poor (D12)

Describe the features of costume

Bright colours, more designed/fashionable, make-up, jewellery, 

Effect on the viewers 

Directors purpose  

Techniques 

Links 

Step One- For your Statement you need to state the technique you wish to discuss in relation to your image.  

Step Two- Then you need to describe the Example for the reader (remember they may not have seen the movie so you need to give detail so they can follow your argument). 

Step Three- Then you need to Explain the PURPOSE this technique has on the viewer.

Step Four- Then you need to Explain the EFFECT  this technique has on the viewer. 

Step Five- You can then link your ideas to your main argument, to another moment in the film  or to the wider context.

Sexy Paragraph:

In the reaping scene of The Hunger Games, costumes are used effectively to show the theme of Rich vs Poor. This is demonstrated when the people of District 12 are waiting for someone to be chosen to represent their district in The Hunger Games. The lifestyle of District 12 is reflected and shown with the clothes they wear. These clothes are not bright, they’re not colourful but they are dull, boring and plain. This makes us understand that costumes represent the theme of Rich v Poor; rich being the Capitol and poor being District 12. There is a big difference between the opportunity, power and privilege seen between the Capitol and District 12. The director did this to make the audience realise that there are people in our world today who have more power, privilege and opportunity then some of us. This was also to show the audience how costumes can symbolise inequality between District 12 and the Capitol. This symbolism combined with a wide shot of the crowd in District 12 and an over the shoulder shot reveal the lack of opportunity in District 12 and the power of the Capitol. This aspect can be contrasted to the character of Effie, she wears a bright pink dress with a lot of design behind it revealing the opportunities given to the citizens of the Capitol.