Stage 3 - Plan/Intention

 Stage 3 of the process is the plan or intention 

For this part of the work explain where and when you have to write plans within your work and list some of the things that you should include in your plans...

Do not copy this list write your own version up and try and add to it. Write it up as continuous prose rather than a bullet pointed list

Typically the things that you should detail in your plan...

• When you plan to shoot.
• Where you're shooting the pictures.
• What camera you'll be using.
• Check the battery or batteries
• Clear your SD card and file the images correctly when you do so
• Check your file type and size is appropriate
• What media your using.
• What focal length you'll be using.
• Whether you'll experiment with different focal lengths or change lenses.
• What kind of lighting you'll be using - soft,harsh, diffuse, point etc.
• If your copying someone's lighting techniques say who's.
• Who your model will be.
• Whether you're using tripods, reflectors, or any other equipment.
• Who your assistant will be.
• Any H&S issues
• What your Intention is, what you're trying to achieve or learn. 
• What you're testing out.
• Transport details
• Rooms/studios booked
• Technician support
• Contingency (Back up) plan in the event of any changes - models/light/weather
• When you intent to have films processed by and the work in your design sheet. 

Note - It's especially important that self-directed shoots and final shoots are the ones with the most detail, make sure these can be described as being comprehensive or detailed as these are often the descriptions used in the Criteria in order to attain merits and distinctions. 

When you write this up in your design sheets use the heading (in bold) "Plan/Intention".

Note the "Plan/Intention". is the same thing as the Action Plan at the end of the Gibbs reflection in Stage 2 but, it is so important that I've drawn your attention to it twice. These plans need to be thorough and fairly detailed explaining what you intend to do in the next practical activity. 

See this link here below with regards the details of writing up your plans and intentions...

Guidance on writing Plans and Intentions

*NOTE Make sure you write up your plans in the present tense, do not write them up using retrospective (Past tense) language, otherwise they're not plans. If you're forced to write your plans up after the event, focus on using the correct language, ensuring it reads as though the plan was written before you executed the work. Top tip - Write them up before you do the work!

Plans sometimes don't go to plan, if they don't - just explain/analyse why in your reflective work.