Pre-production Planning

• What is a Gantt chart used for?


  Planning a project and task scheduling
• Why do senior roles need a detailed work plan?

  To manage team members and track progress
• What should team members know according to a work plan?

  Defined roles, milestones, and deadlines
• How does a detailed work plan help project managers?

  It allows measuring progress against the plan
• What can be learned from a detailed work plan after a project?

  What went well and what didn’t
• Why is tracking spending important in a work plan?

  To accurately allocate budgets to tasks
• What is contingency time in a work plan?

  Time added for flexibility in scheduling
• How do mind maps assist designers and project managers?

  They help work out early ideas visually
• What can mind maps be used for?

  Personal inspiration and client communication
• How are mind maps created?

  On paper or using software
• What is the purpose of a mood board?

  To visually represent concepts and ideas
• How do mood boards inspire team members?

  By providing visual ideas for the project
• What do mood boards help designers with?

  Generating ideas and potential design styles
• What do mood boards indicate about a product?

  They suggest the final look of the product
• What is an asset log?

  A spreadsheet of project assets information
• What do flowcharts represent?

  Processes visually in interactive products
• What shapes are used in flowcharts?

  Shapes represent specific elements and processes
• What is the purpose of storyboards?

  To plan visual media products like films
• How do storyboards assist in production?

  They provide a visual representation of sequences
• What do storyboards guide during post-production?

  They guide editors in editing the final product
• What do scripts show in film production?

  What characters say and do
• Why is a script crucial for actors and directors?

  It outlines their dialogue and actions
• What must happen before filming starts?

  A script needs to be written and agreed on
• What do scripts normally include?

  Dialogue, actions, and scene descriptions
• What is created before a final product is produced?

  A final mockup
• Why is a final mockup created?

  To ensure client satisfaction and agreement
• What type of products are visualisation diagrams ideal for?

  Static products
• What can visualisation diagrams combine?

  • Draft digital artwork or concept sketches
  • Sample or placeholder images and text
  • Sketches or line drawings
• What annotations can be included in visualisation diagrams?

  • Additional information for the designer
  • Questions for the client
  • Description of incomplete text or images
  • Fonts, sizes, styles, and colours
• What font and size is used for headings?

  Foodfeld, 24
• What font and size is used for subheadings?

  Carmel, 16
• What font and size is used for body text?

  Egmont, 14
• What is the purpose of a wireframe layout?

  To show where everything should go in a product
• What elements does a wireframe layout include?

  • Titles, headings, and subheadings
  • Images and diagrams
  • Text blocks and buttons
• What details can be included as annotations in wireframe layouts?

  • Fonts, styles, and colours
  • Links between pages or screens
  • Direction of on-screen movement or animation
• What do areas for text in wireframe layouts often look like?

  Blocks with lines
• What do images in wireframe layouts often look like?

  Blocks with a cross in them
• What should be kept in mind when filming or taking photographs?

  Respect privacy and obtain necessary permissions
• Is permission required to film in public places under UK law?

  No, but privacy should be respected
• What should you check if filming on public land or buildings?

  Check with the local council