R+P Post 26: Set design, locations and props

For our set design and colour set ups, we had to find props that matched each colour, so for white, blue and pink. We decided on props that held different amounts of meaning and significance.

The colour boxes will be used to create a nice glow lighting effect as well as for the performers to sit on for a variety of shots. The silver balloons are commonly associated with parties and celebrations so we will use them to connote the artist's freedom from restrictions.

The petals portray breaking free from ideal expectations (such as beauty ideals because flowers are often described as 'pretty), whilst the lollipops are visual representation of the lyrics "So you say I'm not sweet enough, but I still got sugar."

Our narrative location is a place in London called Finsbury Park because it is very urban and has lots of back streets and gritty tunnels that we can use. It is also always busy which helps create the sense that the girl is in a busy towns with endless possibilities, whilst it makes it harder for the boy to find her and allows for his frantic energy. It is also near Alexandra Palace which is another loaction that we use because it has a view of London landmarks and is very scenic. This is the end loaction where the girl and boy make up and although it still appears gritty, the view gives it a romantic feel.

Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace