Possible Projects

 

TASK

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You will need to choose one of the below. If you have an alternative idea, discuss with the supervisor.

 

• A short film (2-3 mins)

• Opening title sequence

• Documentary

• Music video

• Audio work (sound design, eg for a video game, sound for a short film)

• ​​​Animation 1-2 mins 

• Special or visual effects as part of a a film

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OTHER - speak to teacher about any other ideas

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TASK

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NEW BLOG SET UP

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pages:

Initial Ideas & Research

Proposal

Research

Production Docs & Diary

Final Production

Evaluation

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TASK

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Now list a range (5-10) of brief possible ideas. 

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Organise these into preference.

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Add some detail to the top three: audience, key scenes, key characters.

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Evaluate ideas (see mark scheme), what’s on your shortlist? Why?

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​Using things like this would be useful:

moodboard

mindmap

SWOT analysis

short film examples

Consider what makes a good idea? How will you evaluate that

 

TASK

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What skills have you developed, and will develop on your chosen idea?

eg 

software, team-working, creativity, communication (etc/anything else you can think of)

(be specific) 

What would you say are the key stages of your idea (eg script, storyboard, locations etc).

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What lessons will you take from previous FMP/EPQ/Film Shoot?

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TASK

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Decide your number one idea and flesh out in more detail: 

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Key idea

Key scenes

Conflict (if applicable)

Narrative outline

Genre

Audience

Length

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For now this can be just ideas stage, you will finalise this in Proposal so don't worry if you need to amend it at this stage.

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For Number One you will present the idea to teacher for sign-off before writing it up in Proposal.

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Your final idea will need to be signed off.

You will need to evidence you have the skills for this.

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