Maximo's Blog: Mise-en-scene Project

Our goal in this project was to create a multimedia representation of a character through the principles of mise-en-scène, combining space, visuals, and sound. The purpose was to design a character station where visitors could experience Josefina’s personality and emotions through setting, sound, and tactile details.

Our character, Josefina, is a Latina jazz singer living in a New York apartment filled with large windows, and a record shelf, She is known for her wavy brunette hair, honey-brown eyes, and red lipstick, always dressed in elegant, fitted clothing that shows her confidence. Once a famous jazz artist in Colombia, Josefina moved to New York with her husband Antoni, where their love and music fused. After his tragic death, she found a hobby in baking.

To represent her space, we created a setting inspired by her New York apartment. The setting Representation board includes a city view at night, a luxury kitchen, and a hanging chair to symbolize reflection. A saxophone stands as her musical voice, while Colombian crafts connect her to her roots. We brought tortilla with dulce de leche, a sweet, simple food that represents her Colombian roots and her connection between home, love, and memory.

Josefina’s representation was developed through setting, costume, lighting, sound, and props. Her apartment functions as the key setting, while her red lipstick and elegant clothing act as visual codes for confidence and passion. The jazz music playing softly in the background reflects her soul, and the tortilla with dulce de leche added a tactile and cultural element that visitors could taste. Together, these details allowed us to create a portrayal of Josefina.

Overall I think my group did well organizing and creating all the elements for the representation. The outcome was a very pleasant presentation. Presentation that we organozed with four computers where the visitors to our stations after finishing using the materials would switch computers to access all of our presentation.