What is Due

Overview

Above all other content, we prefer to consume videos and will consistently seek videos and avoid reading. If you think about it, portfolio pieces need more than just a written explanation to stand out. If we look at more and more portfolios, we see the introduction of videos. That is your goal with this assignment, to create an introduction video for your team’s project. You will work with your group to create one video.

The video should be a well polished and produce piece of content. Think of it like a kickstarter video. You’ll want to introduce the project, the goal, solution and why it matters. It is recommended to research about the best Kickstarter videos and their characteristics. 

The class will be participating with the visual society and you will share the pitch videos at the society. If you have interest from peers to participate in the project, you can allow students outside the class to help. Their work can count toward the 400 hour count. If the pitch video is done well, you should be able to inspire volunteers. 

Instructions

Create a video which includes:

1. Who are you?
2. What are you planning to make?
3. Where did this project come from?
4. What is the plan or schedule for the project?
5. Why does this project matter?

After you’ve made the video upload it to YouTube. Be sure to either post the video as public or unlisted. Do not publish the video as private, you will want people to see it. After the video has been uploaded, submit the link to this assignment.

The Group Project Requirements

Overview

The objective of this project is to create something big which you wouldn't normally be able to do by yourself in one semester. You will work in teams of about 10 on a self-assigned project. The project will need to accumulate 400 hours worth of visual production work between all the members of the team. The project will be self-assigned at the beginning of the semester, which means the class will come up with two ideas, define goals, make a plan, assign work, execute production, and finally put together a case study at that end of the semester to put into each student's portfolio. Individuals will be graded on personal production quality and quantity, and the overall quality of the group project.

Check out this video highlighting a past group's project and their experience: https://vimeo.com/330079863

Minimum

Examples

Here are some examples of what can be done for this project.

• A social change campaign
• A brand redesign
• An animation
• A short film
• Kick starter campaign
• Web design
• App/Game design

Minimum Expectations

The project must be ...

• Approved by your instructor.
• Visual in nature
• Must communicate a message
• A total of 400 hours of visual production work must be achieved by the entire company
  • Production work does not include meetings, brainstorming, reading books, researching, ect
  • Each individual must complete a minimum of 4 hours of production work each week (once the project officially starts)
• A final, well thought, well designed, case study submitted at the end of the semester
  • The case study needs to include:
    • Cover
    • Table of contents
    • Introduction
    • Background & Goals
    • Outcome
    • The appendix which should outline the individual's contribution

Past Student Examples

• Sports Promo Case Study (F18)
• Village Book Builders Case Study (F18)
• Veggie Might Case Study (W19)
• Texas Roadhouse Case Study (W19)
• Breakfast Animation (S19)
• Bandit Card Game (S19)
• Dream Machine (F19)
• Costume for Agnes (F19)
• Potato Hotel (W20)
• Deadly Island (W20)

Firing Team Members

Social loafing is generally the largest offense in classroom group work, but we see less of it in the industry because companies have the opportunity to let these culprits go. In this class, groups can fire team members who are not pulling their weight, arguing, being rude, and so on. Really when it comes down to it, please treat everyone with Christ-like love and respect.

Just like in most companies, teams need to work with HR (in this case that will be the professor) to ensure accurate reasons for firing and that the process is done correctly. If your team sees the need for a termination you must make the decision as a team, and make sure the reason is valid. After you have made the decision as a team, approach the professor.

Those who are fired have the opportunity to either try and join the other group or work on an individual project which will total 400 hours worth of production work. As a warning, if someone is fired, they will likely fail the class.