Empathize
You will conduct interviews with senior project participants and stakeholders, actively listen to understand their perspectives and needs, and gather insights that will guide your documentary's direction.
Days 1 - 3
Meet Senior Voices
Launch 60m
Document User Insights
Deliverable 90m
Define
You will synthesize your research and insights from initial interviews done during the Empathize phase to craft a detailed problem statement that outlines the unique aspects and educational philosophy of senior projects at High Tech High Chula Vista, ensuring it serves as the foundation for your documentary narrative.
Days 4 - 6
Plan Interviews & Shoot Schedule
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Define Problem From Insights
Deliverable 90m
Ideate
You will brainstorm diverse ideas for showcasing the senior projects effectively, utilizing creative techniques through collaborative sessions with peers, and tap into community partner insights to propose unique documentary approaches.
Days 7 - 10
Interview Community Partners for Empathy Insights
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Storyboard and Shot Planning for Docs
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Editing Basics and Reflective Critique
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Empathy Driven Concepts
Deliverable 90m
Prototype
You will create initial documentary footage drafts, gather peer and mentor feedback through focused critique sessions, and refine your videography and editing techniques to develop a polished testable version of your documentary showcasing the senior projects.
Days 11 - 15
Interview Strategies and On-Site Setup
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Shooting B-Roll and Narrative Structure
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Documentary Prototype Iterations
Deliverable 90m
Structured Peer Critique of Draft Footage
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Audience Feedback Documentation
Deliverable 90m
Test/Present
You will conduct final user testing with community partners to gather feedback, present your polished documentary to stakeholders including peers and educators, engage in reflective discussions to assess your project's impact, and exhibit your work, showcasing how it addresses the educational philosophy at HTHCV.
Days 16 - 20
Storyboard and Interview Planning for Docs
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Filming Across Campus and Off-Site
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Lighting, Audio, and Visual Composition
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Editing Techniques for Documentary Storytelling
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Peer Critique and Final Revisions
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Gather Partner Feedback & Refine Documentary
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Final Documentary Showcase
Assessment 2m