This document provides information and examples to help analyze mise-en-scene in television programs. It includes definitions of denotation and connotation as they relate to mise-en-scene elements. Students are instructed to analyze mise-en-scene in four clips, taking notes on setting, decor, costumes, lighting, and what these elements suggest about characters. Examples are provided of analysis for different genres. Stereotypes and countertypes in representation are discussed. Students will analyze stills from TV dramas to determine period, class, and other attributes. The effects of lighting mood and relationships between characters are also discussed.