The document outlines a 4-step process for developing coursework project ideas. Students are to: 1) Come up with 4 initial ideas independently; 2) Write 2 paragraph synopses for each; 3) Pitch their favorite idea to the group; and 4) Rework their ideas based on feedback to finalize their 4 options. The goal is for students to independently generate ideas, summarize them, get feedback on pitching an idea, and then refine their ideas based on that feedback.

1. It’s ideas time!
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2. • Step 1:
Your task is to come up with four
workable ideas for your
coursework project. This should
be done for prep and should be
done alone. Do not discuss your
ideas with anyone at this stage.
Prep for this week: Due
on your blog by Sunday
3rd November

3. • Step 2:
Produce a two paragraph
synopsis for each idea.
• The first paragraph should be a short
synopsis of the plot of the film. What is the
whole film about?
• The second paragraph should be a
synopsis of the opening title sequence.
What do we see in the opening titles?
• Put them in your order of preference, best
idea first.

4. • Step 3:
• Take your favourite idea and develop
it into a pitch you will give to the
whole group. No powerpoint or
anything else required. Just a
simple, short, verbal pitch.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Ht6-Cw0RI
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q3dpPWXGO8

5. • You will then present these
ideas to the whole group and
we will offer feedback on what
we think of your idea.
• Is it achievable? Does it sound
visually interesting? Does the film
concept interest us? Etc. etc.

6. • Finally, you will then be given
the opportunity to rework your
ideas, taking on board the
feedback you receive, and
finalise the four ideas you will
bring to the table when we split
into groups.

7. Some links to feed
your creativity
• http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/12/19/30-
unforgettable-movie-title-sequences/
• http://thisisnotadvertising.wordpress.com/2012/10/1
1/26-movie-opening-sequence-with-a-great-idea/