Foundation portfolio tips
- 2. • research • planning • evidence • ideas • feedback • logistics • equipment • production • reflection
- 3. Really look at real examples Keep evidence of all your research Research every angle Conventions, audience s, institutions KEEP RESEARCHING
- 9. plan for all eventualities - what could possibly go wrong? record all your planning visuals show the process of your ‘journey’
- 10. Drafts, layouts, photos from shoot Screen grabs of your manipulation of material digital editing, Photoshop, etc
- 11. keep ideas simple have a workable concept with realistic plans try the ‘25 word pitch’ or the ‘lift pitch’
- 12. at all stages from peers, teachers and others keep records of the Feedback take notice of it and respond to it
- 13. people, places, props, costumes get it done early- you may need to do it all again rehearse and prepare share contact details for all involved
- 14. practice on it prepare it, get to know it make the most of it are all the parts there before you use it?
- 15. Rehearse shots before taking photos Keep the camera steady Don’t use ‘found’ images always take extra images in case you need them organise your material before editing
- 16. Should be ongoing as well as at the end Stand back from what you have made Get teacher advice on the format of ‘evaluation’ Should use technical language accurately