LO3 - Be able to Plan the Pre-Production of a Media Product

 Key words:

Task list -  A series of tasks that need to be completed.

Production schedule - Project management tool to ensure the product is completed

Deadlines - When a task needs to be completed by

Milestones - Checkpoints to be completed against a deadline

Contingency - A back up, extra time given to a task

Task allocation - When a task is allocted to a person

Scheduling - When tasks are put in a specific timeframe

Online Planning Tools

Using Google, research Monday.com.

What is Monday.com, what is it used for, what is the benefits of using online planning tools?

Monday.com is a online management tool that allows companies and teams to manage tasks, group projects and teamwork. It allows organisations to track what the teams are doing, alongside deadlines and schedules, and it's customisable. Advantages include that it's stored on a database, so it's less likely to be lost than physical management which is bulkier and complicated (and means it can be transferred by convergence on excel, emails, etc). All team members can contribute (it can be accessed live / remote access, meaning progress can be checked). Money can be saved on transport and on office renting. Aesthetic-wise, the design is more appealing than alternatives. Ease of use and editable presets allow a marketing setup to be created.

Unfortunately, a lack of internet connection means that employees can't do their work, or server issues can cause data loss. Some devices do not support the tool (incompatible devices), and the risk of hacking could mean that important information can be taken. Incompetent team members and ones which do not know how to use technology may struggle.

One question could include the advantages of online management in comparison to traditional management.

- Analyse the brief and recognise the important information

- Budgeting

- Mind map, generate ideas, blue sky thinking

- Moodboard & storyframes

- Create a wireframe or blueprint - pages, buttons, images

- Check with the client and see if they're happy

- If the client is satisfied, the app can be coded to see if it works 

- Gaining copyright permissions

- Graphic designer who sources and makes assets

- Coding

- User testing

- Showing finished app to client