The main assignment from the 2 week module was a 3-4 minute short film that would serve the purpose of activity mapping, otherwise done through drawings and sketches in an architectural studio. Using film offered the cohort the chance to experiment with format, tell a specific story, and choose what aspect of their site they wished to capture.

• Film Deconstruction Matrix: As a way to develop a more critical perspective on the 5 Nagari films that were screened, students were asked to fill a matrix prepared by the professors after the screening, and the answers were then discussed. 
• Observation Report: Students, in their groups of 3-4, were asked to create a thematic report of their findings from the site, and what stood out to them as a potential story for their film.
• Shots: Each group was asked to record 10-15shots (about 7-10 minutes of footage) that could be used in the films, as a starting point for discussions with the resource experts to develop their storyline.
• Logline and Synopsis: As the next stage in making the film, students were asked to write a logline and a synopsis of their film, followed by
• Rough-cut and Final-cut of the films

In the review, the professors noted that the films, in addition to being spatial indicators as expected, also informed the jurors of the stakeholders involved with the site – from street vendors to delivery riders. These are points that would have been missed out if the activity mapping was done in the standard format of sheets and pinups. The jurors were able to critique the design proposals by identifying gaps between the issues that the films brought to light and those that the students had addressed in their projects. This is an incredible finding because it shows the true value of films as teaching and learning tools in a studio setting.