#9A/CS1 Cover

Things to do today answer all questions on your CS Blog.

1. Explain, with reasons, two disadvantages of using the ring topology in a computer network
2. Explain the possible limitations of using the ASCII character set for global communication.

Social networking websites have very recently been used by large groups of people around the world to organise protests against their governments.

1. Discuss three technical reasons why social networking sites may have been used for this purpose. 

A programmer wants to develop a large piece of software. 

1. Discuss two possible software development lifecycle models she could use. In your answer 
   compare the advantages and the disadvantages of both models.

In these question you will be marked on your ability to use good English, to organise information clearly and to use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.

Complete the reading survey below please.

Finally pimp up your Computer Science Blog

Reading Survey 2013

All classes please complete this reading survey thanks

#9P6 Winners Takes All Logo T2D

Logo Design Log needs to show:

• The tools you have used to make it Print Screen of Fireworks or Illustrator

• Show your Logo in at least three colours

• Show your Logo in a single colour RED, BLUE, YELLOW etc without a black outline!
• Show me your Logo small and  Large

• Put your logo on a shirt or a building

Year 10 Unit 3 update required

Things to do today.....

Completed and non completed work should be uploaded onto your Google Drive and Shared with me.  All Documents should be shared with permission to edit

1. Send me your latest version of Unit 3 Progress Tracker
2. Design Log for Logo 
3. Shop Front with measurements and Design Log for it (Elevation)
4. Shop Front Drawing with Design Log for it (Shop Front Design)
5. Evidence of Packaging Net, Design, and Build
6. Completed Flyer and Design Log
7. At the end of the lesson what 3 jobs do you still need to do and when will you do this?  Please leave as a comment to this Post.
8. Finally send me your Progress Tracker updated with the work you have completed today.

I will then send you feedback and you will be starting work on Digital Adverts next lesson with Mrs Anderson

Unit 3 SPB Here

Responsibility day - Thursday 13th June

With fathers day coming up this weekend  - write down or discuss your top ten tips of being a responsible father or parent?

Design Log Logo

The software I have used to design my logo is….

Sketch Design - This should include an image of your ideas and feedback and action taken because of it….

Initial Design - This should include an image of your initial ideas include feedback and action taken because of it….

Draft Design - This should include your first attempt or draft logo?

Feedback received and action taken:

Final Design - This should include your final logo

Feedback on final design and possible improvements that could be made:

Describe which software tools you have used and how they helped you to develop your logo:

CS - CPU Research in to a Movie

The CPU is the component that does most of the processing in a computer make a movie using either Movie Maker or Premier Pro to teach a Year 11 class about CPU's

• State five tasks that are carried out by the CPU?
• Explain how the clock speed and the cache size affects its performance
• How can CPU's be damaged and what can you do to protect them?
• Talk about how CPUs have developed over time.
• What are the next steps happening in CPU development
• If you were purchasing a CPU for a school which would you chose and why?
• If you were purchasing a CPU for a Music Production Company which would you chose and why?
• If you were purchasing a CPU for an online Gamer which would you chose and why?

At 14:45 please export your movie as a MP4 or AVI file called CPUYOURNAMEMOVIE

Log onto school email and goto more Youtube and sign in.

Upload your work onto Youtube then embed the video in your Blog from "My You Tube File"

Sound Effects

This website is good for making your own sound effects

 

http://www.bfxr.net/

On a Mission - Design It

You must produce a set of designs for your game that are detailed enough for others to visualise the finished product.

These designs should include:

• all general rules for the game
• specific rules for each level or scene
• a storyboard for each level or scene
• methods of navigation and control
• anything else you think is important.

Create your designs for the game.

Ask game testers for feedback on your designs and make changes if necessary.

PACKAGING BUILD

You must take photos which show how your packaging will look. You will need these for your digital advert and flyer.

Print your packaging design in colour.

Assemble your packaging, taking photos to show:

• the complete packaging with the top open
• the complete packaging with the top closed

Get feedback from test users and take more photos if necessary.

Save your photos in your EVIDENCE folder.

Update your elements table and design log.

Update your ongoing plan.

PACKAGING DESIGN

The packaging design must relate to the style of the shop and include:

• a photomontage to cover the outside of the packaging
• the logo
• the shop name

Create the surface design for your packaging. Remember you must comply with copyright.

Get feedback from test users and make changes if necessary.

Save your complete packaging design in your PRODUCTS folder.

Update your elements table and design log.

Update your ongoing plan.

PACKAGING NET

You must design flat-pack cardboard packaging for a takeaway meal. The packaging must close securely without using glue or other fixings. It must be possible to make it from one net.

The net must:

• be drawn accurately
• show cut lines and folds
• fold to make the complete packaging

Produce the net for the packaging using only vector tools. Remember you must comply with copyright.

Get feedback from test users and make changes if necessary.

Save your packaging net in your EVIDENCE folder.

Update your elements table and design log.

Update your ongoing plan.