PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO

CROSS MEDIA MUSIC PROMOTION

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO

• Working in group of no more than 4 OR individually• You will produce a promotional package for the release

of a new album to possibly include the following• Website• CD Cover• Extract from music promo video• Radio interview• Magazine article• Magazine advertisement• Advertisement for the release of a new album

GUIDANCE

• You MUST be able to justify and have evidence of your contribution to group work

• THE PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO• Will consist of:• The Production itself (this is the ONLY shared

element!)• The Production Log• You will also need to write Evaluation (500 – 800

words)

PRODUCTION LOG

• Must be completed individually and is expected to include the following

• Evidence of research• Evidence of planning, such as outlines, still test

shots, sketches and storyboards• Key dates, decisions and deadlines • A record of the exact contributions made to the

production, such as: camerawork, photography, interviews, design, audience research, redrafting or editing.

WHAT NEEDS TO BE IN YOUR PRODUCTION LOG?

• Research into existing music acts• Analysis of marketing materials• Research into target audience (questionnaires)• Artist outline • Meeting minutes/ roles and responsibilities • Test shots• Flat plans• Sketches• Schedules

LET’S LOOK AT SOME REAL WORK

• The best way to understand what is expected of you is to look at some real work

BUILDING RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• For the next few weeks you will be undertaking research tasks that will contribute to you Production Log and Planning for this piece of coursework

• You will also be doing some practical work so that you can develop your Photoshop skills and learn more on how to use iMovie

MUSIC GENRES

ROCK

DARK CLOTHES

REBELLIOUS

ANARCHY

DRUMS AND GUITARS

WILD

PUNK

HEAVY METAL

EMOSOFT

GRUNGE

THRASH METAL

SILVER JEWELLERY

GUY LINER