AKAM DIGITAL DESIGN

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Historical Preservation; Criterion C and Criterion D

Both the documents will be submitted as ONE. You will either submit a screen-cast or Prepare a presentation capture the following for;

Criterion C; Strand ii, iii, iv.

Criterion D; Strand ii, iii, iv.

The following should be evident in your creating the solution

The Plan:

I have constructed a logical plan (a step-by-step procedure) for the creation of the solution. (sufficient for peers to be able to follow)
I have stated the resources that will be needed.
I have completed a timeline / Gantt chart

The Creation Process:
- I have demonstrated excellent technical skills when making the solution.
- I have fully justified changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.
- Process Journal: I have maintained a process journal through the entire creation process.
The Final Project: I have presented the solution as a whole, either in electronic form, or through photographs of the solution from different angles, showing details.
Evaluate: I have evaluated and reflected on my performance in the this stage.

Challenges and successes
Areas of concerns
The strengths and weaknesses.
Observations on how this stage could have been improved.
General reflections

https://oisdesign8.wordpress.com/2017/02/12/criterion-c-creating-the-solution/

Criterion D: Evaluating

Your screen-cast or presentation should address

Strand (ii)

Critically evaluate the success of the solution against the design specification.

This will be achieved by;

carry out a wide range of effective tests to generate qualitative and quantitative data
explain the accuracy of the data gathered throughout testing
present the analysis of the data in a clear and concise way
evaluate the success of the solution against the requirements of the design specification
explain weaknesses and limitations of the solution based on the analysis of data collected throughout objective and subjective testing against the requirements of the design specification.

Strand (iii)

Explain how the solution could be improved

Explain, in detail, how the identified weaknesses and limitations of the solution could be improved in the product.

Strand (iv)

Explain the impact of the solution on the client/target audience

Monday, May 20, 2019

Historical Preservation Unit. Criterion B: Developing Ideas

Criterion B: Developing Ideas

At the end of year 5, students should be able to:

i. develop design specifications, which clearly states the success criteria for the design of a solution

ii. develop a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others

iii. present the chosen design and justify its selection

iv. develop accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

Strand i) (Maximum of 1 page)

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.

- The specification should be directly connected to your design brief.

Sample:

https://oisdesign10.wordpress.com/samples/bi-develop-a-design-specification/

Strand ii) (Maximum of 2 pages)

ii) develop two feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others

- Develop two good quality designs and measure each of them against the design specs.

- Your description for each design should be detailed and clear and use captions on images or diagrams which are not clear.

- Annotate the designs with sufficient detail to explain how they meet the requirements of the design specification and to explain design thinking

Sample;

https://oisdesign10.wordpress.com/samples/b-ii-develop-design-ideas/

Strand iii) (Maximum of 2 page)

iii). Present the chosen design and justify its selection

- State the chosen design from the two designs.

- 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 as a final design.

Sample: http://robc84.wixsite.com/bisdesign/copy-of-crit-b-2

Based on your design specifications, choose a design

By referencing your design specifications, write a paragraph outlining which design you choose to create.

Create a detailed version of your chosen design.

Annotate your design with the items suggested in the image above.
Write a paragraph explaining how this chosen design meets all your specifications.

Strand iv) (Maximum of 1 page)

iv. develop accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

The above can be achieved using either of the following tools
a) Table of requirements.
b) Flowchart
c) Site Map

samples:

http://robc84.wixsite.com/bisdesign/copy-of-crit-b-3

http://moodle.aischool.org/pluginfile.php/59392/mod_resource/content/1/CriterionB-Strand2-Year10Example.pdf

http://designyear8.blogspot.com/search?q=Criterion+c

http://divyabenny.blogspot.com/2017/09/year-8-first-blog-digital-design-my.html

http://designyear9.blogspot.com/2017/10/criterion-b-developing-ideas.html

https://oisdesign8.wordpress.com/2017/05/18/74/

Sample Storyboard
http://knightsa2media.blogspot.com/2013/12/detailed-storyboard-film.html
https://pentagonenglish.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/storyboard1.jpeg
https://genesis375.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/animation_storyboard.jpg
https://deco3200studio2015.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/storyboard-2.png?w=600&h=394

Mobile App Design
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ed/ee/66/edee66f928865105060bd22e35c1109f--wireframing-user-interface.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/a7/52/b1/a752b1e6f3106aead57552f6316a990d--wireframe-user-experience.jpg

Website Design
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d1/d8/b3/d1d8b3c414b402fa56a5cb29a1475415--capital-partners-design-web.jpg

Database Design
https://dilloneversman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Sketch_process.jpg

Monday, April 29, 2019

Historical Preservation Unit; Unit Criterion A: Inquiring and Analyzing Summative

Unit Criterion A: Inquiring and Analyzing Summative

Challenge

History is valuable if stored, preserved and prepared for generation to come. We are
at risk of oblivion if our past is neglected and our valuable moments, lifestyles,
culture, heritage and many more are not documented and thus left to disintegrate
and in the process forgotten. The past has a basis on today and how the future is shaped.

The digital solutions can transform and rejuvenate histories in terms of publicity, accessibility,
tutorials, or enhance the organization's and the documentation of the past for future use.

Your task is to identify a valuable past or an area that is in need of preserving for a particular

client; families, teenagers, children, community, that can be addressed or solved using an IT

based solution or introduce a new in the community. The problem should be clearly described

and the client's current way of addressing the situation described. The problem description

should include the current limitations the client is facing and detailed explanation of why you

think an IT solution will be the best.

Possible solutions;

Creating a interactive digital magazine to preserve a important historical aspects of a community.
Creating a website to document the history of important historical landmarks in Kenya.
Creating a simulations to simulate important histories/ cultural practices of a given community
Creating a database to store pictures of important artifacts of different community
Creating music with lyrics that is aimed at preserving important songs or stories of a given community.
Using sketch-up software, Create plan to show how villages were organized historically for the different communities.
Code a game that is aimed at passing important historical message.
Create a mobile app that benefits any community in keeping its historical heritage.

For every situation, you need to have a client and a problem. Research requires that you examine the different potential solutions to your problem and settle on one particular solution when presenting your design brief.

Examples of solutions;
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/turkey/articles/using-todays-technology-to-preserve-the-past/

https://gamingthepast.net/

http://besthistorysites.net/general-history-resources/games-animations/

Resources;

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/project-launches-digitally-preserve-risk-heritage-sites-around-world-180968799/

https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/embracing-reality-modeling-for-historic-preservation_o

https://www.autodesk.com/products/recap/overview

http://theconversation.com/how-virtual-3d-modelling-and-simulation-can-help-us-create-better-cities-88635

Criterion A: Inquiring and analyzing

Maximum: 8

Students identify the need for a solution to a problem. At the end of year 5, students should be able to:

i. Explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target
audience : 1 page. discuss the problems and how long it has persisted, show how it has affected the client
and community, show how the client is in dire need for solution, .

ii. Identify and prioritize primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem:
2 pages. A table of research plan indicating questions relevant from primary and secondary sources.
A summary of the feedback from research.

Task	Priority	Why is it important	Sources	Completion date

iii. Analyse a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem:
4 pages: analyze 5 applications relevant to the IT tools you chose by using a table.

Application	Advantages	Limitation

analyze 5 existing products created to solve similar problems in sports. (paragraph)

iv. Develop a detailed design brief, which summarizes the analysis of relevant research.
2 pages.

- write a detailed design brief that outlines, the client/target audience opinion, the experts opinion, and your
personal opinion. discuss the IT tool you will use, discuss the key features of the tool, specifications and
its benefits to the client based on your research.

Capture; key concept- Systems, related concept- Ergonomics/Innovation and global context-Scientific and Technical Innovation

Monday, March 4, 2019

Coding Unit; Criterion C; Creating the Solution

The following should be evident in your creating the solution

The Plan:

I have constructed a logical plan (a step-by-step procedure) for the creation of the solution. (sufficient for peers to be able to follow)
I have stated the resources that will be needed.
I have completed a timeline / Gantt chart

The Creation Process:
- I have demonstrated excellent technical skills when making the solution.
- I have fully justified changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.
- Process Journal: I have maintained a process journal through the entire creation process.
The Final Project: I have presented the solution as a whole, either in electronic form, or through photographs of the solution from different angles, showing details.
Evaluate: I have evaluated and reflected on my performance in the this stage.

Challenges and successes
Areas of concerns
The strengths and weaknesses.
Observations on how this stage could have been improved.
General reflections

https://oisdesign8.wordpress.com/2017/02/12/criterion-c-creating-the-solution/

(i) Construct a logical plan that describes the efficient use of time and

resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution.

maximum of 3 pages.

sample: http://moodle.aischool.org/pluginfile.php/60161/mod_resource/content/1/ExampleStrand1-CriterionC.pdf

(ii) Demonstrate excellent technical skill when making the solution.

Sample; http://moodle.aischool.org/pluginfile.php/61824/mod_resource/content/1/ExamplesCriterionC-Grade10-DD.pdf

Process Journal Sample: https://www.shipinbottles.com/jaws-scene.html

(iii) Follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended

( strand 2 and 3 should maximum of 8 Pages)

(iv) Fully justify changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution

http://designyear10.blogspot.com/

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Coding Games

Use the following links to learn how to code games

https://ide.code.game/

https://medium.freecodecamp.org/flexbox-in-10-minutes-7295497804ed

http://www.flexboxdefense.com/

https://skillcrush.com/2017/04/03/free-coding-games/

https://medium.mybridge.co/12-free-resources-learn-to-code-while-playing-games-f7333043de11

http://www.edu4java.com/en/java-programming-tutorials.html

https://www.code.game/home

http://moodle.aischool.org/course/view.php?id=477

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Coding, The Future Unit. Criterion B: Developing Ideas

Criterion B: Developing Ideas

At the end of year 5, students should be able to:

i. develop design specifications, which clearly states the success criteria for the design of a solution

ii. develop a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others

iii. present the chosen design and justify its selection

iv. develop accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

Strand i) (Maximum of 3 pages)

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.

- The specification should be directly connected to your design brief.

Sample:

https://oisdesign10.wordpress.com/samples/bi-develop-a-design-specification/

Strand ii) (Maximum of 7 pages)

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.

- Your description for each design should be detailed and clear and use captions on images or diagrams which are not clear.

- Annotate the designs with sufficient detail to explain how they meet the requirements of the design specification and to explain design thinking

Sample;

https://oisdesign10.wordpress.com/samples/b-ii-develop-design-ideas/

Strand iii) (Maximum of 4 pages)

iii). Present the chosen design and justify its selection

- State the chosen design from the two designs.

- 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 as a final design.

Sample: http://robc84.wixsite.com/bisdesign/copy-of-crit-b-2

Based on your design specifications, choose a design

By referencing your design specifications, write a paragraph outlining which design you choose to create.

Create your chosen design

Create a detailed version of your chosen design.

Annotate your design with the items suggested in the image above.
Write a paragraph explaining how this chosen design meets all your specifications.

Strand iv) (Maximum of 4 pages)

iv. develop accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

The above can be achieved using either of the following tools
a) Table of requirements.
b) Flowchart
c) Site Map

samples: