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EXTENDED PROJECT

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018

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Benjaman Green

Year 2 UAL Level 3 Games Development

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................................2

LIST OF FIGURES.............................................................................................................................4

LIST OF TABLES...............................................................................................................................4

DEFINITION OF TERMS...................................................................................................................4

Unit 13/14 - Project Proposal...............................................................................................................5

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Project Action Plan and Timetable.......................................................................................................8

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CHAPTER 1...........................................................................................................................................10

Introduction........................................................................................................................................10

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The Background of my Project........................................................................................................10

Who am I?...................................................................................................................................11

What did I learn on my course?..................................................................................................11

Idea Generation..........................................................................................................................11

What is my project about?.............................................................................................................11

Why my project is important?........................................................................................................11

My Research Plan............................................................................................................................12

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CHAPTER 2...........................................................................................................................................14

Literature/Resources Review.............................................................................................................14

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Introduction....................................................................................................................................14

Product Reviews, Practitioners Report and Literature Review......................................................15

CONCLUSION - Who/what was my inspiration? /Contextualisation of my study.....................15

CHAPTER 3...........................................................................................................................................16

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Research Design..................................................................................................................................16

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Introduction....................................................................................................................................16

Research Questions........................................................................................................................17

Research Design Evolution..............................................................................................................17

CHAPTER 4...........................................................................................................................................20

Research Findings...............................................................................................................................20

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Data analysis...................................................................................................................................20

Conclusion - How did the research help me with my project?......................................................20

CHAPTER 5...........................................................................................................................................21

My Project...........................................................................................................................................21

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Introduction....................................................................................................................................21

Production.......................................................................................................................................22

Post-production..............................................................................................................................22

CHAPTER 6...........................................................................................................................................23

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Presentation....................................................................................................................................23

CHAPTER 7...........................................................................................................................................24

MY EXTENDED PROJECT – FINAL PRODUCT........................................................................................24

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CHAPTER 8...........................................................................................................................................25

Project Evaluation...............................................................................................................................25

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APPENDICES........................................................................................................................................26

Extended project in creative media production Learning Outcomes and Assessment.................26

REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................27

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1- What is Research..................................................................................................................16Figure 2- How to ask good questions...................................................................................................17

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 - Project Proposal......................................................................................................................6Table 2 - Project Action Plan and Timetable..........................................................................................9Table 3- My research Plan...................................................................................................................11

DEFINITION OF TERMS

EP – Extended ProjectUAL – University of the Arts London

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Unit 13/14 - Project Proposal

PROJECTPROPOSAL

Candidate Name Benjaman GreenCandidate Number 118392Pathway

UAL Level 3 Games Development DiplomaProject Title

3D Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic EnvironmentSection 1: Rationale (approx. 150 words)

I am interested in exploring the Unreal Engine and its tools to create a 3D apocalyptic environment. I want to experiment with the different levels of scaling and rotations so that I can get a better understanding on why the scaling and rotations play such a big role on the environment as well as its audience. I want to develop my skills in rotating and scaling so that I can understand all the different ways that an object is portrayed within its environment. I’m hoping to understand how and why and environment is made the way it is, why the objects are scaled the way that they are and how objects are

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portrayed compared to the average human being. The whole reason on why I’m working on this project is so that people notice the beauty in games, rather than just the mechanics. People should care about this because nowadays, apocalyptic games are becoming more about the mechanics rather than the beauty of the environment itself.

Section 2: Project Concept (approx. 200 words)My influences for this project is ‘Deus Ex Mankind Divided’ This is because the models and the environment itself within Deus Ex isn’t exactly pretty. I prefer games with a view, a sight to behold, which Deus Ex has. I’m making this project for myself, this is so that I can get a better idea on how models are created with scale and rotation and how they play such a big role on the environment. Once I’ve created this environment, I can then use it for future use whenever I need to look back on scaling and rotating. My job role is the Environment Designer and 3D Modeller. I will need to research other game development companies that include environment designers or level designers or both. The main obstacles that I might run into when creating my project is that the software might crash on me, therefore losing my work. When creating 3D models in 3DS Max or working on the level itself in the Unreal Engine, I will back up my saves on the OneDrive, which is an online server that stores data. I will also be backing up my saves onto a memory stick so that I have a physical copy of my work. Section 3: Evaluation (approx. 150 words)I know how to use the Unreal Engine as well as its tools, but not to its full potential. I know how to create a grey map within the Unreal Engine as well as 3DS Max, this does not take a lot of skill but It’s helpful to create when coming up with prototypes of an environment. I know from creating foliage to creating 3D models, programming small mechanics like flashlights, jumping, sprinting, crouching, etc. When it comes to industry knowledge, I believe I know a fair amount. I can tell the difference between Triple-A games and Indie, know the different industry sectors as well as majority of the reasons on why people join this type of industry. I think my project will help me to come up with new and unique ideas and putting them into action. I believe every game needs level design to show off its natural beauty. I hope by doing this, it will help me get a better understanding on the basic principles required. Proposed Research Sources and Bibliography (Harvard Format)

This section provides an opportunity to record the initial research sources, both primary and secondary, that you intend to use. Your sources of research should be as wide as possible and could include libraries, galleries, books, theatre, cinema visits, films, videos, magazines, films, TV and Radio programmes, computer games, websites, blogs, social media, radio programmes, archive material, and other media and multi-media sources etc.  Make sure you use Harvard referencing.

Table 1 - Project Proposal

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Project Action Plan and Timetable

This section provides you with an opportunity to outline your planning and organisation over a period of weeks and the activities you will need to carry out to complete your project in the agreed time frame. The more time and thought you give to planning your project the more successful it is likely to be. It is important that you consider how you will balance ambition, time and realism in the realisation of the project. You should also include what you are going to do, how you will do it and by when. Remember to include: time spent sourcing materials and other resources to conduct research, seek feedback from tutors and peers, and identify when you will carry out independent study.

There is an Academic Calendar available on the college website:

http://www.canterburycollege.ac.uk/events

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Table 2 - Project Action Plan and Timetable

Project Action Plan and Timetable

Week Date WeekBeginning

Activity / What you are intending to do - including independent study

Resources / What you will need to do it - including access to workshops

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CHAPTER 1

Introduction

This project portfolio is a report of my Extended Project for my second-year UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Games Development pathway. My project is a grey-mapped 3D model of a dystopian Environment made in the Unreal Engine.

In this chapter I will be talking about the background of my project. Answering questions such as "What makes me want to do this project?" "What do I seek to achieve by following through with this project?" And much more. In other words, you will get a better understanding on what makes my project unique and why I have chosen this idea as my project.

You will then understand who I am as a person and what I have learnt during the time on my course. Then lastly, my research plan.

The Background of my Project

When working on my project, I think about my future. This is the sole reason on what makes me want to do my project. I want to become a 3D level designer as well as being able to create my own games with my free time. This is why I chose creating a 3D environment over anything else, since this is what I want to major in within the industry.

The basic premise of my project is to create a grey-mapped 3D environment using the Unreal Engine. This 3D environment will be based on a dystopian theme.

I want to achieve experience, tips, tricks and skills when creating a 3D environment. My target audience is aimed at ages 18 or above. I chose this age since I want adults to roam in my environment and tell me what I can do to improve, telling me the pros and cons of my creation. By doing this, I hope to learn more about environments such as how they're created, who creates them, how many people create them and what makes an environment, an environment. These questions will be answered through research and hard work.

Include your mission statement poster and explanation of why you do what you do.

WHY DO I DO WHAT I DO?MISSION STATEMENT

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Who am I?

Use work you produced for Unit 12.

What did I learn on my course?

Demonstrate your achievements through proposing and realising a project, which integrates the skills, knowledge and understanding acquired throughout the course. Write about your two-year experience on the course and what you have learned during the course. Also, compare where you were when you enrolled on the course and where you are now.

Use the timeline you created where you depicted skills and knowledge you acquired during your course.

Idea Generation

Include all of your work on initial ideas generation.

MAKING CONNECTIONS OF GENERAL IDEAS (SPIDER DIAGRAMS)CREATIVE THINKINGFREE ASSOCIATION – 2 INDIVIDUAL AND 1 IN GROUPVISUAL MOOD BOARDS

IDEA GENERATION – INCLUDE ALL OF YOUR INITIAL PROJECT IDEAS HERE

What is my project about?

Today, games are increasingly used to explore a range of different subjects and ideas. I will be exploring interactive elements of my medium to develop designs for a dystopian environment. The game I have developed for my project will focus on environment design and level design.My role in this project is the designer, since I will be designing the 3D environment myself.

Why my project is important?

My project is important because I am using this time to understand what makes a dystopian environment, dystopian-like. How rotating and scaling plays a role on creating an environment, especially a dystopian environment. I want to improve my skills in level design, how the player roams the environment as well as how the layout of the games depicts the path that the players choose to take.

My Research Plan

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Table 3- My Research Plan

EXTENDED PROJECT - RESEARCH PLANUSE YOUR IDEA GENERATION TABLE TO POPULATE THE TABLE BELOW

No of Words

Interest/Topic/Theme 150

• This should include researching existing similar media products.• Anything and everything that is already written and done about your

interest/topic in the form of written work, video, audio, interactive elements such as websites, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram posts, etc.

• Make sure that your research does not include internet based sources only. You should include at least two books, the range of magazines and other non-online sources.

Why is it important? - Importance 100

My project is important because I am using this time to understand what makes a dystopian environment, dystopian-like. How rotating and scaling plays a role on creating an environment, especially a dystopian environment. I want to improve my skills in level design, how the player roams the environment as well as how the layout of the games depicts the path that the players choose to take.

My research question(s) 100

What am I trying to find out?

List all of your key research questions here.

Research Design 100

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Here you have to introduce the design of the research. What you are going to research and how will you collect the data (research methods).You have similar chapter later in this report. Here you should write a short version of what you write in the report.

Subject you are going to research Target audience Skills and techniques to be used Production research

Refer to your research methodologies and methods in Unit 12.

Literature (Proposed Sources – Harvard Format)

Please, copy this part straight into your Project Proposal.

MAKE SURE YOU USE THE HARVARD STYLE.

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CHAPTER 2

Literature/Resources Review

Introduction The introduction should be relatively brief, simply providing an overview of the chapter. For example:

Within this chapter, you will notice that there are a lot of research resources. Varying from films to games on Interactive media products.

This chapter will illustrate a review of different types of resources that I have used which have helped me get a better understanding on Dystopian environments and environments in general. Some have even influenced my work further. This chapter will start with my practitioner's reports looking at two practitioners who work with 3D environments. The chapter then ends with ideas and a key conclusion of all the resources that I have used for my project.

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This chapter is important as it will: Tell the reader what you have learnt from previous work/literature/resources and how you

position yourself in relation to previous work in chosen discipline/theme/topic/interest, within which your project is located.

Provide evidence that you are well informed.

Examine and explore existing media products, practices and ideas in the spirit of creativity and imagination (What makes different media product distinct from one another?). Identify different media projects and other research sources related to your media project. Record and analyse findings. (You can use any media format to record your findings). Answer questions (What? Why? /How? /Look for specific problems and issues (theoretical and practical)/how media product communicates with the audiences/background of the artist and the project).

Product Reviews, Practitioners Report and Literature Review

In this chapter, you should present your findings of the media industry and jobs related to your media project.

INSERT YOUR FINDINGS FROM YOUR DECONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES HERE

INSERT AN IMAGE AND LINK TO YOUR PINTEREST BOARDS

INSERT YOUR MIND MAP OF ‘WHATS OUT THERE?’ HERE

INSERT YOUR PRODUCT REVIEWS, PRACTITIONERS REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW HERE

YOU CAN ALSO ADD ANY RELEVANT WORK FROM UNIT 12

CONCLUSION - Who/what was my inspiration? /Contextualisation of my study

What are similar media products and how is my work related to them? (position yourself in relation to similar media products - identify key titles from the target genre and platform(s); identify best-selling products in your genre, including dates of release and platform)

How have similar media products influenced my project? How have they shaped my project? What did I learn from similar media products? (break down of key selling features of top

performers outlined above, identifying elements style, interactivity and content – how have these influenced your ideas for the project)

Identify requirements for your media project (platform and technical specifications; estimated resources such as team members, software and hardware; estimated schedule; legal considerations such as copyright, trademark and/or licensing agreements; estimated costs)

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CHAPTER 3

Research Design

Introduction

This chapter is ‘How-to’ section of your EXTENDED PROJECT. In this chapter you have to introduce the design of the research, explain why you conducted this research (what did you want to find out), why you selected the research methods and how data you collected the data.

The introduction should be relatively brief, simply providing an overview of the chapter. For example:

This chapter explains research design for my EXTENDED PROJECT. It starts with research questions and follows by the description of the research design and research methods used in my project.

Figure 1- What is Research

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Research Questions

Start with stating the intent of your EXTENDED PROJECT.

What are the key aims and objectives of your project? Outline the key characteristics of your project Write about your questions from your RESEARCH PLAN in Chapter 1

You have to base your research design on questions and interests. Ask yourself: “What do I want to find out?” Write to the reader clear research questions, what you wanted to find out?

Watch the video below for guidance on how to ask good questions:

Figure 2- How to ask good questions

Research Design Evolution

In this chapter, you will expand on what you wrote in your project proposal. Write about what you researched and how you collected your data (research activities). Remember, in this chapter, you will only write what you have researched and what research activities you used. In the next chapter, you will write about your findings, analysis and conclusions. You can write following chapters about findings and analysis using same themes (see below) for the sub-titles.

You can use following research themes as separate sub-titles:

Subject you are going to research

(This will be any research activities YOU initiated - RESEARCH ABOUT YOUR SUBJECT WILL BE IN THE RESOURCES/ LITERATURE REVIEW IN CHAPTER 2)

This is anything done by you, and it could be such:

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Online questionnaire – you could ask your Facebook friends to comment on your project idea and give you some additional ideas how you can make it better.

Get the feedback from your lecturers and comment on it. You can contact companies, council, artist depending on what is your project about to get their opinion on your project idea.

You can use your phone or tablet to research, take photos of possible locations and places that you can use in your project.

Target audience

Ask yourself questions: Who? What? Where?

Who is your target audience? Who are you aiming your product at? What type of audience is it? Investigate the target demographic and record the type of

media or entertainment they consume Where can you find this out? You can use, ‘YouGov Profiles’ site to find out about your

target audience demographic You can set up interviews or record a ‘Vox Pops’ (primary) to find information about your

audience

Use surveys to identify target audience, focusing questions on age range, gender and other characteristics relevant to your project, such as interests, lifestyle, attitudes, preferred platforms/consoles, playing habits.

Media Analysis

Deconstruct similar products through structured play/testing Observe others interacting with these products and ask structured questions to gain greater

understanding of the product Make notes on use of interactive elements (navigation/controls/mechanics) Make notes on stylistic elements (graphics, UI, screen furniture – mini maps, icons etc.)

TRANSCRIPTION

TRANSCRIBE THE WORK OF OTHERS COPY OR INTERPRET REFLECT ON WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED CONSIDER HOW THIS MAY INFORM THE DIRECTION OF YOUR PROJECT

Skills and techniques

Come up with the plan of what skills and techniques you will need to research to produce an effective, original and to near professional standard project.

For example, you can watch tutorials or read about how to achieve specific skills and techniques that you will need for your project

Experiment with range of skills yourself

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Paper Protoyping/PowerPoint Prototyping

Test your ideas using basic prototyping such as card sorting Observe your users and ask structured questions about their interaction Test different layouts and elements of interactivity/navigation

List all research activities (what activities you conducted to answer your questions and collect the data). Write about the data you collected; your choice of data presentation and how you structured your data analysis. This should be a discussion of the research methods that you set out in your RESEARCH PLAN in Chapter 1.

The research activities should be identified e.g.

Observations (observational drawings; using photography, video and audio to collect data) Documents analysis (written, but also video and audio documents) Workshops Interviews Focus groups Surveys (visual, audio, etc.) Experiments Tests and measurements

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CHAPTER 4

Research Findings

In this chapter, you will summarise the collected data and the statistical treatment, and/or mechanics, of analysis. You should start this paragraph by briefly restating the topic/theme of your project (take it from Chapter 1).

Explain the object of each question, research activity, point out results, and present those results in a chosen form of summarised data. Select method of presenting data carefully.

In a quantitative study, the results usually begin with a description of the sample (e.g., sample size, description of participants who were excluded and why, handling of missing data). Next, descriptive statistics (e.g., frequencies/percentages for categorical variables, means, standard deviations, and ranges for continuously measured variables) are presented.

In a qualitative study, the results often include many quotes from participants who were interviewed. Here you should also present your non-textual elements such as photos, videos, audio files, maps, tables, charts, mind maps, SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis, etc.

Data analysis

What strategies did you use to analyse your data? What did you find out?

Conclusion - How did the research help me with my project?

What did you learn from your research and how did it inform your project?

Originate a range of ideas – list all ideas your research prompted Analyse each idea for viability - use focus groups and lecturer to support Fill out the project proposal form

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CHAPTER 5

My Project

Introduction

In this chapter you should present the level of self-direction, personal initiative and commitment necessary to progress ideas and find solutions, and the practical, theoretical and technical comprehension, appreciation, knowledge and proficiency necessary to achieve identified goals. The ability to plan and organise work within a given timeframe and the efficient production of outcomes both individually and collaboratively.

INSERT YOUR PITCH PRESENTATION HERE

Include your presentation Make sure you have multiple copies of your proposal for the presentation

INSERT YOUR PROJECT MAP HERE

Concept Paper

The concept paper is a general overview of the project, its direction and key details. It should set out your general intentions for the product.

Introduction (include the title, genre, theme, setting, platform, unique elements) Background (outline other relevant products, such as films based on the intellectual

property, licenses, sequels, influences of similar products) Description (describe the product as if to users, using general terms: what will they do, how

they will interact – define the user experience) Key Features (the unique features that set the product apart from others) Genre/Category (describe the genre and feel, using key words and examples of other

interactive products, e.g. “Speedball 2 is a futuristic cyberpunk sports game - a brutal mix of handball and ice hockey placed at break-neck pace.”)

Platform(s) (identify the platforms to which you intend to publish the product and explain you would propose to distribute it)

Design Document

The design document provides specific details of key elements. Concept (detail the purpose, visual themes) Layouts (include basic thumbnails, wireframes and/or mock-ups) Interactive Elements (explain the interactive aspects of the product: sounds, video,

animation, pop-ups, galleries, image rotation) Art Direction (colour schemes, art style, typography, include sample art, screen mock-ups) Sound (explain the feel of the sound, using examples from other intellectual property where

relevant)

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User Interface and Navigation (use mock-ups, explain the interface and local/global navigation)

Technical specifications (identify technical specifications where relevant)

Product Proposal

The product proposal should demonstrate an understanding of the market for your product concept, similar products, required resources, timescales, legal considerations and costs.

Market Analysiso Target Market (identify key titles from the target genre and platform(s) that indicate

the market for your product; identify target audience in terms of age range, gender and other characteristics, such as interests, lifestyle, attitudes; if the product is part of a licensing deal, describe the existing market)

o Top Performers (identify best-selling products in your genre, including dates of release and platform)

o Feature Comparison (break down of key selling features of top performers outlined above; compare these to the key features outlined in your Concept Paper)

Technical Analysiso Estimated Resources (team members, software, hardware)o Estimated Schedule (overall development time, milestones)o Legal Analysis (consideration of any copyright, trademark or licensing agreements)o Estimated Costs (based on estimated resources; include a suggested retail price for

the product)

Production Project management techniques, (notes of team meetings etc.) Team and individual performance monitoring (weekly check against schedule) Development – Demonstrate development of the design document and prototypes (photos,

screenshots from computers). Keep daily production and post-production diary and reflect on your production process.

Post-production Describe post post-production of your project. Assess your production and post-production process. Describe, and critically analyses any

production problems and the solution you experienced.

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CHAPTER 6

Presentation

In this chapter, you should demonstrate the degree of competence and proficiency shown in the organisation and presentation of yourself and your work to an audience. Your EXTENDED PROJECT has to be presented appropriately (effectively; imaginatively) presented with suitable (relevant; purposeful) media conventions to suit the target audience.

Write about what influenced your decision to present your work in a certain way.

What were the alternatives? Why was this the most appropriate form of presentation? Why was it suitable to your audience? How did you determine your audience and form of presentation? What research did you do?

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CHAPTER 7

MY EXTENDED PROJECT – FINAL PRODUCT

Present your final EXTENDED PROJECT media production here:

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CHAPTER 8

Project Evaluation

Critically evaluatE your final media project against the agreed requirements and parameters.

Respond to each of the prompts and questions below:

Introduce the project in your words Was there a theme for the design ideas? Can you describe it? Can you reference any

influences here (art movements, designers, media companies/campaigns, etc.)?

Reflect on your pitch to the board:o How did you feel about it before?o Did it go better or worse than you expected?o What was the feedback from the client/lecturer?o How could you have improved your presentation?

Did it go better or worse than you expected? What was the feedback from your lecturers?

Review your proposal - what changed, what developments did you make, did you manage to complete everything you set out to achieve?

What were the key areas of development in your project (use your daily reflections to help you with this)?

What experiments and exploration did you conduct? How did it affect the development of your project?

Find a similar type of professional outcome/ product - place it next to your own - what comparisons/difference can you identify?

What did the audience/ client think of your concept? Is the final work appropriate for the needs of the project and audience? Does it effectively

answer the brief you developed? What could you do to adapt the work produced to improve and develop it? List the strengths and weaknesses in your outcome (final product) What have you learned and how can you apply this knowledge in the future? What do you think you could improve next time?

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APPENDICES

Extended project in creative media production Learning Outcomes and Assessment

1. Be able to initiate and develop a creative media production project proposal. 1.1. Use critical and contextual perspectives to initiate a creative media production project proposal. 1.2. Use analysis and evaluation to clarify and develop ideas for a creative media production project proposal.

2. Be able to use research, analysis and evaluation to develop solutions for creative media production project. 2.1. Use research to support the development of a creative media production project. 2.2. Use analytical and evaluative skills to develop creative solutions to realise a media production project.

3. Be able to solve practical, theoretical and technical problems in a creative media production project.3.1. Solve practical and technical problems within a creative media production project. 3.2. Solve theoretical problems within a creative media production project.

4. Be able to plan, organise and produce a creative media production project. 4.1. Demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and produce a creative media production project within an agreed timeframe.

5. Be able to use practical methods and skills in a creative media production project. 5.1. Demonstrate the exploration, adaptation and application of practical methods and skills in the realisation of a creative media production project.

6. Be able to use evaluative and reflective skills in the production of a creative media product. 6.1. Maintain evaluative and reflective records of the development and production of a creative media project. 6.2. Use evaluative and reflective skills to make decisions for a creative media production project.

7. Be able to present a creative media production project. 7.1. Explore strategies to present a creative media production project. 7.2. Present a creative media production project to a specified audience.

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REFERENCES

MAKE SURE YOU USE THE HARVARD STYLE.

THE BIBLIOGRAPHY SHOULD BE CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED AS THE PROJECT PROGRESSES.

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