ahandrewh teaches IAT-199creative projects

From May 26 to May 28

In class we will spend time reading and discussing how to manage a large-scale project.

1. Generate a new direction or select one of your earlier project ideas to work with. You can work with any of the ideas you have generated thus far, either individually or as a group, though the pitch is done individually.
2. Put together an elevator pitch. You are going to pitch your project idea (verbally) in our class on May 28. You will have 60 seconds to cover:
   • What is the project?
   • What will you generate?
   • Why should others care?

   Keep in mind that this pitch is covering content that your audience may or may not understand and you will have no ability to add visuals or other support materials to your pitch. Consider the language you use and the time given carefully and do not 'wing it', come prepared.

Bring to your May 28 class

Be prepared to present your pitch and receive feedback in-class. No visuals or other support materials are permitted.

From May 28 to June 2

This week involves revising your pitch and adding clarifying your plans for the project.

1. Based on feedback you receive, revise your pitch. Ensure the pitch covers:
   • What is the project?
   • What will you generate?
   • Why should others care?
2. Create a project plan outlining your final project. There are two components to this plan, a verbal and written component.
   • The verbal component will become part of your presentation. This piece will need to cover:
     • What are the major steps you need to take to achieve your project outcome?
     • How much time in total do you anticipate this project will require to complete?
     • Why do you believe this project is achievable given the time available and the steps required?

     There are no visuals (i.e. slides) permitted as part of the pitch though your printed plan will be available for classmates to review.

   • The written component will be handed out with your pitch presentation. It will provide a detailed plan of:
     • What will be delivered/presented in-class on June 9, June 16. June 18?
     • When between June 2 - June 9 and June 9 - June 16 and would you like to complete a 1-on-1 check-in with Andrew? You are required to complete one check-in per time-frame.
     • What tasks will you need to complete to be able to deliver on those dates?
     • What feedback would be most beneficial on those dates?
     • What additional support — material, knowledge, critique, etc — will you require to achieve the given outcomes?

     Format this document to be as legible as possible for an audience other than yourself. Your classmates will be reviewing this and part of communicating your plan means ensuring others can understand it.

You will have three minutes to present the pitch and your verbal project plan during class on June 2.

The written document must be submitted before 3pm on June 2 to allow for in-class review.