This is what you need to do for your digital video module:
Video Project Brief
You are employed as a video editor with a government task force who are employed to advise people on health issues. You earn 35K a year. Your manager has approached you to produce a public service announcement to increase awareness amongst teenagers of the dangers of smoking.
You must present a concept public service announcement for the above issue and produce a rough cut of your final idea. It must last 20 seconds and is aimed towards an audience in the 13 -19 age group. It should take the form of either an animatic or real-time footage.
The public service announcement must include:
− A minimum of three edits, one of which should show camera movement (eg zoom, angles, close ups)
− Simple voice-over with sound effects and/or music
− A final summary message at the end backed up by some sort of stop smoking logo you create yourself.
Week 1 - TASK 1: Plan pre-production
Create a stop smoking logo. Identify the hardware and equipment needed to produce the public service announcement. Use the Planning and Review Form provided to:
a) Identify the required hardware and equipment.
b) Produce a storyboard and script for your chosen public service announcement with consideration given to timings, shot details, lighting, camera angles, backgrounds, sound effects, props, sets and camera angles/movements.
Week 2 - TASK 2: Record footage and sound
Using your storyboard and script of the public service announcement as a guide:
a) Record the video footage for production of the public service announcement, considering camera movement and lighting settings.
b) Create and record the audio for use in the public service announcement based on the storyboard and script.
Week 3 - TASK 3: Capture and edit footage and sound
Using the video footage and audio recorded in Task 2, carry out the following:
a) Select and use appropriate software to capture and save the video footage and audio digitally.
b) Create a draft rough cut of the planned public service announcement, importing the video files created previously.
c) Use at least three basic editing tools on the video clips and timeline to construct the rough cut to specification.
d) Render and export the rough cut for presentation in an appropriate format.
Week 4 - TASK 4: Review the video against the original brief
You must review the finished product to make sure it meets the client’s requirements.
Using the Planning and Review Form provided:
a) Provide a review of the finished video stating how it meets the original brief.
b) Include feedback from others.
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Frogger in PowerPoint
Over the next week we will be creating a frogger type game using PowerPoint.
Try a version of the original game first:
Try a version of the original game first:
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Animation - What you need to do for this unit
TASK 1: Plan and prepare a non-digital animation
Produce a plan for this work, using the Planning and Review Form provided at the back of the assignment.
You must prepare a non-digital animation in line with the brief. This is to demonstrate what animation is and how it can easily be achieved in its simplest form and without technology. You must create a simple animation from one of the types listed below. A minimum of 15 frames will be sufficient:
• Flip book
• Cut out animation
• Cell animation
• Time lapse photography
• Computer animation
Use animation features as appropriate.
TASK 2: Plan and prepare a digital animation
You have to plan the second version (20 – 30 seconds). The development of animation must be shown using the latest digital animation software program. Save the animation for inclusion in a web page.
a) You must plan this animation according to the brief, you must use all of the following planning methods:
1. Visualise
2. Conceptualise
3. Storyboard
b) You must then create the animation using a digital animation program. You will have to:
1. Launch the program and create a new movie
2. Navigate the interface
3. Use a selection of tools:
• drawing tools (eg lines, fill, paint, erase, pen, stroke, applying colour ink bottle, paint pot)
• selection tools (eg select, multiple select, lasso, eyedropper)
• text
4. Use a selection of features:
• symbols (eg graphic, button, video)
• instances
• Libraries (eg Button, graphics, document, movie)
5. Use a selection of animation techniques (eg shape tweening, motion tweening, colour tweening)
TASK 3: Review the animation against the original brief
Review your work against the criteria and assess how you have met them.
Evidence of your review could include feedback from others (tutors, colleagues, peers, etc) on the finished product.
The review must be recorded using the Planning and Review Form at the back of the assignment. The review could be carried out as a discussion between the candidate and the tutor acting as client.The history of animation and its different forms (LO2, 4, 5)
As well as creating two animations for this unit you also need to produce a piece of work that reports on the history of animation and the different types of animation.
This report can take any format. For example you might produce a PowerPoint presentation, a Word document, a movie or a magazine article.
You must include the following in your report:
Task 1 – Allow 60-90 minutes - A history of animation - using the Internet (some links below) find out what you can about the history of animation. Write a brief summary of what you discover (200-500 words) and include lots of diagrams! Don’t copy and paste without quoting sources, you will be disqualified from this course and possibly others.
Task 2 – Allow 60-90 minutes – Types of animation – using the Internet (some links below) find out what you can about (at least 3) different types of animation. These could include; flip books, cut out animations, cell animations, time lapse photography or computer animations. You might discuss techniques used, equipment required, examples of work, animated films using the technology. Don’t copy and paste without quoting sources.
Useful links
History of animation
A brief introduction to the history of animation
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow5/may99/History/history.html
The history of animation before Disney
http://www-viz.tamu.edu/courses/viza615/97spring/pjames/history/main.html
The history of animation on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_animation
When you are finished print it out and pop it in your folder.
I you get finished quickly finish off your photography coursework and make sure your diary is up to date.
Produce a plan for this work, using the Planning and Review Form provided at the back of the assignment.
You must prepare a non-digital animation in line with the brief. This is to demonstrate what animation is and how it can easily be achieved in its simplest form and without technology. You must create a simple animation from one of the types listed below. A minimum of 15 frames will be sufficient:
• Flip book
• Cut out animation
• Cell animation
• Time lapse photography
• Computer animation
Use animation features as appropriate.
TASK 2: Plan and prepare a digital animation
You have to plan the second version (20 – 30 seconds). The development of animation must be shown using the latest digital animation software program. Save the animation for inclusion in a web page.
a) You must plan this animation according to the brief, you must use all of the following planning methods:
1. Visualise
2. Conceptualise
3. Storyboard
b) You must then create the animation using a digital animation program. You will have to:
1. Launch the program and create a new movie
2. Navigate the interface
3. Use a selection of tools:
• drawing tools (eg lines, fill, paint, erase, pen, stroke, applying colour ink bottle, paint pot)
• selection tools (eg select, multiple select, lasso, eyedropper)
• text
4. Use a selection of features:
• symbols (eg graphic, button, video)
• instances
• Libraries (eg Button, graphics, document, movie)
5. Use a selection of animation techniques (eg shape tweening, motion tweening, colour tweening)
TASK 3: Review the animation against the original brief
Review your work against the criteria and assess how you have met them.
Evidence of your review could include feedback from others (tutors, colleagues, peers, etc) on the finished product.
The review must be recorded using the Planning and Review Form at the back of the assignment. The review could be carried out as a discussion between the candidate and the tutor acting as client.The history of animation and its different forms (LO2, 4, 5)
As well as creating two animations for this unit you also need to produce a piece of work that reports on the history of animation and the different types of animation.
This report can take any format. For example you might produce a PowerPoint presentation, a Word document, a movie or a magazine article.
You must include the following in your report:
Task 1 – Allow 60-90 minutes - A history of animation - using the Internet (some links below) find out what you can about the history of animation. Write a brief summary of what you discover (200-500 words) and include lots of diagrams! Don’t copy and paste without quoting sources, you will be disqualified from this course and possibly others.
Task 2 – Allow 60-90 minutes – Types of animation – using the Internet (some links below) find out what you can about (at least 3) different types of animation. These could include; flip books, cut out animations, cell animations, time lapse photography or computer animations. You might discuss techniques used, equipment required, examples of work, animated films using the technology. Don’t copy and paste without quoting sources.
Useful links
History of animation
A brief introduction to the history of animation
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow5/may99/History/history.html
The history of animation before Disney
http://www-viz.tamu.edu/courses/viza615/97spring/pjames/history/main.html
The history of animation on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_animation
When you are finished print it out and pop it in your folder.
I you get finished quickly finish off your photography coursework and make sure your diary is up to date.
Thursday, 9 October 2008
Final Brief - Unit 1
iMedia @ Barnwell
ASSIGNMENT 1 BRIEF (Submission Date: 22nd October 2008)
You work for a photography magazine as a photographer. You also take care of a lot of the desktop publishing for the magazine. At Christmas every year the magazine includes a section for photographers who are just starting out in photography. Lots of people get cameras for Christmas. You have been asked to produce a 4-8 page guide on the basics of Photography, Digital Graphics and Obtaining and Editing images.
You will be creating the guide for inclusion in the January issue of the magazine. You should consider how magazines typically set out articles such as these and you should also consider your audience and their ability. The content that you will be required to create will be a simple guide which will split naturally into two sections:
Part 1 (2-4 pages) Digital Cameras – taking and saving digital images to include rules of photography
You need to explain to new users:
- what a digital camera is
- how to set up a camera
- components of the camera
- taking creative photographs hints, etc.
- transferring pictures to a computer
- typical file formats with explanations for use.
You should explain these concepts by means of edited version of images you obtain and some narrative by way of explanation.
Part 2 (2-4 pages) Basic image editing and software features
Use a range of editing techniques, and explain briefly these techniques within the guide. You will edit photographs that you have taken alongside the explanations, to ensure they are suitable for the purpose you have identified within the guide. Edited and original versions of the images may appear in your guide along with a brief narrative as to how the editing is carried out within the chosen software application. Keep clearly labelled copies of the original and edited versions of the images in the selected formats.
Note: This is NOT aimed to be a complete software training manual.
TASK 1: Create a plan
Assessment objective 3a, 3b
You will need to:
a) Complete the provided plan to ensure that you achieve your identified objective and are not distracted by other areas.
b) Review the plan regularly to ensure you are still on track.
TASK 2: Take photographs using a digital camera
Assessment Objectives: 1a, 1b
You will need to:
a) Explain what a digital camera is, its features and facilities
b) Explain different file formats, how they are used and why
c) Take a series of photographs using a digital camera
d) Include examples of frames or composed photographs to demonstrate the basic rules of photography
e) Transfer the images to the computer using file names and locations and details of the process for users
f) Identify and briefly explain why you used the particular format
TASK 3: Carry out basic editing on the photographs you have taken and transferred to your computer
Assessment Objectives: 2a, 2b, 2c
a) Locate and launch an image manipulation program
b) Open your photographs using the software application
c) Using the tools and features of the interface and workspace, edit the photographs you have taken – this editing could include - resizing, cropping, scaling, altering brightness, colour balance, etc
TASK 4: Edit the photographs accordingly to suit the purpose
Assessment Objective: 3a
a) Locate and launch an appropriate software application.
b) Open your photographs within the application and use the tools and features to demonstrate the functionality to users.
TASK 5: Review the editing
Assessment Objective: 3b
When you have completed the guide, review your work against the original plan to ensure that all the objectives have been achieved, how appropriate the guide is for new users, and any areas where you could have improved.
That's Unit 1 all finished! Well done! If you have been entered at level 3 you will also need to complete the tasks below:
Level 3?
You have been asked to create a poster advertising the Christmas issue of the magazine to be displayed in newsagents. You have also been asked to create a banner ad to appear on websites promoting the January issue of the magazine. You must use at least one scanned image.
Level 3 - TASK 1: Plan, visualise and use digital sourcing to obtain the bitmap, digital graphics material
Assessment Objectives: 1a, 1b, 3a
You will need to:
a) Visualise and plan your poster and banner ad in accordance with the client’s brief using a separate planning sheet
b) Draft up the advertisements in any way you want (pencil, paint, computer, etc)
c) Make a list of the resources you will need
d) Set up the digital scanner and scan materials in
e) Set up the digital camera and take photographs
f) Save everything to computer in a suitable file format and naming.
It is important that you plan these two tasks well and identify the sources as well as showing how you carried out all these tasks, using the Planning and Review Form provided.
TASK 2: Create the advertisements and save your work
Assessment Objectives: 2a, 2b
a) Using the digital imaging software create the two advertisements according to the brief, manipulating images to produce a professional result.
b) Create the advertisements according to your plans and your storyboards.
c) Use the source materials you have obtained to create and save the advertisements.
d) Use the tools and features of the software to meet the requirements of the brief. These tools should be used according to your planning.
e) Use a variety of editing and manipulation techniques when creating these advertisements
f) Save the final images in a format suitable for print and for the Web.
TASK 3: Evaluate the posters
Assessment Objective: 3b
When you have finished the editing, you must evaluate your work against the company’s criteria and assess how you have met them, using the Planning and review form provided at the back of the assignment.
a) Carry out a check of the finished images against the brief, identifying areas for self-improvement
b) Review how you have met the brief. Use the same criteria you used in (a).
Thats it - Well done!
ASSIGNMENT 1 BRIEF (Submission Date: 22nd October 2008)
You work for a photography magazine as a photographer. You also take care of a lot of the desktop publishing for the magazine. At Christmas every year the magazine includes a section for photographers who are just starting out in photography. Lots of people get cameras for Christmas. You have been asked to produce a 4-8 page guide on the basics of Photography, Digital Graphics and Obtaining and Editing images.
You will be creating the guide for inclusion in the January issue of the magazine. You should consider how magazines typically set out articles such as these and you should also consider your audience and their ability. The content that you will be required to create will be a simple guide which will split naturally into two sections:
Part 1 (2-4 pages) Digital Cameras – taking and saving digital images to include rules of photography
You need to explain to new users:
- what a digital camera is
- how to set up a camera
- components of the camera
- taking creative photographs hints, etc.
- transferring pictures to a computer
- typical file formats with explanations for use.
You should explain these concepts by means of edited version of images you obtain and some narrative by way of explanation.
Part 2 (2-4 pages) Basic image editing and software features
Use a range of editing techniques, and explain briefly these techniques within the guide. You will edit photographs that you have taken alongside the explanations, to ensure they are suitable for the purpose you have identified within the guide. Edited and original versions of the images may appear in your guide along with a brief narrative as to how the editing is carried out within the chosen software application. Keep clearly labelled copies of the original and edited versions of the images in the selected formats.
Note: This is NOT aimed to be a complete software training manual.
TASK 1: Create a plan
Assessment objective 3a, 3b
You will need to:
a) Complete the provided plan to ensure that you achieve your identified objective and are not distracted by other areas.
b) Review the plan regularly to ensure you are still on track.
TASK 2: Take photographs using a digital camera
Assessment Objectives: 1a, 1b
You will need to:
a) Explain what a digital camera is, its features and facilities
b) Explain different file formats, how they are used and why
c) Take a series of photographs using a digital camera
d) Include examples of frames or composed photographs to demonstrate the basic rules of photography
e) Transfer the images to the computer using file names and locations and details of the process for users
f) Identify and briefly explain why you used the particular format
TASK 3: Carry out basic editing on the photographs you have taken and transferred to your computer
Assessment Objectives: 2a, 2b, 2c
a) Locate and launch an image manipulation program
b) Open your photographs using the software application
c) Using the tools and features of the interface and workspace, edit the photographs you have taken – this editing could include - resizing, cropping, scaling, altering brightness, colour balance, etc
TASK 4: Edit the photographs accordingly to suit the purpose
Assessment Objective: 3a
a) Locate and launch an appropriate software application.
b) Open your photographs within the application and use the tools and features to demonstrate the functionality to users.
TASK 5: Review the editing
Assessment Objective: 3b
When you have completed the guide, review your work against the original plan to ensure that all the objectives have been achieved, how appropriate the guide is for new users, and any areas where you could have improved.
That's Unit 1 all finished! Well done! If you have been entered at level 3 you will also need to complete the tasks below:
Level 3?
You have been asked to create a poster advertising the Christmas issue of the magazine to be displayed in newsagents. You have also been asked to create a banner ad to appear on websites promoting the January issue of the magazine. You must use at least one scanned image.
Level 3 - TASK 1: Plan, visualise and use digital sourcing to obtain the bitmap, digital graphics material
Assessment Objectives: 1a, 1b, 3a
You will need to:
a) Visualise and plan your poster and banner ad in accordance with the client’s brief using a separate planning sheet
b) Draft up the advertisements in any way you want (pencil, paint, computer, etc)
c) Make a list of the resources you will need
d) Set up the digital scanner and scan materials in
e) Set up the digital camera and take photographs
f) Save everything to computer in a suitable file format and naming.
It is important that you plan these two tasks well and identify the sources as well as showing how you carried out all these tasks, using the Planning and Review Form provided.
TASK 2: Create the advertisements and save your work
Assessment Objectives: 2a, 2b
a) Using the digital imaging software create the two advertisements according to the brief, manipulating images to produce a professional result.
b) Create the advertisements according to your plans and your storyboards.
c) Use the source materials you have obtained to create and save the advertisements.
d) Use the tools and features of the software to meet the requirements of the brief. These tools should be used according to your planning.
e) Use a variety of editing and manipulation techniques when creating these advertisements
f) Save the final images in a format suitable for print and for the Web.
TASK 3: Evaluate the posters
Assessment Objective: 3b
When you have finished the editing, you must evaluate your work against the company’s criteria and assess how you have met them, using the Planning and review form provided at the back of the assignment.
a) Carry out a check of the finished images against the brief, identifying areas for self-improvement
b) Review how you have met the brief. Use the same criteria you used in (a).
Thats it - Well done!
Digital Diaries
Get ready to publish your diaries! You publish your diaries electronically next week.
Remember each week you should be keeping a record of what you get up to with reference to the iMedia course. Each week you also have a small task to include:
Week 1 - A picture of a flower plus an explanation as to why you chose it
Week 2 - A picture of your favourite cartoon character and a sentence explaining why they are your favourite
Week 3 - A link to a website with imaginative design and a short explanation as to why you picked it
Week 4 - A link to an online game you have played for longer than 10 minutes
Week 5 - A link to a you tube video that made you laugh
Week 6 - Another picture of a flower (given your new found knowledge as to what constitutes a 'good' picture)
Week 7 - A link to an animation that you think others in the group will appreciate
Week 8 - The South Park Character you created
Week 9 - A review of your favourite film of all time (copy and paste as necessary)
Week 10 - A picture of your favourite computer game character of all time
Week 11 - Play Second Life (free!) Create your character and post a picture here
Week 12 - Play second life some more and tell us what you think
Week 13 - Tell us what art is
Week 14 - Make us smile
Remember each week you should be keeping a record of what you get up to with reference to the iMedia course. Each week you also have a small task to include:
Week 1 - A picture of a flower plus an explanation as to why you chose it
Week 2 - A picture of your favourite cartoon character and a sentence explaining why they are your favourite
Week 3 - A link to a website with imaginative design and a short explanation as to why you picked it
Week 4 - A link to an online game you have played for longer than 10 minutes
Week 5 - A link to a you tube video that made you laugh
Week 6 - Another picture of a flower (given your new found knowledge as to what constitutes a 'good' picture)
Week 7 - A link to an animation that you think others in the group will appreciate
Week 8 - The South Park Character you created
Week 9 - A review of your favourite film of all time (copy and paste as necessary)
Week 10 - A picture of your favourite computer game character of all time
Week 11 - Play Second Life (free!) Create your character and post a picture here
Week 12 - Play second life some more and tell us what you think
Week 13 - Tell us what art is
Week 14 - Make us smile
Sunday, 28 September 2008
Paint aint that bad
I wouldn't ask anyone to do anything that I wasn't happy to do myself. I got a bit longer though!
Saturday, 27 September 2008
Monday, 22 September 2008
Hunting doughnuts...
I'm off hunting doughnuts...Your first deadline is approaching. You must submit this 1st task by Monday 29th September.
See the post below and/or handout for instructions on what you need to complete on Wednesday.
You have plenty to do but if you do get finished and need something to do create a doctored image like those on the wall. The best out of year 10,11 & 6th will win a prize (Tip - The best will contain a number of elements). Find some inspiration here:
But don't cheat!
Sunday, 21 September 2008
Week Ending 26th September - Task 1
This week you need to finish practice task 1 detailed on the sheet (click on it to enlarge it). I will not be here on Wednesday so it will be up to you to carry out your own research for any sections you are not sure of. Don't forget the prepared resources/presentations found on the school network:
2003\ICT\Mr_S.Miles\iMedia
This work must be submitted by Monday 29th September (including new students!) to demonstrate your commitment to the course and decide which level you will be entered at.
For more information on level 2 and 3 of the iMedia course visit the official iMedia website at:
http://www.imedia.ocr.org.uk/
2003\ICT\Mr_S.Miles\iMedia
This work must be submitted by Monday 29th September (including new students!) to demonstrate your commitment to the course and decide which level you will be entered at.
For more information on level 2 and 3 of the iMedia course visit the official iMedia website at:
http://www.imedia.ocr.org.uk/
Monday, 15 September 2008
Unit 1 - Digital Graphics
Practice Task Brief
(Note the work that you complete for the practice task will be very similar to the work you complete for the real assessment task, everything you do counts, do the very best job you can)
As senior members of a Digital Photography Club and the most experienced users of Digital Imaging Software you have been asked to produce a mini guide for others on Photography, Digital Graphics and Obtaining and Editing Images.
You will be creating the guide for distribution to new members when they join. The content that you will be required to create will be a simple guide and may split naturally into two sections/chapters but ultimately the design and layout of the guide is completely up to you. You could provide a digital solution or a printed guide.
Part 1 – Digital Cameras – taking and saving digital images to include rules of photography
Part 2 – Basic image editing and software features
Part 1
Your particular job is to demonstrate to new users the concepts by means of edited version of images you obtain and some small amount of narrative by way of explanation. To include what a digital camera is, setting up the camera, components of the camera, taking creative photographs hints, etc, transferring to a computer, file formats with explanations for use.
Part 2
Use a range of editing techniques, and explain briefly within the guide. Editing the photographs that you have taken alongside the explanations, to ensure they are suitable for the purpose you have identified within the guide. Edited and original versions of the images may appear in your guide along with a brief narrative as to how the editing is carried out within the chosen software application. Keep clearly labelled copies of the original and edited versions of the images in the selected formats.
You need to:
Task 1:
a) Explain what a digital camera is, its features and facilities
b) Explain different file formats, how they are used and why
c) Take a series of photographs using a digital camera
d) Include examples of frames or composed photographs to demonstrate the basic rules of photography
e) Transfer the images to the computer using file names and locations and details of the process for users
f) Identify and briefly explain why you used the particular format
TASK 2: Carry out basic editing on the photographs you have taken and transferred to your computer
a) Locate and launch an image manipulation program
b) Open your photographs using the software application
c) Using the tools and features of the interface and workspace, edit the photographs you have taken – this editing could include - resizing, cropping, scaling, altering brightness, colour balance, etc
TASK 3: Edit the photographs accordingly to suit the purpose
a) Create a plan to ensure that you and your friends achieve your identified objective and are not distracted by other areas.
b) Review the plan regularly to ensure you are still on track.
c) Locate and launch an appropriate software application.
d) Open your photographs within the application and use the tools and features to demonstrate the functionality to users.
TASK 4: Review the editing
When you have completed the guide, review your work against the original plan to ensure that all the objectives have been achieved, how appropriate the guide is for new users and any areas where you could have improved.
This is NOT aimed to be a complete software training manual.
You are free to work on these tasks at home and ask any questions via the Blog.
(Note the work that you complete for the practice task will be very similar to the work you complete for the real assessment task, everything you do counts, do the very best job you can)
As senior members of a Digital Photography Club and the most experienced users of Digital Imaging Software you have been asked to produce a mini guide for others on Photography, Digital Graphics and Obtaining and Editing Images.
You will be creating the guide for distribution to new members when they join. The content that you will be required to create will be a simple guide and may split naturally into two sections/chapters but ultimately the design and layout of the guide is completely up to you. You could provide a digital solution or a printed guide.
Part 1 – Digital Cameras – taking and saving digital images to include rules of photography
Part 2 – Basic image editing and software features
Part 1
Your particular job is to demonstrate to new users the concepts by means of edited version of images you obtain and some small amount of narrative by way of explanation. To include what a digital camera is, setting up the camera, components of the camera, taking creative photographs hints, etc, transferring to a computer, file formats with explanations for use.
Part 2
Use a range of editing techniques, and explain briefly within the guide. Editing the photographs that you have taken alongside the explanations, to ensure they are suitable for the purpose you have identified within the guide. Edited and original versions of the images may appear in your guide along with a brief narrative as to how the editing is carried out within the chosen software application. Keep clearly labelled copies of the original and edited versions of the images in the selected formats.
You need to:
Task 1:
a) Explain what a digital camera is, its features and facilities
b) Explain different file formats, how they are used and why
c) Take a series of photographs using a digital camera
d) Include examples of frames or composed photographs to demonstrate the basic rules of photography
e) Transfer the images to the computer using file names and locations and details of the process for users
f) Identify and briefly explain why you used the particular format
TASK 2: Carry out basic editing on the photographs you have taken and transferred to your computer
a) Locate and launch an image manipulation program
b) Open your photographs using the software application
c) Using the tools and features of the interface and workspace, edit the photographs you have taken – this editing could include - resizing, cropping, scaling, altering brightness, colour balance, etc
TASK 3: Edit the photographs accordingly to suit the purpose
a) Create a plan to ensure that you and your friends achieve your identified objective and are not distracted by other areas.
b) Review the plan regularly to ensure you are still on track.
c) Locate and launch an appropriate software application.
d) Open your photographs within the application and use the tools and features to demonstrate the functionality to users.
TASK 4: Review the editing
When you have completed the guide, review your work against the original plan to ensure that all the objectives have been achieved, how appropriate the guide is for new users and any areas where you could have improved.
This is NOT aimed to be a complete software training manual.
You are free to work on these tasks at home and ask any questions via the Blog.
The Modules...
After much debate, several recounts and the odd riot you the students have decided what modules we will be taking over the coming year:
Unit 1 - Digital Graphics - Compulsory Unit - This unit is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the types and uses of digital graphics. Candidates will explore the equipment and settings required to take photographs and source digital images. They will be able to develop competencies in using digital image manipulation software to edit digital images to a particular specification and will be able to save these in different formats for different purposes.
Unit 2 - Web Authoring - This unit is designed to accredit an understanding of the capabilities of web authoring and the skills involved in building a website. Candidates will develop an understanding of the requirements and capabilities of web authoring and the necessary resources. They will be able to use appropriate software to create, add content, test, publish and review a website.
Unit 3 - Digital Animation - This unit is designed to accredit understanding of animation techniques and skills in the creation of digital animation. Candidates will firstly develop an understanding of what a basic animation is and how it is produced. They will then explore what digital animation is and where, when and why it is used. They will be able to use a digital animation program to create and test a simple animation that is suitable for integration into digital pages. They will be able to export the animation files in the correct format.
Unit 6 - Digital Video - This unit is designed to accredit an understanding and develop skills required in preparing for and recording digital video. Candidates will investigate the technology currently used in the video industry. Candidates will develop competencies in using a digital video camera to capture footage. They will be able to use basic editing tools and features of appropriate software to store, edit, produce and test the final cut of a video sequence in appropriate format.
Unit 7 - 2D Game Engines - This unit is designed to accredit basic competencies in using a 2D game engine to create a 2D game from a design brief, demonstrating the effective use of game elements such as sprites, objects, events and actions. Candidates should also be competent in adding background sound and associating sound effects to actions. They will be able to test a game to ensure all the elements are functioning properly and save/export in a playable format.
Each unit will last about 7 weeks. All coursework will be completed in lessons. You have plenty of time if you use it wisely. If you fail any units you still get a certificate for the units you pass. If you want to attempt other units after completing those above you can.
We should finish this course in 1 year. Students can then opt to take the Level 3 course which is worth UCAS points towards University entry.
Unit 1 - Digital Graphics - Compulsory Unit - This unit is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the types and uses of digital graphics. Candidates will explore the equipment and settings required to take photographs and source digital images. They will be able to develop competencies in using digital image manipulation software to edit digital images to a particular specification and will be able to save these in different formats for different purposes.
Unit 2 - Web Authoring - This unit is designed to accredit an understanding of the capabilities of web authoring and the skills involved in building a website. Candidates will develop an understanding of the requirements and capabilities of web authoring and the necessary resources. They will be able to use appropriate software to create, add content, test, publish and review a website.
Unit 3 - Digital Animation - This unit is designed to accredit understanding of animation techniques and skills in the creation of digital animation. Candidates will firstly develop an understanding of what a basic animation is and how it is produced. They will then explore what digital animation is and where, when and why it is used. They will be able to use a digital animation program to create and test a simple animation that is suitable for integration into digital pages. They will be able to export the animation files in the correct format.
Unit 6 - Digital Video - This unit is designed to accredit an understanding and develop skills required in preparing for and recording digital video. Candidates will investigate the technology currently used in the video industry. Candidates will develop competencies in using a digital video camera to capture footage. They will be able to use basic editing tools and features of appropriate software to store, edit, produce and test the final cut of a video sequence in appropriate format.
Unit 7 - 2D Game Engines - This unit is designed to accredit basic competencies in using a 2D game engine to create a 2D game from a design brief, demonstrating the effective use of game elements such as sprites, objects, events and actions. Candidates should also be competent in adding background sound and associating sound effects to actions. They will be able to test a game to ensure all the elements are functioning properly and save/export in a playable format.
Each unit will last about 7 weeks. All coursework will be completed in lessons. You have plenty of time if you use it wisely. If you fail any units you still get a certificate for the units you pass. If you want to attempt other units after completing those above you can.
We should finish this course in 1 year. Students can then opt to take the Level 3 course which is worth UCAS points towards University entry.
Thursday, 11 September 2008
The course begins... Initial thoughts:
A selection of first impressions:
Luke: I think it will be so good I might have to do a back flip off a plane and land on a giant pillow...
Karl: I want to have fun. I think better when drawing or being creative and I want to make my animations, comics and anime better that's why I'm here...
Steven: I can't wait to start this course because it has got all the work that I like. When I am older I want to work for a big game company like Capcom or Sony...
Michael: Oh we didn't die today, some stuff about a black hole; the bloody Swiss are making a miniature universe...
Nicole: I like the fact that the whole course is made up of coursework, plus as I'm the only girl here I'm convinced that I can convince Mr Miles to give me chocolate and stuff because there's too much testosterone in the room...
All win a doughnut!
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
The future of computer games…
Computer games are changing rapidly. Graphics are becoming more lifelike, soundtracks are just like those in the movies, and you can play games with people all over the world.
Using software and presentation methods of your own choice be ready to tell us how you think computer games will evolve over the next 50 years.
Consider:
•How will they change from popular games of today like Grand Theft Auto and The Sims?
•How will you be controlling your movements in the game? Today you use handheld controllers, in the future will you have sensors attached all over your body? Maybe you will have a direct link to your brain.
•Will games be like virtual reality? Will it actually feel as if you are there? Will we still need to go out? Will we be able to get all the entertainment we need from computer games?
Recommended summer reading:
Interactivity in Action: Dominic Milano
Powering Up: Are Computer Games Changing Our Lives? Rebecca Mileham
Game Cultures: Computer Games as New Media: Jon Dovey and Helen W. Kennedy
The Interactive Book: Celia Pearce
Using software and presentation methods of your own choice be ready to tell us how you think computer games will evolve over the next 50 years.
Consider:
•How will they change from popular games of today like Grand Theft Auto and The Sims?
•How will you be controlling your movements in the game? Today you use handheld controllers, in the future will you have sensors attached all over your body? Maybe you will have a direct link to your brain.
•Will games be like virtual reality? Will it actually feel as if you are there? Will we still need to go out? Will we be able to get all the entertainment we need from computer games?
Recommended summer reading:
Interactivity in Action: Dominic Milano
Powering Up: Are Computer Games Changing Our Lives? Rebecca Mileham
Game Cultures: Computer Games as New Media: Jon Dovey and Helen W. Kennedy
The Interactive Book: Celia Pearce
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Free Pizza? Or Taco's
Amy: Is there free pizza? Or Taco's
SMiles: If free pizza every week guarantees your full commitment then we can negotiate. Once every half-term perhaps?
Asher: It depends what time in the day the course is as I plan to work.
SMiles: Yup sure, I totally understand. If it only means the odd lesson missed I'll gladly run a regular catch-up session for those with other commitments.
Thomas: If you have worked on your own animation/website at home, can this be an example for the portfolio?
SMiles: Some of you will be looking to start from scratch, others will have their own interests that they wish to pursue. iMedia offers a good deal of flexibility with regards to the content of the course. As a group you will be able to bend the course to suit your own personal aspirations and interests. You will be able to develop current skills and learn new ones. So yes Thomas, you can develop your own current projects and/or work at home.
Billy: It depends on the block structure and if I decide to go to 6th form instead of college.
SMiles: It would be a shame to lose you Billy. Who will I discuss BB with...
I hope they all went well. You were obviously well prepared and took it all in your stride.
Enjoy the break, savour the summer and take some photos (photography competition up).
Pop back soon for your holiday task!
SMiles: If free pizza every week guarantees your full commitment then we can negotiate. Once every half-term perhaps?
Asher: It depends what time in the day the course is as I plan to work.
SMiles: Yup sure, I totally understand. If it only means the odd lesson missed I'll gladly run a regular catch-up session for those with other commitments.
Thomas: If you have worked on your own animation/website at home, can this be an example for the portfolio?
SMiles: Some of you will be looking to start from scratch, others will have their own interests that they wish to pursue. iMedia offers a good deal of flexibility with regards to the content of the course. As a group you will be able to bend the course to suit your own personal aspirations and interests. You will be able to develop current skills and learn new ones. So yes Thomas, you can develop your own current projects and/or work at home.
Billy: It depends on the block structure and if I decide to go to 6th form instead of college.
SMiles: It would be a shame to lose you Billy. Who will I discuss BB with...
I hope they all went well. You were obviously well prepared and took it all in your stride.
Enjoy the break, savour the summer and take some photos (photography competition up).
Pop back soon for your holiday task!
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Welcome to the iMedia@Barnwell Blog!
Picture the scene...
Ben & Jerry finally thinking about what they will be doing come September...
Ben: Well I just dont know. I was thinking about doing iMedia next year.
Jerry: You what media!? Whats all that about then?
Ben: I'm not too sure but that long haired old hippy dude is running a taster session next Friday. That Mr SMiles guy who's been taking us for GCSE ICT.
Jerry: So it's ICT then? More spreadsheets and databases?
Ben: No he said it was loads of other stuff. He was going on about Animation, Game Making, Digital Photography, Digital Video and Interactive Digital Media.
Jerry: So making films Jackass style and playing games then?
Ben: Nah, I think it involves a bit more than that but could be part of it. He said something about becoming creators rather than just players.
Jerry: Well it's gotta be worth a look surely?
Ben: Definitely, at least we get out of lessons and I hear we are getting a free gift!
Jerry: Cake?
Ben: He wouldn't tell me.
Jerry: Anyway what happened last night...
Ben: It was awesome... I'll catch you later...
Ben & Jerry finally thinking about what they will be doing come September...
Ben: Well I just dont know. I was thinking about doing iMedia next year.
Jerry: You what media!? Whats all that about then?
Ben: I'm not too sure but that long haired old hippy dude is running a taster session next Friday. That Mr SMiles guy who's been taking us for GCSE ICT.
Jerry: So it's ICT then? More spreadsheets and databases?
Ben: No he said it was loads of other stuff. He was going on about Animation, Game Making, Digital Photography, Digital Video and Interactive Digital Media.
Jerry: So making films Jackass style and playing games then?
Ben: Nah, I think it involves a bit more than that but could be part of it. He said something about becoming creators rather than just players.
Jerry: Well it's gotta be worth a look surely?
Ben: Definitely, at least we get out of lessons and I hear we are getting a free gift!
Jerry: Cake?
Ben: He wouldn't tell me.
Jerry: Anyway what happened last night...
Ben: It was awesome... I'll catch you later...
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