Artefact A01- Manage. What I aim for.
The proposed outcome is identified and developed with limited guidance, support and assistance from the tutor-assessor but then finalised and refined independently by the learner individually or within groups. The proposed outcome is well defined and clearly focussed.
The project plan is clear and concise, with clear and detailed objectives and rationale. All of the main tasks to be completed are provided in an appropriate order and described in detail, with an appropriate time span allocated for each task.
The learner shows a high level of organisational ability and time management skills when managing the project. The learner maintains clear and detailed records of activities undertaken during the project, including problems encountered and steps taken to overcome them. Progress is monitored against the original plan and adjustments made to the plan where necessary.
(7-9 marks)
Key:
Activity log
The aim and purpose of designing an activity log was to help myself be more organized and cautious when planning my project. My activity log was constantly being updated and things to not turn out how I originally planned. But not only did I develop time management skills but I learnt to deal with problems during the process. Some of the unexpected problems encountered included the following;
Weather conditions (raining)
Throughout the length of the project I had to put up with the weather changes, therefore I had to postpone when I was going to film, because of this everything else I had planned ahead such as editing/ pre-production work had to be postponed also.
Software failure
Quite often my computer had ‘system errors’ and so my computer would restart and I completely lost everything. I had to re do most of my work in college and during my own time out of school. I also found it very difficult to edit on my laptop at home and on the college computers. My laptop did not share the same software as the college computers so when editing at college I would have convert the video and change the format in order for it to work on the college computers.
Other commitments
When not filming/ editing at college I would have to plan ahead when I would be able to do it at home. I had to think about my other commitments like, work, family gatherings and sport events.
Nearer the time of each deadline I didn’t bother about doing every activity in order, I decided to do the most amounts of work first to get it done and out of the way, especially when I had free periods. This was the best time for me to get my work done.
Overall the main purpose of this activity log did come in handy as it allowed me to plan ahead in detail, although I did alter it often, I dealt with the consequences and improved my work in my free time. Any absence lessons I would have to ask my peers / teachers what I had missed out and would then have to do the work.
My activity log definitely did not turn out how I originally thought it would but It was still very successful in the way of being organized.
Key:
Mind map =
Editing =
November 11’ | December 11’ | January 12’ | February 12’ | March 12’ |
4 Research Mind map of ideas | 2 Pre-production research | 6 Planning Filming | 3 Editing | 2 Planning of PowerPoint presentation Editing |
11 Chosen idea. Expand on idea Mind maps Proposal | 9 Pre-production research | 13 Planning Filming | 10 Editing | 9 PowerPoint presentation Update blog |
18 Create blog Start planning | 16 Pre-production research | 20 filming | 17 Editing | 16 PowerPoint presentation |
25 Dates to film ( filmed outside of lesson) | 23 Xmas holiday | 27 Planning (change plan) | 24 Editing | 23 PowerPoint presentation |
30 | Filming | 30 |
Timescale
This is my brief timescale for each single activity that took place during the process of making my extended project video. Each activity varied in duration but by planning how long I was going to spend on each activity gave me a great insight when planning in the future.
I’ve learnt that some things don’t go as expected for example, working around weather conditions.
4 months | Pre-production |
2 hours | Mind map |
2 months | Research |
1 month | Filming |
3 weeks | Editing |
3 weeks | PPP |
2 hours | Planning |
Title or working title of project (in the form of a question) What will make you want to participate in the Henley Youth Festival 2012? A Promotional video to encourage all people at any age to join in with the Henley youth festival that encounters every year. Project objectives (eg, what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to learn how to do? What do you want to find out?): What will make you want to participate in the Henley Youth Festival 2012? I would like to find out why people participate in the Henley Youth festival every year? Why people don’t? Is it advertised enough? I would like people who have never even heard of the Henley Youth Festival to feel and be aware that this fun event occurs every year and has been for several years. It’s successful and people at any age can join. If it is a group project, what will your responsibilities be? It is not a group project therefore all my work will be done independently. My roles and responsibilities will include; Keeping track of time (time management skills) Location ( where and what I will be filming) Props (if needed. I will need to provide them) Equipment (camera ) I will be responsible for the outcome of this project so I will need to take into consideration all the main aspects of how I plan to get it all done. | |
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this project | |
Reasons for choosing the project (eg, links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest, future plans, knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important): My reasons for choosing this project are 1) It’s local, as I live in Henley. So travelling would not be a problem. 2) I could work around weather changes 3) If any footage needed to be re shot I could do it within a couple of days 4) I’m currently studying Btec creative media diploma Not only do I think this project seems a lot of fun, it is also something I think I would like to persue as a career. I have a personal interest in advertising, through TV, and posters. (commercials, magazine posters). The idea of a promotional video fitted in well because I knew that this was something i’m passionate about. The topic is important because it’s spreading the news of the Henley Youth Festival. If this video is a success it could be shown to many people to promote and advertise the event, then maybe some people may actually consider taking part within the years. I would like to improve on my time management skills, and video editing techniques. | |
Section Three: Activities and timescales | |
Activities to be carried out during the project (eg, research, analysis, writing, preparing for the presentation, etc): Research - Previous events, results, activities - Timetable to balance out the making of the video and the power point presentation preparation - | How long this will take: 4 – 6 lessons ( in college only) Several months May be altered and updated frequently |
Milestone one: Target date (set by tutor-assessor): Milestone two: Target date (set by tutor-assessor): | |
Section Four: Resources | |
What resources will you need for your research, write up and presentation (eg, libraries, books, journals, equipment): I will need to go into depth of research via internet. What activities take place at the Henley Youth Festival Archive footage from YouTube What your areas of research will cover? What happens during the Henley youth festival Who takes part? Why do they take part? Upcoming stars Local friendly event | |
Comments and agreement from tutor-assessor | |
Is the learner taking this project as part of the Diploma? Yes/No If yes, which Diploma are they taking? ______________________________________________ Comments (optional): Is project derived from work which has been/will be submitted for another qualification? Yes/No Which qualification (title and unit)? _______________________________________________ Comments (optional): I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another qualification and is appropriate. Agreed: (name) (date) | |
Comments and agreement from project proposal checker | |
Comments (optional): I confirm that the project is appropriate. Agreed: (name) (date) | |
Manage objectives
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