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right18421350-3327400Student NameYear 1 – Write the title of your pathway Unit 8 – Extended Project0Student NameYear 1 – Write the title of your pathway Unit 8 – Extended ProjectExtended PROJECT PORTFOLIOAcademic Year 2016/2017 CONTENTS TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u CONTENTS PAGEREF _Toc484435685 \h 2LIST OF FIGURES PAGEREF _Toc484435686 \h 5LIST OF TABLES PAGEREF _Toc484435687 \h 5DEFINITION OF TERMS PAGEREF _Toc484435688 \h 5Unit 8 - Project Proposal PAGEREF _Toc484435689 \h 6 PAGEREF _Toc484435690 \h 6Project Action Plan and Timetable PAGEREF _Toc484435691 \h 9 PAGEREF _Toc484435692 \h 9CHAPTER 1 PAGEREF _Toc484435693 \h 11Introduction PAGEREF _Toc484435694 \h 11 PAGEREF _Toc484435695 \h 11The Background of my Project PAGEREF _Toc484435696 \h 11Who am I? PAGEREF _Toc484435697 \h 12What did I learn on my course? PAGEREF _Toc484435698 \h 12What is my project about? PAGEREF _Toc484435699 \h 12Why my project is important? PAGEREF _Toc484435700 \h 13CHAPTER 2 PAGEREF _Toc484435701 \h 14Literature/Resources Review PAGEREF _Toc484435702 \h 14 PAGEREF _Toc484435703 \h 14Introduction PAGEREF _Toc484435704 \h 14Media sources, literature search and evaluation PAGEREF _Toc484435705 \h 14Requirements for my creative media production project PAGEREF _Toc484435706 \h 15CONCLUSION - Who/what was my inspiration? /Contextualisation of my study PAGEREF _Toc484435707 \h 15CHAPTER 3 PAGEREF _Toc484435708 \h 16Research Design and Strategies PAGEREF _Toc484435709 \h 16 PAGEREF _Toc484435710 \h 16Introduction PAGEREF _Toc484435711 \h 16Research Questions PAGEREF _Toc484435712 \h 18Research Design Evolution PAGEREF _Toc484435713 \h 19CHAPTER 4 PAGEREF _Toc484435714 \h 22Writing and presenting my research findings PAGEREF _Toc484435715 \h 22 PAGEREF _Toc484435716 \h 22Findings/Data analysis PAGEREF _Toc484435717 \h 22Conclusion - How did the research help me with my project? (Interpret Research) PAGEREF _Toc484435718 \h 22CHAPTER 5 PAGEREF _Toc484435719 \h 24My Project PAGEREF _Toc484435720 \h 24 PAGEREF _Toc484435721 \h 24Introduction PAGEREF _Toc484435722 \h 24Pre-Production PAGEREF _Toc484435723 \h 24Production PAGEREF _Toc484435724 \h 24Post-production PAGEREF _Toc484435725 \h 25CHAPTER 6 PAGEREF _Toc484435726 \h 26MY EXTENDED PROJECT - FINAL PRODUCT PAGEREF _Toc484435727 \h 26 PAGEREF _Toc484435728 \h 26CHAPTER 7 PAGEREF _Toc484435729 \h 27Project Evaluation PAGEREF _Toc484435730 \h 27 PAGEREF _Toc484435731 \h 27APPENDICES PAGEREF _Toc484435732 \h 28Extended project in creative media production Learning Outcomes and Assessment PAGEREF _Toc484435733 \h 281. Understand the requirements of a creative media production project. PAGEREF _Toc484435734 \h 282. Be able to use research methods to inform ideas for creative media production. PAGEREF _Toc484435735 \h 283. Be able to use skills, knowledge and understanding in the completion of a creative media project. PAGEREF _Toc484435736 \h 284. Be able to evaluate a creative media project. PAGEREF _Toc484435737 \h 28REFERENCES PAGEREF _Toc484435738 \h 29LIST OF FIGURES TOC \h \z \c "Figure" Figure 1- What is research PAGEREF _Toc478425763 \h 15Figure 2- How to ask good questions PAGEREF _Toc478425764 \h 16Figure 3 - My exercise 1 PAGEREF _Toc478425765 \h 16LIST OF TABLES TOC \h \z \c "Table" Table 1 - Project Proposal PAGEREF _Toc477729279 \h 6Table 2 - Project Action Plan and Timetable PAGEREF _Toc477729280 \h 9Table 3- My research Plan PAGEREF _Toc477729281 \h 11DEFINITION OF TERMS EP – Extended ProjectUAL – University of the Arts London Unit 8 - Project ProposalCandidate NameJosh TitchnerCandidate NumberPathwayGames development Project TitleUnderstanding and researching the use of 2D sprites. Section 1: Rationale (approx. 100 words)I am interested in developing my skills in 2D sprites, whilst gaining an understanding of how different developers and publishers use what they produce; this will include AAA companies and indie companies. The reason I have chosen to do this as my project is, whilst being on this course. I want to enhance my skills in doing pixel work but also boosting my knowledge in pixel art. The inspiration for wanting to do 2D, is from one of the projects I previously done in the year. It was to make a game in GameMaker and it consisted of a lot of 2D pixel art. Section 2: Project Concept (approx. 200 words)The idea for this project is based on my interest for 2D pixel art and what it brings to the gaming industry. The goal of this project is to design my own version of a sprite from a PlayStation 1 game (Psychic Force) whilst at the same time developing an understanding of how AAA companies and Indie companies use 2D sprites today and in the past. My research will help me when it comes to designing my own sprite for this project. The audience for this project will be fans of 2D pixel art and retro game fans, as well as fans of the game I’m creating a sprite for. My role in this project will be to research and create 2D sprites, for instance the history and what makes a good sprite viable. My research will mainly revolve around the game I’m creating a sprite for; Psychic Force. My technical requirements for this this project are a computer, Photoshop, some paper for sketching out ideas for my sprite and maybe a graphics tablet for creating sprites.Section 3: Evaluation (approx. 50 words)Through the entirety of this project I will be constantly monitoring the quality of my research and writing to ensure I’m am working to the best of my capability. After each week, I will go over the work I have produced, to see if I went wrong when researching or writing. I will be doing all of my writing in Microsoft Word before moving it into WordPress to minimalize the risk of any spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes. I will try to plan each week beforehand to prevent me wasting any time during the following week. I also intend on making a Subreddit for the game, and to use it for getting feedback on all my work, since there are no online communities based around my game, so this will help me reach out. I will use any peer feedback I get to improve my work on the following week.Proposed Research Sources and Bibliography (Harvard Format)BibliographyUNKNOWN, 1997. Psychic Force Review. [Online] Available at: [Accessed 28 4 2017].Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 1 - Project ProposalProject Action Plan and Timetable Project Action Plan and TimetableWeekDate WeekBeginningActivity / What you are intending to do - including independent studyResources / What you will need to do it - including access to workshops29th MarchWednesday to FridayProduce a piece of work that shows the skills developed over the year so far. Create a mind map describing me Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Internet access 19th April Wednesday to FridayCome up with three separate ideas for my Extended project. Microsoft Word26th April Wednesday to Friday Conduct research into my audience. Demographic and psychometric research, Equipment requirements, Job roles and health and safety requirements. Internet access and Microsoft Word4th MayWednesday to Friday Planning research and Literature review Internet access and Microsoft Word10th May Wednesday to FridayDesigning and interpreting primary researchInternet access, Microsoft Word and SurveyMonkey17th May Wednesday to Friday Create a proposal presentation and present it, polish project goals and focus.Internet access, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint 24th MayWednesday to Friday Complete any work prior to this week, in preparation for my practical work. Microsoft Word, Internet access7th JuneWednesday to FridaySketch a sprite, then create it in photoshop. Photoshop, Drawing materials. 14th JuneWednesday to Friday (Continuing to 21st June)Using the sprite I created I would then create an animation using my sprite. Write my final evaluation for my project. Photoshop, Microsoft Word, internet access Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 2 - Project Action Plan and TimetableCHAPTER 1 Introduction Write an introduction to the Chapter - This opening section’s main function is simply to get the reader into the chapter somewhat gradually rather than jumping directly into the first section. It can be as brief as one paragraph; it can be as long as three or more pages. If you prefer a briefer introduction, then begin with a paragraph something like this: For example:-This project portfolio is a report of my Extended Project for my first-year UAL Diploma in Games development pathway. My project is to develop an understanding the use of 2D sprites, and with this research I will create my own sprite using the research I got. This first chapter of the project portfolio presents the background of my project starting with writing about myself, what I learned on my course and who or what inspired me for my project. This is followed by explaining what my project is about and why it is important. The chapter concludes with my research plan and everything I have carried out. The Background of my Project The reasoning behind my project.Since joining this course, I was never too certain in which pathway I wanted to follow within the gaming industry but through the year I got to experience some of the different pathways, and doing so made me realise I have a passion for pixel art. Since I discovered what I like within the gaming industry, I decided to try and base my entire project around it. Doing this will hugely increase my understand in pixel art as well as my skills in pixel art. My personal experiences that have influenced my choices. Having been a gamer for a long time, I have played a range of games with a wide variety of art styles, including pixel art, such as; Pokémon emerald, Pokémon FireRed, Evoland etc. I believe pixel art can still have a strong impact on gameplay as well as story, and I hope to understand why, by the end of this project. My projects basic premise The basic premise for my project is to produce a character that would fit in a PlayStation 1 game called psychic force, it will be made in a pixel art style and I will be using the research I conducted to form my sprite. Who am I? This mind map is a brief summary; showing my interests, values, and background etc. What did I learn on my course? What is my project about?Over the past few decades video games have come a long way, especially in terms of graphics starting from PIXEL art coming to realistic art, as this development in graphics has come about more people want to experience the nostalgic feel of a retro game, this can be achieved by using pixel art. I want to develop my knowledge of pixel art and the effect it can have on a player, this is when my research plays a key role in creating my sprite. Why my project is important? People will always want to experience that nostalgic feeling, I chose to do pixel art because I want to develop a understanding and the ability to create pixel art. Doing this project will give me the ability to educate myself in the field of pixel art.CHAPTER 2 Literature/Resources Review Introduction This aim for this chapter is for me to have a large range of sources that I could use for my secondary research, that will be used to develop my understanding of pixel art; like the different aspects of it such as, shape, colour, size and how its portrayed through pixel art. Following up on my previous work, I will be listing all my technical requirements, health and safety and the legal requirements of my project. Research will be done, going into my ideal audience for my project. Media sources, literature search and evaluation ?Literature reviewFor this task, we have to find relevant sources that we could use for our research. This is useful because when we come to research we will have a list of sources?we could use. To start I will be making a list of topics relevant to my project and gather sources for them.Anatomy, pose and gesture - This article explains everything to make a character unique, using features, pose and dress sense.Drawing basics and video game art (Book) – (Solarski, 2012) – Has a whole bunch of different information into different aspects of character design. - More in-depth information into pose. - This has all the information into human anatomy that I will need. - Learning to see and capture the energy of a body. - An advancement into human proportions. - Things to keep in mind, when doing the proportions of a face.Character designDrawing basics and video game art (Book) – (Solarski, 2012) – Has a step-by-step tutorial on learning character design. - This article also helps me with games design overall, as It has key information on every aspect of character design. - Has some great tips for character design, including key features to include when making a character. - Great tips for creating a unique character. - A beginners guide to sketching, when creating a character. – Goes through all the steps on creating a character, including multiple sketches, putting them into to photoshop and deciding what type of character it’s going to be. - Many different tutorials, on how to create different type of characters.Creating sprites - An easy to follow guide on how to create an 8-bit character in illustrator. - A guide on making an animated character in photoshop. - Another tutorial on making a sprite, but this time in Photoshop. They go over what makes a sprite good, eye-appealing, and nostalgic. -? A more in-depth way of making a sprite in Photoshop. - This is very useful for when I’m trying to create any objects or assets for my game.Formal elements: tone, colour, shape, line, texture, form, and lighting - Explains how different shapes can reflect on a character’s personality. - Using colour theory for your character.Semiology Character design in fighting games - A lot of the concept art from Mortal Kombat, which I can use for inspiration. - More concept but from street fighter, which has a slightly different art style to Mortal Kombat. - Very useful is I chose to do a human character.Industry researchRequirements for my creative media production projectThis is work you have already produced for Understanding the Requirements of a Creative Media Production Project (1.1) In this section, you should present your findings of the media industry and jobs related to your media project. Demonstrate the requirements of media industry – organizational structures, roles and processesDetailed job analysis – core skills and abilities required for my projectDetail the equipment, technology, relevant to the project and chosen mediaHealth and Safety – risk assessmentDetailed Analysis of Target AudiencesLegal and ethical requirementsDetail the Design/Style/Form/Genre/Aesthetics of your projectDetail the Skills/Techniques needed for your projectCONCLUSION - Who/what was my inspiration? /Contextualisation of my study Answer the following questionsWhat are similar media products and how is my work related to them? (position yourself in relation to similar media products) How similar media products influence my project? How they shaped my project? (Thought and action)?What did I learn from similar media products? (compare similar media products, how it influenced my perspective and ideas for the project) Identify requirements for your media project CHAPTER 3Research Design and Strategies IntroductionThis chapter is ‘How-to’ section of your Extended Project. In this chapter you have to introduce and explain the design of your research and experimentation activities and how your information/data was collected. Examples of the activities you may have conducted are:-Experiments, exercises, workshops, interviews, focus groups, photography, observations, museums, galleries, drawing, filming, visual and audio surveys, character profiles, location surveys etc.Content research, production research, people, locations, events, other materials i.e. props, costumes, scenery etc.The introduction should be relatively brief, simply providing an overview of the chapter. For example“This chapter explains research design for my Extended Project. It starts with research questions and follows by the description of the research design and research methods used in my project.”Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 1- What is ResearchResearch QuestionsStart with stating the intent of your Extended Project. What are the key aims and objectives of your project? Outline the key characteristics of your project. Write about your questions? You have to base your research design on questions and interests. Ask yourself: “What do I want to find out?” Write to the reader clear research questions, what you wanted to find out?Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 2- How to ask good questionsFigure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 3 - My exercise 1Research Design Evolution In this chapter, you will expand on what you wrote in your project proposal. Write about what you researched and how you collected your information/data (research activities). Remember, in this chapter, you will only write what you have researched and what research activities you used. In the next chapter, you will write about your findings, analysis and conclusions (2.2). In the following chapter, you will write about your findings and analysis using the same themes (see below) for the sub-titles. Detailed below are possible methods you are could use for your research. This will be the research activities you have conducted. The secondary research about your subject will be in your Literature Review. (Chapter 2)This is anything done by you, and it could be such as:-Online questionnaire – you could ask your Facebook friends to comment on your project idea and give you some additional ideas how you can make it better.Get the feedback from your lecturers and peers and reflect on it in relation to your journey.You can contact companies, council, artist depending on what is your project about to get their opinion on your project idea. You can use your phone or tablet to research, take photos of possible locations and places that you can use in your project. Practical activities such as creating models, drawings, recording, filming, working in Photoshop.You could use the following research themes as separate sub-headings?Target audience Ask yourself questions: Who? What? Where? Who is your target audience? Who are you aiming your product at?What type of audience is it? Investigate the target demographic and record the type of media or entertainment they consume. Where can you find this out? You can use, ‘YouGov Profiles’ site to find out about your target audience demographic. (secondary)You can set up interviews or record a ‘Vox Pops’ (primary) to find information about your audience. ?Skills and techniques Come up with the plan of what skills and techniques you will need to research to produce an effective, original and to near professional standard project. For example, you can watch tutorials or read about how to achieve specific skills and techniques that you will need for your project (secondary) Experiment with range of skills yourself (primary) ?Production researchExplain what and how: People needed for the production/availability (how: emails, Facebook, Skype conversation, etc.) Research production roles that you will need to carry out and how to do it successfully (how: the internet, media books, etc.) Production schedule (how: create your own) Budget (How: secondary internet, primary ask yourself) Recce research/location needed (how: take images, contact individuals for permission, etc.) Health and safety research ( How: take images, check locations yourself, ask for permission) Visual ideas (storyboard optional) (How: take images, create sketches, get inspired by other people ideas, etc.) Props (how: make a list, ask to borrow, make it, buy it, use what you have)Production (techniques, hardware, workflow) ( how: research what you need / how: try it yourself) Post -production (Edit, colour correction, VFX, etc. ( how: read, watch how other people/professionals do it, try it yourself) List all research activitiesWhat activities did you conduct to answer your questions and collect the data? Write about information/ data you collected; your choice of data presentation and how you structured your information/data analysis. The research activities should be identified such as: Observations (observational drawings; using photography, video and audio to collect data) Documents analysis (written, but also video and audio documents) Workshops Interviews Focus groups Surveys (visual, audio, etc.) Experiments Tests and measurements CHAPTER 4 Writing and presenting my research findingsIn this chapter, you will summarise the collected information/data and the statistical treatment, and/or mechanics, of analysis. You should start this paragraph by briefly restating the topic/theme of your project (take it from Chapter 1). Explain the object of each question, research activity, point out results, and present those results in a chosen form of summarised information/data. Select method of presenting data carefully.In a quantitative study, the results usually begin with a description of the sample (e.g., sample size, description of participants who were excluded and why, handling of missing data). Next, descriptive statistics (e.g., frequencies/percentages for categorical variables, means, standard deviations, and ranges for continuously measured variables) are presented.In a qualitative study, the results often include many quotes from participants who were interviewed. Here you should also present your non-textual elements such as photos, videos, audio files, maps, tables, charts, mind maps, SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis, etc. Findings/Data analysis What strategies did you use to analyse your data? What did you find out? Conclusion - How did the research help me with my project? (Interpret Research) What did you learn from your research and how it informed your project? Present explain and contextualize findingsBackground and context of the work (refer to work produced in Chapter 1)What is it that makes me do my project?My personal experiences that influence my choices (idea for the project, my role in the project, how it relates to my future possible career)What is the basic premise of my project?What do I seek to achieve and how it relates to my target audiences?Use Findings to contextualize my Project (Present and Discuss Findings) (refer to work produced in Chapter 2)What are similar media products and how my work relates to them (position yourself in relation to similar media products)How do similar media products include my project?How they shaped my project? (thought and action)What did I learn from similar media products? (compare similar media products, how did they influence your perspective and ideas for the project – talk about both script and techniques)Organise and express your idea (Pre-Production Portfolio) (three ideas from week 2)Originate a range of ideas – list all ideas you had and explain how you chose the final idea Analyse each idea for viability - use focus groups and lecturer to supportMap and analyse your Ideas (Mind mapping, SWOT analysis - strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats).CHAPTER 5 My Project Introduction In this chapter you should present the level of self-direction, personal initiative and commitment necessary to progress ideas and find solutions, and the practical, theoretical and technical comprehension, appreciation, knowledge and proficiency necessary to achieve identified goals. The ability to plan and organise work within a given timeframe and the efficient production of outcomes both individually and collaboratively.Pre-Production Produce Pre-Production Portfolio, which will formally define your project (location survey; risk assessment; treatment; script; budget; schedule, character bibles, design documents etc depending on your project.)Identify your role - directing (managing the team) crew, actors, games designer, concept artist, foley artist, sound design, model maker, camera, yourself etc depending on your projectCollaborating and working as a team – do not worry if you are working on your own!Dealing with production problems (delays, equipment breakdowns, changes in schedule, etc)Use of visual, audio and interactive media skills to complete your media projectPitch your proposal to the production board (video recording of your production board presentation) Analyse your target audience. Investigate the target demographic and record the type of media or entertainment they consume Production Management techniques, (notes of team meetings, or daily diary reflections if working on your own, production and post-production schedules; call sheets, etc.)Team and individual performance monitoring (weekly check against schedule)Development – Demonstrate development (photos from the shoot, screenshots from computers). Keep daily production and post-production diary and reflect on your production process. Feedback from Lecturers and Peers and Social MediaPost-production Describe post-production of your project.Assess your production and post-production process. Describe, and critically analyse any production problems and the solution you experienced. Prepare material for edit and further manipulationQA TestingCritique of visual artUser TestingRenderPresentation and Publication (walk-throughs, voice over, portfolio)Use and clearing of copyright protected material (music and licensing)Preparing credits if applicableEditing (manipulating)Fine tuning special effects, mixing, colour correction, rendering, compressing, etcCHAPTER 6 MY EXTENDED PROJECT - FINAL PRODUCT Here present your finished practical projectCHAPTER 7Project Evaluation Critically evaluating your final media project against the agreed requirements and parameters. Answer the following questions:Introduce the project in your own words What was the purpose of the project? What did you hope to learn?How much reference material did you find? Do you think you could have done more? If so, explain what you think you could have doneHow did you develop your ideas?List five strengths and five weaknesses in your final designWas there a theme for the design ideas? Can you describe it? Can you reference any influences here? - art movements, designers, media companies/campaigns, etc.What experiments and exploration did you do?How did it affect your development?Find a similar type of design publication - place it next to your own - what comparisons/difference can you identify? What were the key areas of development in this project? - use your daily reflections to help you with this Which technical skills, processes, methods and techniques did you use?Review your proposal - what changed, what developments did you make, did you manage to complete everything you set out to achieve?What did the client/lecturer think of your original concept/idea? How did that make you feel?What could you do to adapt the work produced to improve and develop it?Is the final work appropriate for the needs of the project? Does it sufficiently answer your brief? (Project Proposal)Reflect on your pitch to the board; how did you feel about it before? #Did the pitch go better or worse than you expected? What was the feedback from the client/lecturer about your pitch? What do you think you could improve next time when doing a pitch?Did the project as a whole, go better or worse than you expected? What was the feedback from the client/lecturer on the project as a whole? What do you think you could improve about the project as a whole, if you did it again? APPENDICES Extended project in creative media production Learning Outcomes and Assessment 1. Understand the requirements of a creative media production project.1.1 Analyse the requirements of a creative media production project.2. Be able to use research methods to inform ideas for creative media production.2.1 Review a range of research sources to support a creative media production project. 2.2 Interpret research to develop ideas and effectively communicate to an audience 3. Be able to use skills, knowledge and understanding in the completion of a creative media project.3.1 Apply practical skills, knowledge and understanding to complete a creative media project within an agreed timeframe.4. Be able to evaluate a creative media project.4.1 Critically evaluate a creative media project against the agreed requirements and parameters.REFERENCES Make sure you use Harvard referencing. The bibliography should be continuously updated as the project progresses. BIBLIOGRAPHY \l 2057 Anon., 2017. BBC News. [Online] Available at: , c., 2017. Fun with Flags. 5 ed. canterbury: media. BIBLIOGRAPHY \l 2057 Anon., 2017. BBC News. [Online] Available at: , a., 2017. fun with face. 5 ed. canter: zoran .Smith, c., 2017. Fun with Flags. 5 ed. canterbury: media. ................
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