Project Proposal

Guidance and
Template
-
Extended Diploma
in Creative Media
Production and
Technology
Extended Diploma in Creative
Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template

In producing the project proposal, and in Section 2 – Project concept

preparing for the project realisation you should (Approximately 200 words)
familiarise yourself with Units 13 and 14 of
the qualification. This section provides an opportunity for you
to clearly explain the concept and aims of
In particular, you should understand the
your project, production or performance and
assessment and grading criteria which will be
used to determine standards of achievement. the research and ideas that will support its
development. What you anticipate producing,
Units 13 and 14 require you to produce the levels and types of resources that you will
a project proposal of about 500 words, need and an indication of the form in which
excluding the project action plan and you will complete and present your final
bibliography. Project proposals should not realisation within the allocated timescale.
be so succinct that they do not address the
requirements listed below, nor should they be This might include an indication of when and
excessively long and unfocused. how you will use studios, equipment and
other resources, how you will make use of
Your project proposal should be
sufficiently challenging to ensure you have tutorial and peer feedback and where you will
the best possible chance of meeting the incorporate independent study.
grading criteria.
Section 3 - Evaluation
Your project proposal should include: (Approximately 150 words)
- Centre name and number
- Candidate name and number This section provides an opportunity for you
- Project proposal title and date to explain how you will reflect on and evaluate
- Main area of activity / pathway, e.g. film, your work, as both an ongoing activity and at
TV, games design etc. the conclusion of your project.

The project proposal must be word processed You should describe how you intend to
and presented under the headings listed here: record your decision-making and how you will
document changes to your ideas as your
Section 1 - Rationale work progresses.
(Approximately 150 words)
The evaluation should be referenced to your
This section provides you with an opportunity stated aims and be reflective and analytical
to reflect on, review and summarise your rather than a description of actions completed.
progress and achievements through the first
12 units of the qualification. When working in collaboration with others
you should comment on how this may impact
You should outline the knowledge, skills and either positively or negatively and steps you
understanding you have acquired. What can take to minimise disruption in your
you know now, and what it means to you, own progress.
compared with what you knew and could do
before you started the course, and how this
has influenced your choice of discipline or
disciplines and your project proposal.

It also provides an opportunity for you to

explain your reasons for choosing a particular
discipline or disciplines and to outline both
your immediate and longer-term aspirations.

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Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template
Additional requirements, not included in
the 500 word proposal:

Project action plan and timetable:

This section provides you with an opportunity

to outline your planning and organisation
over a period of weeks and the activities you
will need to carry out in order to successfully
complete your project in the agreed time
frame. The more time and thought you give to
planning your project, the more successful it is
likely to be.

It is important that you consider how you will

balance ambition, time and realism in the
realisation of the project. You should also
include what you are going to do, how you
will do it and by when. Remember to include:
time spent sourcing materials and other
resources to conduct research, feedback from
tutors and peers, and when you will carry out
independent study.

Bibliography (Harvard Format):

This section provides an opportunity to record

the initial research sources, both primary and
secondary, that you intend to use.

Your sources of research should be as wide

as possible and could include libraries,
galleries, books, magazines, films, computer
games, websites, blogs, social media, radio
programmes, archive material etc. Where
appropriate, you should use the Harvard
system of referencing. The bibliography
should be continuously updated as the
project progresses.

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Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template
Candidate Name
Charlie Parkes

Candidate Number
9318

Pathway
Radio

Project Title
Final Major Project

Section 1: Rationale
(approx. 150 words) Throughout the past 2 units of the qualification, I have been able to learn more
about the media industry as a whole, the one that has stuck out to me the most
has been creating audio products, which is why I have once again decided to
create a radio show for my final major project. I have gained more knowledge
about how the radio industry works, this includes the information that I have
found of from Unit 12 of this course, I discovered that radio does have a future
in the digital age, this is something that I wanted to find out because I am
wanting a job in the radio industry in the future and want to know if it is going to
be a steady pathway. I have also learnt more about different softwares like
premiere pro which I can use to edit features and jingles, all the information
can be used towards this project to create a successful and professional final
product.

Section 2: Project
Concept The main aim of this project is to create a professional and successful talk and
(approx. 200 words) music radio programme. To do this, I will be researching more about the radio
industry and how to make a successful radio programme. I am wanting to
broadcast this show on Radio Warrington so I will have to research this station
as well to find out more about the content that they produce. I can already use
my pre-existing interview with a Radio 1xtra producer where I asked Him ‘what
makes a successful radio show’, this can give me more of a guide in the
direction that I need to go. Throughout this unit, I will be using different types
of equipment including a new audio interface that I haven’t got previous
experience with at Radio Warrington. Throughout this unit, I am wanting to get
feedback from members of my target audience at all points, this means that I
will be able to complete my goal of making an informative and entertaining
programme that reaches my target audience. I am keeping myself to a strict
schedule to make sure that every task is completed on time during this project,
this can confirm that I will meet the deadlines and have everything ready for
the radio show itself.

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Media Production and Technology
Project proposal template
Section 3: Evaluation
(approx. 150 words) Throughout this project, I will be doing a reflective diary for each task, this will
reflect on the skills that I used to complete the task, how I found it and also
how it will help me when it comes to creating my final radio show. I will also be
writing evaluations at crucial times throughout the project, this will be after
major steps like the research stage, the pre-production stage, the production
stage and the post-production stage. I will finish off the project with one last
evaluation, this will evaluate the entire project and how successful I think it
was. I will also work in collaboration with members of my target audience
throughout to get feedback on my project, I will be evaluating this and then
making the changes that my target audience wants me to make, this is all in
the goal of making the final product appealing to my target audience,

Proposed Research
Sources and Ashbrook, J. (2023) 7 Tips on How to Present Great Radio. At:
Bibliography (Harvard https://radio.co/blog/7-tips-present-great-radio (Accessed 07/03/2024)
Format)
Osborne, S. Ruoff, M (2020) What Makes A Radio Station Successful. At:
https://live365.com/blog/what-makes-a-station-successful/ (Accessed
07/03/2024)
Kidd, J (2021) What Makes A Successful Radio Show. At:
https://www.virtualjock.com/2021/01/31/what-makes-a-successful-radio-show/
(Accessed 07/03/2024)
Ruoff, M (2019) 10 Tips for Becoming a Great Radio Interviewer. At:
https://live365.com/blog/10-tips-for-becoming-a-great-radio-interviewer/
(Accessed 07/03/2024)
Dean and Vicky (2024) [Radio Programme] Radio 1. At:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001wn0v (Accessed 07/04/2024)
Issy Panayis (2024) [Radio Programme] Radio X. At
https://www.radiox.co.uk/radio/shows-presenters/issy-panayis/ (Accessed
07/04/2024)
Matt Wilkinson (2024) [Radio Programme] Heart. At
https://www.heart.co.uk/radio/shows-presenters/matt-wilkinson/ (Accessed
07/04/2024)
Cunsolo, M (2023) 20 Ways to Promote Your Radio Station. At:
https://radio.co/blog/20-ways-promote-your-radio-station (Accessed
07/04/2024)
Deitz, C (2021) How to Format Your Radio Programme. At:
https://www.lifewire.com/creating-a-radio-program-formatics-2843919
(Accessed 07/04/2024)
RadioKing (s.d.) How to define a target audience for your radio. At:
https://www.radioking.com/blog/define-target-audience-radio/#:~:text=What%
20is%20audience%20targeting%3F,race%2C%20ethnicity%20and%20much%
20more%E2%80%A6 (Accessed 07/04/2024)
Spacial (2020) Your Guide To Audience Targeting In Radio. At:
https://spacial.com/audience-targeting-in-radio/ (Accessed 07/04/2024)

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 Project Action Plan and Timetable
Week Date Week Activity / What you are Resources / What you will
Beginning intending to do - including need to do it - including
independent study access to workshops

1 11/03/24 Radio Show Analysis Headphones, Access to a

computer, Google Docs

2 18/03/24 N/A N/A

3 25/03/24 Online Analysis, Codes and Headphones, Access to

Conventions, Radio & Online computer, Google Docs,
Research, Questionnaire Google Forms

4 01/04/24 Focus Group, Audience Computer, Target Audience,

Profile, Research Evaluation, Google Docs, Online Video
Radio Proposal, Conferencing Software

5 08/04/24 Risk Assessment, Production Google Docs

Schedule, Content Plans,
Running Order

6 15/04/24 Scripts, Audience Feedback Google Docs, Target Audience

On Planning, Planning Members
Evaluation

7 22/04/24 Prep of Music/SFX, Record Editing Software, Computer,

Jingle, Edit Jingle, Audience Radio equipment, Target
Feedback On Jingle Audience Members

8 29/04/24 Record Features, Edit Editing Software, Computer,

Features, Audience Feedback Radio equipment, Target
On Features Audience Members

9 06/05/24 Radio Show, Audience Radio Broadcast Equipment,

Feedback On Show Target Audience Members

10 13/05/24 Production Evaluation, Final Google Docs

Evaluation

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