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Project Log. Robin Marsh. Monday 10 th September 2012.
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Project Log Robin Marsh
Monday 10th September 2012 Today I looked at the DiDA website and read through the scenario of the topic. I ensured that I fully understood the ‘Wild Care’ project and what research I would need to carry out. I began to create an initial plan on an Excel spread sheet by writing up all the main-tasks and sub-tasks that were listed on the DiDA website. By creating this foundation for my project plan, I was able to make an estimate of how much work I would need to complete in lessons and at home in order for the work to meet the dead line. Next lesson I need to write up all the start and end dates for each task, so that I can create a finalised plan which I can follow through out the year, ensuring that I am working on time for deadlines.
Thursday 13th September 2012 Today I created a clear and organised structure for my initial plan. I also added columns which I would complete in my ‘on going plan’ for situations where I needed extra time for a specific task and whether or not it was completed in class or at home. I added checkpoints for each main task, so that I would make sure that each sub-task is completed. This plan will help me during the coursework to ensure every piece of work is carried out and done on time by following the schedule as much as possible. At home I looked at my diary and wrote up the dates for the very start of the project and the final due date; with this information I worked out how many lessons I would allow myself for each task and the dates for the beginning and end of the main task. These dates had to meet the final deadline and included half term break. At home I also added colours, so that the plan was easy to read and work through but had a subtle colour scheme. I then emailed my initial plan for Mrs Hidson to approve and saved another copy of the spread sheet in my folder called ‘On Going Plan’ which would be filled in throughout the coursework to keep track of my work progress.
Monday 24th September 2012 Today I began to create my database on Microsoft Access using the data items list on the DiDA website. I used the criteria to create my fields and then started to format the individual fields so that the correct records entered the database. I took print screens through out the lesson and pasted them on a PowerPoint presentation, as evidence of the steps I took to create my database and the stages of field sizes, data types, validation rules etc… In the lesson I created the foundation of my database and changed the field sizes and data types. I saved all my evidence in the presentation and wrote about the steps I took and why I formatted the fields the way I did. At home I must finish the database so that I can begin to create my data entry form in the next lesson. I also want to design a theme at home that I can use throughout the project to make my work consistent.
Thursday 27th September 2012 Improvements Today I finished my database and imported the data set from the DiDA website. I took print screens of all the stages for creating my database and completed my database evidence presentation. I had correctly built the database, therefore the data was fully imported and I could begin creating my data entry forms. I started to design my data entry form, by using a basic colour scheme and layout. From this initial draft I got feedback from my test buddy and edited the design of the form using the improvement suggestions. I tried make the form easy for the user whilst still making it look appealing and professional.
Monday 8th October 2012 Today I finished designing my final draft of the data entry form using the feedback from my test buddy. I tried to use a nature inspired colour scheme, whilst also making the layout clear and consistent so that it looked professional and easy for the user to read through. With considerations to the user, I added more buttons so that records could be added, saved and printed. I thought that these features of the data entry form would be beneficial for the user. I then began researching endangered species on the internet, so that I could add new species to the database. I had to investigate information about why the species were endangered and how much the adoption cost would be. Next lesson I will find three species from the same group and put their data in the database using the data entry form.
Thursday 11th October 2012 I researched three endangered mammals, and found out about their locations, their endangerment status, the threats to their species and their adoption costs. I then added the data to the data entry form so that a new specie file would enter the database, with information for each field. I had to use the status and threat code to ensure that the records would enter the database, by abiding with the validation rule I created in the foundations of my database.
Monday 22nd October 2012 Today I created my membership fees spread sheet on excel. I created the basic foundation of my cash flow forecast by typing up the outgoing and incoming headings, and then began to add all the values in the spread sheet using formulas. I included the net cash flow so that a record of the profit and loss would be visible on the spread sheet. Next lesson I will format the cells so that it is easy to read through and the ‘surplus’ and ‘deficit’ at the end of the month can be easily seen.
Monday 12th November 2012 I formatted the colour of the spread sheet so that a contrast could be made between columns and rows, so that the headings and subheadings are easy to read off. The Surplus and Deficit cells have conditional formatting so that the profit and loss can be easy to see at the end of each month. I had to change the cost and WildCare Teens and WildCare Kids membership fees so that the total cash flow was at zero – at a breakeven.
Thursday 13th December 2012 Today I began to make my reports, by creating queries which provided me with 5-15 specific records. My first query was ‘Critically endangered mammals from Africa’, my second was ‘Fishes that are endangered by hunting’ and my third was ‘Reptile or Amphibians from North America’.
Monday 7th January 2013 I finished off my reports by writing introductions and organising the layout and colour scheme and created the membership card by designing two drafts and receiving feedback and then creating my final design.
Thursday 10th January 2013 Today I added any missing parts to my membership card and reports. I had to update my sources table and ensure I had included research for my membership card research. I also had to edit my feedback so that I could provide points that I would improve on to create my final publication for my ‘sample reports’ and ‘membership card’. I also saved my reports as PDF’s so that they would be ready for when I create my e-portfolio in the future. Next lesson I will begin my leaflet.
Monday 21st January2013 Today I started my WildCare leaflet and began to design headers for the leaflet to make it original. I researched some endangered animals so that I could collect information to include in the leaflet. I incorporated my grass border (seen previously in my membership card) and the blue header background as seen in my previous publications as well. I tried to follow the theme I have been using throughout the project to keep a consistency in my publications. I will need to add all text and information next lesson as well as create a PowerPoint for my leaflet research.
Thursday 24th January 2013 Today I added some information on endangered animals from my reports on to the leaflet so that the reader would have some information on the animals they could potentially be adopting. I tried to use relevant images and the same font so that it followed the theme. I updated my sources table to keep track of evidence for the images and research.
Monday 4th February 2013 Using feedback from my test buddy I finished my leaflet so that it suited the criteria and did not have any major issues. I had to include a tear off application form and lots of information about the adoption scheme. I then printed it out so that I could stick, fold and take a picture of it to show the size and quality of it in real life. I also carried out my pack folder research in preparation for the next lesson where I will create it.
Thursday 7th February 2013 I completed my pack folder by creating 2 drafts and using feedback from a test buddy to improve the content and design of the publication. My final pack folder used colours and fonts from my theme throughout the project, and I included the content that was specified in the criteria. The pack folder will contain the reports, leaflet and membership card. I need to print out these documents and take a photo of them inside the membership pack to provide evidence of how the design work with the flap.
February Half Term 2013 I made a presentation which used a master slide that included the blue header design throughout the PowerPoint. I provided images and key words on the slides, however wrote up speaker notes underneath each slide so that the presenter could talk about the slide using the prompts. The short snappy sentences are clear for the audience to read and take in
Monday 11th March 2013 I converted all my publisher and word documents to PDF’s so that they would be suitable for the e-portfolio. I then began to create my e-portfolio using a mind map to build the foundation of the website which with display all the work I have done throughout the project. I wrote contextual statements for each page which would explain the process that went on throughout the project.
Thursday 14th March 2013 I designed the banner for my e-portfolio on adobe flash, so that I could create a motion guide for the leaf to follow. This would give my e-portfolio a creative and unique flavour to it. I exported the mind map as a HTML to test if the banner worked and realised that I needed to rejig the dimensions to suit the screen resolution. I am going to design my e-portfolio with the same theme I used throughout my other publications to maintain my corporate identity. Therefore I will use the green and blue colour scheme. The original colours of the ‘Wild Care’ header I designed clashed with the blue of the banner therefore I modified the colour so that the contrast was clear. I ensured that the logo was included in the banner to make sure the charity all the work was produced for, was displayed.
Monday 25th March 2013 I wrote up contextual statements for the pages of my e-portfolio, that gave an introduction to the specific attachments on that page. I tested my e-portfolio, and found an error in the banner. The dimensions were not accurate to my screen and therefore I had to go back to the design and make it longer. I added all the gifs to the mindmap, so that on dreamweaver I can create hyperlinks to the PDF’s of my publications.
Thursday 28thMarch 2013 I finished my e-portfolio on mindmapand wrote up my review. I had to test the sizes and dimensions when in the browser and had to go back several times to edit the template so that when the final export is used on dreamweaver the e-portfolio is correct.
