Mokumentaries


 * Drama and Computer Design students learn about the concept of "Mockumentary" by watching** **clips from successful mockumentaries on YouTube and other media outlets.**


 * They also watch some age-appropriate clips from "The Office," which has** **really been the pop culture sensation that has brought mockumentary into** **the mainstream. We discussed the techniques used by actors such as Steve** **Carrell ("Michael Scott") and Rainn Wilson ("Dwight Schrute") as well as** **in some other clips we found.**


 * The students then work in groups to create story boards and characters** **starting with an original comedic concept devised by the group. The four** **storyboards the kids came up with were as follows:**


 * A 6-foot-tall football player and his diva coach set out to beat everyone** **in a beauty pageant competition.**


 * A failing basketball team desperately tries to make it into the play-offs.**


 * A group of video game addicts take gaming too seriously.**


 * A member of the faculty (Coach Junsch) wants to become "swag" so he seeks** **consultation from the most swag-a-licious students at Poly.**


 * The students then created over-exaggerated characters to tell these** **stories through a series of interviews and testimonials using the comedic** **techniques covered in class. They then worked with the digital design** **students to make their stories come to life from concept to screen.**

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 * "The Office"**