1. REVIEW OF FINAL MAJOR PROJECT (FMP)
Student Name: Lauren Rushmer Pathway: Film/ Media Production
Final Major Project Title: Morality
You will need to submit this evaluation with your full project hand in
1. Briefly describe the final outcome of your project and the progress you have
made, and if applicable how it differs from your original Project Proposal:
I produced a script based on morals and pushing the limits of my own moral
compass, related to crime which I then developed into a film and produced a
teaser and promotional posters
2. What methods have you used to show how your learning has effected your
project eg FMP Blog/ FMP Plan/ sketchbooks etc, and how has this helped
with development of your work:
I found that the sketchbook was the most successful method; I was able to
reflect in my sketchbook rather than my blog as I felt I was repeating myself. I
didn’t find the action plan useful, I preferred to write to do lists each time I had
done something or something had changed, for example, my group member
wasn’t in for a week so I had to scrap that week and do something that only I
could do.
3. List the targets met (from the original FMP Plan and any that were added
later):
In my project proposal brief, I said I would: produce a script based on the theme of
moral compass and pushing yourself to the limits of that compass; which would
develop into a short film; and produce the advertising campaign around this. Initially,
we had decided to produce a website where the film would be and multiple teaser
trailers as well as interviews with the cast and crew, posters, drawings in the court
(as a result of the crime), police style interviews with the characters and mug shots of
the characters. In our group Georgie and I decided we would split the roles up; I
would be in charge of the script, the storyboards, the cinematography and all the
production planning and Georgie would be in charge of editing, sound and the
2. advertising campaign.
4. Reflecting on your overall final major project, please discuss any
developments which have contributed to the final outcome:
In the script we experimented with gangs but decided it would take away from
our message. I have also experimented with lighting as in Caught in the Act it
was said to be too harsh, so I researched into 3 point lighting and
implemented it into my work. I also researched into storyboarding and created
an in depth storyboard drawing every frame which allowed me to refer to while
on set. I also researched into colour theory and used this is post to set a
mood for the audience. I also developed my artistic style in cinematography
but looking into different artists and filmmakers and their work.
5. Please state what advice you received from others during your FMP, and
discuss what you found particularly useful: you should refer to group reviews,
one-to-one tutorials and feedback from evaluation groups
The advice I received was to cut out lines from the script and to properly
develop my moral premise and moral decision before writing any further. I
was also told that I should stick to genres I enjoy and know the codes and
conventions well. I was also told to do more contextual research that relates
to my work such as drama TV shows such as Parenthood or the film Ordinary
People.
6. Key points to take away – things to change about my approach (give at
least 2) eg improve time management, what skills you have developed and
how this will affect your future course/career and things to continue doing and
to build on (give at least 2). What are you going to do next year?
(NOTE – you may find it useful to refer to this document at the beginning of
your next self managed project.)
From this project I am able to take away that my time management skills need
to be developed as I felt I began to rush towards the end, which I felt hindered
the quality of my work. I would also pick my group wisely as my other group
member didn’t keep up with her roles meaning I had to step in and do them in
3. order for the brief we wrote at the beginning to be met.
I think I developed my organisational skills such as storyboarding and time
tabling for the day of the shoot as that went really well despite forgetting one
shot type. I also think I have developed my script writing abilities due to
learning about subtext and implementing that into my work.
