Weekly Journal

Regular evaluation updates are required with every unit. Please remember to take photos and get behind the scenes footage as you film. You might find it easier if you note down a record of what you did each day in a diary form.

Please use the following guidance to help you with each week.

Week 1 This week you worked on your research

What have you been asked to do?What are you producing your documentary on and why have you chosen this topic?How have you divided the research amongst your group?What research have you completed this week and what have you learned?How did making infographics help you to process your research?How did you find your first pitch? What do you feel went well and what could have gone better?Are you on track for this week? If not, how far behind are you?What work do you need to complete outside of lessons to stay on track?Week 2 This week you worked on your planning and

production

What did you learn from your planning? How has it helped you to progress your idea?What interviews did you set up and how do you feel they have added to your production?What issues did you have when planning and filming your production? How did you

overcome them?How do you feel you are working as a group? What were your roles and responsibilities?How much work did you complete outside of the lessons?Are you on track for this week? If not, how far behind are you?What work do you need to complete outside of lessons to stay on track?