Work PlansLesson 6

Lesson Goals

Understand the importance of planning a project

Know different project planning methods

Be able to review a range of sample plans

#work #plan#schedule

Why do we need to plan?Think about the importance of planning...

Planning

Planning is a necessary part of any project to ensure that everything can run smoothly.

If a project is well planned then it is more likely to be successful.

Typical plans include things like: Tasks Duration Resources Milestones

Know different planning methodsBe able to review sample plans

#work #plan#schedule

Example 1

Activity Duration Resources

Find images for mood board 1 hour Magazines, adverts, photos

Create a mood board 1 hour A3 paper, glue stick, scissors

Ideas for mind map 30 mins Pen, paper

Create mind map 1 hour Pen, paper

Digitise documents 30 mins Scanner, digital camera

Send to client 5 mins Computer, email

Obtain feedback 30 mins

Make changes 1 hour

Total 5hr 35mins

Work Plan – Created as a simple text table in a word processor listing each activity, their duration and resources needed.

Know different planning methodsBe able to review sample plans

#work #plan#schedule

Example 2

Gantt Chart – Created with spreadsheet software including tasks, durations and a chart to show when each will be competed.

Know different planning methodsBe able to review sample plans

#work #plan#schedule

Example 3Know different planning methodsBe able to review sample plans

Project Software – Gantt chart based on a series of tasks created using online software, easy to update throughout project.

#work #plan#schedule

Example 4

Date/Time Activity Where Resources

Mon 9:30 Prepare camera equipment School Video camera, tripod, batteries

Mon 10:45 Record Scene 1:Team discuss strategy

Sports Hall Actors, basketball

Mon 11:15 Record Scene 2:Basketball match vs visitors

Sports Hall Actors, basketball

Mon 12:30 Pack equipment, take back to editing suite

Edit Suite Mac, video editing software

Mon 2:00 Transfer video footage to computer and edit

Edit Suite Mac, video editing software

Mon 3:15 Save work, create backup Edit Suite Mac

Production Schedule – Lets everyone know what is happening, where they need to be and what resources are needed.

Know different planning methodsBe able to review sample plans

Your Task

Select at least two of the following planning methods: Work Plan Production Schedule Gantt Chart

For each plan you should explain: What is it planning? What is on it?

Extension: Describe any information you think is missing from the plan.

Know different planning methodsBe able to review sample plans

#work #plan#schedule

Key Words

Work Plan

Schedule

Plan of tasks for a project with suitable timings and resources listed.

A plan of tasks to be carried out with the time each should take place.