Computer Simulation

Answer the question below in MS word.
a) What is computer simulation?
b) Investigate and list down at least five different types of simulation programs you know
c) What are some benefits of using simualtion programs?
d) Questions to respond to on any one simulation program you have used:

Was the simulation program realistic?

Does the simulation represent a real life or fantasy situation?

How realistic is it?

Did the same things always happen - was there a pattern?

What are the variables, can you think of any others which might make the simulation more accurate?

Was there more than one solution to the problem?

What were the good points/bad points?

What did you find out?

e) Can simulation programs be created and used for activism? Discuss.
Simulations
http://puzzling.caret.cam.ac.uk/game.php?game=foodchain%20
http://puzzling.caret.cam.ac.uk/game.php?game=parachute
http://www.morphases.com/editor/
http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/nonmembers/gamesroom/sims/archi/data.html
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/gameintro.htm
http://devvirtualschool.ncsl.org.uk/
http://www.forgefx.com/demos.htm

Create Stage: Digital Activism

The create process of your product/ IT solution should now start. Ensure that your Plan is followed and any deviations documented. While creating always refer to your design specs and the choosen design.

The process journal should be used frequently to document progress in this stage.

Appropriate quality: Ensure that the best possible product / solution is produced, taking into account the resources available, the skills and techniques used. Also, show how the product/solution addresses the identified need.

Assessment Criteria
0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.
1-2
The student considers the plan and creates at least part of a product/ solution.

3-4
The student uses appropriate techniques and equipment. The student follows the plan and mentions any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution of good quality.

5-6
The student competently uses appropriate techniques and equipment. The student follows the plan and justifies any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution of appropriate quality using the resources available.

Graphics

Read the notes in following links below on Graphics. You can make important notes where possible.

http://teach-ict.com/gcse/software/graphics/miniweb/index.htm


Attempt the following Activity

http://teach-ict.com/gcse/software/graphics/tasks/worksheet3.pdf


Look at the examples of image manipulation below prepare;

http://www.thephotoargus.com/inspiration/40-masterful-examples-of-photo-manipulation/

What do you think of these images?

Which softwares are used for image manipulation?

Are able to manipulate any image using any of the software?

Search for any cases where manipulation of images have been used for advertisements?

Resources

http://pixlr.com/editor/

http://funmorph.com/