Define
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
Test/Present
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
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 1
Meet Senior Voices
Launch
60m
Day 2
Document User Insights
Deliverable
90m
Day 3
Plan Interviews & Shoot Schedule
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Define Problem From Insights
Deliverable
90m
Day 5
Interview Community Partners for Empathy Insights
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 6
Storyboard and Shot Planning for Docs
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Ideate
Days 7–10
Day 7
Editing Basics and Reflective Critique
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 8
Empathy Driven Concepts
Deliverable
90m
Day 9
Interview Strategies and On-Site Setup
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 10
Shooting B-Roll and Narrative Structure
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 11
Documentary Prototype Iterations
Deliverable
90m
Day 12
Structured Peer Critique of Draft Footage
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 13
Audience Feedback Documentation
Deliverable
90m
Day 14
Storyboard and Interview Planning for Docs
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 15
Filming Across Campus and Off-Site
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Test/Present
Days 16–20
Day 16
Lighting, Audio, and Visual Composition
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 17
Editing Techniques for Documentary Storytelling
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 18
Peer Critique and Final Revisions
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 19
Gather Partner Feedback & Refine Documentary
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 20
Final Documentary Showcase
Assessment
2m
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
25
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Senior Voices
26
Day 2
Document User Insights
27
Day 3
Plan Interviews & Shoot Schedule
28
Day 4
Define
Define Problem From Insights
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Day 5
Interview Community Partners for Empathy Insights
2
Day 6
Storyboard and Shot Planning for Docs
3
Day 7
Ideate
Editing Basics and Reflective Critique
4
Day 8
Empathy Driven Concepts
8
Day 9
Interview Strategies and On-Site Setup
9
Day 10
Shooting B-Roll and Narrative Structure
10
Day 11
Prototype
Documentary Prototype Iterations
11
Day 12
Structured Peer Critique of Draft Footage
15
Day 13
Audience Feedback Documentation
16
Day 14
Storyboard and Interview Planning for Docs
17
Day 15
Filming Across Campus and Off-Site
18
Day 16
Test/Present
Lighting, Audio, and Visual Composition
22
Day 17
Editing Techniques for Documentary Storytelling
23
Day 18
Peer Critique and Final Revisions
24
Day 19
Gather Partner Feedback & Refine Documentary
25
Day 20
Final Documentary Showcase