Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Task list

This is the overall list of tasks that need to be done for the project. Do check the other posts for more specific details about each task.
 
1) RESEARCH TASKS (individual)

1.Introduction to Campaign and Community

2.Conventions of campaigns

3.Campaign poster analyses.

4.Research into the issue – why do we need to focus on regeneration and getting people involved with community and green space?

5.Analysis of at least 3 campaigns (political, public safety, drug etc) – considering intentions, target audience,  what formats used and why, analysis of language used etc

6.Existing community campaigns – nationally and locally (at least 3 local ones in North Herts/Beds area)

7.Analysis of at least 4 existing community campaigns (2 must be local ones – take own images if possible!):

1.methods of promotion,

2.before and after,

3.Aims of campaign,

4.target audience,

5.examples of products,

6.how successful it was/is,

7.persuasive techniques,

8.how campaign specifically speaks to its target audience.

9.Interviews (where possible) with people involved in the campaign

8.Photos of areas in Baldock/local area that are community areas

9.Areas around school that have been regenerated for student use (garden, chickens, seating area etc)

10.Photos of local places that could be used/regenerated for the community.


2) RESEARCH TASKS (group)

1.Get into groups.

2.Introduce group and add links to their blogs onto your blog (new ‘Gadget’ at side of your blog)

3.Consider possible content for the campaign

4.Decide on target audience for the campaign to get them involved (teens would be good as you know them and how to speak to them and its their future area which needs things for them – all about getting things good for the future)

5.Audience research:

1.Plan survey as a group

2.Survey (use survey monkey via emails and facebook etc) – maybe do two:

1.One aimed at a range/general audience

2.One aimed specifically at target audience to find out what catches their attention, why they do/don’t get involved in the community, what would make them etc

3.Analyse results – graphs and say what you learned from it

4.Focus group/interviews of target audience. Film these.

5.How your project has been affected/changed due to audience responses.

6.Genre/form research:

1.Once you have decided on your 2 products – research similar texts and comment on conventions of the form.
 

3) PLANNING TASKS (group)
 
1.Brainstorm initial ideas.
2.Complete initial ideas sheet
3.Evaluate pros/cons for each idea.
4.Final campaign idea
5.Final campaign target audience
6.Brainstorm name of campaign and comment on each one.
7.Brainstorm slogans for campaign and evaluate each one.
8.Plan a logo for your campaign and evaluate all possible logos. Plans must include colour choices and fonts.
9.Final name, slogan and logo with reasons and how it relates to brief and target audience.
10.What your 2 linked products will be.
11.Brainstorm locations for photo shoot/film.
12.Plans and drafts for print productions
13.Plans and drafts for Web pages
14.Plans, storyboards, script for film
Photo shoot/film progress
 

4) PRODUCTION TASKS (group)
 
Film documentary/adverts etc
Create print productions
Create website (Weebly is a good template site)
 
5) EVALUATION (individual)

The evaluation should reflect on the student’s individual role within the group collaboration and how successfully. 500 WORDS:

the two media products are linked
research has been used to fulfil the brief and meet the needs of the client
the products apply appropriate conventions
the products target the appropriate audience
representational issues have been addressed
the production process is organised and scheduled
considerations of any rules and regulations have been applied.
To be marked at the highest levels, the evaluation needs to draw on convincing evidence and valid criteria.

 

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