Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Web Exam Self Assesment

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Monday, 30 March 2015

Heroes and Vilians have I linked this?

CLICK HERE FOR THE SPB

This project focuses on the launch of a new game of your choice. The game must be based on the theme of heroes and villains. It may be any type of game such as a board game, a computer game or an online role playing game.

You will choose the target audience and name of the game.

You will design this set of graphic products for the game:

two 3D characters

wallpaper for a mobile phone

three trading cards

a box for the trading cards

a digital poster.

Folder & Eportfolio Structure

You need to ensure you save all the work you do in the correct folders.

You must exhibit your graphic products in an eportfolio along with supporting evidence.

Elements Table

You must keep careful records of all sources you use to gather elements, both primary and secondary.
You should describe each element and any changes you make, how and where it is used in the product(s) and details of the permission required for its use.

You can download the template below to help you - BUT it would be better to make your own

R04_ElementsTable

Proposal

You must come up with some ideas for your game and products.
You can download the template below to help you - BUT it would be better to make your own

R01_ProposalTemplate

Design Log

You must use a design log to record the design process as you develop your products.
You can download the templates below to help you - BUT it would be better to make your own

3D Characters

Two character designs will be printed on special cereal packs so they can be cut out and assembled to make 3D freestanding characters.
You must produce designs for two 3D characters, one hero and one villain.

Produce a design for each character. Each design must:

only use elements from primary sources

be created using only vector tools

be a single net that folds to make the character

fit on one sheet of A4

include fold and cut lines, and areas to be glued

include clear instructions on how each character should be assembled.

Use these nets to help you

Simple Shape Nets

2D Character Nets

Use this worksheet to learn about some of the tools and techniques you will need

Adobe Illustrator Tools and Techniques

Produce photographs showing your finished characters from different angles. To do this, you must print your designs in colour, cut them out and assemble them.

Phone Wallpaper

Wallpaper will be free to download on to mobile phones.

You must produce the wallpaper for your chosen game.

Produce the mobile phone wallpaper.

It must:

be created using only graphic tools to edit and combine elements

include a photograph of each 3D character

be an appropriate size and resolution for a mobile phone screen.

Use these resources to help you

Trading Cards

A set of 42 trading cards will be used to promote the game.
You must design three of the cards: one for your hero, one for your villain, plus one additional card.
The design on the back will be the same for each card.

Produce one image showing the front and back of each card.

Trading Cards Box

You must design a box to hold and display a complete set of 42 trading cards.

Draw a net for the box.

It must:

be created using only vector tools

show the scale and dimensions

Complete the box design by adding a surface design.

The surface design must:

be created using bitmap tools

include visual links to your characters and the trading cards.

Produce photographs showing your finished box from different angles. To do this, you must print your design in colour and assemble it.

Make sure that you have a design log showing how you made your Trading Card Box - click here to download a template

Digital Poster

You must produce a digital poster to promote the trading cards and mobile phone wallpaper.

Use this design sheet to plan the digital poster on paper.

Produce the digital poster on computer using suitable software
It must:

be created using only graphic tools to edit and combine elements

use only elements from primary sources

include the name of the game

include images of the trading cards and the wallpaper in use

include text to promote the products.

Make sure that you have a design log showing how you made your Trading Card Box - click here to download a template

Review

You must carry out a review of your final products.

Ask end-of-project reviewers to evaluate the products.

The review must include:

an evaluation of each of your products

consideration of feedback from end-of-project reviewers

valid suggestions for improvement.

Produce your review.

Use this worksheet to help you collect the feedback you need for the review

Use this worksheet if you need some help to write your review

Thursday, 26 March 2015

TRADING CARDS

Produce one image showing the front and back of each card.

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

H&V Help

I've uploaded a folder to the Google Drive that contains all of the folders you will need for Heroes and Villains. Within those folders you should find templates for each of the documents you need:

Click here to find the Heroes and Villains Structure and Documents

Monday, 23 March 2015

Cover for MDK pd 1 and 2

Sorry not with you i'm in the website exams with year 10.

If you have passed private GCSE revision.

If not Heroes and Villians as on my Blog check all your product requirements here

or for Changing Worlds moodboard pictures sticking down and then take pictures of moodboard and put into word to show these sections.

If you need to print in colour please email to cover teacher and ask them to forward to resources asking to print in colour for ICT department

These are the sections you need to show in pictures and explanation in a word document click here

Saturday, 21 March 2015

Skills Building Lesson 1: Presentation Software

Demonstrate effective presentation skills using suitable software

Can't remember what presentation software is? Click here and choose 'Presentation Software'

Task 1
a) Download this presentation about a video game timeline
b) Save it in SITES > ICT > Skills Building
b) Edit the presentation so that it has a more professional look
c) Think about your use of:

Image editing
Design features (including font)
Transitions (including timings)
Animations
Slide Show settings

Click this image if you need some help

Create your own presentation about a topic of your choice that you are passionate about.

Create your presentation in an alternative software or web application from one of the examples below:

Google Slides

Prezi

Display your presentation on your computer and walk around the room to see each others work

Make a note the positives and improvements on a post-it note

Friday, 20 March 2015

3D Characters H&V

Produce a design for each character. Each design must:

only use elements from primary sources

be created using only vector tools

be a single net that folds to make the character

fit on one sheet of A4

include fold and cut lines, and areas to be glued

include clear instructions on how each character should be assembled.

Use these nets to help you

Simple Shape Nets

2D Character Nets

Use this worksheet to learn about some of the tools and techniques you will need

Adobe Illustrator Tools and Techniques

Produce photographs showing your finished characters from different angles. To do this, you must print your designs in colour, cut them out and assemble them.

Thursday, 19 March 2015

BBC News Report 2015

TIPS and RESOURCES on filming click here

Follow the tweets by clicking on #BBCSchoolReport

Resources

Last years BBC School report day http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolreport/21263596

Tips

Keeping your new safe and legal http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolreport/16220838

School Report rules:

Only use first names
Report the facts, not rumours
Avoid crime stories, especially on-going court cases
Use your own photos, images and music
Avoid reporting a topic which makes you feel uncomfortable
Finish your work by 1400 GMT
Publish reports on your school website by 1600 GMT

Planning - The Five Ws

You already have your story but just remember the Five Ws

What - What is the story? Get the facts right before starting your report.

Why - Why is the story important to your audience?
Which points do you need to focus on to get their interest?

Who - Who is involved? Think about who will be able to tell their sides of the story in
an interesting way. Make sure they're available to film when you need them. Remember,
if you want to film anyone under the age of 18, you must get permission from their parent or
guardian. If you are filming at school, in school time, this permission can be given by the head teacher.

Where - Where is the story happening, and where is the best place to film?
If you're shooting outside of school, you may need to get permission first.

When - Has the story already happened, or is it about to happen?
If there's going to be a significant event you want to report on, make sure you get there on time!

Make sure you have planned well........

Introduction - This is where the reporter starts to explain the story.
Don't make it too long, keep it short and snappy.

First interview - The first person you talk to will give their opinion on what is happening,
and how it affects them.

Second interview - You need to talk to someone with a different opinion, to provide balance.

Extra shots - These show the audience more about the place and the people in the story.
They make the report more interesting.

Conclusion - This will be the reporter's sign-off, where they summarise the outcome,
or possible outcomes, of the story.

Filming Tips

Watch video on this page on filming tips.

Use this worksheet to help with filming tips

All tips taken from BBC School Report website

Resources

To get your reports looking authentic you can download special School Report
tailored opening and end news titles. We’ve got these in audio
(mp3 and wav) and video (mp4 and mov) formats. on Google drive

There is also a copy of these files on the READ drive 1_BBC_graphics

'BBC news and School Report