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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
Mockumentary Clip Analysis Workshop
Activity 50m
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
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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
Character Collaboration Day
Activity 60m
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
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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
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