Saturday, September 27, 2014

Criterion C: Creating the solution

You will now construct a detailed and logical plan, which describes the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent technical skills when creating the solution. There should be clear evidence that the plan is followed, and that the solution functions as intended and is presented appropriately. Its expected that a dated process journal in kept with detailed screenshots justifying any improvements in your product development progress. The screenshots will normally show how a particular complex techniques are applied before and after. There should be clear evidence that your plan is followed and that your product allows for the complex techniques to be used. The final product should meet the design specifications and be a close as possible to your chosen design.

Assessment Criteria
Assessment Criteria
Criterion C: Creating the solution
0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1 — 2
The student demonstrates minimal technical skills when making the solution, creates the solution, which functions poorly and is presented in an incomplete form.
3 — 4
The student constructs a plan that contains some production details, resulting in peers having difficulty following the plan, demonstrates satisfactory technical skills when making the solution, creates the solution, which partially functions and is adequately presented, outlines changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.
5 — 6
The student constructs a logical plan, which considers time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution, demonstrates competent technical skills when making the solution, creates the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately, describes changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.
7 — 8
The student constructs a detailed and logical plan, which describes the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution, demonstrates excellent technical skills when making the solution., follows the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately, fully justifies changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.


Sunday, September 7, 2014

Criterion B: Developing Ideas

In this stage you will be expected to:
i.              develop design specifications, which clearly states the success criteria for the design of a solution
-      The design specs should be measurable with a clear way on how the specs will be tested
Example: Game Product
Specification
Test
Game will be less than 1 MB in size
Install it in a computer  the size in properties
Played by two players (Multiplayer game)
Allow two players to play simultaneously
The game will be played in 3 levels that will advance in complexity.
Play the game at each level and time the duration it takes to complete a level and record the complexities in each level.

ii.            develop a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others
-      Develop a range of good quality designs and measure each of them against the design specs.
Examples of Game design Storyboards
               
          










iii.           present the chosen design and justify its selection
-      State the chosen design.
-      Provide detailed justification why the design was chosen.
-      Suggest possible improvements to the chosen design.
-      If possible show the chosen design with the improvements included.

iv.           develop accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.
-      Normally using a Plan table showing the sequential steps in creation of the product is important.
Example: Game Solution
Steps
Activity/ Techniques
Duration
Resources required
Where
1
Start by working on the flash start-up log in screen with instructions options similar to the screen shown.









1 hour
Flash software;
Font software to edit the font.
Animation software to insert  the back images


At home

Assessment Criteria
Achievement level
Level descriptor
0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1–2
The student:
      i.        lists some basic design specifications for the design of a solution
     ii.        presents one design, which can be interpreted by others
   iii.        creates incomplete planning drawings/diagrams.

3–4
The student:
      i.        lists some design specifications, which relate to the success criteria for the design of a solution
     ii.        presents a few feasible designs, using an appropriate medium(s) or annotation, which can be interpreted by others
   iii.        justifies the selection of the chosen design with reference to the design specification
    iv.        creates planning drawings/diagrams or lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

5–6
The student:
i.              develops design specifications, which outline the success criteria for the design of a solution
ii.             develops a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and annotation, which can be interpreted by others
iii.           presents the chosen design and justifies its selection with reference to the design specification
iv.            develops accurate planning drawings/diagrams and lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

7–8
The student:
i.              develops detailed design specifications, which explain the success criteria for the design of a solution based on the analysis of the research
ii.             develops a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and detailed annotation, which can be correctly interpreted by others
iii.           presents the chosen design and justifies fully and critically its selection with detailed reference to the design specification
iv.            develops accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outlines requirements