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 Section 2 – Project concept

preparing for the project realisation you should (Approximately 200 words)
familiarise yourself with Units 13 and 14 of
the qualification. This section provides an opportunity for you
to clearly explain the concept and aims of
In particular, you should understand the
your project, production or performance and
assessment and grading criteria which will be
used to determine standards of achievement. the research and ideas that will support its
development. What you anticipate producing,
Units 13 and 14 require you to produce the levels and types of resources that you will
a project proposal of about 500 words, need and an indication of the form in which
excluding the project action plan and you will complete and present your final
bibliography. Project proposals should not realisation within the allocated timescale.
be so succinct that they do not address the
requirements listed below, nor should they be This might include an indication of when and
excessively long and unfocused. how you will use studios, equipment and
other resources, how you will make use of
Your project proposal should be
sufficiently challenging to ensure you have tutorial and peer feedback and where you will
the best possible chance of meeting the incorporate independent study.
grading criteria.
Section 3 - Evaluation
Your project proposal should include: (Approximately 150 words)
- Centre name and number
- Candidate name and number This section provides an opportunity for you
- Project proposal title and date to explain how you will reflect on and evaluate
- Main area of activity / pathway, e.g. film, your work, as both an ongoing activity and at
TV, games design etc. the conclusion of your project.

The project proposal must be word processed You should describe how you intend to
and presented under the headings listed here: record your decision-making and how you will
document changes to your ideas as your
Section 1 - Rationale work progresses.
(Approximately 150 words)
The evaluation should be referenced to your
This section provides you with an opportunity stated aims and be reflective and analytical
to reflect on, review and summarise your rather than a description of actions completed.
progress and achievements through the first
12 units of the qualification. When working in collaboration with others
you should comment on how this may impact
You should outline the knowledge, skills and either positively or negatively and steps you
understanding you have acquired. What can take to minimise disruption in your
you know now, and what it means to you, own progress.
compared with what you knew and could do
before you started the course, and how this
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.

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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.

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 Extended Diploma in Creative
Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template
Candidate Name
Matthew David McMillan

Candidate Number
9304

Pathway
Media Production (Film and Print)

Project Title
Short film and film posters

Section 1: Rationale
(approx. 150 words) The skills which I have developed throughout my 3 years of doing media
studies at Priestley college are in all types of areas such as research, pre
production, production and post production and this will help me when coming
to my final project. Over my time I have definitely strengthened in these
different areas and especially in my practical skills as I have extended my
knowledge and also my use in handling the equipment which has helped me
massively in making the choice for my Final Major Project. I have also shown
good skills and a keen interest in creating videos and photography wich will
also help me moving forward.

Section 2: Project
Concept The concept of doing a short film and also doing 3 different posters for my
(approx. 200 words) short film is to engage my audience with the use of my posters and my short
film will be to also engage the audience but to keep them engaged throughout.
However, my personal aim for this project is to develop my and expand my
skills further in both my practical and written skills during this unit as it will push
me further and help me gain experience of working on higher quality
productions. With doing the short film and posters I want to gain more
knowledge and understanding of capturing higher quality images for my
posters and also higher quality footage for my film as this will not only make it
more appealing for the audience but it will also allow me to develop my skills in
editing and filming. I will also be developing my confidence skills which will be
massively beneficial with my development.

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Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template
Section 3: Evaluation
(approx. 150 words) When evaluating my work I will ensure to use a range of different ways to
signify how this work has helped me and will help me moving forward. I will be
doing written evaluations, audio evaluations and also video evaluations as by
doing this it will show my range of different ways in which I can signify what I
have done using different media products.

Proposed Research
Sources and Canon UK (2023)- How to make your first short film
Bibliography (Harvard https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/stories/how-to-make-short-film
Format)
Chris Bauer (2011)- 5 tips for making movie posters
https://www.unifiedmanufacturing.com/blog/5-tips-making-movie-posters

Chris Jones (2012)- How to design a movie poster

https://chrisjonesblog.com/2012/11/how-to-design-a-movie-poster

Chris Sharp (2020)- What makes a good short film

https://www.sharpfilms.co.uk/what-makes-a-good-short-film

Jorge Farah (2023)- A deep dive into movie poster

https://webflow.com/blog/movie-poster-design

MasterClass (2021)-How to write a short film: step by step guide

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-a-short-film-step-by-step-gui
de

NYFA (2023)- Shooting tips for aspiring filmmakers

https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/best-tips-short-film-short-amount-time

Raindance (2020)- Ten tips for student filmmakers

https://raindance.org/ten-tips-for-student-filmmakers-making-their-first-short-film
s

Rikard Rodin (2011)- 5 steps to creating a movie poster

https://zevendesign.com/5-steps-creating-movie-poster

Sherice Griffiths (2022)- What makes a good short film

https://blog.celtx.com/7-ways-to-make-a-good-short-film-script-great

WDD Staff (2011)- 7 elements of a great movieposter

https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2011/02/7-elements-of-a-great-movie-post
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er-design
 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, I will need access to wix, a

initial research, initial ideas computer and also google
and choosing my chosen idea drive

2 18/03/24 List of optentional research, I will need access to wix, a

pitch script, pitch video, pitch computer and also google
feedback and evaluation drive

3 25/03/24 Creating my primary and I will need access to wix, a

secondary research computer and also google
documents drive

4 15/04/24 Finishing off my research I will need access to wix, a

section computer and also google
drive

5 22/04/24 Doing my planning documents I will need access to wix, a

and also looking at computer, google drive, a
expeirmentation camera,DSLR and a tripod

6 29/04/24 Starting the productio work I will need access to the

camera, DSLR, tripod, track
and also a computer

7 06/05/24 Getting feedback on the drafts I will need access to premiere

then creating the final product pro, photoshop and a computer

8 13/05/24 Doing my evaluations for my I will need access to wix, a

key processes computer and also google
drive

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