The next stop campaign

Authors
Chan Long Teng, Ho Seok Kian Agnes, Shawn Choy Zikai & Quek Chwee Lin Vinnie

Supervisor
Ms Melina Chua

Year
2014

Abstract
The Next Stop is a social campaign to help emerging adults navigate the quarter-life crisis and seek clarity about life after graduation. Engaging tertiary students of aged 18 to 25 via online and offline platforms, it provides feature stories and tailored resources for young people to be stronger and happier adults. The report summarises the research that guided the campaign strategy and key messages, the execution of campaign and evaluation of the campaign’s effectiveness. It includes press clippings, collateral design and detailed survey results.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/60097

Additional link
https://www.facebook.com/sgnextstop

Fit to win Singapore 2014

Authors
Chin Yi Xin, Heng Yih Fang, Lei Hoi & Lee Ker Hui Felicia

Supervisor
Assoc Prof Lee Chun Wah

Year
2014

Abstract
Fit to Win is a Nanyang Technological University student-initiated health promotion campaign. It is the first social weight loss challenge in Singapore that utilises an incentive-based system to motivate participants to engage in healthy behaviours. The report documents the entire campaign covering formative research, strategic communications, sponsorships, campaign execution, public relations plan, expenditure and evaluation of its effectiveness and limitations.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/60072

Additional link
https://www.facebook.com/fittowin.sg

Ben

Authors
Ong Ju Tsiang Jonathan, Ng Wei Jie & Tiong Ching Ning Sabrina

Supervisor
Mr Kym Campbell

Year
2014

Abstract
This is a short comedy film of an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Ben is the intelligent and awkward captain of the robotics team who is madly in love with Danielle, the prettiest girl in school. After an initial attempt to romance her resulted in disaster, he formulates a plan with his rogue friend, Budi, to win her heart. Here begins his quest for transformation as the duo work together to re-brand Ben on social media as one of the cool kids in school, tailored to Danielle’s tastes. Complications arise and Ben is unable to keep up with the façade, forcing him to come to terms with himself as he learns to embrace his own identity.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/59783

(Im)perfect

Authors
Liu Jiahui Cindrey, Leong Pei Shan Dorothy, Lim Jia Ying Felicia & Liew Kern Yoong Gwyneth

Supervisor
Ms Nicole Lorraine Draper

Year
2014

Abstract
(Im)perfect is a documentary short that draws attention to Singaporean youths’ concept of beauty, the transient and unreliable nature of beauty trends, and the danger of succumbing to media influence and social pressure. The film advocates the need to embrace one’s own individuality, a quality that is more valuable than blindly pursuing societal standards of beauty.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/60017

Knights

Authors
Chua Ying Yu, Lim Hoon Suan, Tan Shi Hwee & Tham Yoon Xin Alyssa

Supervisor
Ms Nikki Draper

Year
2015

Abstract
Knights documents the ordinary. These are the things we often overlook; the things we take for granted. The film centres on T-Knights, a newly-formed, youth tchoukball team as they find their place in the local tchoukball arena and in society. In spite of misadventures, unwilling obligations and discouragement from those around them for the three featured characters and the team, they learn to move on, and find enjoyment in the little things.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63183

Lahore landing

Authors
Taahira Binte Mohamed Ayoob, Ho Mincong Jeremy, Seow Jie Min Jemimah & He Zhenliang Andre

Supervisor
Ms Nikki Draper

Year
2015

Abstract
In Lahore, the cultural heart of Pakistan, a new generation struggles to redefine the narrative for their country. Lahore Landing is an interactive documentary that looks beyond the headlines to explore the lives of Pakistanis. Through a perspective of an outsider who visits Lahore and its people, Lahore Landing charts the journey of Pakistanis who are working towards enacting change in their country. In light of the recent Peshawar attacks and many before it, Lahore Landing examines what keeps people moving towards creating a better future for their nation.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63377

Away from ayah

Authors
Li Zhuoda, Ng Sian Pei, Tan Mei Ya Amelia & Tan Si Hui

Supervisor
Ms Nikki Draper

Year
2015

Abstract
Away from Ayah is an intimate look into the life of Ipin (not his real name), a 12-year-old boy coping with his father in prison. This film explores the emotional impact on a child through Ipin’s perspective as he narrates his thoughts and feelings. Considering how important it is to have a parent throughout a child’s formative years, he may grow up differently from his peers.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63376

My name is Sherpa & I am not a climber

Authors
Kok Yufeng, Mohammad Hariz Bin Baharudin, Reshma Ailmchandani & Tan Pei Lin

Supervisor
Ms Nikki Draper

Year
2015

Abstract
Ever since Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary famously became the first people to summit Mount Everest in 1953, the word Sherpa has become a byword for a porter, mountain guide or climber. But Sherpa is not just a job title, it is the name of an ethnic group of people who originate from Tibet, and now mostly live in the mountainous regions of Nepal. Not all Sherpas are climbers. With better education and more opportunities, they no longer have to risk their lives up in the world’s tallest peaks to support themselves and their families. My Name Is Sherpa & I Am Not a Climber is an interactive documentary that features eight stories of Sherpas who have moved away from their homes and are forging their own paths in Nepal’s capital city, Kathmandu.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63378

Additional links
http://www.iamnotaclimber.com/

Death is ___

Authors
Liu Kai Ying, Sarah Thiam Jia Hui, Peh Yuxin & Yvette Kan Yi Suan

Supervisor
Ms Nikki Draper

Year
2015

Abstract
Death is ___ (deathis.sg) is an interactive documentary about people
whose lives revolve around death. These people range from undertakers to
terminally ill patients and through stories of how they deal with end-of-life
issues, we present to viewers various perspectives of death. Death is a natural part of life but in the Asian culture, many find it inauspicious and even rude to talk about it. According to a 2014 Lien Foundation survey, nearly three-quarters of survey respondents believe it is important to have conversations about death or dying, but only half of Singaporeans have talked about death or dying with their loved ones. There are many things people need to talk about when it comes to death. Other than practical decisions such as wills and funerals, there are also emotional matters to be settled before leaving this world for good; for example, things people want to achieve before dying. Therefore, through our project, we want to acknowledge and present these different aspects of death.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63610

Additional links
http://deathis.sg/
https://www.facebook.com/deathissg
https://www.instagram.com/deathis_/

Sugar smackdown: a project to reduce sugar intake among primary school children

Authors
Daphne Tan Su Yin, Farah Diyanah Binte Abdul Fattar, Yeong Kar Yan & Yong Mun Weng

Supervisors
Assoc Prof May O. Lwin, Asst Prof Shin Wonsun

Year
2015

Abstract
This applied research project aims to investigate the sugar consumption patterns of children and influencers of intention to reduce sugar intake. In Study One, a pen-and-paper survey was conducted on 432 primary school children, aged 9 to 12, to investigate the predictors of intention to reduce sugar intake based on the Integrated Behavioural Model. Findings indicate that self-efficacy and perceived control are the greatest predictors of intention to reduce sugar, while knowledge is also negatively associated with sugar intake. Study Two involved the design of an intervention workshop, where 411 primary school children in the same age group took part in an applied experiment where the children in intervention group were exposed to a three-hour health intervention programme. The results showed that the programme was effective in influencing four target dependent variables, self-efficacy, perceived control, intention, knowledge. We also found that male characters in the message materials were preferred over female characters, especially for younger subjects.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63357

Frame competition and climate change communication

Authors
Lim Wen Bin Nigel, Loh Yi Jin Clara, Neo Hui Yan Eileen & Ong Huilin Adeline

Supervisors
Assoc Prof Benjamin Hill Detenber, Assoc Prof Shirley Ho Soo Yee

Year
2015

Abstract
This study examined complementary and competitive framing environments to distill the effects of frame direction (pro- and/or anti- positions), frame emphases (economic and/or survival frames), and the two types of frame competition on support for and attitudes toward pro-environmental behaviours (PEB) and green energy technologies (GET). Results derived from a purposive sample of university students (N = 525) suggest that frames are more effective in shifting participants’ attitudes than support — evidence of the attitude-behaviour gap. In general, complementary frames produced classic framing effects, while competitive frames produced middle ground positions, which is consistent with current literature. Findings suggest the limited ability of communication frames in competitive environments to effectively engage and drive change beyond the attitudinal level.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/62499

Image Credit
Featured image Dry riverbed by Flickr user Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security. CC BY 2.0.

Issue framing and group compostion in a deliberative discussion

Authors
Jean Peiying Serene, Jessica Sng Cheun Yin, Zhang Jiawei & Lew Zi Jian

Supervisors
Assoc Prof Benjamin Hill Detenber, Asst Prof Nuri Kim

Year
2015

Abstract
In a deliberative democracy, stakeholders from diverse backgrounds come together and represent the various views within a society. Contact theory posits that interaction with outgroups reduces prejudice and improves relations. In attempting to bring together both ideas in a study, a 2 (ethnically homogeneous/mixed group composition) x 2 (group interests/common interests issue frame) experiment on deliberative groups was conducted. 235 undergraduates from a Singaporean university of Chinese (N = 193) and Malay ethnicity took part in the study. Regression analyses showed that higher quality of prior contact with minorities and lower intergroup anxiety was related to more positive attitudes toward minorities. ANOVAs conducted showed that group composition had significant effects on the dependent variables (attitudes toward ethnic minorities and attitudes toward discussion) while the framing of the issue being discussed had no significant effect. In the end, we explain how contact theory is applied to deliberative discussions and how pre-existing attitudes can predict post-deliberation attitudes.

Link to DR-NTU
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63167

Image Credit
Featured image Peace by Flickr user Bart. CC BY 2.0.

Too much too soon? Testing explicit self-disclosure on attitudes toward gay men

Authors
Amelia Chong Yu-Wen, Bart Hugo-Morgan, Sarah Marlena Binte Malik & Sharon Tan Wei Ping

Supervisor
Assoc Prof Benjamin Hill Detenber

Year
2015

Abstract
The research study tested the contact hypothesis (Allport, 1954) by analysing how contact with gay strangers over computer-mediated communication (CMC) affects attitudes toward gay men (ATG). Specifically, the effect of online contact type was manipulated through i) direct self-disclosure of homosexual orientations, and ii) indirect self-disclosure of homosexual orientations. The influence of culturally-linked individual differences on ATG was measured via social harmony values. 227 students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore participated in a cooperative contact experiment online and completed pretest and posttest measures. No significant main effects were found for type of self-disclosure or social harmony values on attitudes toward gay men, attitudes toward self-disclosure and relational intimacy. Interaction effects were also found to be nonsignificant. Follow-up focus group sessions were conducted to understand their online interaction experience. Possible explanations to our null findings and future directions for research are also discussed.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63398

Image Credit
Featured image 18° Parada do Orgulho LGBT | São Paulo 04/05/2014 by Flickr user Ninja Midia. CC BY 2.0.

Flow and mobile gaming: the effects of in-game purchases and screen size

Authors
Matthew Hui Chi Kin & Yeo Han Zhong

Supervisor
Assoc Prof Benjamin Hill Detenber

Year
2015

Abstract
This study seeks to investigate the effects of in-app game purchases, device screen size, and particular personality traits on the flow experience during mobile game play. It also aims to assess the impact of flow on the potential success of a game in terms of enhancing attitudinal loyalty among players. Results from our experiments show that in-game purchases and a larger screen size have no significant effects on flow. However, particular personality traits did have a significant influence on flow. In-game purchases were found to evoke a greater experience of flow for participants reflecting a higher need to compete and a higher need for activity. Notably, flow was found to have a positive relationship with the degree of attitudinal loyalty toward the game. Details of the variables and implications of the results are discussed further in the report.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63359

The disappearing hills

Author
Yeo Kaiwen

Supervisors
Mr Lim Wui Liang & Ms Hedwig Alfred

Year
2015

Abstract
This is an interactive photojournalism website that investigates the aftermath of the 2013 Bertam Valley Floods in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. The Cameron Highlands have in recent years, been under development pressure— particularly from the agricultural sector. While such development has created a secure and comfortable lifestyle for many farmers, it has also resulted in large swathes of forests being destroyed illegally. As a result, mud floods and landslides have become an annual affair, claiming property and lives while contaminating rivers with human waste, plastics, and dangerous levels of pesticides. The website contains stories built from the Cameron Highland community, including experts, politicians, journalists, Non-Governmental Organisations, farmers, flood victims, and illegal workers. Many of these stories have not been brought to the public’s attention in a comprehensive manner. Through bringing them to light, we will better understand how unsustainable farming present social and environmental threats to ecosystems and food chains. The Disappearing Hills gives these issues a human face.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63380

Additional links
http://disappearinghills.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thedisappearinghills/
https://www.instagram.com/thedisappearinghills/

Mobile health apps and well-being of elderly Singaporeans 老有所医:移动健康应用与乐活

Authors
Xu Morong, Chen Xushuang & Zheng Chunying

Supervisor
Asst Prof Lin Tsui-Chuan, Trisha

Year
2015

Abstract
This is a Chinese language online feature focused on the issue of mobile health (mHealth) applications and how they relate to the well-being and needs of older adults in Singapore. The website features the definitions of mHealth by various parties, the main types of mobile health applications that are most commonly available to the public, factors affecting usage, responses from elderly who have tried the applications, views and expectations from doctors and application developers, and responses from people belonging to a younger generation who may be tasked with caring for elderly family members in future.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/62717

Additional links
http://mhealthandelderly.weebly.com/

Survivors: stories of those left behind by suicide

Authors
Tan Tam Mei, Tham Wai Ying Thrina & Toh Ee Ming

Supervisor
Mr Wong Kim Hoh

Year
2015

Abstract
This feature chronicles the stories of people left behind by suicide – a son trying to hold his family together, a grief-stricken mother who is looking
to adopt, a husband who copes by baking, and a friend who is trying to make
amends. Every story is different, but a common thread binds them, reminding
us that no matter how difficult or painful the circumstances, the human spirit
can prevail. Suicide remains a taboo in Singapore, and through our book, we hope to create more awareness about this vulnerable group, as well as raise more conversations about suicide prevention and postvention. For survivors still suffering in silence, know that you are not alone in this journey. Perhaps this book will offer some comfort and more importantly, give you the strength and hope to keep pushing on.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/62496

The long way home

Authors
Amanda See, Lim Wei Shun Benjamin, Muhammad Kamarredzwan bin Kamarudin & Seow Bei Yi

Supervisor
Mr Wong Kim Hoh

Year
2015

Abstract
“Help unlock the second prison.” This slogan, a hallmark of the Yellow Ribbon Project, is a silent companion of the ex-offender, presenting itself at various stages of reintegration. It watches from the walls of transitional shelters, from the offices of volunteer welfare organisations and is a source of purpose for counsellors and social workers. It advertises at bus stops and on television screens, urging the public to keep an open mind and reminding ex-offenders of the difficult journey that lies ahead. It is a mark of the progress made and challenges that remain.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63188

Mining for more: the ripple effects of Indonesia’s mineral ore export ban

Authors
Brian Leonal, Stefanus Ian & Tan Li Jun Sheena

Supervisor
Mr Wong Kim Hoh

Year
2015

Abstract
Mining for More is a business journalism project that examines the ripples of Indonesia’s mineral export ban after its implementation in 2014. Stefanus and Sheena visited the remote idle bauxite mines in West Kalimantan while Brian braved the gridlocked concrete jungle of Jakarta as the three of them spent two weeks interviewing and taking photographs. Being a major exporter of bauxite and copper, Indonesia’s decision to ban the export of raw minerals impacted the global commodities market heavily. The project examines the struggles of the people on the ground and the effects of the ban on various industries that are interlinked with the mines. Various lucrative investment opportunities in multiple industries are also being created as a result of the ban in Indonesia, which is also Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Many companies and analysts are scrutinising the government’s next move as they await the direction the country will choose under Mr Joko Widodo’s leadership.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63360

Crossing the line: harassed on the web

Authors
Yee Shu Yan Wendy & Thor Xing Ying Venessa

Supervisor
Mr Wong Kim Hoh

Year
2015

Abstract
Cyber bullying is known as online harassment, and vice versa – though the latter is commonly viewed as more offensive and severe. We would like to correct that misconception. In light of the Protection from Harassment Act that was enacted in November 2014, we revisit this social issue and bring it to centre stage. In this package, cyber wellness experts, lawyers, social workers, counsellors and psychologists weigh in on the problem. And most admirably, victims of online harassment rehash their experiences to bring the issue to light. With Singaporeans being more brazenfaced and bolder online – we clinched second place for cyber bullying cases in a 2012 Microsoft study – we want to ask, why?. Looking through the lens of our profile interviewees, it is evident that the scars left by online harassment are indelible, though invisible to most. These are the stories of a few brave ones, out of the many others who suffer in silence.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63185

Image Credit
Featured image Praha VIII by Flickr user Reena Mahtani. CC BY 2.0.

The art of investment

Authors
Poh Mei Yan Renee, See Min-Er Hilary & Tay Jasmine

Supervisor
Mr Wong Kim Hoh

Year
2015

Abstract
The art market has boomed in recent years, with gallery clusters mushrooming across Singapore and an increasing number of art fairs, from just one in 2000 to eight in 2014, affirming the growing interest in art amongst Singaporeans.

Art-related businesses such as framing and art insurance have also seen an increase in business due to the increase in art activity here. Singapore is fast on track to becoming Southeast Asia’s arts hub, a notion the government had planned 26 years ago. This feature package attempts to show a clearer picture of how different stakeholders in the art market are doing, what to expect when you visit potential places to buy art and also the inevitable dangers that have arose from this trend. The side stories present a refreshing insight into the art business from non-conventional art industry players.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63181

Image Credit
Featured image The Emperor’s New Jewels by Flickr user Andreas Fusser. CC BY 2.0.

The last of their kind

Author
Jacqueline Ambrose

Supervisor
Mr Wong Kim Hoh

Year
2015

Abstract
This is an illustrated feature project that documents the lives of five old-world traders in modern Singapore. These are people who continue to make things with their hands. We have a dumpling skin maker, a sugar sculpture maker, a traditional muah chee maker, a knife and scissors sharpener, and a rattan weaver. We discover where they are now, and give attention to the path they’ve journeyed.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63482

Singapore’s big gamble: the integrated resorts five years on

Authors
Andrew Toh Yong Ren & Raphael Lim Yeok Kiang

Supervisor
Mr Wong Kim Hoh

Year
2015

Abstract
No other subject has so inflamed the passions of Singaporeans as the integrated resorts (IR). First proposed in 2004 by then Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo, the subject immediately drew a maelstrom of views from the public. Five years on, it seems the worst fears have been misplaced. Opening their doors to the public just as the global economy was gathering pace after the 2008 financial crisis, the resorts helped Singapore’s economy roar back from where it had languished, far ahead of the recovery in neighbouring countries in the region. But along with the blistering financial and economic results came more sobering news. Numerous support groups have reported seeing a rise in the number of people seeking treatment for gambling addiction. As the country grapples with the repercussions of the resorts, both good and bad, questions have been raised about whether the integrated resorts have delivered as much as the government has promised. Those questions are still being asked today.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63173

Image Credit
Featured image Come Away With Me by Flickr user Thomas Hawk. CC BY 2.0.

The unravel travel campaign

Authors
Guo Zhengxuan Lucas, Carolyn Dali Luo Lin, Tan Kor Woong, Chew Jia Hui Kalyn

Supervisor
Ms Melina Chua

Year
2015

Abstract
This report presents the Unravel Travel campaign, a first ever student-led strategic communication campaign to inspire travel to cities that are lesser-known among young adults in Singapore.

Targeted at young adults aged 18 to 28, the campaign aimed to deepen the understanding of travel by making a clear distinction between travel and holiday, traveller and tourist; to generate awareness of cities lesser-known within Southeast Asia by providing tailored information; to empower our target audience by sending them to selected cities as travel bloggers. Through these efforts, the team encouraged target audience to set foot on cities less-travelled in the future. Evaluation of the campaign included pre and post-campaign surveys, metrics from online and on-ground promotion, and a thorough analysis of all media coverage

This report summarises the primary and secondary research that guided the campaign strategy and key message. It outlines the journey from conception to execution, and concludes with analysis and evaluation of the campaign’s effectiveness based on impact and output objectives. It also highlights efforts to further develop and sustain the campaign. Appendices supplement includes media clippings, collateral design and detailed survey results.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63177

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/unraveltravelSG

So Peranakan!

Authors
Koh Yong Sheng, Sandy Lai Yue Lin, Quek Shi Min

Supervisor
Ms Melina Chua

Year
2015

Abstract
Targeted at youths aged 18 to 35, So Peranakan! was an integrated cultural communication campaign to cultivate understanding and interest in Peranakan culture so that its legacy is passed on from one generation to the next.

The primary objective was to communicate the concept of modern Peranakan to help youths identify and incorporate the culture into their everyday lives. Referencing the AIDA Model, the campaign utilises Facebook and Instagram, and multiple school and commercial outreaches to attract attention and interest. It held experiential workshops and a So Peranakan! festival to create desire and action.

The campaign was evaluated via pre and post-campaign surveys, participant feedback for workshops and festival, several online and offline publicity metrics, and a content analysis of both traditional and new media coverage. Including advertising value equivalent (AVE), public relations value, total media impression and sponsorship value, the campaign was overall valued at S$488,251.82.

This report presents the formative research that guided the conceptualisation, planning and execution of the campaign. It outlines the communication tactics and creative execution, and wraps up with a discussion of limitations and recommendations. All original documents, campaign collaterals, campaign timeline and detailed tables, graphs and charts are included.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63174

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/soperanakan
https://www.instagram.com/soperanakan/

Brolls over trolls: encouraging positive social media behaviour among young netizens

Authors
Abigail Heng, Cassi Yang Shi Yin, Chua Yuxuan, Lau Kia Yong

Supervisor
Ms Melina Chua

Year
2015

Abstract
Brolls Over Trolls (BOT) was a communications campaign which aimed to empower youths aged 18 to 29 to adopt positive social media behaviour amidst a landscape flooded with trolls. It was the first campaign of its kind to create a symbol that encapsulates the anti-thesis of a troll.

This report provides the insights behind the team’s extensive formative research which were instrumental in formulating the campaign’s strategy and tactics. An assessment was then conducted on the campaign’s objectives to evaluate the success of it. Finally, the report discusses the limitations of the campaign and explores possibilities of future expansion of the project. Original documents, research, collaterals, diagrams and transcripts of conversations are included in the appendices.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63374

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/brollface

Old is gold: senior pets deserve loving homes too

Authors
Ng Ming Min, Sharon Lok Swee Fang, Yiap Dai Ling

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand de Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
It is a well-known fact in the local animal welfare scene that older shelter or abandoned animals are least likely to find new homes. Tragically, many older pets live out the remainder of their lives in shelters, or are euthanised to make room for more adoptable animals.

Old Is Gold was a communications campaign started to advocate better welfare and adoption of senior pets, and to show that senior pets deserve loving homes too. It was targeted at prospective adopters, as well as past and current senior pet owners. Supported by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore and reputable animal welfare organisations, new media was harnessed to spread the campaign message through multiple online platforms and offline efforts were extended via on-ground activations and events. A detailed analysis was conducted on the impact and overall success of the campaign.

This paper provides the primary and secondary research that formed the backbone of the campaign’s strategies, plans and execution. It also highlights the challenges and triumphs experienced by the team, limitations and recommendations for the future. Original documents, collaterals and diagrams are included in the appendices.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63611

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/OldIsGoldSG

Paths: an interfaith understanding initiative

Authors
Leong Zhiwei Mark, Loh Han Le, Loh Shi Qin Melanie, Teo Wan En

Supervisors
Mr Ferdinand de Bakker, Ms Amanda Huan

Year
2015

Abstract
Paths was an inter-faith campaign aimed at achieving inter-religious respect and understanding in university students, aged 19 to 25, by inculcating in them an interest to know about different religions.

Singapore is a religiously diverse nation that has witnessed increasing religiosity in recent years so religious harmony between different religious groups becomes increasingly important. However, although the future of inter-faith harmony is dependent on the youth, there are not many inter-faith programmes targeted at them.

Employing storytelling as the main strategy, the campaign reached out to the target audience using a mixture of online and offline methods, including social media, school roadshows and a flagship event. It was effective in increasing the interest of participants in knowing about other religions, and finding out more on their own.

This report details the literature review and formative research that formed the basis for the campaign’s conceptualisation, communication strategies and tactics. It also presents an evaluation of the campaign’s overall success and effectiveness, limitations and challenges, as well as recommendations for future initiatives.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63405

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/paths.sg

Speak your mind SG

Authors
Andrew Chan Jialing, Chua Jian Wai Russell, Khoo Yin Suen, Yeo Ying Ying

Supervisors
Assoc Prof Lee Chun Wah, Mr Ferdinand de Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
Speak Your Mind SG is an upstream health promotion campaign aimed at promoting greater awareness about optimal mental well-being amongst teachers in Singapore.

While work-related stress is an inevitable part of today’s contemporary and fast-paced world, some professions are thought to experience greater levels of stress, and hence higher vulnerability to poor mental well-being. The teaching profession has been identified as one such profession.

Targeted at pre and in-service teachers, the campaign was conceptualized to educate teachers on ways to optimize their mental well-being using the Health Promotion Board’s five components of mental well-being. Through a three-stage approach – communicate, educate and initiate – it aimed to create a work environment with strong peer-to-peer systems where teachers could find support and encouragement when faced with work challenges.

This report contains primary and secondary research detailing the state of mental well-being amongst Singapore teachers. It explains the frameworks guiding campaign strategies, tactics and execution. It discusses risks and assumptions involved, and directions for future research. Original documents, collaterals and diagrams are included in the appendices.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63176

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/speakyourmindsg

Spousal violence: espousing hope

Authors
Angeline Chua Wei Ting, Hoong Shuman Melissa, Lim Sun Thai Sae Lim, Tan Yi Xin

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand de Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
The project’s campaign Espousing Hope (EH!) aimed to encourage dialogue about spousal violence among young adults in Singapore. Targeted at youths aged 19 to 25, it hoped to spark conversations, online and offline, to create an open and supportive social environment, pushing the spousal violence issue from private sphere onto public agenda. This was so that victims and perpetrators feel validated and supported if and when they want to seek help or comfort.

This report contains primary and secondary research on our target audience’s attitudes and perceptions towards spousal violence. It also details the theoretical framework on which the strategic campaign communication was based, campaign execution and tactics, and campaign evaluation based on impact and the fulfilment of output objectives. It concludes with campaign limitations and challenges, and recommendations for future directions. Original documents, campaign collateral materials and diagrams are included in the appendices.

Click link to view
http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63117

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/EHSingapore
https://www.instagram.com/espousinghope/

We are singavore: encouraging the consumption of local produce among young adults

Authors
Ho Meng En Matthias, Jamie Foo Li Ning, Louise Jane Cher Rui Jing, Nor’Huda Binti Mohamed Abidin

Supervisors
Assoc Prof Lee Chun Wah, Mr Ferdinand de Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
We Are Singavore was a public and promotional communication campaign aimed to educate young adults on the importance of supporting local produce and to provide viable options for them to do so. It was targeted at young adults aged 21 to 30, a demographic which past initiatives did not appear to focus on. The pre-campaign survey found that they lacked knowledge about local produce and its benefits, and perceived difficulty in supporting it.

To bridge this knowledge gap, information was shared primarily on the campaign’s online
platforms. Offline efforts facilitated the target audience’s consumption of local produce through distributing food samples cooked with local produce, and partnering with food and beverage outlets which support the same cause. The campaign managed to raise the target audience’s awareness of local produce and improve their perceptions of it.

This report provides findings from desktop and primary research which were crucial in crafting the campaign strategy. The strategy, in turn, guided the development of the campaign’s message and tactics. The report also details activities carried out in various stages of the campaign and evaluates their effectiveness to determine if input and output objectives have been met.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63184

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/wearesingavore
https://www.instagram.com/wearesingavore/

My ah ma make one: an SG50 campaign to bond generations through traditional snacks

Authors
Lin Yanxiang, Goh Hui Ting Sherry, Felicia Ee Fang En, Cai Huiting Serene

Supervisors
Assoc Prof Lee Chun Wah, Mr Ferdinand de Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
My Ah Ma Make One was a social movement to celebrate Singapore’s unique snacks heritage against the backdrop of the nation’s fiftieth birthday (SG50).

Primarily targeted youth aged between 18 to 35 years old, the campaign aimed to preserve and promote traditional snacks among today’s youth who would be the heirs of the local traditional snack heritage.

Leveraging on narrative persuasion through the sharing of stories and skills, the team sought to foster inter-generational bonds among grandparents and grandchildren. Through the integrated use of social media and island-wide events, the campaign effectively raised the level of knowledge of local traditional snack heritage among youth, and increased their behavioral intents to learn about traditional snacks and bond with grandparents. The team also worked with sponsors and partners to prolong the campaign’s lifespan with a scheduled publication.

This report showcases the primary and secondary research, execution of creative plans, strategies and tactics, achievements, limitations and recommendations. Original documents, collateral materials, as well as comprehensive tables and charts are included in the appendices.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63172

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/MyAhMaMakeOne
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyM871yxx3z1-6iZPuimsiw

Celebrate love SG: an initiative to maintain relationship satisfaction in couples in Singapore

Authors
Chan Xin Hui Amy Beth, Dorothy Chong Sue Ting, Ng Yu Xin Karen, Sukanthy

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand de Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
Targeted at couples in committed relationships, Celebrate Love SG was a communications campaign which aimed to emphasise the importance of appreciation in romantic relationships.

While there had been past initiatives on relationships, they were aimed at encouraging relationships for singles or at promoting healthy marriages. In view of this, Celebrate Love SG was conceptualised to support relationship satisfaction by promoting the recognition of and appreciation for expressions of love in relationships.

A three-phase execution plan was developed to encourage reflection among the target audience of their partners’ acts of appreciation. The campaign employed the use of offline and online outreach to expand its impact. A thorough analysis of the campaign activities was conducted, and it was determined that the campaign was successful in achieving its impact and output objectives.

This report explains the research that provided insight for the development of the campaign strategies. Details of the campaign tactics and publicity efforts are outlined and the campaign’s achievements and limitations discussed. Recommendations for future initiatives are also included.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63125

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/celebratelovesg

Get fined!

Authors
Cheong Wei Lin Cheryl, Foong Yumei, Michelle Ann Kwara, Ruby Lim You Shi

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand de Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
Get Fined was Singapore’s first campaign to encourage financial literacy among Singapore undergraduates through the use of creative expression and dialogue.

Singapore introduced the first national financial education programme in 2003. Despite numerous initiatives by financial and tertiary institutions, a worrying 90% of young adults were reportedly unprepared for their financial future and lacking in personal financial management skills.

The project team decided to investigate and address this lack of financial understanding with a campaign which aimed to highlight the urgency of being financially literate, rebrand financial knowledge and encourage financial literacy to jolt undergraduates to take action in financial planning. The campaign achieved significant success in engaging with undergraduates – 98.59% of the participants found the campaign relevant.

This report outlines the campaign’s formative research, strategies, programming and execution. It includes evaluation of the campaign’s impact, discusses implications of the campaign findings for future financial education for undergraduates, as well as offer recommendations for the sustainability and expansion of this campaign. It also contains survey processes, charts and photographs.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63195

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/getfinedsg

Thorns and beyond: the story of the durian

Authors
Moy Yanming Martina, Foo Peiying, Loh Phieh Hsi Wanda

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand de Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
This report details Thorns and Beyond, a three-month public relations campaign that celebrates the act of storytelling in Singapore’s food culture. The initiative was targeted at local university students aged 19 to 26 and focused on advocating the durian as a medium through which stories are formed, recalled and shared.

Discourse about local food in Singapore is often limited to preparation and consumption. Thorns and Beyond delved into the oft-overlooked cultural aspects: the multitude of tradition, stories and human experiences which arose as a result of one particular fruit – the durian. Storytelling formed the tactics and programming used in the campaign to spread awareness of durian stories and create opportunities for the target audience to share their own stories.

The report presents the academic and formative research which led to campaign conceptualisation and execution, as well as the key strategy and tactics employed. Results and effectiveness of the campaign were evaluated and future recommendations proposed. Detailed appendices show written, transcribed and pictorial documentation of the campaign process.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63375

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/thornsandbeyond

Wired warriors campaign: encouraging a safer and happier Instagram

Authors
Lee Si Rui Serene, Ng Shi Yin Venice, Nicolette Soh Jun Yi, Ong Linette

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
This report presents the Wired Warriors campaign, the first-ever communication campaign in Singapore to encourage a happier and safer Instagram.

The campaign strongly encouraged its target audience of female Instagram users in Singapore to be Wired Warriors by critically evaluating content that they receive, posting responsible content, and being safe and happy online. Through these three steps, the campaign hoped to reduce unhealthy social comparison, cyber bullying and promote cyber safety.

The report summarizes the primary and secondary research that shaped the campaign’s strategy and details the campaign’s process from creative elements to execution of initiatives. It examines the campaign’s effectiveness by evaluating its objectives through preliminary and post-campaign surveys. It also provides future directions for the continuation and expansion of the campaign, and is accompanied by detailed appendices of tables, charts, graphs and collateral designs.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63175

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/wiredwarriorssg
https://www.instagram.com/wiredwarriors/

Another angle: a campaign to reduce xenophobic sentiments towards low-wage migrant workers among Singaporeans

Authors
Chin Ying En Claire, Noreen Binte Mohammad, Tammie Kang Zi Ying, Wong Yun Lum

Supervisors
Mr Ferdinand de Bakker, Assoc Prof Lee Chun Wah

Year
2015

Abstract
This project details Another Angle, a social campaign which aimed to reduce xenophobic sentiments among Singaporeans towards low-wage migrant workers (LWMWs). The campaign did this by encouraging interaction with LWMWs through sports and emphasising the perspective that we are all equals.

The primary target audience comprised of youths aged 21 to 35 as this group is highly engaged in social activism. As they are avid consumers of social media content, a large part of the campaign’s tactics were focused online.

The campaign was successful in reducing xenophobic sentiments by an average of 53%, higher than the original goal of 40%. Additionally, the social media aspect attained virality and generated keen media interest. Sports proved to be an effective medium in encouraging interaction, fostering teamwork and reducing xenophobia towards LWMWs.

This report comprises insights based on our primary and secondary research that formed the basis of the campaign’s strategies, details the planning-to-execution thought process, and in-depth analysis to measure the effectiveness of the various campaign tactics. It includes original documents, collateral designs, survey results and media clippings.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63609

Additional links
https://www.instagram.com/anotheranglesg/
https://www.facebook.com/anotheranglesg

Top secret: maintaining privacy and security on social networking sites among Singaporean youths

Authors
Chieng Kay Hui Jean, Ng Bao Lin, Tan Hui Jun Steffi, Tan Ning Xin

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand de Bakker

Year
2015

Abstract
The Top Secret campaign was an educational movement aimed at providing youths with the necessary knowledge and motivation to maintain their personal safety on Social Networking Sites (SNS) and to prevent them from falling prey to cyber dangers.

With increasing ubiquity of SNS such as Facebook and Twitter, online risks have been multiplying over recent years. Targeted at Singaporean youths aged 13 to 14 years old, the campaign was the first-of-its-kind to utilise an alternative pedagogy through interactive and immersive learning experience. It engaged both students and teachers to encourage the learning and practice of safe SNS behaviour by the students, and the adoption of our programme by the teachers.

The conclusion of the campaign saw an increase in awareness and positive behavioural intentions exhibited by student participants and enthusiastic response from teachers to implement the Top Secret programme in their schools.

This project report details the primary and secondary research conducted, the theoretical frameworks used in building the campaign strategy and tactics, phases of campaign execution, and an in-depth assessment of campaign objectives and success. Original documents, research data and campaign collaterals are included.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63353

Quick fix

Authors
Poh Ying Xin, Ng Xi Tong, Xu Huizhuang & Tan Yok Roo Damian

Supervisor
Mr Kym Campbell

Year
2015

Abstract
Katie is a social worker who struggles with the demands of her job and life. This causes her to develop a drug addition, stealing the drugs from the hospice where she works. She is discovered by, Jake, an air-con repair man, who is one of her social aid cases. However, Jake keeps her secret and the two then form a close relationship. Things get complicated when Jake’s medical condition worsens, and Katie is then faced with the dilemma of providing him with medication without prescription as well as re-evaluating her own drug addiction.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63363

Ordering love

Author
Pham Thi Hong Hanh

Supervisor
Mr Seah Chang Un

Year
2015

Abstract
Ordering Love deals with the controversial issue of Vietnamese mail-order bride through a Singapore’s context. The screenplay seeks to explore the psychology of the different parties involved in the process of getting a Vietnamese mail-order bride and asking the question, ‘Is a mail-order marriage acceptable?’ The story goes down two opposite journeys. The first journey is that of a mother who goes through the stages of opposition, prevention, and understanding through to acceptance. The second journey is that of a potential groom who is facing various challenges and confrontation with his decision.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63480

Image Credit
Featured image Finger Love by Flickr user Samuel Ramkalawan. CC BY 2.0.

Meet the towkay

Author
Er Qi Jian

Supervisor
Mr Seah Chang Un

Year
2015

Abstract
Richard Tan maybe the son of a rich typhoon but he is determined to live his own life. He secretly goes for a job interview at a fitness chain and ends up getting a job there. However, things start to go array when his father earmarks him as the next CEO of the company, and his parents decide to take a yearlong vacation, leaving him in charge of the household. Richard now has to look after his spoilt socialite sister, help his goofball best friend and the fitness chain made a huge mistake with his job designation.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63366

Image Credit
Featured image Wine glass pendulum by Flickr user Søren Gammelmark. CC BY 2.0.

Driving home

Author
Ulfahzatul Tysha Binti Sher Zaman

Supervisor
Mr Seah Chang Un

Year
2015

Abstract
Salleh is a simple man who feels challenged by the complications in his life. He is a father to a son he now no longer understands. In order to escape the complications in his life, he buries himself in his work, as a taxi driver. However, driving a taxi is not as simple as it seems. Travelling to various places and meeting different walks of people, a seemingly regular day, ends up changing his perspective of the world. Armed with new ways of thinking, he drives home to his son with a new truth.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63189

Image Credit
Featured image Getting you to your destination on time by Flickr user KwokCH. CC BY 2.0.

A call to care: a public communications campaign for a strong caregiving foundation in Singapore

Authors
Deborah Loh Yen Ping, Quah Jiamin Jo-ann, Kwek Zhen Yi & Tan Jia Min Shermaine

Supervisor
Ms Wong Pei Wen

Year
2015

Abstract
As Singapore’s ageing population rises healthcare professionals are concerned that there are insufficient efforts to prepare the youth of today for their role as future caregivers. When today’s youth become caregivers, will their families receive the quality of care, greater caregiver satisfaction and stronger relationships within the family? ‘A Call To Care’ is a public communications campaign targeting youth aged 19 to 25. The campaign was launched to promote the idea that caring can be simple as well as to raise awareness of the positive aspects of caregiving, ultimately building a strong caregiving foundation in Singapore.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63194

Additional links
http://www.acalltocare.com/
https://www.facebook.com/A-Call-To-Care-389870761188610/
https://www.instagram.com/acalltocare/

Project guiding hands

Authors
Anthea Soh Wei-Xuen, Chong Si Min, Lim Yan Ting Brenda & Siow Wei Liang

Supervisor
Ms Wong Pei Wen

Year
2015

Abstract
Despite government efforts to build a culture of giving amongst Singaporean youth, only 1 in 5 volunteered in 2014. Singaporean youth lack motivation to volunteer, and were predominantly found to volunteer because of compulsory community involvement programs in school. Project Guiding Hands was launched to increase the motivation for volunteering and promote positive volunteering attitudes targeted at youth aged 15 to 25. This was done by bringing the focus to the volunteers and their experiences. This campaign seeks to make the volunteering experience enjoyable, through a series of fun and rewarding activities.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63481

Additional links
http://guidinghands.sg/
https://www.facebook.com/projectguidinghands
https://www.instagram.com/projectguidinghands/

Dis.Is.Able

Authors
Angeline Yeo Jian Ling, Ibrohim Abdul Karim Bin Johari, Kim Young Ah & Melissa Kaur Jaswal

Supervisor
Ms Wong Pei Wen

Year
2015

Abstract
Dis.Is.Able, a promotional campaign to raise the public profile of Singapore’s para athletes through redefining their strength and ability. Targeted at youths aged 13 to 25, Dis.Is.Able aims to build a strong fan base ahead of the 8th ASEAN Para Games, which will be held in Singapore for the first time. The campaign seeks to find out more about para sports as well as to improve attitudes towards para sports. As the official social media agency for the 8th ASEAN Para Games from December 2014 to April 2015, Dis.Is.Able acts as a timely platform to ignite a national conversation on providing greater support for the para athletes.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63251

Additional links
http://disisable.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DisIsAble
https://www.instagram.com/disisable/

The platform collective: the new local startup community

Authors
Tan Jen Wei Isaac, Olivia Ng Li Wen, Teoh Wee Yang Caster & Wong Yan Ting

Supervisor
Ms Wong Pei Wen

Year
2015

Abstract
‘The Platform Collective’ is the first student campaign which encourages startups to develop their businesses by connecting and collaboration with other businesses. Its aim was to help startups to become sustainable by finding solutions to the challenges they face, through bartering with other startups. This could lead to collaborations, propelling them to find innovative ways to grow and sustain their businesses. The Platform Collective does this by being an online intermediary that curates the community of startups. The startups were mostly started by young people under the age of 30, and matches individual startups’ barters.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63362

Additional links
http://www.theplatformcollective.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theplatformcollective

The right choice: a public health campaign for primary schools

Authors
Chek Yin Kuan, Crystal Chng Zihui, Huang Shuqun & Phoon Rou Hui

Supervisor
Ms Wong Pei Wen

Year
2015

Abstract
“The Right Choice” is a public health campaign aimed at combating the rising trend of childhood obesity in Singapore. Primary school children aged 7 to 12 years old were the campaign’s primary target audience, as eating habits developed at this age tend to continue throughout their lives. Parents were the secondary target audience as they are the main gatekeepers to the children’s diets. Using a game-based learning approach to engage children, a computer game and game booths were developed to empower children to adopt good dietary habits and sustain healthy eating habits.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63171

Additional links
https://www.instagram.com/therightchoice.sg/

Young sun troopers: a public health campaign to promote sun protection habits in parents and children

Authors
Ang Zhi Hui Jade, Jasveen Kaur, Kwok Pei Fang & Lim Jia Hui Cherilyn

Supervisor
Ms Wong Pei Wen

Year
2015

Abstract
‘Young Sun Troopers’ is a health communications campaign focusing on sun protection for children. The team’s formative survey amongst 213 Singaporean parents found that nine in ten do not practice proper sun care protection on their children. Knowledge on irreversible sun damage was also severely inadequate. Prompted by this worrying situation, the team designed their campaign to educate parents on the importance of sun protection, and motivate parents to inculcate sun-safe habits in their children. To disseminate credible messages, the team partnered with National University Hospital (NUH) and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63400

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/youngsuntroopers

THE PILLOW POLICE CAMPAIGN

Authors
Agustin Joan Marie Lavalle, Cai Yiming, Jeremiah Wong Sze Wei & Muhammad Dinie Bin Sudiyono

Supervisor
Ms Pamela Tor Das

Year
2015

Abstract
The Pillow Police is a public information campaign focusing on child sleep deprivation. The campaign aims to educate the parents of primary school children aged between 6 to 9 years, encouraging them to improve their child’s sleep hygiene. After the team conducted their research, the campaign’s key message of ‘Let’s Free Our Zees: The Pillow Police Toolkit’ was designed. The toolkit included information to educate parents on sleep deprivation, as well as tip on how to help their child sleep better. The campaign outreach activities were developed to bring the key messages of the campaign through community engagement.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63379

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/thepillowpolice

Seek Singapore: stop the eye epidemic in kids

Authors
Evonne Ong Hui Hoon, Jermaine Lim Zhen Min, Joshua Francis Conceicao & Suzanna Farid Tang Shu Ling

Supervisor
Ms Pamela Tor Das

Year
2015

Abstract
“Seek Singapore: Stop the Eye Epidemic in Kids”, is a health communication campaign, targeted at parents with children below the age of seven. Its aim is to reduce the incidence of childhood myopia through educating parents of the risks and long-term consequences of this eye-condition. The campaign encourages these parents to bring their children outdoors regularly, as this has been shown to fight myopia. ‘Visualizing Myopi’ was the overall central theme and message used in the campaign, this formed the backbone of the campaign’s branding, creative tactics and strategies.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63354

Additional links
http://www.seeksingapore.com/#stop-the-eye-epidemic-in-kids
https://www.facebook.com/SeekSingapore
https://www.instagram.com/seeksingapore/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfG2HSxFvsLDrT8M-m8rMw

Embrace(D): A promotional campaign to raise awareness of depression among Singapore youth

Authors
Goh Yi Hui Eunice, Shahirah D/O A’Azman, Tan Deyong & Tan Wei Qing

Supervisor
Ms Pamela Tor Das

Year
2015

Abstract
Embrace(D) is a social campaign aimed at raising awareness of depression amongst youths in Singapore. The campaign is targeted at young people aged 18 to 25, wanting to educate them about depression, and providing advice to friends and family members on some of the ways they can help their loved ones. The campaign strives to create a supportive environment where sufferers of depression feel encouraged to seek help. The campaign’s strategy was focused on using youth-centric activities which included utilizing social media platforms, organizing on-ground initiatives at tertiary institutions and youth hubs, as well as incorporating interactive elements into the roving exhibition.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63368

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/embraceDsg
https://www.instagram.com/embraced.sg/

BABY STEPS CAMPAIGN

Authors
Chua Ying Ying, Leung Yan Wah, Lim Sze Li, Tracy & Meryl Ang Xin Jie

Supervisor
Ms Pamela Tor Das

Year
2015

Abstract
“Baby Steps” is a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support Limited (Babes), an organization which provides support to pregnant teenagers. Research has shown many pregnant teenagers do not feel comfortable confiding with their parents. Instead, many of these pregnant teenagers turn to their peers for support, but their friends too have a lack of knowledge on what to do. After discovering this knowledge gap, the team went on to devise a campaign with the aim of increasing the awareness of youths, ages 18 to 25, on where they can seek support.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63197

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/BabyStepsSingapore

LOOK UP, LOOK OUT CAMPAIGN

Authors
Cherilyn Chia Guat Joo, Joel Chan Boon Jin, Ong Hui Ying Sherry & Sydney Alexandria Teng Hui Min

Supervisor
Ms Pamela Tor Das

Year
2015

Abstract
Look Up, Look Out is a campaign focusing on distracted walking and road safety. It is a social movement with the intention of encouraging youth not to use their mobile devices while crossing the roads. The campaign targets youth aged 17 to 25, as it was found that young people around this age group had the highest smartphone penetration rates, coupled with the highest weekly instant-message and social networking usage on smartphones. The campaign aims to raise awareness on the risks of distracted walking but more importantly, to shape the correct mindset in pedestrians.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63178

Additional links
https://www.facebook.com/lookuplookoutsg
https://www.instagram.com/lookuplookoutsg/

Clothes call – change it. Don’t bin it.

Authors
Ang Hui Yu Anna, Goh Jia Yi, Shermaine Chong Xin Hui & Ow Wen Yan

Supervisor
Ms Pamela Tor Das

Year
2015

Abstract
Clothes Call is the first local student-led campaign promoting clothes repurposing recycling, and reusing of unwanted clothes through modification. It is targeted at Singaporean aged 15 to 35, mobilising them to explore the possibilities of repurposing their clothes rather than simply throwing away their unwanted garments. The campaign aims to bring attention to textile wastes by informing them about the benefits of clothes repurposing and demonstrating that clothes repurposing can be a lifestyle choice. Ultimately strengthening Singapore’s efforts to encourage an environmentally responsible people.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63381

Additional links
http://www.clothescallsg.com/
https://www.facebook.com/clothescallsg
https://www.instagram.com/clothescallsg/

Holding room

Authors
Chan Fanhe, Russell Tan Yang Er, Ho Wen Long, Kheng Narelle Songyi

Supervisor
Mr Daniel Heng Cher Lik

Year
2016

Abstract
Nate can see the lifelines of people — the dying have a waning glow, and those with something left unfulfilled appear as grey to him. As a child, he witnessed his mother’s glow wither away. Since then, the kind-hearted, soft-spoken clairvoyant has made it his mission to help the grey-and-dying. He meets and falls in love with Ruth, an enigmatic young woman, who seems to understand his struggles. She helps Nate come to terms with the questions of empathy and mortality he has struggled with his entire life, but a car accident threatens to take this all away from them.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66799

Hide and seek

Authors
Ayeshah Bte Mirzha Alam Arif, Cheah En Wei John, Nadia Natasha Katerina Cheriyan Bte Salim

Supervisor
Mr Daniel Heng Cher Lik

Year
2016

Abstract
Hide & Seek is a suspense thriller that looks at stereotypes, human expectations and the underlying complexity of seemingly normal events. Set in the heartlands, the story features an elderly cardboard collector, Ah Ma, and her young charge, Mei Mei. Mei Mei finds NEW companionship in Clara, a girl who is easy-going and passive. Concurrently, a suspicious character named Lester makes his appearance around the vicinity. Ah Ma develops a strong distrust towards him, believing that he poses a danger to her and Mei Mei. The plot takes a dramatic turn when Lester begins to tail Ah Ma and the series of events that follows could change their lives forever.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66851

Aiden: 奇幻的偶遇

Authors
Chong Junfeng, Lek Mei Zhen, Leck Choon Ling (Lu Chunlin)

Supervisor
Mr Daniel Heng Cher Lik

Year
2016

Abstract
Aiden is a fantastical drama about an intelligent nine-year-old boy who does not have a life of his own. His domineering mother has his entire future planned out for him, as she wants him to get into the Gifted Education Programme, and only expects perfection from him. One day Aiden meets a shadow puppeteer at the multi-storey carpark where he lives. Through the puppeteer, he has finally found a sense of freedom and a way to express himself. Will this help Aiden to finally find the courage to stand up for himself?

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66833

《回味》: After taste

Authors
Lau Chong Wai, Sim Yu Ling, Ng Yihui Rebecca

Supervisor
Mr Daniel Heng Cher Lik

Year
2016

Abstract
回味 huí wèi (After Taste) is a short film set during the early days of mobile phone and social media, and when dual-income families were just becoming a norm. The story is told through the memories of 27-year-old Dennis, a quiet soft spoken man. As he observes his relative going about their duties during the tomb sweeping ceremony of his grandparents’ graves, he begins to think back to when he was 13 years old. A time when he had to convince Ah Ping to cook a bowl of porridge for his ailing grandmother.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66865

Chicken beauty pageant

Authors
Jessica Novia Sutrisno, Amrit Kaur Jastol, Nurul Amirah Bte Haris, Eunice Tan Hui En

Supervisor
Ms Lau Joon-Nie

Year
2016

Abstract
The ‘Serama’ pageant is held in Indonesia and Malaysia. The pageant is a beauty competition for chickens, where they are judged on their structure, style and walk. Chicken Beauty Pageant is a 13 minute documentary which follow the 2015 Indonesian Chicken of the Year, King Den, and his owner Haji Yusuf. King Den has won this title consecutively over the last five year, an unprecedented feat. However, as King Den’s ages, he is beginning to lose his lustre, meaning this could be his last year to enter the competition. The documentary opens a window into this interesting world and highlight the ephemeral nature of fame and beauty.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66867

Where is the raisin

Authors
Marinah Musa, Chan Hong Yi Derek, Png Su Mei Michelle, Diane Therese Rozario

Supervisor
Ms Lau Joon-Nie

Year
2016

Abstract
‘Where is the Raisin?’ is a documentary film that delves into the life of Kelvin Tan Wei Lian, an individual who was born blind. Kelvin became a household name after winning ‘Project SuperStar’, a Mandopop singing competition back in 2005. Kelvin’s love affair with sports takes him from the ASEAN Para Games to the Chiang Mai Marathon. The documentary follows him on his journey as he challenges the limitations of being visually impaired. Through his startlingly frank philosophies and hilarious anecdotes, Kelvin brings us into his world where his lack of a sight does not disable him from achieving his goals.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66761

Peumulia Jamee

Authors
Han Hui Jing, Goh Chiew Tong, Clarissa Sih Shu Ning

Supervisor
Ms Lau Joon-Nie

Year
2016

Abstract
In Buddhist-majority Myanmar, the Rohingya Muslims have been declared stateless. Desperate to break the cycle of persecution, poverty and exclusion, the Rohingya have been escaping to nearby Southeast Asian countries through illegal smuggling networks. Boatloads of Rohingya were left stranded in the Andaman Sea in May 2015. Thankfully, fishermen from Aceh spotted these boats and brought them to shore. However, despite having found a place of refuge, the Rohingya are escaping from their refugee camps. Peumulia Jamee (‘honouring your guests’ in Acehnese) looks at why the oppressed Rohingya would risk it all again in search of a nation they can call home.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66857

Nur ’Ala Nur

Authors
Muhamad Danial Bin Mohamad Razak, Liyana Binte Muhammad Hidhir, Radhiah Binte Ibrahim

Supervisor
Ms Lau Joon-Nie

Year
2016

Abstract
Nur ‘Ala Nur is a documentary which follows the journey of Madrasah Wak Tanjong Al-Islamiah in Singapore, as the school prepares its Primary Six students for the 2015 Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) . Every Madrasah in Singapore has to meet an annual PSLE benchmark score, which determines whether the Madrasah is able to enrol new Primary One students the following three years. Our documentary follows the Madrasah’s 2015 PSLE preparations, explores the cultural and psychological consequences of the benchmark and touches on the significance of alternative education systems in Singapore.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66878

Transcending beauty

Authors
Katherine Tan, Eunice Lee Jing Ting, Teo Yee Tian Melissa, Hannah Lee Hui Ni

Supervisor
Ms Lau Joon-Nie

Year
2016

Abstract
Transcending Beauty is a 23-minute documentary about beauty and acceptance. It follows the organisers and contestants of the Miss WorldMusic Tiffany pageant, a transgender beauty pageant, held in December 2015. The film focuses on the stories of four characters – two pageant organisers and two contestants. Through one-on-one interviews, and with the competition as a running backdrop, the characters share their stories and thoughts about participating in this pageant, showing how their exuberant personalities translate into fascinating performances on stage.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66792

The man of economics: a brief encounter

Authors
Wong Ding Jie, Krystal Foo Shi En

Supervisor
Mr Kym Campbell

Year
2016

Abstract
The Man of Economics is a 12 minute documentary which focuses on the life of Professor Lim Chong Yah, a Singaporean economist and academic. As part of Singapore’s pioneer generation, Professor Lim has been a key figure in the development of the nation. The film hopes to explore the motivations and beliefs behind the man which has led to the man he is today.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66849

TELOS

Author
Thanusha d/o Raj Kumar

Supervisor
Mr Seah Chang Un

Year
2016

Abstract
Humans, at the peak of their scientific and technological advancements, are driven by a lust for power and money. Man has abused Mother Nature’s gifts; natural resources dry up, species are dying, and once beautiful landscapes have become wastelands. In the midst of all this, less children are being born and young children die before they reach adulthood. Human beings are on the brink of extinction. This is what is being called the ‘Telos’ end. The surviving humans build a compound called ‘The Village’, in the last unpolluted corner of the world, where Aryana is born, and she maybe the last hope for mankind.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66793

A modern love story

Author
Tan Li Jing

Supervisor
Mr Seah Chang Un

Year
2016

Abstract
The story revolves around a pair of twins, Matthew and Andrew. Matthew seems to be the more popular of the two, and Andrew is often bullied by Matthew because of this. However, as time passes, Andrew’s determination makes him a more successful, surpassing expectation, and his brother. But the lives of Matthew and Andrew are forever intertwined, as they go through significant changes, brought on by their respective relationships.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66832

Image Credit
Featured image Twin Brothers by Flickr user Melvin PRESSOUYRE. CC BY 2.0

The leap

Author
Tan Yuan Chong

Supervisor
Mr Seah Chang Un

Year
2016

Abstract
The Leap is a 90-min alternate historical sci-fi feature film screenplay revolving around dilemma, responsibilities, romance and appreciation of Singapore’s past success. The script aims to strike a good balance between realism and fantasy. The story uncovers the unpredictability of life phases in an entertaining manner and how the main character takes a leap of faith in various decisions along with different circumstances. The plot ties comprehensively as a loop in timeline with key revelations at the end. It involves notion of time travelling, politics, conflicted interests, trust, friendship and romance.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66794

55 Siglap Drive

Author
Louisa Sng Mei Cheah

Supervisors
Mr Seah Chang Un

Year
2016

Abstract
At 55 Siglap Drive lives Joachim Song, an 83-year-old widower with three capable daughters. One evening he loses his way home. Joachim reluctantly goes to the hospital and is diagnosed with mild to moderate Dementia. Now he and his three daughters need to grapple with the complications Dementia presents, testing the limits of their commitments to each other, and coming to terms with the changes they are experiencing.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66869

Effects of secondary sources on impression of primary and secondary sources in Twitter

Authors
Kok Shi Ying, Yee Kai Wei, Ng Jia Ming

Supervisors
Assoc Prof Benjamin Hill Detenber & Asst Prof Christopher Cummings

Year
2016

Abstract
Spontaneous Trait Transference (STT) occurs when communicators are perceived as possessing the traits they describe in others. With an increasing use of social media, taking a closer look at impression formation processes in an online context becomes paramount. As functions on social media allow more sources to be associated with a message, it is vital to look at the secondary source in STT on social media and its implications on image management.

This study looks at the effects of the presence of a secondary source on STT. A 2 (trait: with vs. without) x 2 (secondary source: with vs. without) experiment was conducted. A total of 136 participants, aged 18 to 40, took part in an experiment where they rated their impressions of primary and secondary sources after reading stimuli presented in the form of a Twitter feed. The stimuli contained non trait-implying behaviour descriptions as well as trait-implying descriptions, the latter of which containing tweets that express intelligence, politeness, impatience, and laziness.

Results showed that STT is weakened in the presence of a secondary source, and that STT to the secondary source is weaker than STT to the primary source. In addition, perceived salience measures also indicated that the primary source was more salient than the secondary source, bringing new insight to our understanding of the phenomenon.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66853

Picture this! Social influence in a visually identified YouTube environment

Authors
Looi Jie Min, Leong Xue Li Alisius Deon, Abigail Chua Wen Qi, Gan Zheing Weii Damian

Supervisor
Assoc Prof Benjamin Hill Detenber

Year
2016

Abstract
This study examines how group effects of user-generated comments influence user evaluations and attitudes towards YouTube videos and their subject matter. Two main theoretical frameworks were applied in this study: the Social Identity Approach (SIA) and Social Identification/Deindividuation (SIDE) model.

This study provides an update to the earlier research conducted by Walther, DeAndrea, Kim and Anthony (2010), through addressing changes in the YouTube’s interface which now includes visually identifiable users. The study also extends Walther, DeAndrea et al.’s (2010) research by applying the SIA as an alternative way of studying social influence on YouTube platforms.

A 2 x 2 x 2 between-subjects factorial design was used in this experiment which was conducted amongst Singaporean university undergraduates (N = 317). Using a YouTube mock-up page, the research examined the interaction between a controversial video about foreign-born sporting talents (FBST) in Singapore and the accompanying user comments from ingroup (Singaporeans) and outgroup (foreigners) members.

Even though the manipulation of outgroup categorization did not work as planned, it demonstrated that user-generated comments can affect user’s evaluation of the video and attitudes towards the subject matter. Clear evidence of social identification mediating social influence within social groups was observed. Findings suggest that social identification could occur even with visual information of commenters, contrary to SIDE’s theoretical predictions.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66874

Every man for himself: examining the effects of self-interest on persuasion

Authors
Ng Xin Hui, Vanessa Kong Wei Yi, Chow Li Ying, Tay Matthias

Supervisor
Assoc Prof Benjamin Hill Detenber

Year
2016

Abstract
The study seeks to examine the impact of message source and content on audiences receiving messages that advocate or oppose workplace protection laws. Drawing on source credibility theory, this study compares levels of perceived self-interest and persuasiveness between heterosexual and homosexual advocates.

To understand the persuasiveness of straight allies in advocating for their homosexual counterparts, a 2×2 between-subjects factorial study was used to test for the influence of sexual orientation and position advocated on attitudes toward message source and content.

Conducted over the span of two weeks, 211 respondents from Nanyang Technological University participated in the study. Results concluded that sexual orientation of the message source plays a critical role in persuading audiences into buying an advocacy message, with consideration given to the source’s perceived self-interest and position advocated within the message.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66864

The effects of message threat and victim vulnerability on virtual bystander intervention

Authors
Tan Jing Ting, Keng Jun Wei Daniel

Supervisor
Assoc Prof Benjamin Hill Detenber

Year
2016

Abstract
This study explores the effect of message threat and victim vulnerability on virtual bystander intervention using the Social Impact Theory (Latané, 1981) as a theoretical framework. In order to understand if and how a virtual bystander would intervene when witnessing an act of cyberbullying, this study used a 2 (message threat) x 2 (victim vulnerability) x 2 (victim-aggressor pair gender) between-subject experiment involving 88 undergraduates from a university in Singapore.

Participants took part in an online discussion with two confederates and their responses were analysed for bystander intervention and other types of bystander behaviour. The findings revealed that while there was no significant main effect between message threat and virtual bystander intervention, higher victim vulnerability would lead to higher instances of virtual bystander intervention.

High levels of vulnerability result in more bystander intervention, task reorientation initiation and explicit request for cessation of arguments. Message threat and victim vulnerability also significantly interacted such that the likelihood of explicit requests for cessation of argument was greatest when both threat and vulnerability were high. When threat was high and the aggressor was male, more explicit requests for cessation occurred, and when vulnerability was high and the victim was female, more task reorientation initiation was observed.

Results indicate that the Social Impact Theory may not hold true in online contexts where the bystander is highly involved in interacting with both the victim and aggressor.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66884

Effects of secondary risk on threat appraisal of dengue fever as a primary risk

Authors
Heng Sihui, Samantha Tan Li Ling, Lim Hui Ying Maybellina, Lorraine Tan Si Jin

Supervisor
Assoc Prof Benjamin Hill Detenber

Year
2016

Abstract
This study aims to explore the effects of secondary risk, present with the adoption of a vaccine, on the appraisal of the primary risk of dengue fever. Using the Protection Motivation Theory as a guiding framework, this study also explores the effects of secondary risk on vaccine intention.

A total of 267 undergraduate and graduate students, aged between 19 to 29, took part in this experiment. We presented participants with two mock online newspaper articles; one on dengue fever and the other on its vaccine. The article on the vaccine contained different information on the vaccine effectiveness, likelihood of vaccine side effects, and vaccine production method.

Results showed that secondary risk in the form of likelihood of side effects has a significant influence on participants’ vaccine intention, F(1, 257) = 4.14, p = .04, η2 = .02. Likelihood of side effects also interacted with vaccine effectiveness to influence participants’ perceived vulnerability to dengue fever, F(1, 258) = 4.32, p = .04, η2 = .02. Vaccine production method was found to have no effect on intention and threat appraisal of dengue fever.

These results add theoretical implications by suggesting a possible extension to the existing Protection Motivation Theory, and practical implications in the way governments and health authorities can craft health messages.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66877

Paint the town red

Authors
Anne-Marie Lim Sian Ping, Tan Jo Yee, Lai Zhi Han Scott, Kimberly Rachel Teh Yu Ling

Supervisor
Asst Prof Liew Kai Khiun

Year
2016

Abstract
Paint the Town Red (PTTR) is the first youth-initiated integrated communication campaign in Singapore that aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma about HIV among youths. The campaign was primarily targeted at youths aged 18 – 28. PPTR wants to stray away from conventionally conservative pedagogy in public schools, and seeks to educate and correct outdated and false beliefs about HIV, and at the same time, reduce the stigma and cultivate support for people living with HIV. By making use of a mixed communications model, as well as interactive platforms, PTTR strives to challenge the negative perceptions of HIV among youths in Singapore.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66875

Got it covered: a safe sex campaign

Authors
Nicole Loh Voon Voon, Lim Hui Belicia, Lim Weiting, Ngamlamai Wijitra

Supervisor
Ms Kairiah Mohd Tamin

Year
2016

Abstract
Got it Covered is the first safe sex campaign in Singapore specifically targeting women. The campaign encourages Singaporean women to take control of their sexual health by adopting the act of carrying a condom. The campaign was designed to target young Singaporean women aged between 18 to 25. The campaign hopes to ignite conversations about the importance of safe sex, creating discourse and a more gender equal Singapore. This campaign also provides an educational platform for our target audience to seek information about sex-related issues.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66904

Breast-feeding friends Singapore

Authors
Ezhilan Oviyum, Koh Kiat Jiun, Kok Yi Ning, Alyssa Teo

Supervisor
Asst Prof Liew Kai Khiun

Year
2016

Abstract
Breast-Feeding Friends Singapore (BFFsg) is a unique nationwide initiative aimed at creating a more inclusive public environment for breastfeeding mothers. The campaign aims to: (1) promote acceptance of public breastfeeding amongst Singaporeans, (2) engage and rally the support of corporates to create a supportive environment for nursing mothers, and (3) encourage mothers to embrace their right to feed their babies in whatever way is comfortable for them. Through various online educational content, public roadshows and pledge drives, the team has also engaged and educated members of the public on how they can better support breastfeeding mothers.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66718

Cover a brother: a health campaign to promote sun protection behaviour amongst men

Authors
Lee Yining Dionne, Nicole Jeanne Tan Min, Soo Yun Xuan, Crystal Toh Bao Ning

Supervisor
Asst Prof Kim Hye Kyung

Year
2016

Abstract
Cover a Brother is the first male-targeted sun protection campaign in Singapore, with the aim of educating young males aged 18 to 25 on the importance of practicing sun safety. Men displayed greater behavioural resistance, and lacked knowledge on sun damage and skin cancer risks as compared to women. Cover a Brother devised a strategic communications plan to engage young males on the urgent issue of sun protection. In partnership with the Singapore Cancer Society, the team launched an educational series of UV camera roadshows, outreach activities during outdoor sporting events, and a complementary online content strategy to communicate campaign messages on the risks of ultraviolet (UV) exposure.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66876

Join the current

Authors
Huam Wen Yuan, Lynette Teo Wei Ling, Miranda Yeo Siu Hui, Tan Ke Ting Fiona

Supervisor
Ms Kairiah Mohd Tamin

Year
2016

Abstract
Join The Current is an educational literacy campaign set against the global and local decline of news consumption amongst youths. The campaign aims to use current affairs and information literacy as tools to inform, engage and equip preadolescents for their transition into active citizens. Leveraging on a motivational and planned behavioral model across three overlapping phases, Join The Current targeted preadolescents aged 10 to 14 years old. Join The Current effectively raised awareness of measures to increase preadolescents’ current affairs literacy levels and created attitudinal shifts.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66925

Art detox: unwind your mind

Authors
Tan Jin Ting, Koh Wen Jing Jamie, Cheyenne Ching Pei Jie

Supervisor
Asst Prof Liew Kai Khiun

Year
2016

Abstract
Art Detox: Unwind Your Mind is a campaign to promote mental wellness through art. The campaign aimed to improve the mental wellbeing of Singaporean adults aged 18 to 29, through encouraging them to incorporate art-making activities into their daily lives, so as to build mental resilience. The campaign’s strategy was designed to effect informational, attitudinal and behavioral changes. Campaign outreach activities were organised to carry across the key messages of the campaign. While online platforms were utilised to extend campaign reach to the target audience due to its convenient and accessible nature.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66852

Hello, hygiene? – a campaign on smartphone hygiene

Authors
Muhammad Sadikin Bin Muhamad Jailani, Aisha Lin Tamrend, Eve Ng Ling Nuan, Wong Mei-Yin Eenette

Supervisor
Asst Prof Kim Hye Kyung

Year
2016

Abstract
Hello, Hygiene is a public health campaign emphasizing the cleanliness of personal mobile devices to achieve better overall health and well-being. The purpose of the campaign is to establish awareness of smartphone hygiene as a new hygiene concept, and to effect long-term adoption of the recommended cleaning behavior. Based on the research findings, key messages, and campaign strategies of “social modelling”, “raising risk perception” and “shifting positive intention to behavior adoption” were crafted, which guided specific campaign tactics.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66868

Alternative

Authors
Shona D/O Suthendran, Ervin Tham Wei Jie, Poh Wei Ren Ronney

Supervisor
Ms Kairiah Mohd Tamin

Year
2016

Abstract
Alternative is a strategic communication campaign that seeks to inspire unique travel experiences in Singapore through uniquely local activities and places. Designed for tourists visiting Singapore, Alternative aims to promote the rediscovery of Singapore’s tourism landscape, which is currently dominated by the city’s global image as a modernized garden city. The campaign seeks to achieve its goal through introducing native experiences that are core to what makes Singapore unique and differentiated from other nations, hoping to rekindle the alternate discovery of our city.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66871

HOMEMADE (COOK IT OR LOSE IT) A social culinary campaign encouraging youths to appreciate and learn their family dishes

Authors
Wong Wen Bin, Sheena Wong Xin Jie, Mohamed Haikel S/O Abdul Aziz, Tai Wei Jie

Supervisor
Ms Kairiah Mohd Tamin

Year
2016

Abstract
Homemade Singapore is a social culinary campaign encouraging youths to appreciate and learn how to prepare their family dishes. Research have shown that adults in their 30s to 40s regret not learning the recipes of their family dishes. Therefore, the target audience of this campaign are youths aged 18 to 25 years old, classified as emerging adults, who are in their final formative years and are at the right age to learn these recipes before it is too late. Through this process the campaign also hopes to preserve the historical value of these dishes, so that they may be passed from one generation to another.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66880

Strangers of the night: a public awareness and informational campaign to champion the appreciation of night shift workers in Singapore

Authors
Kow Xin Yi Charissa, Cheryl Teng Sze Hui, Dipshikha Ghosh, Ng Yuin Yi

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
Strangers of the Night is a public awareness and informational campaign promoting the appreciation of night shift workers. The campaign built upon the aforementioned premise that individuals working from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in sectors that support our social structure such as medical, transport and security, are given or shown the appreciation they deserve. Targeted at youths aged 18 to 25, the campaign aimed to inspire behavioural change among these youths. The aim was to get these youths to be more grateful towards those who look after Singapore at night, as well as to explore gratitude as a lifestyle choice.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66862

Hard conversations campaign

Authors
Lau Siaw Ee, Cheryl Lee, Cheryl Teo Li Min, Florence Tan Yi Wen

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been on the rise amongst younger Singaporean men over the past decade. Despite of this there is still a high ignorance and neglect towards this condition. In light of this trend, Hard Conversations was hence conceptualised to raise awareness of ED. The campaign hopes to normalise the condition and encourage behavioural change, with the aim of reducing prevalence. Targeted at female professionals aged 25 to 35 years old, the campaign aims to address the need for females to be equally educated on the condition, thereafter supporting and encouraging their male partners on prevention and cure of this condition.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66873

MORE THAN DIS CAMPAIGN

Authors
Goh Jing Rui, Freddy, Grace Lee Yian Lin

Supervisor
Asst Prof Liew Kai Khiun

Year
2016

Abstract
More Than Dis was a public communication campaign that aimed to strengthen the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the workplace in Singapore. It was targeted mainly at young working adults aged 18 to 35 and utilised a combination of offline and online tactics to elicit greater impact.

Lunchtime talks, a rojak workshop interaction activity, photo microsite, campaign video, photo exhibition, sharing session, and the campaign’s Facebook contests and posts were designed to enhance the understanding and perceptions of PWDs at the workplace. Strategic use of these tactics was made to reach out to a wider target audience.

The campaign was successful in achieving all its informational and attitudinal objectives. For more than 80% of the post-campaign survey respondents, not only did the campaign increase their understanding of PWDs at work, it also improved their perceptions of PWDs and their capabilities. Besides, the campaign received positive feedback from the government, civil society, and members of the public – these included both people with and without disabilities.

This paper summarises the campaign tactics and evaluates their effectiveness. It also details the primary and secondary research that guided the campaign’s strategies. This paper also discusses the limitations and challenges of the campaign and provides future recommendations for its continuation. The main text is supported with the appendices section consisting of the survey questionnaires and results, media clippings, and expenditure sheet, among others.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66834

OverComeD: an obsessive compulsive disorder awareness campaign

Authors
Wu Si Ying Christine, Clarisse Tan Yan Dan, Vanathy Chozha Nathan, Sarah Fathima Sultan

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
OverComeD was a mental health communications campaign aimed at increasing awareness of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) amongst young people in Singapore. It aimed to create a more supportive environment for people with OCD to seek help.

To do so, the campaign addressed the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding OCD, helped the target audience to recognise the signs and symptoms of OCD and equipped them with the ability to help a friend or family member to seek help.

The campaign was targeted at tertiary students aged 18 to 25 years old, an age group more susceptible to developing OCD. As such, the campaign focused on youth centred approaches such as social media platforms to communicate campaign messages, interactive on-ground roadshows and activities at tertiary institutions and public areas frequented by youths.

This report details the primary and secondary research conducted prior to the campaign and the key findings that helped to shape the campaign. It also contains details on campaign conceptualisation and execution. Both pre and post campaign surveys are analysed to review the success of the campaign. Finally, the report concludes with a discussion of its limitations and recommendations for future campaigns. The report also contains transcripts, collateral material designs, illustrations and other original documents in the appendix for reference to the main text.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66791

After words: a social campaign to address verbal aggression amongst couples in Singapore

Authors
Lee Teng Hui Jonathan, Tan Yu Xuan Charmian, Adele Ong Yuen Yoke, Esther Subramaniam

Supervisor
Ms Kairiah Mohd Tamin

Project year
2016

Abstract
After words was a social campaign to address the issue of verbal aggression amongst couples in Singapore. It aimed to highlight and tackle the unnoticed impact that words have in relationships. Targeted at married and dating couples aged 21 to 39, the campaign strived to raise awareness of verbal aggression, instil a desire amongst couples to reduce verbal aggression in their relationships, and encourage healthier communication.

To achieve this, the campaign’s strategy and initiatives leveraged upon insights gathered from formative research conducted on the topic. Using approaches such as a social experiment, an expert dialogue series, a couple-conversation web series as well as a public outreach event, the team hoped to improve the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of individuals on verbal aggression through meaningful and educational content.

This project report provides a summary of the primary and secondary research conducted and reveals the key findings used to mould the campaign’s strategy and objectives. It documents the formulation and execution of the campaign in detail. As a measure of effectiveness, a section on campaign evaluation is dedicated to analysing the results from our campaign surveys as well as reviewing the sentiments of our target audience. Challenges faced throughout the course of the campaign are also represented in terms of the limitations, for which recommendations are provided. Finally, we discuss plans for future directions through the development of sustainability initiatives and extended collaborations.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66850

Starting from scratch

Authors
Bernice Koh Jia Hong, Goh Shun Jie, Tan Benjamin, Tan Li Ling Joanne

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
Starting from Scratch was a health communications campaign targeted at teenagers aged 12 to 17, both with and without eczema. It sought to educate teenagers on eczema by increasing awareness and dispelling misconceptions of the condition, so as to create a supportive and understanding environment for teenage eczema sufferers.

The campaign aimed to achieve this goal through roving exhibitions held in secondary schools, promoting learning through an interactive game and leaving encouraging messages of support for those suffering from eczema. Online, the team curated stories of everyday people with eczema, and allowed sufferers to find a platform to share their experiences.

Primary and secondary research conducted helped to shape the campaign. Based on research findings, the problem statement was identified, which helped hone the campaign’s strategy, tactics and goals. With the campaign’s branding and identity in mind, it was clear that the campaign needed to be relevant to teenagers with and without eczema. Both online and offline platforms were utilised equally to engage teenagers inside and out of school. Assessment of the campaign tactics was also completed, which included a post-survey evaluation, media monitoring and engagement on social media platforms. Finally, limitations and future recommendations for the campaign were discussed, including plans on sustainability.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66688

Come, let’s eat!

Authors
Lim Mu Yao, Pang Khin Yang Magnus, Yeo Si Ming, Jay Ng Jian Yang

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
A disconnect between a globalised Singapore and an unyielding definition of what it means to be multicultural has led to increased societal tensions. However, if perspectives can expand beyond such a rigid definition of multiculturalism and embrace differences as enrichment, these tensions can be eased. As a major part of Singaporean life, food holds the potential to bridge this divide between cultures in Singapore by creating opportunities to bring people together.

Come, Let’s Eat! was a communication campaign which aimed to help young Singaporeans connect to foreign cultures and people through food, increase their cultural knowledge and develop positive attitudes towards intercultural interaction.

The campaign organised a series of events such as dinners and cooking classes, supported by online and social media content, to create platforms where over 150 young Singaporeans learned and experienced foreign food and cultures as well as interacted with foreigners.

This report details the literature review and primary research on culture and food that led to the conception of this campaign, and the theoretical frameworks that guided the campaign’s strategies and tactics. The execution of the campaign is presented, along with the various methods used to assess the success and efficacy of the campaign in achieving its objectives. Various limitations and recommendations for the campaign are also discussed.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66719

Back to “I Do”: strengthening marriages in Singapore

Authors
Yew Eian Kian, Justine Amanda Koh Ying Xue, Shermaine Lau Boon Kuan, Chiam Ningrong

Supervisor
Asst Prof Liew Kai Khiun

Year
2016

Abstract
This was an integrated public relations campaign targeted at married couples in the Strawberry Stage, aged 30 to 39. It aimed to strengthen marital bonds among couples in Singapore by motivating them to not only have a functional marriage, but also a fulfilling one through increasing their marital satisfaction in three ways: (1) increasing their commitment level, (2) increasing their intimacy level, and (3) improving their conflict resolution skills.

Based on the AIDAR model, the campaign employed the use of both traditional and new media techniques to garner attention and interest in three phases. The team held multiple roadshows in various parts of Singapore which culminated in a Couples’ Retreat. The campaign secured a total of $56,784 in terms of sponsorship value. In return, the campaign’s advertising value equivalent (AVE) was worth $16,154 with a total offline and online impression count of 14,787,523.

This report presents a summary of the primary and secondary research which guided the campaign’s communication tactics, creative execution, and an evaluation of the campaign’s effectiveness. The latter includes post-campaign surveys, testimonials, metrics from both online and offline publicity efforts, and an analysis of traditional and new media coverage. The report concludes with an assessment of limitations and recommendations for the campaign. The appendix comprises of materials that complement the main text, providing a detailed background to the campaign process.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66854

Share the care SG: supporting family-caregivers of persons with special needs

Authors
Ho Xiu Xian, Lim Weixuan Lionel, Tan Jia Ling, How Sze Yin

Supervisor
Asst Prof Kim Hye Kyung

Year
2016

Abstract
Share the Care SG was the first local campaign calling for community support for family-caregivers of persons with special needs. It encouraged Singaporeans to “care for family-caregivers” of persons with special needs by providing social support.

The campaign was at targeted adults aged 25 to 54 years old, activating them to offer social support to the family-caregivers around them. By raising awareness of the challenges faced by family-caregivers and the ways one could offer social support, the campaign aimed to cultivate an inclusive environment where members in the community offer support to the family-caregivers among them.

This report presents the findings from primary and secondary research which helped shape the campaign’s goal, objectives and strategies. It details the campaign’s progress from conceptualisation to execution. The success of the campaign was evaluated with a discussion on its effectiveness and limitations. Recommendations were also made to help guide future projects of a similar nature. This report is accompanied by an appendix containing campaign materials, diagrams and collateral designs.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66759

Don’t choose binge: a promotional campaign to reduce binge

Authors
Kameswari D/O Narayanan, Jeanette Tan Yee Ching, Cherie Yeo Li Wen, Ethel Chua Jia En

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
Don’t Choose Binge was a public communications campaign aimed at reducing binge drinking behaviours amongst young adults in Singapore. It was targeted at young people aged 18 to 25 years – an age group in which binge drinking behaviour is the most prevalent.

The campaign strategy concentrated on youth-centric approaches which incorporated heavy use of social media platforms and outreach at tertiary institutions. Through positive peer influence, the campaign sought to establish responsible drinking as a widely acceptable social norm.

This project report provides an insight into the formative research conducted and the key findings that shaped the campaign’s tactics. It offers an in-depth look at the conceptualisation and subsequent execution of the campaign. The report also analyses pre-campaign and post-campaign surveys to assess the effectiveness of the campaign. To conclude the report, limitations of the campaign, recommendations on avenues for improvement, and its future direction are discussed. This report is also supplemented by collateral designs, event pictures, and other original documents in its appendices.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66683

Hey solo sister

Authors
Goh Si Lei Agnes, Anthia Chng Xin, Natalie Goh Lewa, Ng Wei Shuen

Supervisors
Ms Kairiah Mohd Tamin

Year
2016

Abstract
This project report presents Hey Solo Sister, the first comprehensive and unbiased information platform tailored to unwed mothers to help them make informed decisions in their journey of unwed motherhood. Created by final-year students of from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, this capstone campaign sought to provide unwed mothers in Singapore with information and emotional support mainly through the one-stop online portal, heysolosister.com.

This initiative was targeted at unwed mothers aged between 16 to 34 years old with a minimum of secondary school level education (and, therefore, a basic proficiency in English). The website was created according to the needs and concerns of these mothers, as discovered from surveys and in-depth interviews conducted before the campaign with unwed mothers as well as social workers who worked directly with the target group.

This report touches on the strategies and tactics used to reach out to this group of unwed mothers, followed by an evaluation of the execution and a discussion of some challenges faced. Future recommendations and possible sustainability plans were also included as a final conclusion.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66795

My father tongue: a campaign to revitalise the use of chinese dialects among youth in Singapore

Authors
Goh Siew Huang Melissa, Lim Ying Wei, Cherie Seah Yiling Fiona

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
My Father Tongue was a campaign to revitalise the use of Chinese dialects among youth in Singapore. It aimed to encourage more youth to learn dialects by making the learning process more convenient.

The campaign targeted at youth aged between 18 to 35 years old as dialects were underutilised among this age group. By equipping the youth with basic dialect skills, it would be easier for them to learn about their heritage and culture and to communicate with the elderly. They would also be able to teach their children dialects in the future.

Through an online learning kit, a cultural exhibition and dialect workshops held islandwide, the campaign successfully increased youth behavioural intent to learn dialects. In order to sustain the campaign, the team worked with a stakeholder to take over the management of the campaign platform. Youth would be able to continue receiving updates on dialect-related activities.

Prior to the start of the campaign, primary and secondary research was conducted. The findings then guided the creative plans for the campaign. This report also evaluated the strategies and tactics used using the impact and output objectives set initially. Appendices contained the tables and charts from the research, campaign collateral materials, news coverage and feedback from the campaign stakeholders.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66800

Familiar strangers: stories of migrant workers re-presented

Authors
Kenji Kwok Li Xian, Muhamad Shahrin Izhar Bin Mohamad Sani, Lim Pei Xuan Andrea, Chen Chow Suen Amos

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
Familiar Strangers was a communications campaign to bridge the social gap between low-wage migrant workers and Singaporeans. This was done through the sharing of first-person narratives written by migrant workers to increase Singaporean’s knowledge and improve sentiments towards them.

The campaign targeted millennials ages 21 to 35 who seek out opportunities for eliciting change and being civic-minded. As their media consumption habits revolve around digital and social media, the campaign focused on creating a digital platform where the migrant workers’ personal stories could be easily accessed and shared. These stories were meant to evoke empathy in the target audience to increase their understanding towards migrant workers.

The campaign achieved its objectives as the target audience reported a 49% increase of their knowledge on migrant workers, while 90% of the target audience reported an improvement in their sentiments towards low-wage migrant workers. Both results exceeded the change the team wanted to achieve. This showed that first-person storytelling was an effective tool in changing the mindsets of the target audience.

This project report tabulates the findings from the primary research and information that were used to formulate the campaign. It also evaluates the outcome of the campaign and measures its effectiveness. Further supporting documents illustrating the various aspects of the campaign can be found in the appendices.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66839

Get your bottoms up!

Authors
Chong Cai Yun, Tanya Pillay, Teo Ying En, Lim Jia Qi

Supervisor
Asst Prof Kim Hye Kyung

Year
2016

Abstract
This project report presents Get Your Bottoms Up!, a campaign to address the widespread occupational prolonged sitting behaviour among desk-bound office workers in Singapore.

The campaign was done through three phases which encompassed awareness tactics, online efforts, roadshows, talks and workshops. The active promotion of the campaign’s recommended deskercises (i.e desk exercises) aimed to increase awareness of the health risks of prolonged sitting, reframe the value of taking active breaks as a non-disruptive behaviour, and empower office workers with the knowledge and skills to be more active at work.

This report details the primary and secondary research that shaped key campaign strategies. It outlines the process from campaign conception to execution of communication strategies and examines the overall effectiveness of the campaign tactics through extensive evaluation. Evaluation also includes the various difficulties met and achievements accomplished through the journey, future recommendations for the campaign and subsequent plans to further promote deskercises in Singapore.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66863

Understanding dementia

Authors
Shen Rujia Jessica, Sze Qian Hui, Chow Xin Ying, Joyce Ong Yuyi

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
Understanding Dementia was a public health campaign promoting dementia awareness. It aimed to educate adults aged 25 to 50 years old on the warning signs of dementia and the importance and benefits of early diagnosis.

The team’s primary research showed that the target audience was not well informed of the symptoms of dementia, and that they generally held the misconception that these symptoms were part of normal ageing. Qualitative interviews also showed that only a small percentage of dementia cases were diagnosed in the early stage. To mitigate these problems, storytelling, public education and the use of social media were the key strategies developed to convey campaign messages effectively.

The team achieved success in meeting its informational and behavioural objectives. Post-campaign evaluation showed that the target audience was more informed about the symptoms of dementia and the benefits of early diagnosis. They would also take appropriate action should they suspect an elderly person of having dementia. With Singaporeans being more informed about the symptoms of dementia, this campaign helped lay the foundation for the creation of a dementia-friendly Singapore. In the long run, the campaign’s promotion of early diagnosis will help improve the quality of life of both persons with dementia and their caregivers.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66798

Easy on your eyes

Authors
Lee Jia Le Clara, Koh Wan Yi, Tulika Ahuja, Lim Xiu Yi Hilarie

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
Easy on Your Eyes was a strategic health communication campaign which addressed the issue of incorrect contact lens health among youth aged 18 to 25 years and worked towards increasing compliance with correct contact lens behaviour to decrease rapidly rising rates of contact lens-related corneal infections.

Utilising a strategy of storytelling, the campaign used creative illustrations and humour to raise awareness on the prevalence of incorrect contact lens behaviour. It highlighted the severity and wearers’ susceptibility to the consequences of non-compliant behaviour. In addition to featuring short stories on contact lens mishaps, the campaign also equipped the target audience with informational collateral to encourage the target audience to integrate correct contact lens behaviour into their current lifestyles, to effect positive behavioural change in the long run.

The objectives of the campaign were met as the target audience indicated an intention to engage in correct contact lens behaviour. Post-campaign survey results and appraisals from the target audience, industry professionals and healthcare organisations also indicated that campaign efforts led to attitudinal changes.

This project report outlines the research that led to the conceptualisation of the campaign and its strategies. It also details the execution methods of the ongoing campaign, along with a preliminary evaluation to assess the successes and learning points of the campaign.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66860

Insid(h)er talk

Authors
Siah Jiahui Eugenia, Fay Yeo, Heng Jia Min, Jamie Lee Shi Marie

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
Insid(h)er Talk was a health campaign aimed at educating young women on the female reproductive system and empowering them to take ownership of their reproductive health. It addressed three key gynaecological disorders – human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, cervical cancer and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and the relevant ways to care for the reproductive system.

The campaign targeted at females aged 18-24 years, an age group in which young women in Singapore begin to have higher autonomy and independence in making health decisions. Multiple digital platforms and social media channels were utilised to distribute information and spread the campaign message, alongside strategic on-ground outreach efforts. Qualitative and quantitative methods, alongside analyses of impact and output objectives were utilised to assess the campaign effectiveness.

This project report provides insight into the primary and secondary research detailing young women’s knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of the female reproductive system. It also outlines the framework used to develop the campaign’s communication strategies, discusses the campaign limitations and presents recommendations for future expansions of study.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66866

(In)visible spaces – from clutter to structure at home

Authors
Su Mingyan Landdis, Rachel Yong Shu Hui, Nur’Ain Binte Mohd Zin, Dawn Tan Liming

Supervisor
Mr Ferdinand De Bakker

Year
2016

Abstract
This project report details a social campaign that is aimed at creating awareness of the effects of living in a cluttered space and ultimately promoting decluttering and organising of homes. The primary target audience of the campaign comprises of homeowners, aged 25 to 40 years, residing in Singapore. As people within this age group are largely new homeowners, they require the skills of organising to prevent long term accumulation of clutter.

Campaign tactics focused on home organisation workshops that explained the cost of disorganisation and imparted practical skills to declutter and organise houses effectively. It was successful in motivating the participants to declutter (from 67.2% of motivated participants pre-workshop to 96.9% after workshop).

Campaign evaluation was conducted using post-workshop surveys and participant testimonials. All post-workshop survey respondents (100%) indicated their intentions to change after attending the event. It proved that skills transfer and testimonials were effective mediums to encourage and induce positive behaviour change. The project topic also attained high media attention and interest with 20 published magazine articles within a span of three months.

This report presents insights from literature review and primary and secondary research that directed the campaign strategy. It records the campaign process from creative ideation to tactical planning and execution. The appendices provide additional references with original supporting documents, collateral designs, primary research results and media clippings.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66797