Empathize
You will conduct interviews with prospective audience members and community partners to gather insights into their needs and preferences, using their feedback to refine your storytelling approach in crafting the animation script.
Days 1 - 3
Define
You will collaborate with peers to synthesize your research into a compelling problem statement that will guide your script, leveraging empathy for your characters and seeking feedback from Southwestern College contacts to refine your approach.
Days 4 - 6
Ideate
You will brainstorm and explore imaginative possibilities for your animation script, collaborating with peers to combine diverse ideas and deepen the story's message of hope while integrating feedback from community partners to refine and expand your concepts.
Days 7 - 10
Prototype
You will develop initial versions of your animation script and conduct immersive readings with peers and community partners, using feedback to refine and enhance the script's narrative and message of hope.
Days 11 - 15
Test/Present
You will present your animation script and voice recordings in an exhibition to stakeholders and classmates, gather feedback for final revisions, and reflect on how this work conveys themes of hope and overcoming challenges while enhancing your communication skills.
Days 16 - 20