Tasks and Duties
Task Objective
This task is designed to cultivate your creative thinking, research skills, and ability to conceptualize ideas into compelling media pitches. You will explore a current or emerging trend in the media and entertainment industry and develop an innovative concept that could transform narrative storytelling.
Expected Deliverable
Submit a DOC file containing a comprehensive media pitch. Your DOC file should include sections on concept background, market context, creative narrative, and potential audience impact. Ensure clarity and creativity in your pitch.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Research: Investigate current trends, popular themes, and successful media campaigns in the industry using publicly available data.
- Concept Development: Brainstorm and select a unique idea. Outline the core elements of your media pitch, focusing on originality and audience appeal.
- Narrative Structure: Develop a storyboard or outline that details the flow of your narrative, including key turning points and character arcs.
- Market Insight: Incorporate a short analysis of how your concept fits into current market dynamics and competitive landscapes.
- Drafting the DOC File: Organize your work into clearly labeled sections with headings and subheadings, ensuring the DOC file is structured, professional, and detailed.
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be evaluated based on originality, structure, clarity of narrative, depth of market insight, and overall presentation. Ensure all sections are well-developed and your DOC file is longer than 200 words with a clear, logical flow. The task should take you between 30 to 35 hours to complete, giving you ample time to research and refine your ideas.
Task Objective
This assignment focuses on transforming your conceptual ideas into a structured script and corresponding storyboard for a short media production. The aim is to evaluate your ability to create engaging dialogues and cohesive scenes in a format suitable for media production.
Expected Deliverable
You are required to submit a DOC file that contains a detailed script along with a basic storyboard layout. Your script should include scene descriptions, dialogue, character directions, and any relevant production notes.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Review Concept: Start by reviewing a personal concept or pitching idea from previous experience or research. This helps in grounding your script narrative.
- Script Drafting: Write a detailed script for a 5-10 minute media piece. Be ready to include natural dialogues, clear scene transitions, and narrative pacing.
- Storyboard Creation: Develop a basic storyboard that visually maps out the script. Use diagrams or sketches and descriptive text to show how each scene will visually unfold.
- Refinement: Review the flow and cohesion between script and storyboard, adjusting for clarity and impact. Ensure your ideas are communicated effectively.
Evaluation Criteria
Your DOC file will be assessed based on narrative creativity, dialogue effectiveness, structural clarity, and visual correlation between your script and storyboard. The work should reflect thorough planning and a creative approach to storytelling, taking approximately 30 to 35 hours to complete.
Task Objective
This task is focused on the in-depth development of characters and the creation of immersive worlds that enhance narrative storytelling. You are expected to demonstrate your ability to develop multi-dimensional characters and vibrant settings that resonate with audiences in the media and entertainment field.
Expected Deliverable
Prepare a DOC file that includes a detailed character profile for at least three main characters and a comprehensive world-building document. Your submission should cover character backstories, personality traits, motivations, and their roles within the narrative. The world-building section should detail the setting, cultural context, and any thematic elements that support your narrative.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Initial Brainstorm: Identify and conceptualize three primary characters including main antagonist or supporting roles. Consider their dynamic interactions.
- Character Profiles: For each character, outline a profile including bio, key personality traits, personal conflicts, roles, and evolution over the narrative.
- World-Building: Design the universe in which these characters operate. Create a detailed description of the setting, including socio-political and cultural backgrounds, architecture, and symbolic elements relevant to the story.
- Integration: Show how characters and the world influence each other and drive the narrative forward.
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be evaluated on creative depth, detail orientation in character and setting descriptions, and the logical integration of these elements into a coherent narrative framework. Demonstrate originality, clarity, and a well-structured DOC file that exceeds 200 words. Allocate 30 to 35 hours to a thorough and insightful development of your character profiles and world-building narrative.
Task Objective
This assignment is designed to hone your editing, revision, and narrative refining skills. In this task, you will take an existing narrative draft—either one developed during previous tasks or a fresh draft—and improve its overall flow, coherence, and language quality, emphasizing clarity and engagement.
Expected Deliverable
Submit a DOC file containing the original narrative draft alongside the refined version. Your document must include a section-wise commentary about the changes made, detailing improvements on story structure, dialogue, character arc, and pacing.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Initial Review: Read your narrative carefully and note areas lacking clarity, pacing issues, or weak dialogues that need improvement.
- Editing Process: Systematically revise your narrative. Focus on restructuring sentences, refining narrative arcs, and polishing dialogue to make it natural and engaging.
- Commentary Section: For each major change, write a brief commentary explaining why the change was made and how it improved the overall narrative.
- Peer Evaluation Simulation: To add value, simulate feedback as if from an external reviewer, and outline how you would further refine the work based on that feedback.
Evaluation Criteria
Your final DOC file will be assessed based on the quality of revisions, clarity in the commentary section, and overall narrative improvement. The original and refined drafts, along with your editing notes, should be clearly formatted and detailed, with the total content exceeding 200 words. Allocate approximately 30 to 35 hours to complete this iterative and reflective exercise.
Task Objective
This final task requires you to analyze the potential audience engagement and impact of your creative work. The focus is on evaluation and strategic planning to fine-tune your narrative for optimal audience connection. You are expected to identify target demographics, anticipate audience reactions, and propose modifications to boost engagement.
Expected Deliverable
Submit a DOC file containing a detailed report on audience engagement analysis and a strategic plan for content evaluation. Your report should include sections on audience research, engagement metrics, feedback simulation, and recommendations for future improvements.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Identify Target Audience: Define the demographic groups most likely to resonate with your narrative concept. Use publicly available data to support your choices.
- Engagement Metrics: Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to media engagement such as viewership predictions, social media engagement, and feedback loops.
- Feedback Simulation: Write a simulation of audience feedback based on your narrative’s themes, tone, and style. This can include hypothetical reviews and social media comments.
- Strategic Recommendations: Develop a strategic plan which outlines actionable insights and modifications to increase audience engagement. Address potential challenges and propose creative solutions.
Evaluation Criteria
Your DOC file will be assessed on the thoroughness of your audience analysis, the creativity and feasibility of your strategic recommendations, and the clarity of your written report. The document should be well-organized, exceeding 200 words and demonstrating evidence of a strategic evaluation process. Allocate 30 to 35 hours to research, drafting, and finalizing this comprehensive analysis report.