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T:>Works | 2021

ROLE & TASKS

  • Worked as Marketing & Engagement Intern with a focus on copywriting and correspondence

  • Wrote copies for social media as well as the T:>Works blog

  • Corresponded with media, press and artists via email, engaging a range of communities from magazines and reporters to Instagram communities and Telegram channels

  • Assisted with set up of facilities for communities renting the space at T:>Works

  • Managing the creation and dissemination of EDMs via Madmimi

  • Aided in organising the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition, including managing the Telegram Channel and the delivery of food to competitors

TAKEAWAYS

  • Honing skills in both short-form and long-form writing

  • Learning to be emotive and expressive in writing copy

  • Engaging with experienced artists and learning about their experience in Singapore's art scene

  • Spending time with different communities to learn about their experiences and struggles

  • Being more aware of the social issues and situations in Singapore

  • Sharpening skills in photography and videography through an artist-led workshop

GALLERY

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T:>Works Festival of Women N.O.W. | 2021
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ROLE & TASKS

  • Developed the design for the main visuals for the programmes 24-Hour Playwriting Competition and Cabaret Joy.

  • Spearheaded the T:>Care Fundraiser Campaign, creating the look & feel of the campaign.

  • Curated social media content and wrote copies for the company Instagram and Blog.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Creating designs to cater for a wider age group

  • Creating collaterals for programmes of different themes

  • Creating a design guide for programmes

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Lightroom

GALLERY

24-Hour Playwriting Competition | Original Drafts + Final Visuals

Cabaret Joy | Main Visual + Social Media Visuals

T:>Care Fundraiser Campaign | Main Visual + Social Media Visuals

Festival of Women N.O.W. Trailer | 2021

ROLE & TASKS

  • To create a short 2 minute trailer for the festival using behind the scenes and test shots for the programmes and shows

  • Create a cohesive feel with previous videos (produced by other interns)

TAKEAWAYS

  • Selecting videos from a wide set of footages and sources

  • Creating a trailer that captures the themes and essence of the various programmes

  • Making effective use of short unedited shots

  • Managing multiple projects at once

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

GALLERY

Rasanai: An Invitation to Appreciate Trailer | 2021

ROLE & TASKS

  • Created a trailer for the programme Rasanai: An Invitation to Appreciate, a multi-sensorial livestreamed performance reveling in the sounds, tastes, histories and practices of the Singaporean Tamil woman.

  • Combined a selected set of clips into a 1 minute video

TAKEAWAYS

  • Creating a trailer with limited knowledge of the programme (the programme was still in early development)

  • Creating a video with a large emphasis on beat and pacing

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

GALLERY

PerForm Interview: Ong Keng Sen | 2021

ROLE & TASKS

  • Edited a 2-hour long interview for an Instagram post

  • Searched for B-rolls for the interview

  • Add legible subtitles and superimposed text that emulates other similar videos from T:>Works

TAKEAWAYS

  • Trying out multiple methods of superimposing text to emphasise talking points

  • Learning the process from raw to rough cut by sifting through long raw videos

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

GALLERY

Not Grey: Intimacy, Ageing & Being | 2021

ROLE & TASKS

  • Acted as assistant stage manager for the online performance, Not Grey, by Salty Xi Jie Ng, showcasing video vignettes, interactive performances and writings by 15 senior women answering the question: "What is intimacy to me?"

  • Assisted in any last minute video edits.

  • Gave direct cues to live performer

  • Executed live cues through command buttons 

  • Managed set-up and tear-down

  • Manage live chat (replying and relaying to performer)

TAKEAWAYS

  • Learning to operate the platform 'Ohyay'

  • Managing an online performance

  • Assisting performer in learning lines and cues

  • Gaining understanding and experience in working with seniors (as performers and audience members)

GALLERY

  • LinkedIn

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