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q.17 What film techniques are used to demonstrate the personalities of Teacher Sa and Ju?

The director employs various film techniques to demonstrate the personalities of Teacher Sa and Ju. In Jia Di's initial provocation of Ju, Ju's assertive and self-confident character is communicated with the close-up shot of his face as he punches Jia. The following panned low-angle shot of Ms Sa higher than all the students provides a physical representation of her authoritarian personality and role, which is emphasised by the use of her diegetic voice in an otherwise silent room. Here, the director's framing of Ju close to her height provides a physical symbol of his rebellious and non-conforming nature, emphasised with the juxtaposition of the foreground of his fellow classmates sitting. The over-the-shoulder shot between Ju and Ms Sa in the corridor provides audiences an insight into the confrontational personality of both characters, emphasised by the lighting and colour manipulation of the corridor.

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In Scene 1 of Extract 2, the director uses an over-the-shoulder shot of Jia Di when talking to Ju Ran to demonstrate Ju Ran's ability to stand up to other students, and the high angle shot of Jia Di highlights Ju Ran standing his ground despite Jia Di, the gang leader confronting him. Secondly, the tracking shot across the back of the classroom and the mid-shots of Mrs. Sa during her speech show the authority she has over the students, which is further emphasised by the diegetic sound of her authoritative voice. The non-diegetic soundtrack when Ju Ran begins to introduce himself represents the way he still does not regret his actions of engaging in the relationship, but prefers enjoying life and not just simply studying to meet Mrs. Sa's expectations. Furthermore, in Scene 2, the director utilises an over-the-shoulder shot during Ju Ran and Mrs. Sa's conversation in the corridor to demonstrate Ju Ran as a rebellious character who is true and authentic to himself, while Mrs. Sa is focused on the success of her students, denying them fun, rather encouraging them to study all the time. Finally, in Scene 3, the high angle shot of Ju Ran depicts the three gang members as having leverage over Ju Ran with the potential to have him obey them.

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Monotonous Colour Imagery

Demonstrate the pressure to conform within the school environment

Subverted by the lighting in the hallway in the conversation between Ju & Ms Sa to show Ju's non-conformity

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The director uses an over-the-shoulder shot of Jia Di when talking to Ju Ran to demonstrate Ju Ran's ability to stand up to other students, and the high angle shot of Jia Di highlights Ju Ran maintaining his views despite Jia Di, the gang leader confronting him. Secondly, the tracking shot across the back of the classroom and the mid shots of Mrs. Sa during her speech show the authority she has over the students, which is further emphasised by the diegetic sound of her authoritative voice. The non-diegetic soundtrack when Ju Ran begins to introduce himself represents the way he still does not regret his actions of engaging in the relationship, but prefers enjoying life and not just simply studying to meet Mrs. Sa's expectations. Furthermore, the director utilises an over-the-shoulder shot during Ju Ran and Mrs. Sa's conversation in the corridor to demonstrate Ju Ran as a rebellious character who is true and authentic to himself, while Mrs. Sa is focused on the success of her students, denying them fun, rather encouraging them to study all the time.

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Low angle shot

Emphasise positioning/power of Ms Sa

Equally show the expected role of the students (ie. To conform to the strict standards of the school)

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Spatial positioning in the classroom, scenes visually separate Ms. Sa from the students, reinforcing her role as an authoritative figure.

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Sharp dialogue is employed to emphasise the authority and strict demeanor of Ms. Sa, reinforcing her determination to discipline the class.

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Close up shot

Show personal nature of Jia Di's comments (initial)

Show emotional nature of certain interactions (eg. The three going up to Ju Ran's face)

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Lighting and colour tones establish the mood, with the monotonous tones of the classroom highlighting Ju’s inner turmoil.

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close up shots are used to capture Ju’s emotions, particularly during moments of tension and confrontation, such as his emotionally charged reaction to Jia Di picking up his toilet seat