The document outlines the main tasks for a foundation portfolio that includes research, planning, and construction evidence. It requires individual and group work on general and contemporary title sequence research, analysis of 2-3 title sequences, production planning documents, filming journals, focus groups, and evaluations. The portfolio aims to demonstrate knowledge of title conventions and research into a title designer and film institution for distributing a hypothetical film.

1. FOUNDATION PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS: MAIN TASK
= This is done individually by each member in the group
= This research/task can be done as a group and shared
= All of these tasks should be discussed as a group, jobs allocated and work shared
RESEARCH EVIDENCE Complete
& on blog
1. General research into title sequences (codes, conventions, purpose)
2. Analysis of contemporary titles/opening vs. older titles/opening
3. Research into a title sequence designer
4. Detailed analysis of 2-3 titles/openings and evidence of knowing the
forms & conventions of titles/openings 
5. Evidence of researching your chosen genre
6. Institution research – Who would produce/distribute your film?
PLANNING EVIDENCE
1. Production Brief/ Treatment
2. Production Schedule
3. Personal Schedule
4. Production Journal/ Meeting minutes
5. Storyboards
6. Evidence of recce (pictures needed recce sheet to be filled in)
7. Also any letters of permission sent out, posters put up
8. Audience research questionnaire – to test initial ideas (to be filled in by
10 people)
CONSTRUCTION EVIDENCE
1. Filming Journal – What you filmed? Any problems? Did footage have to
filmed again? Why?
2. Finished titles/opening
3. Production logo (1 person can work on this with input from the rest of
the group)
4. Evidence of focus groups/ Questionnaires (getting feedback from the
potential audience on your trailer, did it have the desired effect?)
5. Evaluation
= This is done individually by each member in the group
= This research/task can be done as a group and shared
= All of these tasks should be discussed as a group, jobs allocated and work shared