Project 4 – Extended Project

Extended Project Files:

Aims and Objectives presentation

Project Proposal Guidance and Template

Tutorial Slots

REFLECTIVE MODELS FOR EVALUATION AND REFLECTION:

Reflective Writing and Models

Gibbs Reflective Cycle

PROPOSAL 25th Feb

Sample Portfolios:

https://digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/10609033
https://digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/106026680
https://digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/10577750
https://digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/10549261
https://digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/10494228

Other info:

Online Library

Referencing Guidelines

Cite this for me

Level 3X Grade Matrix

UAL Level 3 Music Specification

PROPOSAL CHECKLIST:

  • Introduction to your extended project possibly reviewing previous projects to complete a strengths and skills mindmap and highlight areas for improvement
  • Initial idea/concept – explain your idea, including the video of you explaining it to the class and reflect on what you could improve.
  • Aims and Objectives for your project idea and Target Audience – this can come before or after the presentation.
  • Presentation – slides, video, peer feedback, tutor feedback, detailed evaluation of what you need to change
  • Draft Proposal (optional)
  • Proposal Form!!! This should include lots of sources in your bibliography and a detailed production plan and schedule.
  • Additional Pre-Production Documents could include: 
  • Demos of songs (Lyrics, chord charts, audio)
  • Health and Safety (safe working practices and risk assessments)
  • Anticipated Problems and Solutions
  • Copyright and Legal Requirements (PRS, Public Liability Insurance for performance, PAT Testing)

Presentation ideas:

  • Why am I doing this project? Strengths skill, influences, previous projects/experience?
  • What is my project? Details
  • Aim(s) (what) and Objectives (How)
  • Target Audience
  • Personnel/Resource List – who/what will you need to complete the project
  • Collaborations – who will you be working with and what will their role be
  • Context – why and how is my project relevant to the music industry?
  • Research – What am I going to research and how? Primary/secondary? Books, journals, online, documentaries/video, etc.
  • Problem Solving – how will I solve problems and what methods/models will I use?
  • Health and Safety – what aspects apply to your project? risk assessments?
  • Budgets/Finances
  • Staging/sound/lighting design?
  • Planning – include a schedule, e.g. rehearsal planning, meetings, resources
  • Practical Skills – what practical skills will you need?
  • Presentation – how will you present your final product/project? How will you document your work?
  • Evaluation and Reflection – how and when will you do this? What models will you use?
  • Promotion – what promotional strategy/methods will you employ?

Research Sources for the Music Industry:

https://ajourneyinmusic.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/music-industry-20101.pdf
https://discovercreative.careers/#/?tags=1180&filters=
https://musically.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Sandbox194-eoy-47284626.pdf
https://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/Home/Advice/Your-Career/Finance
https://www.prsformusic.com

Marketing and Promotion Analysis – Sandbox 2022

​https://www.prsformusic.com/m-magazine/features/festival-application-guide​

Health and Safety sources:

Risk Assessment Template MU

HSE link

HSE music advice

Distribution:

Distribution Companies

Marketing & Promotion:

Intro-to-Artwork

Social Media Marketing

Promo Videos

TikTok

Mail Chimp

Funding:

Patreon

Crowd Funder

Kickstarter

Top 10 Crowdfunding Sites

Please upload this template to a separate tab named ‘Targets’ on your digital space:

Target Rating Key

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