24/2/2017

Aim: Complete assignment 3
Objectives:
Ensure that PDP is complete and resubmitted if needed
Identify what needs to be included in a personal review
Complete and submit your review of your PDP.
Make sure you have no outstanding work for unit 01.

Independent study:
Complete and submit A1T1, A1T2
Any other resubmissions

Today I learnt how to improve my CV and what the most important aspects of it are. This morning I have mostly been working on completing my Unit 37 animation feedback assignment and an advantage of this is that I managed to finish it to a good standard. I think that I have written a good amount of work to get a Merit or possibly even a Distinction. A weakness of today is that I didn't manage to complete both Unit 22 assignments and they are due today. I need to complete the work by the end of today so I need to either complete it from home or stay in college after 3pm. I feel that this week has been good for me because I have managed to stay concentrated and motivated in completing work.

23/2/2017

Aims and Objectives 22/02/17

Aim: Be able to create a simple game in game maker
Understand the different types of computer games and platforms

Objectives:
Create sprites, characters and rooms in GameMaker
Program objects to perform simple actions e.g. collisions, move according to key presses
Describe some genres of computer games
State some gaming platforms
Describe some capabilities and features of some gaming platforms
Know some areas of development that need to be considered at the start of the design process

Today I learnt how to create a basic maze game in Game Maker. I learnt about using different features such as creating sprites and turning them into objects. A disadvantage of today is that I didn't manage to complete my game that I had been working on however it has been very useful to make a big start because I am now confident on creating a game for this unit in the near future. 

22/2/2017

Aims and Objectives 22/06/17
Aim: Understand the impact of computer games on society
Understand the psychological effects of computer games on society and individuals


Objectives:
Explain some benefits of computer gaming on society
Explain some concerns of computer games on society
Examine at least one psychological effects of computer gaming on society and individuals

Explain key programming terms and techniques

Outline the benefits of having a variety of data types available to the programmer
Explain sequence, selection and iteration as used in computer programming.

Understand the importance of variables
Identify key programming elements
Identify main data types
Justify suitable data types

Today I learnt how bad my lifestyle could become from playing computer games for long periods of time. This morning we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of playing computer games. A disadvantage of today is that I was very tired and didn't manage to stay fully awake to complete my work. An advantage however is that I am going to stay 3pm-4pm after college to complete the two pieces of work.

10/2/2017

Aim: Complete assignment 3

Objectives:
Set two SMART Targets
Ensure that PDP is complete and submitted
Identify why personal reviews are completed
Complete a review of your PDP.
Make sure you have no outstanding work for unit 01.

Today I learnt how to create rolling credits in Adobe Premiere Pro and made some for my 2D stop motion animation. A strength is that I have managed to complete my 2D animation in time before its due. A weakness that links to this is that I am not happy with the text frames because they do not look very professional in my opinion. I think that I could not have changed this because the software limits the animations and effects that you can use to make these. I am glad that I have finally submitted my personal development plan and that I dont have to update it from now.

The final link to my 2D Animation can be found here, let me know what you think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aeirrOaprw

9/2/2017

Aim: Produce a good, technical or professional quality 2D Animation with a sound track.

Objectives:
Create an animation that is longer than 15 seconds and that contains sounds
Write a Production Log to the required standard that clearly states who has done what
Upload your animation to YouTube/Vimeo ro suitable other and include the link in your Production Log
Proofread and submit work
Aim: Write a report that either comments, explains or critically evaluates audiences responses to own 2D animation work, including subject terminology.
Objectives:
Recall key words related to the term ‘evaluation’
Consider specific terminology
Work well in teams and use active listening skills
Teach the group about key criteria for assignment 4

Today I learnt about the criteria for our new assignment. We had to create presentations explaining the criteria to other peers which I found really helpful and has given me confidence on getting a Merit on this assignment. My animation is now almost complete and I feel that I have made lots of progress editing it. A weakness of this week is that lack of sleep that I am still getting. I need to get to bed earlier because I am struggling to focus on working and keep loosing my train of thought. The animation is due tomorrow and I am confident in submitting it in time.

8/2/2017

Aim: Produce a good, technical or professional quality 2D Animation with a sound track.

Objectives:
Create an animation that is longer than 15 seconds and contains sounds
Write a Production Log to the required standard that clearly states who has done what
Proofread and submit work

Today I managed to complete all of the scenes of my animation and now have 17 seconds of stop motion which I am happy about. I have now moved onto editing. I aim to complete the animation by Friday which is the last day that we have to work on it. A weakness is that I had to convert everything that I had already written from my production log onto the assignment. This is the last week of term so I must work productively or I might have to come into college during half term but the only piece of work due this week is the 2D animation production log.

3/2/2017

Aim: Complete and submit A3T2
Objectives:
Set two SMART Targets
Ensure that PDP is complete and ready to submit
Identify preferred learning styles
Identify ways to support each learning style
Complete your assignment on learning styles.

Today I revised the learning style models which helped me complete the assignment that I managed to complete and submit today. A strength of today is that I have proofread my personal development plan to make sure that there are no grammar mistakes and that all of the boxes are filled in to a standard. I have also managed to complete the next scene of my animation which I am happy about. A disadvantage of today is that I had to delete the editing that I did for my animation on Windows Movie Maker because they have removed the timeline feature which means it was very difficult to edit.

2/2/2017

Aim: Produce a good, technical or professional quality 2D Animation with a sound track.

Objectives:
Set yourself a target to achieve
Review how well you achieve targets
Create an animation that is longer than 15 seconds and contains sounds
Write a Production Log to the required standard that clearly states who has done what

Today I learnt how important it is in stop motion animation to make very small movement and to keep a high amount of frames per seconds. This is because it will make a good and smooth animation instead of having big jumps. A weakness of today is that this caused me to recreate the first part of my animation. On the other hand, I have completed my SMART target by putting a lot of work into my production log and first scene of my animation. I am confident that I am able to complete the second part of my animation tomorrow in independent study time.

1/2/2017

Aim: Produce a good, technical or professional quality 2D Animation with a sound track.

Objectives:
Consider key criteria
View previous examples
Write a Production Log to the required standard that clearly states who has done what

Use four different programming languages
Explain key programming terms and techniques

Understand what programming is and how it can be useful
Understand the process of running a program
Outline the benefits of having a variety of data types available to the programmer
Explain sequence, selection and iteration as used in computer programming.

Understand basic instructions
Identify features of a program
Write simple programs in 4 / 5 different languages
Understand the importance of logical thinking
Identify key programming terminology 
Understand key programming terminology

Today I learnt about different types of coding languages. Each program might use a different form of code which is confusing because I might have to learn multiple forms of coding. A strength of today is that I am now able to start filming my animation tomorrow because I have prepared everything for it. On the other hand, a weakness of today was that I was unable to use a webcam because it would not stand up properly or focus.