A list an explanation of our use of costume and props, so that all the items in our

1. Props
General
Books – Books are classically used to symbolise intelligence, knowledge and stereotypical
geeks, therefore would be the perfect prop to accompany our character on her first journey to
school. They are also extremely relevant within the school theme as they have been used for
many years as educational material.
Knife – Knives conform to the horror/terror genres and are often used to portray a sense of
foreboding doom. It is good for our opening sequence as it can have both innocent and
sinister connotations. We will first portray it in a way that influences the audience to believe it
signals danger however, will late be revealed that it is being used for an innocent act. It shows
the characters anxiety.
Pins– Similarly to the knife, drawing pins can be ambiguous. They can be used innocently for
securing materials or can be used with the intention of causing pain. This is just one of the
few dangerous items that may be found in a classroom, helping to suggest a teacher with bad
intentions.
Compass– Another item with two opposing uses. Also classically found within a school and
particularly mathematics.
Staple Remover– These are good props as they look particularly sinister with large metal
teeth. The idea is to find as much stationary that could have negative and harmful suggestions.
Scissors – The final item that will be used as an enigma to the danger that follows.
Lawnmower– We used the lawnmower in our opening in order to portray the innocence of
everyday life and the perfect suburban life. However, it foreshadows the danger that could
potentially ruin this „perfect‟ setting.
Cardboard– This is a cheap material thus, portraying the deterioration of the atmosphere
around are character. It also illustrates the progression of our opening as it turns from good to
bad.
Watering can– The watering can is used at the beginning of the opening, so to depict the
stereotypical idea of suburbia of housewives and gardeners
Pencil case- Used to reinforce the school MES and establish place
Car- to be used effectively as a dolly, to take drive by shots of the girl and other things
DesksUsed to reinforce the school MES and establish place
Chairs- these will be what the pupils will be sitting on
Dress
Hoodies-This piece of clothing has become a metaphor for the thug culture in the UK. For
this reason when we made our transition into the dystopian second half of the opening.
Glasses- These are the symbol of intellect and knowledge and so were an essential in
portraying the sort of character that we wanted Lujja to be
Cardigan- Something not usually seen as the height of fashion and often associated with
“nerd culture” and so also necessary in displaying the sort of character we wanted to depict
Sensible shoes- Again these are not something seen as fashionable and often associated with
“nerd culture” and so also necessary in displaying the sort of character we wanted to depict

2. Ripped t-shirt-To be used for our tramp to depict the poverty and therefore the shift from the
happy to sinister
Ripped trousers- same as above
Socks with Holes-same as above
Watch-to show that Lujja is watching the time and is anxious about being late again building
up the character and the audiences understanding of her
Retainerto tell us more about Lujja and how nerdy she is