Tech-Infused Documentary on Immigrant Innovation- By Ethan Rodriguez
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$600.00
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* Typical cost of capstone projects (including registrations, travel and supplies) is about $1200.
* I am trying to raise $600 as family and school will cover the rest.
Goals for My Fundraiser:
Supporting my capstone project
*** I plan to pursue the project though participation in TSA activities like competitions and community service. ***
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that helps students explore STEM through hands-on projects, competitions, and leadership opportunities.
What is ‘Tech-Infused Documentary on Immigrant Innovation’
A documentary series that explores how immigrants use technology to overcome challenges, highlighting scientific film techniques and innovative storytelling.
Components:
Why I am pursuing this project (My why)
- I am a ‘Reflective Thinker’ personality type person with strong ‘advocate’ business potential.
- I’m super into directing cool, tech-savvy science films and I’m pretty good at it. So, I’ve decided to mix my love for movies and tech to become a creative tech and design guru. My goal? Use my skills to change the lives of immigrants through tech and art..
My plan of action: Competitions and Activities
Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) to join:
TSA (Technology Student Association) – As the primary CTSO, TSA offers hands-on technical challenges and competitions that enhance skills in project management, technical production, and procedural compliance.
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) – FBLA focuses on developing leadership, administration, and business management skills, aligning well with tasks such as managing budgets and analyzing data.
Competitions
This introductory competition fits as it focuses on audio storytelling, a key element for producing a compelling tech-infused documentary on immigrant innovation.
SkillsUSA – SkillsUSA Digital Cinema Production
This introductory competition aligns with the visual storytelling component of the documentary and builds foundational filmmaking skills.
This advanced competition challenges the student to produce a concise, high-impact visual narrative within a tight deadline—mirroring real-world media production scenarios for documentary teasers.
This advanced competition requires the development of a business or innovation plan, aligning with the need to plan sustainable project distribution and funding strategies for the documentary.
Community Service:
Local Immigrant Storytelling Workshop
Why it fits: This activity enables direct engagement with immigrant communities, providing authentic narratives and content for the documentary.
Implementation: Partner with community centers in zip code 30341 to host workshops that capture personal immigrant journeys. Organize a screening and Q&A session to integrate and reflect community feedback into the documentary.
Skills Development: Community engagement, interviewing, event planning, cultural sensitivity
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