Project 5 – Collaborative Project – Music Performance and Production

Collaborative Project Files:

Level 3 Sample Portfolios:

Other info:

Your project proposal forms a large part of your mark for CONTEXT!

Proposal and Presentation Checklist:

Introduction –introduce yourself and possibly a review of previous projects – strengths and skills, areas for improvement, etc.
Initial Idea – explain your idea and include a video of you explaining it to your peers if possible
Aims and Objectives for your idea and Target Audience
Proposal Form (include a draft where possible)
Presentation – slides, video of your presentation, peer feedback, tutor feedback, detailed evaluation of presentation and proposal
Additional Pre-Production (proposal) 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?