SchoolOfArchitecture,Building&Design

FoundationInNatural&BuiltEnvironment

GroupMembers:

NAME STUDENTID

LillianTanAiJun 0320087

TraceGewYee 0320269

HirendranSivaganam 0319894

ChinVinYan 0320311

AlanChungJiaZen 0321487

Module :SocialPsychology[PSY30203]

Projecttitle :VideoClip,PresentationandReport

Lecturer :Mr.ShankarThiruchelvam

Tutorialsession :Monday2pm4pm

SubmissionDate :8thJune2015

CONTENT

NO. CONTENT PAGENUMBER

1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2 INTRODUCTION

3 SUMMARY

4 METHODOLOGY

5 APPLICATIONOFCONCEPTS

6 TIMELINE

7 APPENDIX

8 REFERENCES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First of all, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to our Social Psychology lecturer, Mr.

Shankar Thiruchelvam for his guidance, useful advice and constant encouragement throughout

the course. We would also like to thank him for taking his time to help and guide us patiently in

completing our Video Clip, Presentation and Report assignment within the time given. Besides,

this assignment had also led us to a better understanding on social psychological concepts used

in daily life through the discussion of ideas among the group members, online research and

referencebooks.

Moreover, this assignment would not be completed without the effort and cooperation from our

fellow group members, Hirendran Sivaganam, Chin Vin Yan, Alan Chung Jiazen, Lillian Tan Ai

Jun and Trace Gew Yee. A sincere appreciation to all the members for their hard work and

contribution. Last but not least, we would also like to thank our friends and classmates who have

offeredsupport,helpandencouragementthroughouttheassignment.

INTRODUCTION

The selected theme for this project is Dating Experience while the social psychological

concepts applied include stereotypes, first impression, accommodation, intrinsic motivation,

selffulfilling prophecy, counterfactual thinking and compassionate love. This project consists of

three components which includes making up a three to five minutes video clip by incorporating

at least five social psychological concepts learnt in class, written report of the clip and an oral

presentation. Students are required to construct a storyline based on random selected theme

discussed among the group and to film a short video clip to deliver the messages and theories

applied. The application of social psychological concepts should be clearly portrayed and

delivered to the audience. A wellstructured oral presentation is needed for a further explanation

and elaboration on the highlights and major focus of the video. A detail report should also be

prepared through proper documentation to demonstrate clearly the process of development and

progressionindifferentstagesuponthecompletionoftheproject.

Besides, this project allows students to recognize and identify the connections among different

concepts and perspectives within not only the social psychology context but also other

principles. Moreover, students are also able to be engaged in psychological inquiry and become

selfregulated learners. Apart from that, an indepth understanding can be developed towards the

learning subject through individual research and group study. Last but not least, students are also

able to enhance their skills in report writing, development of ideas, analysis of obtained

informationandaswellasinthefieldoforalpresentation.

SUMMARYThe story revolves around an old couple, Mr Jackson and Ms Sarah, who are of different

nationality, race and culture. In this short video, the couple explain how they met for the first

time and how their relationship prospered during their younger days. Sarah, who is of asian

descent studying in the United Kingdom, first caught the attention of Jackson, in the library of

her university. Sarah then follows to stereotype Jackson, who is of english descent, as a common

British boy. Jackson tries his best to woo Sarah but does not prevail. Sarah tries avoiding Jackson

at first, but after a week later, he brings her a flower as a symbol of friendship. Their relationship

progresses as just friends but deep down they both have feelings towards one another. The

story takes a turn when Jackson decides to ask Sarah out on an actual date, Sarah is unsure at

first but then she decides to follows her instinct and eventually says yes. During the date, was

clearly very nervous as she did not want to ruin her relationship with Jackson. She had a feeling

of regret after her date and straight away writes her feelings down in a diary. Little does she

know that Jackson actually likes the awkwardness about her. They then eventually end up as a

couple,and20yearslater,theytelltheirstoryintheformofthisvideo.

METHODOLOGY

SETTINGS:

Scenes Setting

Scene1 Library

Scene2 Lakeside

Scene3 Openairseatingareabesidethelibrary

EQUIPMENTS/PROPSUSED:

ListofObjects Uses

DSLRcamera&tripod Videofilming

Audiorecorder Audiorecording

Laptop Videoediting

Smartphones Prop

Flowers Prop

Bottle Prop

Booksandstationeries Prop

TIMESCHEDULES:

Date Time Activity

3rdJune2015(Wednesday) 1pm4pm Videofilming

4thJune2015(Thursday) 3pm4pm Audiorecording

OPERATIONS/PROCEDURES:

1. Discussion

Meetings have been called out to have a prediscussion of ideas and also to develop a theme as

the main subject to be focused on in this assignment. After finalization, the theme, Dating

Experience, had been selected. After several brainstorming session, we have looked deeper into

fabricating a main storyline which incorporated five different social psychological concepts from

differentchaptersthathavebeentaughtduringthelecture.

2. VideoScriptPreparation

Notes and ideas have been jotted down during the brainstorming session. After the selection of

five social psychological concepts along with another two additional ones, all the members

began to work out on the connection and flow of the story. After several discussion among the

members, everything has been finalized and one of the member has been assigned to the task of

videoscriptproduction.

3. Roledelegation

The assignments have several components which needed input and cooperation from every

single member on the team. Hence, different roles and tasks have been delegated to each of the

members while waiting for the video script to be done. Each members has been assigned to an

equal amount of workload according to their skillset for each section so as to ensure an efficient

and constant progression of work. Kindly refer to the tables attached in the Timeline section for

thedelegationofdutiesamongthemembers.

4. Videofilmingandaudiorecording

Different roles have been assigned to each member to ensure a smooth flow of filming. The

video is recorded with different settings in different angles and finished within three to four

hours of time. Each of us has acted out for several times to capture the best scene. Besides, audio

has also been recorded to obtain voice clarity and to be blended in with the video to create a

more attractive audio effect. Both activities have been carried out in two separate sessions due to

the lack of alternatives as we plan to record the audio in the librarys discussion room, which in a

quietenvironmenttoprovidethebestaudioqualitywiththeclarityofvoice.

5. Videoediting

The task has been assigned to our video editor, Hiren, who is in charged of trimming, cutting and

connecting different scenes that have been filmed. Different video editing softwares have also

beenusedtocreateanexcellentandsteadyopticalflowforthevideoclip.

6 Reportwriting

Each members is given the task to complete different section in the report. Proper analysis,

research and format were used in the preparation of report in order to deliver a clear,

wellunderstood and concise work. Lastly, one of the member is in charged of an overall

checkingonthecompletedworktomakenecessarycorrectionsandimprovement.

7. Presentation

Two members were in charged of the preparation of presentation slides whereby one is

responsible for the content and the other carries the task in editing and designing of the slides.

After the task has been completed, each members was then given a specific part to present.

Arrangementshavealsobeenmadeamongthememberstoensureasmoothpresentationflow.

APPLICATIONOFCONCEPTS

1. Stereotype

Explanation : Stereotype is a general belief about a particular group or class of people. It is also

a schema that helps to organize our knowledge and beliefs about various social groups. It

structures our expectations and influence how we perceive incoming messages. However, it

differs from prejudice such that it can be positive, negative, or neutral. Stereotypes based on

gender,ethnicity,oroccupationarecommoninmanysocieties.

Application : Sarah tends to generalized all the White guys as people who are obnoxious and

contemptible due to her negative racial stereotype. She thought of them as a bunch of

douchebagsinwhichtheycarriedthetraitofapartyanimal,drinkerandasmoker.

2. FirstImpression

Explanation : First impression is the situation when one person first encounters another person

and forms a mental image of that person. They are not deliberate but can be instantaneous.

People often draw trait inferences from the facial appearance of other people. Besides, what is

beautiful is often perceived as a good effect. Research has found that impressions are formed

withonlyanexposuretimeof10seconds.

Application : Sarahs first impression of Jackson is that he is a flirty player. She got pretty

annoyed and thought of him as a jerk while Jackson was only trying to have a friendly chat

with her. As Sarah already has a stereotype which gives her a sense of dislike towards the

Whites, the first conversation that Jackson had with her had only led her to her confirmation bias

and at the same time left a bad impression whereby Sarah thinks that she is just another girl that

Jacksonistryingtoflirtwith.

3. Accommodation

Explanation : According to Jean Piagets Theory of Cognitive Development, accommodation is

the process in which we modify an existing schema to accommodate a new stimulus or to include

a new piece of information. However, if modification does not work, a new schema will be

formed.

Application : Sarah initially thought that she can never get along well with the White guys as

she has a deepseated aversion towards them due to her negative stereotypes. However, when she

began to know more about Jackson and got introduced to his friends, she realized that she should

not just stereotypically judge all of them because there are some of them who are actually kind

and friendly too. By relating this to the social psychological concept, her mind has gone through

a process of accommodation, a modification of existing schemas has taken place. The beliefs that

sheusedtohavetowardstheWhiteshavechanged.

4. Intrinsicmotivation

Explanation : Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by internal rewards. In other

words, the motivation to engage in a behavior arises from within the individual because it is

intrinsicallyrewarding.

Application : Sarah has decided to go on a date with Jackson the moment when she found out

that she likes him. Driven by the motivation to be with someone that she likes, she chose to give

Jackson a yes when he asked her out. In other words, she went on the date because it is

intrinsicallyrewardingsuchthatshefelthappyandlookingforwardtoit.

5. Selffulfillingprophecy

Explanation : Selffulling prophecy is the beliefs that lead to their own fulfillment. It is a

situation when a person unknowingly causes a prediction to come true, due to the simple fact that

he or she expects it to come true. In other words, an expectation about a subject, such as a person

or event, can affect our behavior towards that subject, which causes the expectation to be

realized.

Application : When Sarah was asked to go on a date with Jackson, overwhelmed with the

feeling of excitement, Sarah was feeling extra nervous and preoccupied with the thoughts that

she might screw up the date as she was afraid that shed be acting weird and put herself into an

awkward position. It turns out that her own expectations were becoming true. When she went on

the date, she acted weird and unpleasant in a way that she was making an easy conversation

difficult. Jackson too, felt that Sarah was pretty awkward even though in fact, Sarah was just

feelingnervousandtryingherbesttocopewiththesituation.

6. Counterfactualthinking

Explanation : Counterfactual thinking is literally thinking counter to the facts. It is a situation

whereby an individual creates possible alternatives to life events that have already occurred. It is

often epitomized by the phrase what might have been. Besides, it has a big impact on our

emotional response to an experience. Upward counterfactuals are mental simulations of better

possible outcomes. Downward counterfactuals have the focus on how things might have been

muchworse.Bothformshaveemotionalandbehavioralconsequences.

Application : Sarah imagined what might have been if she had not been that nervous and acted

all weird during her date with Jackson. She was also feeling frustrated as she thought how things

would have turned out entirely different if she was able to stay calm and act natural without

thinkingtoomuch.

7. Compassionatelove

Explanation : Compassionate love is the affection that a person has for the someone whom their

lives are deeply intertwined. It is characterized by mutual respect, attachment, affection, and

deep sense of trust for one another. It usually develops out of feelings of mutual understanding,

shared values and life experiences. It is also more calm and stable as compared to passionate

love. Besides, it is sometimes considered to have two components, intimacy and commitment.

Intimacy is the warm, close, sharing aspect of a relationship where as commitment is the intent to

continuetherelationshipeveninthefaceofdifficulties.

Application : Sarah and Jackson have developed a calm and stable relationship through mutual

respect, trust and understanding for each other. They have a deep, mature and affectionate

attachment for one another and have come a long way to their longlasting relationship. Their

commitmentandloveforeachotherremainsstrongevenafter20yearstogether.

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TIMELINEMEETINGI

Date 25thMay2015(Tuesday)

Time 2.00PM

Venue ClassroomC8.02,TaylorsUniversityLakesideCampus

Attendees:

NameofGroupMembers TutorialGroup Role

ChinVinYan Monday,2pm4pm N/A

TraceGewYee Monday,2pm4pm N/A

LillianTanAiJun Monday,2pm4pm N/A

HirendranSivaganam Monday,2pm4pm N/A

AlanChungJiaZen Monday,2pm4pm N/A

Minutes:

No. Activity Details

1. Introduction Discussedandmadeclearaboutprojectbriefandsubmissionrequirements

2. Discussionofsocialpsychologicalconcepts

Discussedanddecidedonthesocialpsychologicalconceptstobeincorporatedinthevideo

3. Discussionofvideoshooting Discussedandcomposedastorylinetobefilmed

4. Delegationofduties Madeclearaboutdutiesdelegatedtoeachmember(refertoTable1.1)

5. End Meetingadjourned

Table1.1Delegationofduties

Name Role

ChinVinYan Slideseditor/Videorecording/Reportwriting

TraceGewYee Videorecording/Reportwriting

LillianTanAiJun Slideseditor/Videorecording/Reportwriting

HirendranSivaganam Scriptwriter/Director/Videorecording/Videoeditor/Reportwriting

AlanChungJiaZen Videorecording/Reportwriting

MEETINGII

Date 3rdJune2015(Wednesday)

Time 1.00PM

Venue Library,TaylorsUniversityLakesideCampus

Attendees:

NameofGroupMembers TutorialGroup RolesintheVideo

ChinVinYan Monday,2pm4pm OldJackson

AlanChungJiaZen Monday,2pm4pm YoungJackson

LillianTanAiJun Monday,2pm4pm OldSarah

TraceGewYee Monday,2pm4pm YoungSarah

HirendranSivaganam Monday,2pm4pm Waiter

Minutes:

No. Activity Details

1. Introduction Briefofscriptwrittenforvideofilming

2. Discussionofroleplay Discussedanddecidedonrolestobeplayedbyeachmembers

3. Delegationofdutiesinreportwriting

Distributionoftasktoeachmemberinreportwriting(refertoTable2.1)

4. End Meetingadjourned

Table2.1Delegationofdutiesinreportwriting

Name Role

ChinVinYan Acknowledgement&References

TraceGewYee Introduction&Appendix

LillianTanAiJun Summary

HirendranSivaganam Methodology&Timeline

AlanChungJiazen ApplicationofConcepts&Corrections

MEETINGIII

Date 4thJune2015(Thursday)

Time 3.00PM

Venue Library,TaylorsUniversityLakesideCampus

Attendees:

NameofGroupMembers TutorialGroup Roles

HirendranSivaganam Monday,2pm4pm Audiodirector

ChinVinYan Monday,2pm4pm Audiorecording

LillianTanAiJun Monday,2pm4pm Audiorecording

Minutes:

No. Activity Details

1. Introduction Briefofdialoguewritteninthevideoscript

2. Discussionofaudiorecording Discussedaboutdialoguetoberecorded

3. Delegationofduties Discussedandassignedrolestoeachmemberinaudiorecording

4. End Meetingadjourned

Table3.1Delegationofdutiesinaudiorecording

Name RolesinAudioRecording

HirendranSivaganam Waiter

ChinVinYan OldJackson

LillianTanAiJun OldSarah

APPENDIX

1. VIDEOSCRIPT

JJackson

SSarah

WWaiter

S :Ithinkitwasuhm1980

S/J :2!

S : As usual I was by myself at the library, reading. And thats when I saw your father for

the first time. Now it wasnt much of a big deal seeing a white guy, considering I was studying in

the UK. Most of the white guys there, were such douchebags. They partied a lot, drank a lot and

smokedalot.

J :Iwasthetotalopposite.

S :Thatwasprettymuchalltheydid.SoIkindajustignoredhim.

J :Itriedtalkingtoher,Itoldhershelookedgood.

S : He tried talking to me, he told me I was hot. I thought to myself damn, what a jerk I

pickedupmybooksandleft.

J : I felt bad I mean I just wanted a friendly chat and she just left. I didnt see her again for

a week. But I do remember passing a garden and thinking Im going to get these flowers and

passthemtothegirlImetaweekago.

S : He came up to me while I was busy reading. He said something like.. uhm what did you

sayagain?

J : I think it was something like Hi do you like flowers? then I just passed her the

flowers.

S : I was kinda taken aback at first, but then I thought it was kinda sweet and thats when I

hadthisinstantthingforhim.

S :Webecameprettycloseoverthesummer,

J :Wewerentdatingwejusthungoutasfriends.

S : Yeah, that was when my whole views on white guys changed. Your dad was very

hardworking and far from a douchebag. Also I started hanging out with his friends and they

madeitprettyobviousthathehadathingformetoo.

J :Idid.SoIfoundthecouragetoaskheroutonarealdate.

S : I was super nervous about it when he asked me, but I really enjoyed his company and I

wasstartingtolikehimsoImanagedtosqueezeoutayes.

S : I remember just hours before he picked me up for our first date I was so nervous that I

mightscrewitupandbeawkward.

J :Shewasveryawkward.

W :Whatwouldyouliketodrinkmiss?

S :Uhmmm..Illhaveuhmawateryeah

W :Thatsall?

J :YeahIthinkshesgood.

S : I was trying my best to be as calm as possible okay! It felt pretty weird and

uncomfortable.

S : I remember coming home and immediately writing down how horrendous that first date

wasinmydiary.Iknewitwasmyfault.IfonlyIwaslessawkwardaroundhim.

J :ButIlikedthataboutyou.*Laugh*

S :Amonthhadpassed,andweirdenoughweactuallybecameacouple.

J :And20yearslater,hereweare,stillgoingstrong.

TheEnd.

2. CASTLIST

Name Character

AlanChungJiaZen YoungJackson

TraceGewYee YoungSarah

WilliamChinVinYan OldJackson

LillianTanAiJun OldSarah

HirendranHirendranSivaganam

Waiter

3. VIDEONAME&LINKVideoName :SocialPsychologyFinalproject[AUGIntake]

VideoLink :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLgu7X5eBDI

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