Extra Credit - Multimedia Project Planning Sheet
MYP Fundamental Concepts:
~ Holistic Learning ~ Intercultural Awareness ~ Communication ~
Use this sheet to plan your multimedia project. The first keys to a successful project are to know where you are starting
from, and what the project should accomplish when it’s completed. Here are the considerations you may wish to make
when planning your project. This extra credit project may be completed individually or in a small group of two or three
people.
1. Consult our multimedia presentation list of topics. What will your topic be?
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2. What will be the purpose of the project? (circle one) Express yourself artistically/Persuade someone/Give information
Other: _______________________________________________
3. Who is the audience for your project? Think about your target age range, and how it affects the complexity of visuals
and vocabulary. Consider the background of people who might see your project, and the types of references that will
be well-understood. _____________________________________________________________________________
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4. Write down the message, or intended take-away point, for your project. This may require a bit of thinking, but
ultimately, when someone is done experiencing your work, there ought to be something that they are thinking. It
could be as simple as “Wow, I wish I was there,” or “I really ought to recycle,” or “So that’s how that works.” Or
maybe, you want to create a certain specific feeling, give the user a certain experience, or open up avenues for thought
and discussion.
Whatever the case may be, the intent is particularly important. Knowing the intended message will help you develop
you project, and it will result in a more impactful final result.
5. Brainstorm. What ideas do you have about things to include or themes for your project?
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6. Do you have any special skills or knowledge about multimedia tools or techniques? What are they?
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7. Think about your topic, your purpose, some of the ideas you listed, your skills, and your knowledge. What format will
work best for your project? (circle one) Slide show/Video/Audio with supporting images/Animation
Other: _____________________________________
Get it all written down: Next steps
As you develop an idea for a multimedia project, don’t rely on your memory to pull it all back together later. There’s
tremendous practical value in converting your ideas into something tangible, even if you don’t think you will forget—
putting words to your project will usually help you clarify the planning steps above. You should, after thinking about
audience, practical concerns, and impact, have some idea of what form your project will take. Here are a few of the
common documents you may wish to create for a project.
 Create a script. The script is simply a line-by-line recitation of dialogue and actions that might occur. It is common to
denote people or characters in capital letter, and actions or stage directions in italics, but you can do whatever is
appropriate for your project. In the case of an interview, you won’t know what your interviewee will say, but your
own questions should be planned out in advance so that you can be sure that you ask everything you meant to when
the interview occurs. Also, it’s a good idea to go back later and note your interviewee’s key points and the times they
occurred in the video to make the editing process easier down the road.
 Put together a storyboard. This step is frequently overlooked, especially in smaller projects, but it’s a valuable way to
plan before you go out and film. You can start with just a series of boxes—use the attached file below as a template,
or create your own. Number each box, and write in the “location” for each visual point of interest. Then, make a small
sketch, showing what each scene or interaction point should look like. This is where you would want to think back to
things like intended impact, and decide what kinds of angles and content would best achieve your goals. If you are
creating a static work, such as sculpture or imagery, try doing concept art sketches and reference photos!
 Create a “list. Look through your notes, and decide which materials you will need, and where you hope to get them.
You might check out royalty-free stock image/video/sound websites, or you might need to create resources yourself.
By writing down what you think you will need and how you plan to get it, you will get a much better sense of the
scope of your project.