Let the Competition Begin

 If the title of this blog didn't give it away, I have picked my topic: the race to valedictorian. Now don't get too excited cause that's actually not what I'm doing at all but a different idea branched out from that one and I have it completely fleshed out in my brain. 

I present to you the new episodic Docu-series... Race to First Place! (I think)

The name is still under the works but this series will highlight five elements/sectors/groups of our school that compete. You would think that teen athletes, mathletes, writers, drama kids, and scientists don't have much in common but they all aim for one thing in their own niche. TO WIN. The docuseries will explore why we teens strive for validation from a medal that says "first place", and how these competitions place a huge toll on our mental health but also serve as the push of motivation we need. I'll definitely get more specific in the outline but I am so excited to start making this. 

I almost forgot to mention my favorite part of this whole idea (and also the part that I can't quite figure out). The style or lens that I will be telling each episode through is as a video game, reinforcing the competition aspect in a way that is modern but almost playful and since it's a very unique style, it will connect all the episodes more coherently. This might not make sense to you, but in my brain, I know how to make it happen. What is really making me indecisive is what video game I should use as a metaphor. Should I make each episode a different game, or one for the entire thing?

Now that you're caught up on the idea let's create deadlines so I don't want to die the week before the entire project is due. I decided to make a calendar on Google Calendar specifically for this, that way I'll have to be reminded of where I should be every morning when I open my laptop.

Calendar Link

I also created a Google doc to keep everything regarding my portfolio project. For me, the colors on the calendar are the easiest for me to understand, but I also made a checklist for each week so I can cross out tasks for each week.

Google Doc Link

When given such a large project it can be difficult to delegate time, especially since the only concrete due date we have is April 10th, but hopefully, these methods will keep me in check when it comes to staying on top of things. It also helps that I am so excited to start this. there's obviously still a lot to figure out and flesh out but as long as I stay on time with my schedule and continue to be as motivated as I am right now, this project might just be the best documentary ever.