Continuity Editing Intro

A character opens a door, crosses a room and sits down in a chair opposite another character, with whom she/he then exchange a couple of lines of dialogue. This task should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of match on action, shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule.

Match On Action
This is a cut in which two parallel actions are mirrored in order to suggest a strong relationship between the two shots.

Shot Reverse Shot
A cut used to show the viewer something not immediately visible.

180 degree Rule
This is an invisible line that the camera should not cross. This helps the audiences understanding of the scene orientation.

Rule of Thirds
This is the rule that eyes should be in level with the top line of the grid.

My Idea
A rebellious child has just been released from a juvenile detention center on the conditions to attend counseling appointments, by force. He displays aggressive, destructive behavior with a lack of manners. The idea was inspired by a scene from criminal minds. As the main topic of our scene is something that seems quite serious, my group and I decided that humor was not to be added into the scene.
I will use match on action at the beginning of my scene to show a door opening as I have noticed that this is where it is used the most and the best. 
I will also make sure that I follow the 180 degree rule throughout the scene so that my audience does not get confused in the positioning.
I will also ensure that the rule of thirds is applied throughout my scene.
I will add a shot reverse shot continuously to show the audience the reactions of the characters whilst exchanging the dialogue.