RIT CA10 Brief

Introduction

1. This assignment requires you to apply the skills of a TV interviewer and TV writer.

Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is the oldest polytechnic in Singapore. Some of its physical features are unique and need to be preserved. In fact, In February 1983 the Singapore Institure of Architects awarded SP a "Design Award" in the "Institution" category.

 Your role 
 * You will be given a specific section or building in Singapore Polytechnic to report on.
 * You'll also be given names of some lecturers from the School of Architecture and Built Environment (ABE) to interview.
 * You need to write and produce a television report on the assigned feature in SP, to highlight why it's unique and why it should be preserved.

Instructions a) Hardcopy of written assignment (40 marks) b) Video Report (60 Marks) 
 * 1) Form a group of at least 4 members to form a production team.
 * 2) Pick a topic from the choices provided.
 * 3) Conduct research to find out as much about the topic as possible.
 * 4) Conduct an on-site recce and take still photos of the area.
 * 5) Arrange a stroyboard using the photos you've taken.
 * 6) Contact the lectuter (contact details will be provided) and arrange to film a camera interview with him/her. Prepare a series of questions for your interviewee before you conduct the on-camera interview.
 * 7) Film general shots of the assigned feature, set up shots of the interviewee, the interview with the lecturer, cut-away shots, and at least 3 voxpops.
 * 8) Produce a shot-list of what you've filmed including the time-codes and description of shots filmed.
 * 9) Using the research you've done and the shots filmed, write a tv script on your topic.
 * 10) Edit your shots into a tv report that is no more than two minutes.
 * 11) Submit the following by the deadline:
 * Cover Page - title of project, names of group members.
 * Content Page - list of items and corresponding page.
 * Story Board (2 Columns) - jpeg photos on left, rough script on right.
 * Shot List (2 Columns) - time-codes on left, description of shots on right.
 * TV Script (2 Colums) - description of shots on left, script on the right to show voice-over lines and transcribed soundbites (interview with lecturer and voxpops)
 * Maximum 2 minutes long.
 * Edited using iMovie or if possible, Final Cut Pro.
 * Start with the title page which contains title of project and names of group members.
 * Credits to list production team (names and roles) and anyone you'd like to thank.