Goal
To gain a political perspective of Gen Z from outside looking in (through online sites and political studies professors) and analyze political patterns of Gen Z such as their engagement and concern over issues currently being addressed in politics.
Audience (who is going to watch)
Those who are interested in learning more about Gen Z, such as parents and grandparents of the generation, people interested in generational differences, and people looking for insight on Gen Z political ideas.
Where are you going to gather the information from?
The online sites of Elections Canada, Ipsos, Pew Research Center, and National Post. All of which have a particular interest in politics or Gen Z.
Who are you going to interview?
Terry Kading (Political Science Prof.)
Paige Kidder (TRU student)
B-Roll Shots
- Terry teaching
- Paige sitting in class (poli sci)
- Paige reading political news, on twitter, etc.
- Students walking on campus
- Climate change (BC floods and landslides, forest fires)
- “Broad range of issues”; climate change rallies, feminism, discrimination
Questions:
- Terry:
- What have you noticed in the new generation of students (Gen Z, aged 24 and younger) students that’s different from other generations? Are there similarities that stand out?
- In what ways have you noticed that Gen Z has influenced current politics?
- What do you think are the defining features of Gen Z?
- What has been their ‘moment’? Or has it not happened yet?
- Paige:
- What’s your perspective on Canadian politics?
- How do you engage in politics?
- What is your biggest political concern?
- How is it reflected in the current state of Canadian politics?
- Influenced by parents? ‘Socialized into politics’
- A-Roll:
- Open: narration, students walking around campus
- Paige interview
- Narration, Terry teaching; lead into next segment
- Terry interview
- B-Roll Time Log:
- 00:00:47-00:01:01 – Paige talking about concern of climate change: BC wildfire, flooding
- 00:01:10-00:01:22 – Paige discussing her political engagement: her taking notes in class
- 00:01:32-00:01:40 – Paige mentions BLM movement: clip from BLM protest
- 00:02:33-00:02:40 – Terry talks about ‘broad range of issues’: indigenous protests, BLM protest
- 00:02:44-00:02:56 – Terry talks about internet and information: Instagram story, finding news
- 00:03:04-00:03:08 – importance of climate change: Greta Thunberg speech
- 00:03:08-00:03:15 – importance of climate change: climate change rally