Project Proposal

Guidance and
Template
-
Extended Diploma
in Creative Media
Production and
Technology
Extended Diploma in Creative
Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template

In producing the project proposal, and in

preparing for the project realisation you should Section 2 – Project concept
familiarise yourself with Units 13 and 14 of (Approximately 200 words)
the qualification.
This section provides an opportunity for you
In particular, you should understand the to clearly explain the concept and aims of
assessment and grading criteria which will be your project, production or performance and
used to determine standards of achievement. the research and ideas that will support its
development. What you anticipate
Units 13 and 14 require you to produce producing, the levels and types of resources
a project proposal of about 500 words,
that you will need and an indication of the
excluding the project action plan and
bibliography. Project proposals should not form in which you will complete and present
be so succinct that they do not address the your final realisation within the allocated
requirements listed below, nor should they be timescale.
excessively long and unfocused.
This might include an indication of when and
Your project proposal should be how you will use studios, equipment and
sufficiently challenging to ensure you other resources, how you will make use of
have the best possible chance of meeting tutorial and peer feedback and where you will
the grading criteria. incorporate independent study.
Your project proposal should include:
Section 3 - Evaluation
- Centre name and number
(Approximately 150 words)
- Candidate name and number
- Project proposal title and date
This section provides an opportunity for you
- Main area of activity / pathway, e.g.
to explain how you will reflect on and
film, TV, games design etc.
evaluate your work, as both an ongoing
The project proposal must be word processed activity and at the conclusion of your project.
and presented under the headings listed here:
You should describe how you intend to
Section 1 - Rationale record your decision-making and how you
(Approximately 150 words) will document changes to your ideas as your
work progresses.
This section provides you with an opportunity
to reflect on, review and summarise your The evaluation should be referenced to your
progress and achievements through the first stated aims and be reflective and analytical
12 units of the qualification. rather than a description of actions completed.

You should outline the knowledge, skills and When working in collaboration with others
understanding you have acquired. What you should comment on how this may impact
you know now, and what it means to you, either positively or negatively and steps you
compared with what you knew and could do can take to minimise disruption in your
before you started the course, and how this own progress.
has influenced your choice of discipline or
disciplines and your project proposal.

It also provides an opportunity for you to

explain your reasons for choosing a particular
discipline or disciplines and to outline both
your immediate and longer-term aspirations.

Page 1
Extended Diploma in Creative
Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template
Additional requirements, not included in
the 500 word proposal:

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 in order to successfully
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, feedback from
tutors and peers, and when you will carry out
independent study.

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, magazines, films, computer
games, websites, blogs, social media, radio
programmes, archive material etc. Where
appropriate, you should use the Harvard
system of referencing. The bibliography
should be continuously updated as the
project progresses.

Page 2
 Extended Diploma in Creative
Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template
Candidate Name
Jack Townson

Candidate Number
05261464

Pathway
Thriller Short Film

Project Title
Thriller Short Film FMP

Section 1: Rationale
(approx. 150 words) At the very start of this course I had little to no experience in the media
industry. Throughout last Year I developed skills in many different areas which
I have an interest in and also have a talent for. I have learnt how to use many
different softwares and how to operate cameras and recording equipment.
Last year I lacked photoshop and photography skills the most so that Is why I
chose to create a fashion magazine and also because fashion is an interest of
mine. For this final project I want to do a thriller short film because I remember
from when I was doing my short film I came up with a thriller idea that would
be good for a final project however last year I did a magazine as my
photography skills were lacking the most. However this year I have worked on
lots of photography and less video. So this is a perfect opportunity for me to
work on my video and editing skills to showcase the skills I have learnt
throughout the course through a thriller short film and posters.

Section 2: Project
Concept The project revolves around creating a thrilling short film and posters that
(approx. 200 words) immediately convey the genre and attract the viewer's curiosity. The storyline is
around a boy's disappearance in the woods, with his friend feeling guilt and
responsibility to find him. I am experimenting with shots and editing techniques
in Premiere Pro for visuals and audio. Additionally, gathering feedback through
questionnaires and focus groups which will help the project attend to the
audience preferences. I will make sure that I do detailed planning to ensure
smooth production. I will be using a DSLR camera for the creation of the poster
photography and an IPhone 13 for filming in high quality. The editing will be
done using Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Throughout the project I will get
Continuous audience feedback that guides the project's progression, while a
carefully managed timeline ensures completion on schedule, with extra effort if
needed to stay on track.

Page 3
 Extended Diploma in Creative
Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template
Section 3: Evaluation
(approx. 150 words) Throughout the progression through my final project I will be creating reflective
diaries explaining what I have done and the skills that I have improved, the
errors I came across and then also what I have learnt from doing that task. I
will have a mixture of text,audio and visual reflective diaries on my website.
Also taking photos whilst doing production work which will also be useful for
context for my evaluations and making notes of any changes that I have done
and evaluate why I did them. I will make sure that I am reflecting on the
objectives that I have achieved and they are analytical and they are not just a
description of what I have done.

Proposed Research
Sources and
Bibliography (Harvard Heckman, C. (2021) How to Make a Short Film — 12 Steps from Idea to
Format) Finished Film. At:https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-make-a-short-film/
(Accessed 17/04/24)

Dunham, B. (2020) Elements of Suspense — Building Suspense with Film

Technique. At: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/elements-of-suspense/
(Accessed 17/04/24)

Festagent. (2017) How to Make a Poster for the Film A complete guide to
making film posters. At:
https://festagent.com/en/journal/how-to-make-a-poster-for-the-film
(Accessed 17/04/24)

Willoughby, N. (2016) How to Create a Digital Short Film (Lost in Time). At:
https://www.dummies.com/article/academics-the-arts/performing-arts/film/how-t
o-create-a-digital-short-film-lost-in-time-210082/ (Accessed 17/04/24)

NFI. (2024) How To Make A Movie Poster? Everything You Need To Know.
At: https://www.nfi.edu/how-to-make-a-movie-poster/ (Accessed 17/04/24)

Academy Of Edits. (2021 creating suspense in horror films – a video essay At:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVz1mCMiaYc (Accessed 17/04/24)

Leave The World Behind. (2023) Leave The World Behind. [Poster].

Get Out. (2017) Get Out. [Poster].

Split. (2016) Split. [Poster]

Page 4
 Project Action Plan and Timetable
Week Date Week Activity / What you are Resources / What you will
Beginning intending to do - including need to do it - including
independent study access to workshops

1 11/03/24 Creating Mind map ideas, Access to a computer with

Initial ideas and my chosen google docs and wix.
idea

2 18/03/24 List of potential research, Pitch Access to a computer with

script, PowerPoint, Pitch video google docs and wix.
and get pitch feedback.

3 25/03/24 Creating the proposal and Access to a computer with

starting the Primary research google docs and wix.

4 15/04/24 Finishing off primary research Access to a computer with

and secondary research google docs and wix.

5 22/04/24 Doing experimental work Access to a computer with

Creating all of the planning google docs and wix. And an
docs to be ready for production Iphone camera

6 29/04/24 Starting the production of the Access to a computer with

short films and posters to get premier pro and photshop and
the drafts of them a DLSR and Iphone camera

7 06/05/24 Getting feedback on the drafts Access to a computer with

then creating the final products google docs and wix.
then feedback to evaluate.

8 13/05/24 Starting the Evaluations for Access to a computer with

Research, Planning and google docs and wix.
Production and fixing errors.

Page 5