The discussion in the lecture this week related to “collaboration.” Collaboration is something that I am concerned about in Project Brief 4, because I am concerned that there will be a difference of opinion in the group, or I will end up having to work on a project that I do not find any enjoyment in. To be honest, I do prefer to work independently, because I have had some trouble with media projects before, which included me being the only one in the group who did the work. I do agree that communication is a very important thing for a successful group project, as this has been my downfall with previous group projects.
In terms of the reading, there were lots of resources that related to the idea of “collaboration.” The Sawyer reading offered many examples of team work creating success (such as an example with basketball teams in Indiana) or creating something artisitic. Sawyer explains the techniques that are involved with group work, with one of the key arguments that the team must work together to collaborate on an overall goal, to be in communication with one another. Sawyer also states that focus is also a key factor in a successful collaboration, as well as making sure that the group is in control of their efforts.
In the lecture, we also discussed project brief 3, which made me brainstorm who to interview for the brief. At this stage, I plan to interview my younger brother. He has an extensive nature collection and a fascination with animals since before he could talk. I feel that this would be appropriate for project brief, and should hopefully help me gain essential stock footage for the film. I am worried about the sourcing and the editing of the stock footage, as I have not had much experience in the area before.