This proposal outlines a student's project to create a 2-minute animated game trailer using Photoshop. The student has experience with Photoshop and Premier Pro from previous projects and wants to create something more detailed. The concept is a "slice of life cozy game" that conveys a message of hope through trading between NPCs in a fantasy town. In the first weeks, the student will research pixel art techniques, potential animation platforms, and tutorials to efficiently complete the project. Progress will be evaluated through ongoing production reflections and a final self-evaluation analyzing the work and outcomes to develop the student's practice.

1. Proposal
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Centre Name and Number:
York College 48357
Student Name and Unique Learner Number:
Megan Bannister 372579
Project proposal title and date:
‘Cozy Trading’ 18/04/22
Main area of activity:
The main media I will use for this project will be animation through Photoshop.
Rationale:
I had some Photoshop experience before starting this course but over the year I have developed
those skills and feel confident in my ability to use Photoshop to complete what I want to do, I am
able to resolve issues I find by researching it online as well. I have also learnt how to use Premier
Pro. Over the past year I have created a music video, audio soundscape, magazine and
advertising and animation. My previous project will push me to create something more detailed as I
was not pleased about the intricacy of it.
Project Concept:
The concept is a ‘slice of life’ cozy game trailer. I want to create the idea of a game where you
have a main objective of going around this town and trading wares between NPCs but there is an
underlying message of hope and kindness in humanity. The trailer should be about 2 minutes long,
hopefully longer. I would like to add a layer of fantasy, perhaps with non-human NPCs you can
speak to.
I need to research more assistance in pixel art for tips on how to create this project. I would also
like to research if there are any better platforms I can use to animate for free. I would like to watch
tutorials in animation for assistance in how I can complete this project as efficiently as possible.
How will the project be evaluated and reviewed: 50 words approx.
How do you plan to evaluate the work? Reference conducting on-going evaluation (Production
Reflections) and your final self-reflection (Evaluation), analysing your work and its outcomes.
How will this process help developing your working practices as you continue with your
study/media career?

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Bibliography:
Minimumof 10 sourcesthat youcoulduse for your project.These canbe existingproducts,used
for inspiration.Orbookslookedatforthe theoryresearch.Make sure youget a mixture of books
and products.Limityourself tonomore than 2 websites if possible(youcanputGoogle Booklinks
like BooksonNeil’sToolbox). Considergalleries,books,magazines, journals, films,computer
games, websites,blogs,socialmedia, radioprogrammes,archive material,podcasts etc.
Thismust include atleast2 primarysourcesof information- tweakSource 1and 2 to fit.
Alphabetise the list whencomplete (highlightthesourcesand click the SORT button- ithasan A-Z
and an arrowpointing down on it).
1. Your, Name. (2019) Target Audience Research Survey (conducted on DATE)
2. Interviewees, Name. (2019) Target Audience Interviews (conducted on DATE)
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Project
Week
Tasks to be Completed: Specific Tasks
1 Initial plans, background
research & proposal
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2 Research- primary and
secondary
[Audience/Existing products]
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3 Research- primary and
secondary
[Production
Techniques/Experiments]
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4 Pre-Production and planning 
5 Production and reflections 
6 Production and reflections 
7 Production and reflections 
8 Production and reflections 
9 Evaluation 