We have just started a new project to begin our 3rd year which, along with our Dissertation and Major Project will constitute our final productions in our final year on the course. Below is the project brief as well as my own outline so far on what I want to get out of this unit:
Project Brief
The aim of this unit is to produce a detailed Pre-Production “package” for an original production.
- This choice enables you to work on a large-scale idea that is aimed at competing with what is currently on television.
- You will produce a “package” that communicates your idea to a potential broadcast commissioner – but you will not be actually making the production. Stays at preproduction stage.
- It is hypothetical and it allows you think BIG and not to be constricted by a student sized budget.
- The concept can be anything you want it to be. Drama series, documentary, current affairs, entertainment etc etc
- The package can be made of a variety of elements – Pitch, script, casting, production design, trailer, camera tests, etc etc.
- Should be focused on your own interests.
What I want from this project
I am excited about starting this professional pre-production project because it gives me the opportunity to work on a high concept idea of which I can be as ambitious as I want!
- I would like to create a comedy-drama using elements of my own influences and ideas.
- A plot synopsis describing what it is I want to happen for my concept idea.
- Character outlines
- Research into ideas that relate to my chosen production as well as what audience + time-slot I am aiming towards.
- To have a big, but realistic idea of what could be chosen for a mainstream TV channel
- Above all, I want to put my own stamp on this project so that people will remember it and that it will hold their attention.
I will set out what it is I want for this project and build on my concept, particularly in terms of what I can use to convey the vision I have in mind for it.
This is really exciting to me, knowing that I can go anywhere with this project and I can't wait to progress in developing this package!
