Schedule for Portfolio

Creating a Timeline for My Drama/Sport Portfolio Project 

When it comes to long-term projects, I've come to learn that the hack to not distract myself, is creating a clear schedule and sticking to it. For this portfolio project, I’m going to break everything down into baby steps and set deadlines to make sure I complete everything on time. 

I have to make sure that I research film openings in drama and sport as well as drama/sport genres. See what makes them effective and how characters are developed. Plus, creating a storyboard to visualize the scenes and shots needed for the film. This pre-production would organize thoughts and ideas. 

Week 1 (1/27 - 2/2) This would be the transition into the portfolio project. Choose 3 genres to stick with. Research on film openings and plots in the drama/sport genre. Develop a plot idea and key moments of the opening. 

Week 2 (2/3 - 2/9) Narrow down the plot and the genre. With the genre chosen, research with continue to develop as time progresses. Create a storyboard to visualize key scenes. Begin searching for locations as well as permission from those locations. 

Week 3 (2/10 - 2/17)  Research post about one media theory that I will to integrate into your project. Summarizing your project idea. Storyboard/script ready. Begin shooting scenes. 

Week 4 (2/18 - 2/25) Start recording the footage as well as finalizing it. Record any foley or voiceovers. Edit with the remaining footage to get a first draft. 

Week 5 (2/26 - 3/5) Review the first draft and make necessary edits. Re-edit/re-shoot scenes to improve pacing or emotional impact. Finalize edits. 

Week 6 (3/6 - 3/13) Make final revisions to the film. Write and finalize the Creative Critical Reflection. Edit and review the reflection. These next two weeks will just clean up any parts that need to be fixed. Compare all versions made to decide which to stick by. Start CCR (Creative Critical Reflection) for it to be made ready for next week.

Week 7 (3/14 - 3/21) This week is set aside for catching up if any parts of the project get delayed or need additional attention. No new work will be made unless heavily needed.

I'm determined to follow this timeline and adjust it if needed. Time management has been tough for me in past projects, so sticking to this schedule will help me succeed. I know surprises will come up, but with extra time built in, I’ll be able to handle any issues smoothly. I intend to avoid procrastination at all costs for this project.