Monday, September 30, 2019

Multimedia and Digital Graphics

Multimedia Project Resources and Ideas 

https://www.reallusion.com/iclone/

https://www.reallusion.com/iclone/iclone_videogallery.aspx

https://www.reallusion.com/Iclone/game/

https://www.moovly.com/education-solutions







Lesson Monday 30th Sept 2019

Objectives

  • Define multimedia/digital media
  • Describe the components of Multimedia
  • Explain the importance of knowing text formats
  • Describe the hypermedia and hypertext concepts


Multimedia power-point notes.

Multimedia/Digital Media notes




















What makes the image above true?
What makes the image above false?
Is the above image true or fiction?

Activity 2 15 Mins
Select any one image from the link below and try to answer the following questions
  • What do you think was done to achieve that?
  • List down as many IT concepts and terms that may be necessary in this field of study.
  • What issues can arise from manipulating images as shown
  • What benefits or negatives arise by doing these?
Activity 3 10 Mins.
Read at least one article from the link below. Do you think image manipulation is blessing or a curse in print journalism. Support that with evidence from one article read.


Activity 4 10 mins
There must be a reason for manipulating the images in the link below. Describe the reason for any of the image examples shown below

Activity 5 10 Mins
Read the article " How fake images change or memory and behaviour"

Other resources

Monday, September 2, 2019

Databases; Introducing the World of Databases



TEN WAYS DATABASES RUN YOUR LIFE

What are some examples of databases we interact with every day?


The top ten most common database security vulnerabilities



Resources

Database Project (Wednesday and Thursday Lesson)

Create a database product using MS Access that can be used to solve a unique problem within your immediate environment/community. The task will be done individually but you can consult widely. 

Your database should;
  • address unique problems different to those of your IA.
  • have at least two related tables.
  • at least four queries with some complex calculations applied.
  • a well designed switchboard and at least three forms.
  • some macros used.
  • at least three well designed reports.
  • A 2 min screencast of how the product functions should be uploaded


    A screencast explaining how the product functions and what techniques were used, will be uploaded on managebac.
    Assessment Rubric

Level
Descriptors
1-3
Simple product developed that does not capture effectively the details of some limited requirement for the product listed. The use of database techniques in the software of choice is limited in the development of the product. The product does not solve a specific practical problem. The product fails to function as required. The screen cast fails to show how parts of the product function.
4-5
Good quality product developed that captures effectively some of the details for the database product as listed. Some of the database techniques are used appropriately in the development of the product. The product solves to some extent a practical problem. Product functions as required. The screen cast shows how some parts of the product function.
6-7
Excellent quality product developed that captures effectively most the details of most database productMost of the techniques in the software of choice are competently and appropriately used in the development of the product. The product solves effectively a practical problem. Most of the section of the product function effectively. The screen cast shows in detail how most of the product functions and how it was designed