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
familiarise yourself with Unit 8 of the qualification.

In particular, you should understand the assessment and grading criteria which will be
used to determine standards of achievement.

Unit 8 requires you to produce a project proposal of about 350 words, excluding the
project action plan and bibliography. Project proposals should not be so succinct that
they do not address the requirements listed below, nor should they be excessively long
and unfocused.

Your project proposal should be sufficiently challenging to ensure you have the best
possible chance of meeting the grading criteria.
Your project proposal should include:
 Centre name and number
 Candidate name and number
 Project proposal title and date
 Main area of activity/ pathway

The project proposal must be word processed and presented under the headings listed
here:

Section 1 - Rationale
(Approximately 100 words)

This section provides you with an opportunity to reflect on, review and summarise your
progress and achievements through the first 7 units of the qualification.

You should outline the knowledge, skills and understanding you have acquired. What
you know now, and what it means to you, 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.

Section 2 – Project concept

(Approximately 200 words)

This section provides an opportunity for you to clearly explain the concept and aims of
your project, production or performance and the research and ideas that will support its
development. What you anticipate producing, the levels and types of resources that you
will need and an indication of the form in which you will complete and present your final
realisation within the allocated timescale.
This might include an indication of when and how you will use studios, equipment and
other resources, how you will make use of tutorial and peer feedback and where you will
incorporate independent study.

Section 3 - Evaluation
(Approximately 50 words)

This section provides an opportunity for you to explain how you will reflect on and
evaluate your work, as both an ongoing activity and at the conclusion of your project.

You should describe how you intend to record your decision-making and how you will
document changes to your ideas as your work progresses.

The evaluation should be referenced to your stated aims and be reflective and analytical
rather than a description of actions completed.

When working in collaboration with others you should comment on how this may impact
either positively or negatively and steps you can take to minimise disruption in your own
progress.

Additional requirements, not included in the 350 word limit of the 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, seek feedback from tutors and peers, and identify 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.

PLEASE ENSURE THE GUIDANCE ABOVE IS REMOVED FOR YOUR FINAL

SUBMISSION
 WESTON COLLEGE
LEVEL 3 EXT DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
& TECHNOLOGY
(Unit 8)
Project Proposal

CENTRE NAME & NUMBER

WESTON COLLEGE – 50645

CANDIDATE NAME &

NUMBER NAME: Drew (Abigail) Taylor
ULN: 4962994211

PROJECT PROPOSAL TITLE AND DATE

REVENGE - SHORT FILM

LAUNCHED ON 26th February, 2024

MAIN AREA OF ACTIVITY / PATHWAY e.g. art/fashion/illustration etc.

CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION

Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology
Unit 8 Project Proposal
Candidate Drew (Abigail) Taylor
Name
Candidate 4962994211
Number
Pathway Creative Media Production
Project Title Revenge – Short Film
Section 1: Review (Approx 100 words)
So far, I have made a documentary and a music video; and I am about to make a
short film. I directed my first two projects - allowing me to develop my skills and
understanding of the role. Through workshops, I have also developed an
understanding of camera and sound equipment as well as editing software. I have
used Sony X70 cameras, Zoom H4N recorders, Rode NTG2 microphones, Tripods,
Dollys, Boom Poles, and Shoulder Rigs. I have also had a lot of practice at Premier
Pro and Photoshop, which has made me a better editor. I didn't have access to any
of these before starting this course, and being able to use them now has greatly
increased my confidence in filmmaking.
Section 2: Project Concept (approx 200 words)
'Revenge' is a short thriller about a girl who lures her best friend's rapist into a trap,
in which the two girls work together to kill him. They do so by inviting him on a date
and then running him over with his own car.

I've been inspired by films like Promising Young Woman, Jennifer's Body, Wild
Things, Thelma & Louise, and Gone Girl. Promising Young Woman and Thelma &
Louise are both similar to Revenge as they include women getting revenge on their
friends' rapists. I particularly liked how Promising Young Woman approached this
theme as the film never actually shows the rape on screen - only implies it. Our film
will do the same as I believe explicit rape scenes are unnecessary and triggering.
Jennifer's Body also features a girl killing multiple boys, and some viewers believe
the film also contains an allegory for rape. I was slightly inspired by Wild Things as
it shows two girls scheming together and features many plot twists. Similarly, I was
inspired by Gone Girl as the film leads you to believe that the main character is the
victim, before revealing that she has orchestrated the entire plan.

For this film to work, I will need to thoroughly research how to shoot anything
involving the car (e.g. driving scenes, and the murder scene). I will need to practice
these scenes in advance to filming week, to ensure I can safely bring my vision to
life. And I will also need access to a Dolly to capture smooth shots of the car.
Section 3: Evaluation (approx 50 words)
I will document my progress and reflect on the project via an Online Journal on
Weebly. I will use mostly written entries to evaluate my work as well as photo/video
evidence to support these entries. I will recap idea development, pre-production,
production, and post production.

Proposed Research Sources and Bibliography (Harvard Format)

Promising Young Woman. (2020). [Film]. Los Angeles: LuckyChap
Entertainment.
Jennifer's Body. (2009). [Film]. Vancouver: Fox Atomic.
Wild Things. (1998). [Film]. Miami: Mandalay Entertainment.
Thelma & Louise. (1991). [Film]. Moab: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Gone Girl. (2014). [Film]. Cape Girardeau: 20th Century Studios.
Project Action Plan and Timetable
Week Date Week Activity / What you are intending to do -
Beginning including independent study
1 26/02/24  Project launches.
 Brainstorm ideas.
 Make mood boards for ideas.
2 04/03/24  Compare ideas with group
members.
 Pick idea to write script for.
 Research the history of short films.
 Research the thriller genre.
3 11/03/24  Start writing scripts.
 Watch films for inspiration.
 Learn about mise-en-scene.
 Practice recording and using foley
sound.
4 18/03/24  Watch Making Waves documentary
for inspiration on sound.
 Short film workshop.
 Compare scripts and pick the best
one.
 Research potential filming locations
and actors.
5 25/03/24  Edit script and write up final draft.
 Make and send out a survey to
learn about the target audience.
6 01/04/24  Practice sound recording.
 Research how to create realistic
car scenes.
 Visit potential filming locations.
 Finalize decisions on actors.
Resources / What you will need to
do it - including access to
workshops
 Need to be with group for
discussions.
 Need to be with group for
discussions.
 Need to attend lessons on
the history of short films +
access to the internet for
further research.
 Need to use writing software
Celtx for script.
 Need access to streaming
services for films.
 Need to attend lessons on
mise-en-scene + carry out
my own research by
watching more films.
 Need access to sound
recording equipment and
Premier Pro to edit it.
 Need access to streaming
service to watch the
documentary.
 Need to attend short film
workshop in college.
 Need to be with group for
discussions.
 Need access to the internet
to research locations.
 Need contact information for
potential actors.
 Need to use writing software
Celtx for script.
 Need access to Microsoft
Forms for surveys + contact
information of people to send
them to.
 Need access to sound
recording equipment for
practicing outside of college.
 Need access to internet to
research car scenes +
streaming services to watch
films featuring cars.
 Need transport to access
 filming locations + permission
from owners.
 Need actors’ contact
information.

7 08/04/24  Practice shooting car scenes.  Need access to the car we

 Start making a storyboard. will be filming with to practice
shots.
 Need paper and pencils for
storyboard.
8 15/04/24  Fill out paperwork for production  Need templates for
folders. paperwork to fill out.
 Carry out RECCES and Risk  Need to be with group for
Assessments. discussions.
 Finish making storyboard.  Need to attend locations for
 Purchase all props/costumes RECCEs.
needed.  Need paper and pencils for
storyboard.
 Need access to shops online
and in person for
props/costumes +
communication with actors to
confirm sizes.
9 22/04/24  Fill out paperwork for production  Need templates for
folders. paperwork to fill out.
 Meet with actors.  Need actor’s contact
 Get permission forms signed. information and availability.
 Need printed out permission
forms and pens.
10 29/04/24  Final preparations.  Need access to cameras,
 Begin filming. tripods, the dolly, dolly track,
a shoulder rig, a sound
recorder, mics, and a boom
pole.
 Need lighting.
 Need actors and crew
available.
 Need car + any other
props/costumes.
 Need permission to use
locations.
11 06/05/24  Finish filming.  Need access to cameras,
 Re-shoots if necessary. tripods, the dolly, dolly track,
a shoulder rig, a sound
recorder, mics, and a boom
pole.
 Need lighting.
 Need actors and crew
available.
 Need car + any other
props/costumes.
 Need permission to use
locations.
12 13/05/24  Editing.  Need an SD card reader.
 Record any extra sounds needed  Need access to Premier Pro.
for the edit.  Need access to sound
 Design the poster. recording equipment.
 Need access to Photoshop.
13 20/05/24  Screening the short films.  Need access to Microsoft
 Responding to feedback. form with peers’ feedback.