Inspiration / Research
Inspiration / Research
Students will explore and analyze mockumentary clips to identify comedic elements, discuss critical themes, explore real-world issues reflected in comedy, and begin developing ideas for their own show, laying the groundwork for script writing and character creation in subsequent phases.
Days 1 - 10
Define
Define
Students will synthesize insights from comedic mockumentary analysis and community reflection to collaboratively define the narrative problem their episodes will address, setting a foundation for humor-driven storytelling in upcoming ideation.
Days 11 - 20
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Ideation
Ideation
Students will brainstorm diverse comedic concepts and character dynamics for their mockumentary episodes, sketching preliminary outlines to explore creative narrative approaches through peer collaboration and feedback from scripted improvisation sessions.
Days 21 - 30
Prototyping
Prototyping
Students will create quick sketches or rough scenes of their mockumentary episodes, present them to peers for feedback, and refine their comedic elements and character nuances based on discussions, while preparing for the final testing phase.
Days 31 - 40
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Testing & Iteration
Testing & Iteration
Students will present their rough-cut episodes to peer review panels, gather feedback, and apply revisions to scriptwriting, filming, and editing to refine their mockumentary, ensuring it aligns with comedic timing, character development, and effective use of satire before the final showcase.
Days 41 - 50
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Inspiration / Research
Days 1–10
Day 1
Mockumentary Clip Analysis Workshop
Activity
50m
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Define
Days 11–20
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Ideation
Days 21–30
Day 21
Character Collaboration Day
Activity
60m
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Day 25
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
Prototyping
Days 31–40
Day 31
Day 32
Day 33
Day 34
Day 35
Day 36
Day 37
Day 38
Day 39
Day 40
Testing & Iteration
Days 41–50
Day 41
Day 42
Day 43
Day 44
Day 45
Day 46
Day 47
Day 48
Day 49
Day 50
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
12
Day 1
Inspiration / Research
Mockumentary Clip Analysis Workshop
13
Day 2
14
Day 3
15
Day 4
16
Day 5
19
Day 6
20
Day 7
21
Day 8
22
Day 9
23
Day 10
26
Day 11
Define
27
Day 12
28
Day 13
29
Day 14
30
Day 15
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 16
3
Day 17
4
Day 18
5
Day 19
6
Day 20
9
Day 21
Ideation
Character Collaboration Day
10
Day 22
11
Day 23
12
Day 24
13
Day 25
16
Day 26
17
Day 27
18
Day 28
19
Day 29
20
Day 30
23
Day 31
Prototyping
24
Day 32
25
Day 33
26
Day 34
27
Day 35
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
30
Day 36
1
Day 37
2
Day 38
3
Day 39
4
Day 40
7
Day 41
Testing & Iteration
8
Day 42
9
Day 43
10
Day 44
11
Day 45
14
Day 46
15
Day 47
16
Day 48
17
Day 49
18
Day 50