Staying on Track: My Journey to Success

I've learned from this class that making a schedule and sticking to it is super important. I love having an organized schedule as it is really helpful for me to stay on track. This project is super important, and I want to do my absolute best, so I need to stay organized and on top of things.

To make sure I stay on track I have filled my agenda with everything I need to do to make sure I don't forget. I even color-coded each week to make it easier for me to understand. Doing this will truly help me stay on track.

I've taken the time to analyze all the requirements I need to meet for this project, and I've broken everything down into smaller tasks. Here's my schedule for the next few weeks:

Schedule

Week 1 (1/27-2/2):

• Work on both blogs ✓
• Finalize the initial idea for my story✓
• Choose the genre✓

Week 2 (2/3-2/9):

• Complete 4 blogs
• Start the storyboard and script
• Find locations, and actors, and make a list of needed equipment

Week 3 (2/10-2/16):

• Complete 4 blogs
• Finish planning and the storyboard
• Dive deeper into character development
• Start saving audio clips
• Begin recording if possible

Week 4 (2/17-2/23):

• Complete 4 blogs
• Finish saving and analyzing all sounds
• Start recording if not already done
• Possibly start editing

Week 5 (2/24-3/2):

• Complete 4 blogs
• Finish filming
• Continue editing footage

Week 6 (3/3-3/9):

• Complete 4 blogs
• Start the Creative Critical Reflection (CCR)
• Use this week as a buffer for any extra filming if needed

Week 7 (3/10-3/16):

• Complete 4 blogs
• Focus on finishing the CCR
• Wrap up the film's opening

Week 8 (3/17-3/25):

• Complete 4 blogs
• Fully finish and submit the project
• Buffer week just in case something goes unfinished

Why This Works For Me

Yes, I know this might seem like a lot, but breaking it down into smaller tasks makes everything seem more doable. Having a schedule also helps me stay on track and ensures I don't miss any important steps. Plus, I love that I added a buffer week at the end. That way, if something goes wrong or I fall behind, I have extra time to catch up and finish smoothly.