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[delleoftheblvd]

BroadQuest 2013.

We (Sophomores) had to brace ourselves for the immense pressure for the preparation of BroadQuest and MarkStrat 2013. It was not an easy task to accomplish requirements for BroadQuest since the whole class has to work with each other professionally. Our class was divided into groups - research committee, survey committee, creatives committee, marketing committee, and the like. I was designated in the survey committee in where we had to create a survey form, find 100 students to accomplish it, and tally the results for the survey. It was my first time to put into that kind of pressure and finish that kind of requirement in a short amount of time. The main goal for BroadQuest is to create a programming and broadcasting plan for TOMCAT (Tomasian Cable TV). Fortunately, through our perseverance and team work we finished our programming and broadcasting plan on time.

Last October 3, 2013 the BroadQuest culminating event was held at the Beato Angelico Auditorium. Each section has to present their output and jurors have to judge it based on the criteria. Every output that the four sections created were unique from each other and each has their own strength and distinction from the other output. From what I remember, Strato Productions (from 2CA2) got the highest number of awards in the event. They deserved the awards since I also liked what they presented. It was simple and very comprehendable at the same time. They achieved in giving their message vividly. I also liked the presentation from Eximus productions since the presentors were professional and clear in presenting their output. Unfortunately they lacked one important aspect of their output which is the television broadcasting plan. Nontheless their presentation was really good and it put an impact to me. Ignite productions' presentation was also good but I think it was evident how nervous their group was - some stuttered though for me it's normal since it was our first time to present a major output for one of our major subjects. Our production, Prism Communications presented our output fluidly though it lacked research. For me, flaws are lessons in life. It taught us how much should we improve for the next major presentation which is MarkStrat.

I learned that everyone should commit to their tasks and manage their time well to fully achieve and surpass our own expectations. In that way, we could have done better in the presentation. It was our first time to present to now we have a fuller knowledge on how to execute this kind of requirements next time.

[thejokersmiless]

BROADQUEST 2013.

BroadQuest is an annual event, a competition between the sections of Sophomore Communication Arts students, under the subject of Broadcast Communication. We were tasked to create programming for a 10 hour block of UST Tiger Radio, the official internet radio of the University of Santo Tomas, 2 programs (simulcast for UST Tiger Radio and TOMCAT TV), and at least one news program. The competition was held at October 3, 2013 at Beato AVR.

When our professor, Ma'am Faye Martel-Abugan, announced to our class about this competition, pressure is felt by my blockmates, including myself. This is because there was another competition our class had to prepare for, which is MarkStrat 2013. 

Nevertheless, our class planned and worked on our Broadcast Plan and Strategy. We have decided that our production house name will be PRISM Communications. Our class was divided into groups which worked on several tasks. Some thought of programming concepts, and program scheduling. Although, initially, our plans have been criticized for not having a strategy to set the plans in action. Then our class has thought about making a strategy, and here is a photo of our initial strategy:

As a result, the groups in worked on having a radio strategy, television strategy and overall strategy and planning, in which we applied broadcast strategies, formats, and tactics discussed in class with Ma'am Faye. I have to admit, many of us stayed late at school, spent sleepless nights, all for the preparation of the competition, and conflicts between the class cannot be avoided. Our findings and research were presented in class, with Ma'am Faye giving us her feedback.

As the competition draws near, everyone had their gears on for BroadQuest 2013, speakers were chosen, and finalization of the BroadQuest Paper was being settled.

On the day of the competition, everyone was nervous, everyone believed in our plans and in our speakers so that we may win awards, and the competition. PRISM Communications were to present last, so it was quite the wait. After the presentation of the 3 other sections  which was Ignite (2CA1), Stratos (2CA2) and Eximus (2CA3), It was Eximus' presentation that impressed me the most. It was clear, well researched, and straight to the point. The only downside is, they did not have a plan for Television. 

During the presentation of PRISM, it was quite noticeable that the speakers were not in formal attire, and according to my blockmates, other sections noticed it too, since it was not fit for such an event. Honestly though, during their presentation, I noticed some mistakes in the Powerpoint presentation, my blockmates constantly reminded them of what time they have left, sttutering, as well as some negative comments regarding the presentation of the plan. In the end though, PRISM Communications didn't win the miscellaneous awards, but we won as 2nd Runner Up. 

Photo Credit to my dear blockmate, Jennie Ver Gabon.

In the end though, BroadQuest 2013 was very memorable. There was a bit of disappointment of not winning some awards and the overall winner, but happiness was also felt by the class for our place as 2nd Runner Up. It actually served as an eye opener for all of us. We noticed where we went wrong in preparation and execution, resolved conflicts, strengthened our bond as a class, enforced our cooperation. We promised ourselves we would do our best in our next competitions as a class. We thought, this must be God's way of strengthening the bond of 2CA4, of PRISM Communications. :)