This document discusses different types of client briefs, including contractual, formal, informal, co-operative, negotiated, commission, tender, competition, and MY brief. It provides definitions and advantages and disadvantages of each brief type. The document also discusses the importance of thoroughly reading the brief, the nature and demands of the client brief, negotiating with the client prior to production, potential legal issues, and opportunities the brief allows for self-development, learning new skills, multi-skilling, and contributing to a project.