Empathize
You will conduct interviews with interns and mentors at various internship sites to gather insights on their experiences and perspectives, using active listening and note-taking to identify core themes and user needs.
Days 1 - 3
Meet Internship Voices
Launch 60m
Capture User Insights
Deliverable 90m
Define
You will analyze your interviews and observations to create a focused problem statement that captures the key insights and challenges of the junior internship experience, setting a clear direction for your video project.
Days 4 - 6
Craft Interview Guides and Ethical Practices
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Storyboard and Shot List for Documentary
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Synthesize Internship Insights
Deliverable 75m
Ideate
You will brainstorm and develop various concepts for presenting the junior internship experience, exploring different storytelling techniques and video formats to effectively engage your audience and convey meaningful insights.
Days 7 - 10
Empathy-Driven Interview Concept Development
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Interview Prep, Shot List, and Exhibition Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Empathy-Driven Concept Ideation
Deliverable 120m
Prototype
You will develop a prototype of your video by selecting key interview clips, creating an initial storyboard, editing footage using video software, and engaging in a gallery walk to present your draft to peers for constructive feedback and refinement.
Days 11 - 15
Clip Selection & Storyboard Draft
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Rough Edit & Gallery Walk Prep
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Iteration Pack
Deliverable 90m
Test/Present
You will test your video by allowing classmates and mentors to view it, gather their feedback on its clarity and impact, refine your content based on this critique, and then present the final video during an exhibition to stakeholders, explaining your process and insights gained from the project.
Days 16 - 20
Interview Skills for Internship Documentary
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Site Storyboarding and Shot Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Narrative Scripting from Interviews for Video
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Rough Cut Assembly and Peer Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Reflection Journal and Test Screen Prep
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Test Viewing and Structured Feedback Session
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Feedback Analysis to Refine Narratives and Edits
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Final Polishing and Exhibition Readiness Drill
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Final Internship Video Exhibition
Assessment 2m