Explore and Experiment

Outcome 1.3 Be able to explore and experiment with different techniques of capture in a chosen medium or media

This assignment forms part 3 of the project ‘Create promotional materials for a new musical artist or band’

Assignment — Explore and Experiment
Explore and experiment with your idea

Assignment overview


1)Try out various techniques and processes used in graphic design, photography, video editing and audio production

2)Identify ideas for development and discuss them in your online blog

3)Critically consider and reflect on your use of different techniques in your online blog, journal and process portfolio

4)Make connections between your own and other practitioners use of media, materials and techniques in your online blog

5)Produce a range of health and safety documentation for each area you work in

Evidence

Development of ideas in pre-production documentation and in your journal

(storyboards, drafts, designs, sketches, notes, mind maps)

Health and safety documentation (risk assessments, film permission slips)

Discussion of ideas and progress reflecting on audience feedback in your blog

Discussion of connections between your own and other practitioners work in your blog

Update your process portfolio


Assessment

To gain the higher marks you must

Imaginatively and inventively explore techniques and creative possibilities

Constantly re-work material and experiment with alternative solutions

React to suggestions made by others

Employ techniques with a high level of consistency and precision

Achieve successful outcomes

Link your work clearly and imaginatively to the work of other practitioners

Use well referenced and carefully chosen examples

Carry out relevant health and safety procedures with care and precision

You will be working on developing skills throughout the project so the final date for submission of evidence is 11th December 2009 when the final productions should be nearing completion.

Good luck.