Writing a Script

A script will help you determine which content you would like to include in your minute-long video. The script will also help you produce the proper timing for your video. Remember to keep the script short as the video is only a minute. Utilizing the University of Newcastle’s Producing Your Pitch resource can help you outline your script.

To help you get started here are a few questions to answer in writing your script:

1. What is your name and what did you study at ArtCenter?

2. What experience and skills do you have related to the job you want?

3. What main skills and knowledge have you developed through your major?

4. What sort of job do you want? Why is this the career for you?

The answers to these questions can act as an outline to your script. Deakin University also has a great script writing tool at the very bottom of their website (scroll all the way down). After you complete your script, the tool will even turn it into a teleprompter to help you produce your video!

You may have read that you should consider adding your learning outcomes or graduate attributes to your script. Did you know that each department has their own learning outcomes? Learning outcomes can be found on ArtCenter.edu under each department course study tab. Here is an example of the Illustration department learning outcomes at ArtCenter. You can also use the list of Graduate Learning Outcomes on the Deacon University website. 

Edit and Practice

Practicing your script will give you confidence when you are ready to film your video. Read your script out loud to yourself, to others, record yourself, and time your readings. This will help you determine the flow of your script, assist you in the editing process, as well as help you keep your video at a minute length. A Career Advisor, part of the CPD team, is happy to meet with you during a virtual advising appointment to help you edit your script.

Equipment

You do not need fancy filming equipment to create a Me in a Minute video. Me in a Minute videos can be shot with almost anything with a camera such as a smartphone, webcam, DSLR if you have one. CPD recommends having a stable surface such as a table or tripod to place your camera on.

Location

Pick your filming location thoughtfully, because a good location can make a great difference in the final video. Choose a location that has a neutral background with limited distractions and noise. Avoid your background having strong patterns, such as a wallpaper, or a lot of moving elements, such as a busy street. You want the viewer to be paying attention to you, not what is going on behind/around you. If you are filming against a wall, include space between you and the wall to add depth to the shot.

Consider your lighting when choosing your location. Using natural light from a window or being outside is an easy way to properly light your video. There are some great resources online such as this LinkedIn Learning lesson if you would like to learn more about lighting.