APU University

Project summary – this is a 30 second promotion video for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University located in Japan
The target audience is international prospective students in their final year of compulsory education (high school) in countries other than Japan.
Countries include – India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia etc....
Problem / Consumer pain points - making the right / best career choices in a rapidly changing world;
prospective students already know, or at least have a dream, but need a hook to convince them to go for it
Selling points (benefits) - international / multicultural experience in a unique culture like Japan; globally recognized qualification; connecting the dream to a realistic career pathway; an overseas qualification can help you stand out in your home country
30 second video script
Scene 1 - The slums of Mumbai – children writing with sticks in the sand learning something from an old woman in rages.
Voiceover: How can you change today’s reality?
Scene 2 - Camera pans out to a female high school student (Padma) sitting in her bedroom at her study desk daydreaming (Her dream is to improve the education standards in her hometown, but she doesn’t know how). She is observing the scene of the children in the slums
Voiceover: It starts with a dream
Scene 3 – Camera moves up into the clouds
Voiceover: Look beyond
Scene 4 – Clouds clear and we start to fall to see an aerial shot of APU university.
Voiceover: Your journey begins at APU.
Scene 5 - Zooming in to Padma in a large lecture hall listening and taking notes
Voiceover: Learn the skills you need
Scene 6 – Padma giving a presentation
Voiceover: To give you a career edge
Scene 7 – Padma doing work experience at a Japanese elementary school
Voiceover: To be a positive force of change in the lives of the next generation
Scene 8 - Discussing something in a small group of students from a diverse range of cultures
Voiceover: Experience a vibrant international community
Scene 9 – Padma with friends from multicultural backgrounds at a Japanese festival
Voiceover: In a fascinating culture
Scene 10 – Graduation ceremony
Voiceover: Get a world-class education that stands out
Scene 11 - Padma, now physically older, walking around a modern school with children learning with the most modern facilities in her hometown. She is directing others to do tasks and is clearly the person in charge of the school.
Voiceover: Become a future leader
Final scene - APU slogan - ‘Shape your world’
Voiceover: Connecting dreams to change reality