Introduction to the Briefs

     At the beginning of the course we were presented with two possible briefs of which to base our coursework around, either print or film; both had a preliminary and main task, of which we would focus on three main areas: research, processes, and evaluation. 

Film: 

The preliminary task would require us to create a short clip of a character opening a door, sitting down opposite another character while they exchange a few lines of dialogue. Then the main task is to create a 2 minute opening sequence of a potential film (Which could have been inspired by the work done in the preliminary task. 

Print: 

The preliminary task is to create a front cover and contents page of a new school magazine, also included in the brief was a set of aspects we needed to include on this cover (Photograph of a student in a medium close-up, plus appropriately laid out text, and a mast head). 
Following this, the main task is to create a front cover, contents page and double page spread of a new music magazine. 

Thoughts: 

Initially I took media to further my knowledge in editing and filming techniques, as I am very comfortable working with the medium. However I thought doing print would be more of a challenge, as I have never done anything like that before and I think it could be something that I would be interested in doing in the future. I am really looking forward to experimenting and extending my knowledge of desktop publishing. The only concern I have is that I am not well informed about music magazines, as they have never really been a passion of mine, however through researching I think I will be able to overcome that, to create a professional looking magazine. 

I am working alone, so I will need to make sure that I keep up with the work, and meet every deadline I have been set. To keep myself on track I will create a time schedule.