Unit 1 - Pre-Production techniques for Creative Media Industries - Documentation

BTEC Extended Diploma in Games Design

Unit 1 Pre-Production techniques for Creative Media Industries

Documentation

 

Production – Mood board: https://animoto.com/play/Elo7NfG2HNryyE10OKgT1Q  

Storyboard:

Budget –

Clearances – Simple sample contract:

A written agreement, between ________ (Client) and _________ (Contractor)

Contractor will produce work for the client, before a predetermined deadline. Contractor will be compensated for (his/her) work at a rate of £150 per day.

Once the agreement ends, all work created by Contractor for the Client is the sole property of the Client.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances involving the Contractor (such as an injury), and the deadline is not met, no legal action can be taken against the Contractor.

Signed __________________ (Client)   Date ______________

Signed __________________ (Contractor)   Date ______________

Plans – The deadline for making this game is 4 weeks, to start to finish. For the 1^st week, I will conduct research, brainstorm ideas, and produce concept designs, whether by myself or with a hired contractor. For the 2^nd week, I will create any sprites, objects and backgrounds I will need, using Adobe Photoshop. Week 3, I will create the levels in GameMaker, and import any Photoshop sprites, objects etc I wish to use, as well as add the coding to the game. Week 4 will be used to add sound, whether taken from a free website, or recorded by myself or hired contractor(s). I will also test the game, to ensure it works correctly, fixing any issues if there are some.

 

Health and Safety Assessment Checklist –

Food and Drink near PCs	/
Equipment PAT tested to prevent electrical fires	/
Frequent breaks to prevent eye strain	/
Frequent breaks to prevent headaches	/
Correct posture chairs to prevent backache	/

 

Contingency plans –

What can go wrong:	How to avoid
Data loss/corrupt files	Backup files with different name, send via e-mail, or save onto HDD or memory stick
Preferred contributors unavailable	Look into alternative contractors. May cost more, or be less talented.
Contributor not delivering agreed work	Sign a contract between Client and Contractor. Join a Trade Union.
Injury preventing you from working	Sign a contract between Client and Contractor, which will include unforeseen circumstances. Join a Trade Union, who will fight for your cause.