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DiDA Unit 3: Graphics
Dave Parry, Martin Barrall

Paperback
RRP: £12.99
ISBN: 9780340915288
ISBN-10: 0340915285

Published: 27/10/2006
Extent: 240 pages
Illustrations: Circa 150

Series: DiDA

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Summary:
Packed with features to help students, teachers and lecturers, DiDA Unit 3: Graphics is an essential resource for the second unit in the groundbreaking new ICT qualification. In full colour throughout, the text focuses on the knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the e-portfolio. Packed with advice on tackling the summative project briefs and constructing e-portfolios in line with the mark scheme, lesson starters, classwork and homework activities are also suggested. Skills and Skills Plus sections aid progression whilst self-assessment opportunities, mapped to the grading criteria, are included.

Examples are given from standard office software packages and Macromedia applications wherever relevant, and an indication is given as to the time resources to be allocated to each section - invaluable when it comes to delivering a representative e-portfolio on time.

The material has been reviewed by two of the pilot schools and is linked to a separate CD resource with many extra features to further aid delivery of DiDA. A home-licence student version of this CD resource is included with the textbook.

  • Home licence CD included with the book, containing software demonstrations, exercises and exemplar material.

  • An indication is given to the relative time allocation to different parts of the specification - invaluable for teachers who need to ensure all elements of the e-portfolio are covered and produced on time.
  • Focus throughout on producing a full and comprehensive e-portfolio.
  • Material reviewed by two of 47 pilot schools who trialled DiDA in 2004/5.
  • Self-assessment to allow students to monitor progress and understand what the examiner and moderator will be looking for in their work.
  • Stand-alone, but with links to a separate digital resource with student and teacher sections.

Table of Contents:
1 Investigating graphic products
2 Selecting and capturing stimulus materials
3 Graphic types
4 Developing graphic images
5 Using vector based tools
6 Using bitmap-based softare
7 Preparing images for the screen
8 Preparing images for print
9 Preparing work in an e-portfolio
10 Project planning
11 Evaluate your work and get feedback
12 Standard ways of working
13 Artwork and image-editing software
14 Internet and intranets
15 Presentation software
16 Word processing software

About the Author(s):
Martin Barrall is the former head of an ICT department, an experienced examiner and moderator and ICT author. Dave Parry is also a former head of an ICT department, LSDA consultant and experienced ICT author. Martin and Dave run an ICT training business specifically aimed at teachers.

Readership:
13-18 year old students at schools and colleges

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