Level 5- Writing a Brief or Commission- Pt1. What a Brief Needs

To help understand a commission more we should know how one is put together. Working in groups we were given the task to write for the other people in our group, either in pairs or threes. I worked with Callum and we wanted to create a graphic design oriented brief for Robin, Danielle and Liam.

From understanding the briefs we regularly get for our modules I can state briefs should usually have these things:

• A 'title' relating to the project
• A specific and realistic deadline
• Image specifications-
• Size
• Format
• Method of Delivery
• Any research/inspiration/influential work that should be referenced
• A specific purpose
• Possibly a budget (if working with installation art, exhibitions etc)
• Material specifications (if needed, i.e. must be digital, pencil)
• Project 'checkpoints' to see progress and to be signed off by client 
• Any other important information as deemed by the client

Using this list we will compile a realistic brief for their group, tailored to their talents for the purpose of this task.