The project was created to engage and activate more young people in Vietnam to support the mission and advocate for the National Archives III and TVC was our key tactic in this project. The TVC told the story of a female university student who feels depressed and frustrated about her own weakness. However, she has regained her inspiration for learning after going to the National Archives III on her way home, reading some history books and having a beautiful dream of becoming a companion with three famous females in the great milestones of Vietnamese history: Mrs. Trung Trac (Trung Sisters)- a Vietnamese national heroine, Ms. Vo Thi Sau- a guerilla against the French and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao- CEO of VietJet Air Vietnam, a businesswoman, a billionaire. The images of three historical women and the main character appear in four different periods can emphasize the role of women. Although their contribution to the country is different each time, all they want is to receive recognition and respect from others for all of their dedication and effort they have given. The difference in this period also shows the importance of the National Archives III: Collecting, preserving, and promoting the documentary records of the Vietnam wars so the young generation can comprehend the history and develop themselves.
The project is conducted in 2020 when the National Archives Center III celebrates its 25th anniversary. The National Archives Center III mission is to collect, receive, preserve and promote the Vietnamese Government records from 1945 onwards. Its’ collection comprises paper-based records, artefacts, audio recordings, photographs, illustrations, film and video. Predominantly, it has been accessed by university students, historians, social scientists, public servants in Vietnam and foreign researchers seeking to explore their own countries relationship with Vietnam. The National Archives III now wants to expand its visitors from experts to members of the Vietnamese public and international universities and tourists. The collaborative project of RMIT students and National Archive Center aims to foster community engagement and ownership of the archive collection by providing a more welcoming and inclusive experience.
Working Process
1. Project brief given by partner
2. Research on the chosen topic
3. Field trip to National Archives Center
4. Students work on the project
5. Sent the draft version to partner for feedback and technical inputs
6. Students finalise the media products
7. Final meeting to present final deliverables to partners
