May 21, 23, 28

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Now, on to the CREATE - Criterion D
 Use your chosen design and create a poster of appropriate quality using the resources available.

 1. Open a Document and title it "Process Journal". You are to document the steps that you take to create your infographic.  In diary style - include the date and the period and say what you did in class that day.  Include print screens.

2. Write a paragraph reflecting on the process of creating your infographic and stating any modifications you made to your original design. (Was your design detailed enough? Did you make any modifications? Why?)

IBO Learner Profile:  Knowledgeable

Learning objective: The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; use the chosen design to produce the IB Profile infographic with minimal guidance; create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

May 16, 21

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On to  the Design.

Remember that in order to get a 5/6 you must:

1. Generate (make) 3 different but possible designs of your IB learner Profile infographic/poster,
2. Evaluate each design against your design specification (one way to start is: Design 1 meets my design specification because . . .),
3. Choose 1 design and write a paragraph to justify your choice (fully and critically justify your choice against the design specification - include pros/cons, compare/contrast against the other designs).

If you have any questions, please raise your hand I will be happy to help you.

Learning Objective: The student will: generate a range of designs that attempt to meet the design specifications; compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design; select one design and explain its choice.

May 14,

Based on your research you should have a good idea about what makes a successful infographic/poster. 

The IBO says that the design specification is "A detailed description of the conditions, requirements and restrictions with which a design must comply. This is a precise and accurate list of facts such as conditions, dimensions, materials, process and methods that are important for the designer and for the user. All appropriate solutions will need to comply with the design specification."

Include a detailed list of 5 specifications.

Then create a test that will help you evaluate your product/solution in Criterion E - Evaluate.

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3.  Formulate a Design Specification

My infographic/poster must possess the following characteristics:

1.       Appeal to a general audience.  This is a good design specification because. . .
2.       Eye-catching
3.       Clearly represent the profile
4.       Error free
5.       Well-organized

To test my infographic/poster I will create a questionnaire. On a scale of 1-5 (1=awful, 5=awesome) I will ask the following questions:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Due May 16, beginning of class.

Learning Objective: The student will list, with little guidance, the specific requirements that must be met by the product/solution and design, with limited guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

May 9

IB Learner Profile

Luís - Inquirer
Felipe Veiga - Open-Minded
Sofia Falcão - Principled
Afonso - Thinker
Ross - Open-Minded
Henrique - Principled
Francisco - Knowledgeable
Maria TD - Communicator
Gonçalo - Knowledgeable
Tómas - Well - Balanced
Rita - Reflective
Filipe Silva - Caring
Raul - Thinker
Sofia T Carvalho - Caring
Arran - Inquirer
Carolina - Reflective

May 1

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Year 9, It's really important to take the time and actually complete tutorials on a new programme.  While "playing around" with the programme is fun, completing a tutorial is much more productive.  I would suggest having the programme open while you are doing a tutorial and practising while you learn.

Which tutorial will you use?
Gimp:  http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LmW5ndnEqw
Tech Drive In: http://www.techdrivein.com/2010/09/12-useful-gimp-video-tutorials-for.html
20 Fantastic Step-By-Step Guide: http://www.atulperx.com/tutorials/20-fantastic-step-by-step-gimp-tutorials-for-beginners/#more-4281

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Learning Objectives - The student will: consider the importance of the problem within a wider context and outline a simple design brief, identify meaningful questions, carry out web search, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.