Cancer basics

Cancer Video Assignment

Assignment Title:

“Cancer Video Project: Educate, Inspire, Act”

Objective:

Create a short video (minimum 4 and maximum 5 minutes, not longer-marks will be deducted) on a cancer-related topic of your choice OR from the provided list. Your video should educate a general audience about key aspects of cancer while being engaging, creative, and factually accurate.

Assignment Guidelines

1. Topic Selection: Choose one of the following topics or your own (you can consult instructor for your chosen topic other than the following list):

• Cancer Basics

1. Content Requirements:

• Provide accurate, evidence-based information.
• Use clear, simple language appropriate for a general audience.
• Include visuals, animations, or storytelling elements to make your message engaging.

1. Video Specifications:

• Length: 45 minutes.
• Format: Video (e.g., MP4, MOV) or hosted link (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo).
• Audio quality and visuals must be clear.

1. Submission:

• Upload your video to the course platform or provide a link to the hosted video.
• Include a brief summary (100150 words) explaining your topic and creative approach.

1. Academic Integrity:

• Cite all sources used (e.g., articles, studies, media clips) in the video or accompanying document.

Detailed Descriptions for each topic

1. Cancer Basics Video

• Objective: Explain the fundamentals of cancer in an easy-to-understand way.
• Content Ideas:
• What is cancer? (e.g., abnormal cell growth and mutations)
• How does cancer develop and spread? (metastasis)
• Types of cancer and their prevalence.
• Creative Elements:
• Use animations or simple graphics to illustrate concepts.
• Narrate a day in the life of a cancer cell to make it relatable.