1. Stephh Pappas & Samantha Perry

2. The to a
successful
project is in
the planning.

3. Planning and
Pre-Production is
worth 5% of your
overall mark!

4. Throughout CommTech, you
are expected to complete
plans for the following:
•Photoshop
•Flash
•Videos
•Presentations

5. Why Is Planning
Important?
Provides the framework for
your project
• You know exactly what you are aiming for
• Which steps to take
• Required materials
Helps you be more
organized and
prepared your ideas will be in one place
• All of
• You will be able to refer back to your plans

6. Why Is Planning
Important?
Minimizes uncertainties
• Reduces risks for failure
• Less stress
Leads to better
time management
• Learn to be more organized and productive
• Learn to set priorities, deadlines and goals
• Learn to complete tasks on time

7. When completing
your plans, follow
these basic tips for
each category:

8. Photoshop Planning
Make clear,
detailed
sketches
Use labels
Make sure you fill
in all the required
information

9. Flash Planning
Make sure to
include the
minimum number
of sentences
required
Write down all the
characters, images
& sounds

10. Flash Panning
Use labels
Include arrows
for movement

11. Video Planning
Be detailed in your
description
Be sure to
include the
time & audio

12. Video Planning
Include a name
for each
storyboard
Use labels

13. Presentation Planning
Include as much
information as possible
Write exactly what
you are going to say
Include times & visuals

14. Presentation Planning
• Make a script
• Be informed about your topic
• Know your lines
• Practice

15. Example Plans
Good Bad
• Neat, clear writing • Messy writing
• Detailed sketches • No detail
• Completely filled out • Spaces left blank

16. Example Plans
Good Bad
• Neat, clear writing • Illegible writing
• Detailed script • No detail
• Lengthy description • Short description
• Time & Audio is filled out • Unclear

17. Example Plans
Good Bad
• Neat, clear writing • Messy writing
• Labels • Scribbles
• Sketches & points are detailed • Very little information

18. Strive to get
10/10 on your
planning sheet.
(The marks add up!)

19. “Knowing how to
plan properly and
including all that is
required will help
you complete great
projects.”
- Mr. Stitt

20. Tips
Use a pencil
It is easier to erase a mistake than to start over
Don’t forget to write your
name on every sheet
Mr. Stitt cant give you the marks if he doesn’t
know the work is yours

21. Tips
Mark down the planning due
date in your agenda
It will be easier to remember to complete
and hand-in on time
Be as detailed as possible
It will help you in the long run and Mr.Stitt
will be happy

22. Once you have fully
completed your plans,
drop them off in the
Project In Box
and wait for approval.

23. Thanks for watching
and remember,
great plans will help
you create a great
project.