1. Career choice:

Divide the class into groups, preferably four to five in each group.

Have each class (or group) choose a profession to focus on. A good idea is also to fill a box with props that gives students inspiration to portray their chosen profession. Professions/occupations that can be chosen are those that have a high skills shortage and a high demand for labour:

• Industrial professions, wood industry, welding, electrician, mechanics etc
• Professions connected to green industry
• Social/care professions
• Teachers

2. Research / Roles:

The groups receive instructions what to do (see also information material). A good idea is also to fill a box with props that the students can use to make the movie.

Give students time to research the chosen profession. They can learn about job duties, educational requirements, work environment, and other relevant aspects. The group agrees on who will do what, for example; who/who will film, who/who will act/tell about the profession?

3. Writing scripts:

Encourage students to write a short script describing the chosen profession. The script can contain dialogue, actions and scene descriptions.

a) What profession it is about
b) What training does one have to attend to become the profession?
c) How easy can it be to get a job in the profession in the future?
d) How the profession might change in the future?

4. Planning and storyboard:

Have students plan their films by creating storyboards. This helps them to visualize how they want the film to look and to organize their ideas. It can be useful to fill a box with props that can be used to make the movie.

5. Collection of equipment:

Make sure students have access to the equipment they need to shoot their film in this case smartphones. Props in a box that gives students inspiration to portray their chosen profession.

6. Recording:

Give students time to record their videos. It might be a good idea to break the recording process into different steps to make it more manageable. The films should not be longer than five minutes.

7. Editing:

After recording, students can edit their videos. They can use different editing programs or apps depending on the resources available and the skill level of the students.

8. Display and reflection:

When the films are finished, the classes can have a screening where they share their creations with each other. After the screening, students can reflect on the process and what they have learned about the chosen profession.

9. Competition:

Can be between classes or in the class. A jury (for example school staff) selects the winning film. Or that the groups score the short films (but not their own group’s film), and a winner is chosen!

10. Feedback and evaluation:

Encourage students to give each other constructive feedback on their videos. This can help them improve their skills and learn from each other. Also evaluate the activity as a whole to see what worked well and what can be improved for next time.
By following these steps, you can create an engaging and educational activity where students can explore different professions through filmmaking.

11. Events and Premiere:

A closing ceremony or event can be organized to award the winners and show the best films to the public. This can also be an opportunity for participants to meet each other and network.