TAKING THE CHALLENGE
In July 11, 2011 the Media Arts students under the tutelage of Mr. Anthony Capistrano were challenged to join a contest initiated by the Smart Schools Program (SSP) in partnership with the Department of Education. Ano ang Kwento Mo? is one contest suited to SPA Media Arts students because it can be an avenue where they can apply the knowledge and skills that they have acquired in their specialization. His students gladly took the challenge. After the class was grouped into two, they brainstormed on the possible focus studies that they can work with. The group decided to choose the St. Peter the Apostle Church, just in time for it is celebrating its 400 years of institution.
DIVIDING TASKS
Then the group proceeded with the selection of leader and the staff.
Team Leader - Johnrei Razona
Writers - Jezzan Zantua
Joie Kristine Allaga
Cameramen - Ronald S. Capistrano
Nelson Cereno
Assistant Cameraman & - Mheljhun Perez
Photo Editor
Video Editor and Blogger - Evan Roy Calmateo
PLANNING
After assigning responsibilities, the group decided to come up with a layout/plan of the scope and limitation of the study they will conduct. The leader facilitated the discussion.
DATA GATHERING
When the month of August came, the researchers and writers started gathering information be referring at reference like the internet, books, interviews, and other sources.
MORE INTERVIEWS
In the month of September, the group started obtaining interviews. Prior to the interview the usual preparation of questionnaires were presented and approved by the entire team. The researchers and writers are not the ones who make all the decisions with regards to content development. Everyone’s opinion is considered to come up with the best solutions
FINALIZATION OF WRITE UP and VIDEO EDITING
The final drafts of write ups were prepared in the month of October, after which the technical people started to busy themselves with the editing of the photos and videos that they need to properly document the undertaking. While Microsoft Word is used in editing contents, Windows Movie Maker, Photoscape and Ulead were used for these purposes.
BLOG DESIGN
It was in the month of November when technical people started blogging.