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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN

FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT

COURSE: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY [ PSYC0103 ]

LECTURE SESSION : MONDAY ( 10AM - 12PM )

ASSIGNMENT 3 : VIDEO CLIP, REPORT, PRESENTATION

GROUP MEMBERS :

LECTURER : MR. SHANKAR

SUBMISSION & PRESENTATION DATE : 7th DECEMBER 2015

NAME STUDENT ID

LEE YET YEE 0322328

PREMDYL SINGH SHADAN 0321979

HONG SEO TAEK 0322045

LE JIA LING 0322532

HONG SHI LIK 0322081

CHIN SHI WEI 0322499

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CONTENT

NO. TITLE PAGE

1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 3

2 INTRODUCTION 4

3 METHODOLOGY 5-6

4 MINUTES OF MEETINGS 7-11

5 PLOT 12

6 SCRIPT 13-18

7 CONCEPTS 19-20

8 APPENDIX 21

9 REFERENCE 22

10 PRESENTATION SLIDES 23-27

11 VIDEO CLIP ATTACHMENT 28

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Firstly, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our Social Psychology lecturer, Mr. Shankar for teaching us this subject where he implemented all the knowledges and social psychological concepts with various interesting examples. In addition, Mr. Shankar had guided us throughout the whole process of this project by helping us to understand all the concepts during lecture classes.

We would also like to thank Mr. Shankar for giving us this project where we were given the opportunity to further our research on the psychological concepts and apply them in this video clip. Due to this opportunity given, we were also able to use these concepts and apply them in our daily routines.

Lastly, we would like to thank all of our group members for all the teamwork and participation in this final project. All group members were very participative and contributive in different aspects which caused the whole process to be carried out smooth and successfully.

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INTRODUCTION

In this project, we were required to form a group of 5-6 person. We were required to conduct a social psychology conceptual video clip which implies the theories from various topics that has been taught and discussed in class. The video is to be submitted along with a written report. In addition, there will also be a presentation for the video that we have filmed.

For the video, we came out with a scenario with the title of “Love, the worst thing ever”. This story is about the love story between Alexis and Prem. Social psychology concepts will be shown throughout the whole video. The concepts that we included are, passionate love, first impression, sexism, aggression, mood of audience and cost benefit model of helping. As for the next task, we are required to write a report about the whole process of making the video clip . On the other hand, we also prepared Power Point slides for the presentation which is more convenient and easier for students present the concepts that were used in the video.

The objective of making this video clip is to will help students to learn and also have a better understanding of the connection between concepts and perspective within psychology applied in daily lives. Hence, students will be able to engage in psychological inquiry and become self-regulated learners.

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METHODOLOGY

Apparatus/ Materials: 1. Canon EOS 500D ( For video shooting ) 2. MacBook Pro ( For video storage ) 3. Lexus Laptop ( For editing the video ) 4. Sony Vegas Pro software ( Video editing software ) 5. Books 6. Pens 7. Bags 8. I Phones

Procedure:

1. Choosing the concepts First, we conducted a meeting at the library to choose the concepts that we want to further our research with. We decided to use the concepts from chapter 5 to 10. We started brainstorming on the best combination of 6 concepts to be included in the video. At last we came out with a total of 10 concepts.

2. Finalizing the concepts On the second meeting, we discussed about the chosen concepts and analyze the potentials and possibilities of the concepts when being applied in our video. At last, we chose 6 concepts which are passionate love, first impression, sexism, aggression, mood of audience and cost-benefit model of helping.

3. Planning the video After confirming the concepts, we discussed about the storyline of the video where we came out with the love story of Prem and Alexis. Then, we came out with script of the video and set a date for filming the video. The script was then sent to each group members.

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4. Shooting the video We gathered at Taylor’s Lakeside University to start our shooting. Lee Yet Yee was in charge of directing the whole video. However, we worked together to help each other in acting their roles out with perfection. All in all, the main video shooting took 1 day for us to finish it while some of the voice recording were recorded another day.

5. Editing the video After filming all the scenes and voice record, Lee Yet Yee was in charge to edit the video and the subtitles as she has the editing software and has video editing experiences. The software used to edit the video was Sony Vegas Pro.

6. Prepare presentation slides Rem was in charge in preparing the presentation slides for the presentation. The other group members were to check if there was any mistakes on the presentation slides.

7. Writing the report The report was distributed evenly among all the group members where Jia Ling was in charge to do the cover page and acknowledgement, Prem was in charge of writing the introduction and methodology, Shi Lik was assigned to write the discussion that we had throughout the whole process, Yet Yee and Alexis was in charge of the plot, video script and concepts while Seo Taek was in charge of the appendix and reference.

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MINUTES OF MEETING 1:

Attendees:

Minutes:

Date: November 23, 2015

Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Venue: Event Hall 2, Taylor’s University Library

Names of Group Members Lecture Session RoleLee Yet Yee Monday 10am-12pm Leader

Premdyl Singh Shadan Monday 10am-12pm N/A

Chin Shee Wei Monday 10am-12pm N/A

Hong Seo Taek Monday 10am-12pm N/A

Hong Shi Lik Monday 10am-12pm N/A

Le Jia Ling Monday 10am-12pm N/A

No. Activity Action Taken By Details1 Introduction Lee Yet Yee A short brief of the requirements

for the assignment.

2 Discussion All members Discussed on the section of concepts to be used

3 Conclusion Lee Yet Yee - Recap on all concepts chosen - Set the date for next meeting

4 End All members Meeting Adjourned

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Attendees:

Minutes:


Time: 4.00pm - 6.30pm

Venue: Event Hall 1, Taylor’s University Library







No. Activity Action Taken By Details1 Introduction Lee Yet Yee A brief introduction on the

achievements needed to be completed

2 Discussion All members - Final selection of concepts used - Come out with storyline - Finalize storyline

3 Conclusion Lee Yet Yee - Recap all discussed matters - Set date of filming

4 End All members Meeting adjourned

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Attendees:

Minutes:


Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Venue: Outside Taylor’s University Library







No. Activity Action Taken By Details1 Introduction Lee Yet Yee A short briefing on the assigned

work

2 Final Briefing Lee Yet Yee - The storyline of the video - Each roles played by group

members - Materials and props needed - The script and he flow of

shooting the video clip

3 Conclusion Lee Yet Yee Recap on all discussed matter


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Attendees:

Minutes:

Date: December 3, 2015

Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Venue: Outside Taylor’s University Library







No. Activity Action Taken By Details1 Introduction Lee Yet Yee A short brief on the “to

accomplish list”

2 Delegation of work

All members All members volunteered on the work they preferred to do and distribute them evenly among the 6 of us.

3 Process All members Start o work on the work that have been assigned to them

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4 Practice All members - Prepares for own presentation - Run through the whole

presentation a few times

5 Conclusion Lee Yet Yee - Set dateline to the works distributed

- Recap on all discussed matter


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PLOT

The story begins with a girl named Alexis where she is walking to class just like normal days. She was looking at her phone when a passerby accidentally went into her and all her books fell to the ground. Then, Prem, another passerby, went to lend her a hand in helping her to pick up all the books. After that incident, Alexis got to know Prem who later become her boyfriend.

Prem and Alexis always show their passionate love in the public where they are always in a lovey-dovey state in front of everyone. However, people who do not know them are unable to accept their act and have a bad first impression about them.

One day, Prem start an argument which later turns into a fight with Alexis. The reason behind this argument is because she prop her leg when talking on her phone while shaking her legs in a rude manner. Prem insist that this action is only for guys but not meant to be done by girls. Alexis got angry because he think that Prem is being sexist and slaps him. Luckily, Jia Ling, one of their friend went to stop the fight.

After the fight, Alexis cried. Lawrence passes by her and wanted to ask her some questions regarding a mathematic question. He decided to help Alexis with her sadness as she is very good at mathematics and it will benefit him as well.

At the meantime, Christine saw Prem after he had a fight with Alexis. Christine had always liked Prem and always dreamed to be his girlfriend. So, she approaches Prem and offer to buy him a drink so as to get close to him.

Three months later, Prem broke up with Alexis and became a boyfriend to Christine.

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SCRIPT

Scene 1:

Date: 27 November 2015 Time: 9.30am Location: Commercial Block, Taylor’s University Actor/Actress: Premdyl , Alexis, Shi Lik Props: Books, phone, bag

Scenario: - A shot of Taylor’s University Lakeside campus main entrance - Alexis walking through a entrance, getting to class - She’s looking at her phone while walking - Went into Shi Lik ( act as a passerby ). - All the books dropped to the floor. - Alexis squad down to pick up the books. - Suddenly, a hand reached down to help her. - She looked up, realizing Prem, a stranger, helping her to pick up the

books. - Prem gave her a gentle smile. - Then, their hands touched when they were about to pick up the same

book. - They looked into each eyes, gazing at each other. - Prem then handed the last book to Alexis, and asked for her name. - Then both of them left.

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Scene 2:

Date: 27 November 2015 Time: 10.00am Location: In front of Coffee Benne Actor/Actress: Premdyl Props: Phone

Scenario: - Prem talking to Alexis on the phone

Scene 3:

Date: 27 November 2015 Time: 10.10am Location: In front of Starbucks Actor/Actress: Premdyl , Alexis, Shi Lik Props: Book, pen, bag

Scenario: - Prem and Alexis went to Starbucks where they find a space to sit down

and started talking. - Shi Lik, was sitting beside them looked up. - Prem whispered at Alexis’s ears and vice versa. ( Lovey-dovey state ) - Shi Lik was irritated of their public love demonstration. - Alexis then leaned on Prem’s shoulder. - Shi Lik shook his head and had a bad first impression about them. - He kept his stuffs and left Starbucks.

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Scene 4:

Date: 27 November 2015 Time: 10.30am Location: Stairs at Uni-square beside the lake. Actor/Actress: Premdyl , Alexis Props: N/A

Scenario: - Prem and Alexis were sitting at the stairs beside the lake. - Alexis leaned on Prem’s shoulder. - Alexis’s phone rang and she picked up the phone. - She prop her leg while talking on the phone - Prem’s was shocked by her action and looking at her, thinking that it is a

rude action. - After Alexis hung up the phone, Prem argued with her about her rude

action. - Prem stated that propping legs are meant for guys, not girls. - Alexis got angry at Prem and started to shout at him. - Prem and Alexis got into an aggressive mood. - They started to push each other. - Alexis slapped Prem on the face.

Scene 5:

Date: 27 November 2015 Time: 10.50am Location: Stairs at Uni-square beside the lake. Actor/Actress: Premdyl , Alexis, Jia Ling Props: N/A

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Scenario: - Jia Ling, one of Prem and Alexis’s friend, passed by. - He saw them arguing with each other. - He approached them with a calm and steady mood. - He asked Prem and Alexis to chill and calm down. - Alexis and Prem calmed down a little and left.

Scene 6:

Date: 27 November 2015 Time: 2.00pm Location: Stairs at Amphitheater Actor/Actress: Alexis, Lawrence Props: Note book, pen

Scenario: - Alexis was crying after the fight with her boyfriend. - Lawrence was sitting behind her, solving a mathematical question which

he did not know how to solve it. - He realized Alexis sitting in front of him and decided to approach her for

help as she is very good at maths. - He went to her and sat beside her where he realized that she’s crying. - He had a thought in his head if he hear Alexis out, Alexis will help him

with his maths problem. - He asked Alexis to let everything out. - After hearing everything she said, Lawrence asked Alexis whether she

can help him out to solve the Maths problem. - At last, Lawrence was able to solve the problem with Alexis’s help.

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Scene 5:

Date: 27 November 2015 Time: 3.00pm Location: In front of Coffee Bene. Actor/Actress: Premdyl , Christine Props: N/A

Scenario: - Prem was sitting in front of Coffee Bene scrolling on his phone. - Christine came out from Coffee Bene realizing her crush, Prem was

sitting right in front of her. - She approaches him and greeted him - Prem said that he just had a fight with Alexis. - Christine thought in her mind that, if she uses this opportunity to get

close to Prem, she might stand a chance to get close to him. - Christine offered to buy Prem a drink and Prem agreed.

Scene 6:

Date: 27 November 2015 Time: 3.15pm Location: In front of Coffee Bene. Actor/Actress: Premdyl , Christine Props: N/A

Scenario: - 3 months later, Prem walks out of Coffee Bene - Walked out with Christine, where they hold hands together.

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Scene 5:

Date: 27 November 2015 Time: 12.13pm Location:Alexis’s hostel Actor/Actress: Alexis Props: Phone

Scenario: - Alexis talking to Prem over the phone. - Smiled and laughed happily.

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CONCEPT

1. Passionate Love Passionate love is a state of intense longing for union with one’s partner. The first appearance of passionate love may coincide with puberty and it is highly related to a physical arousal.

In the video, Alexis is an university student. Therefore, she is at a stage of puberty where she is longing to have a partner in her life. Coincidentally, she dropped her books and Prem helped her to pick them up. Their hands touched when picking up the same book which is where the physical arousal occurs. Then, they gaze into each eyes which is where the passionate love between both of them begins.

2. First Impression A first impression is the event when one person first encounters another person and forms a mental image of that person.

In the video, Shi Lik was sitting in front of Starbucks when Alexis and Prem sat at the table in front of him. Their public demonstration of love causes Shi Lik to have a bad first impression about them as they were bad students who do not pay any attention in studies.

3. Sexism Sexism is an act of gender stereotypes where people have an idea about how men and women should behave. It can be based on socially and culturally defined beliefs and it Can be formed very early in life.

In the video, Prem started an argument with Alexis as he had a gender stereotype that a girl should not prop her legs because only mens are allowed to do it. There is when sexism occurs in their argument. 4.

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5. Aggression Aggression is behavior that intends to harm another individual. It can be in a combination of direct, indirect, verbal, and physical behavior.

In the video, when Prem and Alexis were having an argument. A verbal aggression occurred when Alexis shouted at Prem and Prem shouted back at Alexis. Then, they started to push each other which is where physical aggression begins. Alexis then slaps Prem which shows direct physical aggression.

6. Persuasion: Mood of audience Persuasion is an act that attempts to influence others’ attitudes or behaviors. Mood of the audience act as an important aspect in influencing the route chose. When the audience is in a good mood, both physical and psychological, it can enhance one’s openness to persuasion.

In the video, when Alexis and Prem were having a fight, Jia Ling passed and went to persuade them to stop fighting. Jia Ling was in a calm and good mood. Therefore, Prem and Alexis were opened to his persuasion and stopped their fight.

7. Cost-benefit model of helping Cost-benefit model of helping states that a person is more inclined to help others when it will help them as well. In addition, a person will weigh others’ needs with their own where they will only help if it does not “cost” too much in the aspect of time and effort.

In the video, Lawrence offered to listen to Alexis’s problems as he wanted to ask Alexis a mathematical question because she is very good at maths. He benefited by helping her as it did not take much to gain her help in his maths question. On the other hand, Christine benefited from the act where she offered to buy Prem a drink so as to get close to him after knowing that he had a fight with his girlfriend. 3 months later, Prem broke-up with Alexis and Christine became his girlfriend.

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APPENDIX

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Meeting for discussion and briefing of the video clip. Running through the script.

Filming the video for scene 6 which is the scene of Alexis and Lawrence.

REFERENCE

Author Unknown, ( 2015 ) Meriam-Webster, Definition of sexism. Retrieved 1 December 2015, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexism

Author Unkown, ( 2007 ) Revision World Networks, Models of Bystander Behavior, Retrieved 1 December 2015, from http://revisionworld.com/a2-level-level-revision/psychology/social-psychology/models-bystander-behaviour

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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexism

http://revisionworld.com/a2-level-level-revision/psychology/social-psychology/models-bystander-behaviour

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