logbook 0.25

logbook 1/4

student name

teacher name

date started

submission dates

week 2, term 4, friday 25th october, 2024

week 3, term 4, friday 1st november, 2024

week 4, term 4, friday 8th november, 2024

week 5, term 4, friday 15th november, 2024

week 6, term 4, friday 22nd november, 2024

week 7, term 4, friday 29nd november, 2024

table of contents

logbook title
submission dates
table of contents

how to use this logbook

objectives for the week
key tasks and deadlines
resources needed
potential challenges
time management strategy
self-reflection for the week

logbook entries
- week 2, term 4, friday 25th october, 2024
- week 3, term 4, friday 1st november, 2024
- week 4, term 4, friday 8th november, 2024
- week 5, term 4, friday 15th november, 2024
- week 6, term 4, friday 22nd november, 2024
- week 7, term 4, friday 29nd november, 2024

how to use this logbook

here are some pointers to help you use and plan how to use the log:

objectives for the week

key tasks and deadlines

resources needed

potential challenges

time management strategy

self-reflection for the week

start by identifying the key objectives that need to be achieved next week. these objectives should be specific and tied to the overall project timeline.

what tasks need to be completed to stay on track?

what milestones or goals should be reached by the end of the week?

	examples
what tasks need to be completed to stay on track?	complete the final version of all character designs
what milestones or goals should be reached by the end of the week?	start assembling multimedia components for the pre-recorded presentation
	finalise the list of survey questions for peer feedback

week 1: term 4, 2024

objectives

understand the requirements of the assessment task

break the task down into smaller tasks or milestones

set up a timeline or project schedule

start researching key software, tools, and processes relevant to the project

start your planning and management

tasks to complete

read and highlight important points from the assessment instructions

commence researching possible ideas for your MDP project

define the purpose and scope of the project- multimedia context, target audience, storyline, and personal motivation

create an action plan, gantt chart or similar tool to outline your project timeline, including specific tasks and deadlines for the next 8 weeks and then the rest of the project duration

research the workflow and identify 2 other time management strategies to keep your project on track

conduct initial research into software/tools and their features, relevant workflows, and any industry standards

start brainstorming initial ideas for design (e.g., character or environment development).

reflection

as you can see, the logbook is formatted using html and a sprinkle of css (to format the flexbox grid containing the title and submission dates) plus javascript to add functionality to the tabview (in the how to use this logbook section). while initially slow to set up, it was a good exercise in getting comfortable with html and using the attributes assigned in the 98.css project. since i will be using this codebase to format the majority of my web design project, the skills gained here will be very valuable in the time saved; both avoiding mistakes and increasing my programming speed. the javascript was very difficult to figure out as i have little to no experience with it as opposed to html and css, which i have plenty of familiarity with. i also used multiple elements in formatting this page such as tables, tabview, checkboxes and nested windows to practice utilising the html wrapper to its fullest. some problems encountered include the tabview interactivity which required javascript, but as you can see, i got it working eventually as it is fully functional now.
            
the css formatter is //github.com/jdan/98.css

this week's rating: terrible awesome

plan for next week

have i reread the assessment notification?

yes

no

what do i need to achieve?

what are my key questions?

what do i need help starting?

what have i gained this week?

student signed

student dated

teacher signed

teacher dated

week 2: term 4, 2024

objectives

conduct further research and analyze findings

begin idea generation using sketches and story development

tasks to complete

draft due: thursday, 24th october 12:45pm – 2 pm week 2: section 1 and 2 of your report – via canvas

continue research into software options and compare their features

analyse target audience needs and wants; explore inspiration from existing projects

commence and complete your research plan

commence your research

conduct initial research into software/tools and their features, relevant workflows, and any industry standards

update time and action plans – revise workflow plan if needed

reflection

this week's rating: terrible awesome

plan for next week

have i reread the assessment notification?

yes

no

what do i need to achieve?

what are my key questions?

what do i need help starting?

what have i gained this week?

student signed

student dated

teacher signed

teacher dated

week 3: term 4, 2024

objectives

finalize research and start initial designs

begin planning workflow and time management

tasks to complete

finalise key research on workflow processes used by industry professionals (animation or game development).

update your time and action plan

continue your research and aim to complete it this week.

create initial versions of your designs (character sketches, environment layouts, etc.).

develop a workflow process for your project: how will you move from idea generation to finished production?

develop hand-drawn and digital sketches of characters, environments, or other assets.

make sure initial ideas are aligned with your project’s purpose.

update time and action plans – revise workflow plan if needed

reflection

this week's rating: terrible awesome

plan for next week

have i reread the assessment notification?

yes

no

what do i need to achieve?

what are my key questions?

what do i need help starting?

what have i gained this week?

student signed

student dated

teacher signed

teacher dated

week 4: term 4, 2024

objectives

refine designs and start testing initial ideas

set up a time management system (gantt chart or other)

tasks to complete

draft due: tuesday, 5th november 12:45pm – 2 pm week 4: section 3 and 4 of your report – via canvas

apply initial feedback

refine initial designs based on testing and feedback

start planning the structure for your pre-recorded presentation

develop hand-drawn and digital sketches of characters, environments, or other assets

make sure initial ideas are aligned with your project’s purpose

commence testing and experimentations – screen record these

update time and action plans – revise workflow plan if needed

reflection

this week's rating: terrible awesome

plan for next week

have i reread the assessment notification?

yes

no

what do i need to achieve?

what are my key questions?

what do i need help starting?

what have i gained this week?

student signed

student dated

teacher signed

teacher dated

week 5: term 4, 2024

objectives

finalise your designs and initial testing

start preparing multimedia elements for your pre-recorded presentation

tasks to complete

finalise designs and evaluate any last adjustments based on feedback or testing results

begin assembling the multimedia elements for your pre-recorded presentation (audio, video, text, etc.).

outline the structure of your presentation and ensure it aligns with the project intentions, purpose, research, and development stages.

continue testing and experimentations- screen record these

update time and action plans, revise workflow plan if needed

reflection

this week's rating: terrible awesome

plan for next week

have i reread the assessment notification?

yes

no

what do i need to achieve?

what are my key questions?

what do i need help starting?

what have i gained this week?

student signed

student dated

teacher signed

teacher dated