SMART Targets

Task 6

Smart targets are about developing several different goals that will enable our project to be successful. Smart targets provide a clear outline of what needs to be done and how the outcome will be. The acronym has different meanings and variations to allow a more comprehensive definition for goal setting:

S – Specific: Meaning it’s well defined or clear to anyone that has a basic knowledge of the project

M – Measurable: Know if the goal is obtainable and how far away completion is.

A – Agreed upon: Agreement with all the stakeholders what the goals should be.

R – Realistic:  Within the availability of resources, knowledge and time.

T – Time Based: Enough time to achieve the goal.

Our Smart Targets

S:  Out of our animation we want to achieve a ‘feel good’ type of story. As the storyline is a boy and girl falling in love, the girl goes to travel and then the boy decides to do the same thing and they meet again around the world.  We want to inspire the people viewing the animation to live life to the fullest. The quote we were inspired by was ‘The world is a book, and those who do not travel only read a page.’

M: To track progress we created a shooting schedule, this is to help stick to times and to hopefully get each scene done on time. We have given ourselves 2 full days to get the recording completed. We believe the goal is obtainable and once this goes ahead completion shouldn’t be too far ahead.

A:  As a group we have decided on working to the same goals, all knowing the same will make the team work together easier and become more motivated to complete everything thats needed to be done.

R: Our resources are easily available; this is because Sam and myself have created all the backgrounds, characters and objects seen in the animation. If any more are needed we can easily create some more. We will use acrylic paint and paper.

T: By keeping to our time schedule we should have enough time to complete the animation. For example, if we overrun our time on the monday due to more objects needing to be created, we will try work towards a new set time that the whole group is aware of by trying to get it back on track.


The smarter goals include two extra letters, E and R.
E - Ethical: Goals that sit comfortably within your moral compass. Set goals that meet a high ethical standard.
R - Resourced: Committing enough resource to achieve the goal. This includes time, money, information sources or support from friends/colleagues. 


E: We have to work to deadlines and work as a team to complete everything that needs to be done. Time managment is important within this.

R: No money to make our animation will be used, me and Sam will simply be using our own resources and time to create the sets. We have a set time to make the backgrounds, if we are struggling hopefully we will gain help from other group members.