For the final project this year, please choose one of the projects listed below or pitch your own idea
1. Interactive Installation Project Using Sensors
Create an interactive art/design installation using the Scratch sensor board or the Arduino Board
Hardware: Sensor board, Scratch
Software: Scratch, Photoshop, Other
Resources:
Interactive Scratch Projects - https://scratch.mit.edu/starter_projects/#Interactive
2. Android Application Design
Design and create an Android application that would be useful to an ISU student or a person living or visiting Uganda.
Hardware: Android Mobile, Laptop/Desktop
Software: Android App Developer 2
3. Documentary Film Project / or "Friendship" GISUTECH Competition Video
Create a 10 – 15 minute short documentary film about an aspect of Uganda / Lake Victoria.
Create a 4 - 10 minute video on the theme of "friendship" for the GISUTECH competition. Please check their website for competition rules.
Hardware: Camcorder, Microphone, Laptop/Desktop
Software: Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premier, Garage Band, Logic Pro, etc....
4. Yearbook Page Design
Design creative class and event yearbook collages for the 2013-2014 ISU yearbook. If you choose this option the expectation will be to design at least 2 book spreads.
Hardware: Laptop / Desktop
Software: Adobe Photoshop / Comic Life
5. Independent Project - Pitch your own idea!
You can choose your own independent design project as long as it has a clear "client" and has to be approved by computer tech teacher.
2014 - 2015 Projects
DESIGN CYCLE EXPECTATIONS:
Please create one page on your website with the following content...
Investigation:
Design Brief + detailed specifications
Plan:
Look at calendar and plan 2 presentation (test) days
Design:
1 detailed design. (Logo sketches, storyboards, experiments, etc...)
Create:
Final Product - evaluated against the specifications.
Attitudes in Technology:
Self motivation and independent exploration