As a club member of Video Lab you go through a program of 10 assignments. Each assignment is designed to help you improve one specific components that makes a great video: presentation structure, tonality, vocal variety, editing and many other things. Lastly we combine all these aspects into the final assignment.
01 – Ice Beaker – 3 min.
This assignment is to Introduce yourself to the group and get a feel for where your are at with your presentation skills. This is a way for other people in the group to get to know you better.
02 – Structure you Presentation – 3 min.
Use a structure and outline to organize your content. Make a video on any topic. Here is a great example resource.
– Use an outline.
– Create and effective opening and conclusion to your presentations.
– Use smooth transitions between your points.
03 – Feedback – 3 – 4 min
Make a video on any topic. Apply the feedback from “02 – Organize your speech”. Create another take an updated take on the last video or create something new with the feedback in mind.
– Remember to add the feedback you are trying to address to the description of you presentation. This will help inform the other members on the changes you made.
04 – How You Say It! – 3-4 min
This time we focus on communicating our ideas clearly, vividly and accurately using the right words and sentence structures. Use rhetorical devices to enhance your idea. Eliminate unnecessary word.
A more detailed description from a similar Toastmaster assignment can be found here.
Find some examples of rhetorical devices here.
05 – Connect with Stories – 3 min.
A good story enhances your speech and makes it memorable. Use stories and anecdotes to enhance your message.
Use at least 1 story in your video.
06 – Vocal Variation – 3 min.
Use voice volume, pitch, tempo and quality to reflect and add meaning to your message.
07 – Effective Body Language (3-4 min)
08 – Effective Use of Visuals and Editing – 3 min.
09 – Engage with Humor – 3 min.
The purpose of this assignment is to use humor as a tool for story telling and to connect with your audience. Create a video that contains at least on joke or humorous story.
10 – The Power to Persuade – 3 min.
Combine different techniques you have learned for previous project to present a talk that persuades the audience to accept your proposal and viewpoint.
To do this you need to appeal to the viewers self-interest, building a logical foundation for agreement, and arouse emotional commitment to your cause.
