Tuesday, 17 July 2018

El keko: the final show down

Today is a good day to die.

Today a strength has been finishing college.

A weakness has been taking 3 hours longer to finsih than I would have liked

Today has been good so far.


Thursday, 12 July 2018

El keko very very close final

Lesson Aims
Work on A3 and resubmissions
Develop 3D assets using Blender
Submit A3T1 to a good standard

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)
Design and create 3D models in Blender
Identify steps required to complete A3
Assignment completion.

Today I have been working on U41 and U35.

Today a strength has been staying focused on the work and complete multiple assignments.

Today a weakness has been splitting my focus on multiple units.

Today has been good so far.

Due date: U41 A3T1 & U41 A3T3 12/07/2018

Wednesday, 11 July 2018

El keko nearly done

Aim and Outcomes for 11/07/18
Aim: To complete all unfinished work

Objectives: 
Complete any unfinished work for U35
Complete any unfinished work for any other units
Complete U35, U14/24, U03 surveys if not done
Fill in and submit all SoAs

Today I have been working on assignments from U35.

Today a strength has been nearly finishing U35.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by YouTube.

I think that today has been good.

Due dates U35 A 

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

El keko near final

Aim:
Work on outstanding resubmissions
Clarify any comments on U3 work
Present data in an accurate and easy to read format
Identify outstanding work
Prioritise outstanding work
Set share settings on documents to anyone with the link can comment

Today I have finished two units U03 and U29.

Today a strength has been finishing U03 and U29.

Today a weakness has been waiting for Muhammad to finish.

I think that today has been good so far.

Due dates: U35 A3T1 24/07/2018, U31 A3T1 13/07/2018

Thursday, 5 July 2018

Lesson Aims
Work on A3 and resubmissions
Develop 3D assets using Blender
Submit A3T1 to a good standard

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)
Design and create 3D models in Blender
Identify steps required to complete A3
Assignment completion.


Today I have learnt how to use the bevel tool in blender.

Today a strength has been focusing on work and not getting distracted by YouTube.

Today a weakness has been not finishing U41 A3T2.

I think that today has been good.

Due dates: U41 A3T2 06/07/2018, U35 A1T1 18/07/2018, U03 A3T1, T2, T3 07/07/2018

Tuesday, 3 July 2018

El keko 91

Aim:
Work on outstanding resubmissions
Clarify any comments on U3 work
Present data in an accurate and easy to read format
Identify outstanding work
Prioritise outstanding work
Set share settings on documents to anyone with the link can comment


I have learnt that it is important to not have too much open on a computer as it will change the resolution and crash when it runs out of memory.

Today a strength has been working on my resubs effectively.

A weakness has been getting distracted with Ruaridh.

I think that today has been ok so far.

Due dates: U03 A3T1 & T2 09/07/2018 U03 A3T3 10/07/2018

Thursday, 28 June 2018

El keko 90

Lesson Aims:
Work on A3 and resubmission of A2T12
Develop 3D assets using Blender
Submit A3T1 to a good standard

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)
Design and create 3D models in Blender
Identify steps required to complete A3
Assignment completion.


I have developed my skills in Blender by practicing.

Today a strength has been using the texturing system in blender to texture my models.

Today a weakness has been redesigning parts of my models.

I think that today has been good.

U41 A3T2 05/06/2018 and A3T3 12/06/2018


Wednesday, 27 June 2018

El keko 89

Aims and Objectives 27/06/18
Aim: To be able to create digital graphics for an interactive media product following industry practice
To review the digital graphics created

Objectives:
Create interactive media graphics for an interactive media product following industry practice
Create interactive media graphics for an interactive media product to a good technical standard following industry practice, showing some imagination 
Create interactive media graphics for an interactive media product to a technical quality that reflects near technical standards following industry practice, showing creativity and flair, working independently to professional expectations
To collect four or five reviews on your digital graphics
To describe any further improvements that can be made to the graphics

Today I have learnt that companies outside of the EU are subject to GDPR if they use information from the EU.

Today a strength has been not getting distracted by YouTube.

A weakness today has been having to work on resubmissions instead of first time submissions.

I think today has gone well.

Due dates: A3T2 U35 04/07/2018

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

El keko 88

Lesson Aims:
Use a SQL commands to interrogate a multi table database
Present information in a suitable way


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Export data from DBBrowser
Identify how data may be suitable, accurate and relevant
Refine the search using SQL commands
Identify specific data from multiple tables as requested
Identify valid but inaccurate data
Interrogate edit large sets of data to present useable information
Interrogate large sets of data to present accurate, valid and usable information
Manipulate data in Excel to produce useful information
Evaluate information to present it and justify the methods you have used

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Develop SQL query skills
Present data for a purpose
Edit and process data for a purpose

Lesson Objectives:
Discuss with a partner how you are going to stay curious
Set yourself a smart target and complete your PDP ready to be submitted
Make sure you have completed everything on the end of year checklist
Set yourself a new SMART target on your PDP

Today I have learnt that GDPR includes the right to ensure which allows people to request the information be removed from a companies storage.

Today a strength has been not getting distracted by YouTube as much as usual.

Today a weakness has been not completing U03 A2T1.

I think that today has been good so far.

Due dates:U03 A3T3 24/07/2018

Thursday, 21 June 2018

El keko 87

Session 10 - 21/06/18

Lesson Aims:
Work on A3 and resubmission of A2T1/A2T12
Develop 3D assets using Blender
Discuss generalised feedback for A2T2

Learning Objectives:
Design and create 3D models in Blender
Identify steps required to complete A3
Assignment completion.

Today I have learnt how to use the texture tools in blender.

Today a strength has been learning how to texture 3D models in blender.

Today a weakness has been not being able to make the textures look good.

I think today has been good.

Due dates: A3T1 28/06/2018, A3T2 05/07/2018, A3T3 12/07/2018

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

El keko 86

Aims and Outcomes for 20/06/18
Aim: To be able to create digital graphics for an interactive media product following industry practice
Objectives:
Create interactive media graphics for an interactive media product following industry practice
Create interactive media graphics for an interactive media product to a good technical standard following industry practice, showing some imagination 
Create interactive media graphics for an interactive media product to a technical quality that reflects near technical standards following industry practice, showing creativity and flair, working independently to professional expectations


I have learnt how to sharpen images in Photoshop

Today a strength has been working on graphics for U35.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by other pieces of work.

I think that today has been good.

Due dates: U35A3T1 03/07/2018


Tuesday, 19 June 2018

El keko 86

Lesson Aims:
Use a SQL commands to interrogate a multi table database
Present information in a suitable way


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Export data from DBBrowser
Identify how data may be suitable, accurate and relevant
Refine the search using SQL commands
Identify specific data from multiple tables as requested
Identify valid but inaccurate data
Interrogate edit large sets of data to present useable information
Interrogate large sets of data to present accurate, valid and usable information
Manipulate data in Excel to produce useful information
Evaluate information to present it and justify the methods you have used

Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Develop SQL query skills
Present data for a purpose
Edit and process data for a purpose

I have learnt how to use new commands in SQLite for example the HAVING and the LEFT JOIN commands.

Today a strength has been using research and previous knowledge of SQLite to complete 7 tasks that have been set for U03 A3T2

I do not think that I have had a weakness today has I have been focused and have helped people with their work.

I think that today has been good.

Due dates: U03 A3T2 20/06/2018, U03 A3T3 30/06/2018, U41 30/06/2018

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

El keko 85

Aims and Outcomes 13/06/18

Aim: To be able to create digital graphics for an interactive media product following industry practice

Outcome:
Create interactive media graphics for an interactive media product following industry practice
Create interactive media graphics for an interactive media product to a good technical standard following industry practice, showing some imagination 
Create interactive media graphics for an interactive media product to a technical quality that reflects near technical standards following industry practice, showing creativity and flair, working independently to professional expectations


Today a strength has been using Photoshop to make graphics for Develop.

A weakness has been coming into college late.

I have learnt how to get the hex value of colours in Photoshop using the eyedrop tool

I think that today has been ok.

Due dates: U35 A3T1 03/07/2018

Thursday, 7 June 2018

El keko 84

Session 08 - 07/06/18

Lesson Aim:
Work on A3 and resubmission of A1T2
Develop 3D assets using Blender

Learning Objectives:
Design and create 3D models in Blender
Identify steps required to complete A3
Give objective and constructive peer feedback

Today a strength has been working on blender to create a gun and a weapons storage box.

Today a weakness has been not being able to put textures on my models very well.

I have learnt how to crate holes in objects using other objects.

I think that today has gone well since I have been able to work effectively while watching Preacher.

Due dates: Due Dates: U41 A3T1 - 28/06/2018, A3T2 - 05/07/2018, A3T3 - 12/07/2018, U03 A3T3 - 19/06/2018, U35 A2T2 08/06/2018

Wednesday, 6 June 2018

El keko 83

Aims and Outcomes 06/06/18
Aim:To be able to generate ideas for digital graphics for an interactive media project

Outcome:
To understand the importance of design tools
To create a moodboard for interactive media products for a stated client.
To create a mindmap for interactive media products for a stated client.
To create sketches for at least one concept for interactive media products for a stated client
To create sketches for three different concepts for interactive media products for a stated client


Today I have learnt that slinkys are very easy to tangle up.

Today a strength has been coming up with concepts for graphics.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by my slinky.

I think that today has been good as I have been able to do work effectively.

Due Dates: U41 A3T1 - 28/06/2018, A3T2 - 05/07/2018, A3T3 - 12/07/2018, U03 A3T3 - 19/06/2018, U35 A2T2 08/06/2018

Tuesday, 5 June 2018

El keko 82

Lesson Objectives:
- You should Know how robots are automating the world around us
- You should Understand that many challenges are still to be faced/addressed
- You should Understand the legal implications of a more autonomous world
- Set yourself a new SMART target on your PDP


Lesson Aims:
Use a SQL commands to interrogate a multi table database
Present information in a suitable way


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Import data to DBBrowser
Export data from DBBrowser
Identify how data may be suitable, accurate and relevant
Refine the search using the WHERE command
Use logical operators to be more selective in SQL
Identify specific data from multiple tables as requested
Reformat a field in a table
Identify valid but inaccurate data
Interrogate edit large sets of data to present useable information
Interrogate large sets of data to present accurate, valid and usable information
Work towards completed assignment 3
Manipulate data in Excel to produce useful information


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Develop SQL query skills
Present data for a purpose
Edit and process data for a purpose


Today I have learnt that a Tesla car crashed into a fire truck going 60 MPH because the women driving was on her phone.

Today a strength has been being more focused on my work than I have been recently.

Today a weakness has been still getting distracted from my work, this needs to be worked on.

Today has been good as I have been able to engage with the class with the tutor hour.


Due Dates:
 U41 A3T1 - 28/06/2018, A3T2 - 05/07/2018, A3T3 - 12/07/2018, U03 A3T3 - 19/06/2018

Thursday, 24 May 2018

El keko 81

Session 07 - 24/05/18

Lesson Aim:
Work on A2T1 and A2T2, and resubmissions for A1
Design and create a 3D object from scratch. 
Introduce Assignment Three
Outline your specific scene ideas for use in A2 and A3

Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate the basics of interaction and modeling with Blender
Design and create a 3D model in Blender
Formulate and research possible ideas for A2
Identify steps required to complete A3
Give objective and constructive peer feedback


Today a strength has been making my own IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) in blender using reference photos and new skills.

Today a weakness has been forgetting my earphones so I have had to wear headphones instead that have crushed my ears.

Today I have learnt how to use the mirror tool in blender to make the wheels of my IFV.

I think that today has been good as I have been able to develop my skills in blender.

Due Dates: U41 A2T1 & A2T2 - 31/05/2018, U41 A3T1 - 28/06/2018, A3T2 - 05/07/2018, A3T3 - 12/07/2018

Wednesday, 23 May 2018

El keko 80

Aims and Outcomes 23/05/18
Aim:To be able to generate ideas for digital graphics for an interactive media project

Outcome:
Explain the importance of designs
Create a suitable design brief for a stated client
State what legal and ethical considerations need to be considered when creating interactive media products
To understand the importance of design tools
To use design tools (moodboard, mindmap, sketches) to start to design interactive media products for a stated client


Today a strength has been working on my designs for U35 A2T2 and doing creative research.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by YouTube.

I have learnt how to make a mind map and mood board look good today

I think that today has gone well since I have been able to work on assignments set and get help from John

Due dates U35 A2T2 08/06/2018

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

El keko 79

Lesson Aims:
Use a SQL commands to interrogate a multi table database
Present information in a suitable way


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Import data to DBBrowser
Export data from DBBrowser
Identify how data may be suitable, accurate and relevant
Refine the search using the WHERE command
Use logical operators to be more selective in SQL
Identify specific data from multiple tables as requested
Reformat a field in a table
Identify valid but inaccurate data
Interrogate edit large sets of data to present useable information
Interrogate large sets of data to present accurate, valid and usable information
Identify flaws in a databases design
Manipulate data in Excel to produce useful information


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Develop SQL query skills
Present data for a purpose
Edit and process data for a purpose


Lesson Objectives:

You should Know what HMRC’s role is in collecting taxes and paying benefits
You should Understand why taxes are needed – to pay for the services that are essential for the country
You should be able to explain why taxes are important to the UK economy, society, your family and you
Set yourself a new SMART target on your PDP


Today I have learnt how to search for duplicate data in DB browser using SQLite.

Today a strength has been understanding how to use SQLite to complete a task.

Today a weakness has been coming in 30 minutes late as I woke up late.

I think that today has been good as I have been able to work on tasks that have been set today.

Due dates: U03 A3T1 08/06/2018, 

Wednesday, 16 May 2018

El keko 78

Aims and Outcomes 16/05/18
Aim: To be able to generate ideas for digital graphics for an interactive media project

Outcomes:
Write detailed and clear reasoned article about the use of different colour spaces, optimisation and applications including suitable images (A1) 
To be able to state what a design brief is
To be able to create a suitable design brief for a stated client
To be able to state what legal and ethical considerations need to be considered when creating interactive media products
To know the importance of legal and ethical issues when creating interactive media products


Today a strength has been handing in 3 assignments this is good as I can focus on other pieces of work now.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by YouTube and other forms of media.

Today I have learnt that HSV stands for Hue, Saturation and Value .


I think that today has been good as I have been able to work effectively.

Due dates U35 A1T1 16/05/2019


Tuesday, 15 May 2018

El keko 77

Lesson Objectives:

Discuss what is stress with your class
Identify ways of managing stress
Consider how lifestyle has an effect on your wellbeing
Set yourself a new SMART target on your PDP


Lesson Aims:
Use a range of SQL commands to interrogate a multi table database
Present information in a suitable way


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Export data from DBBrowser
Refine the search using the WHERE command
Use logical operators to be more selective in SQL
Identify specific data from multiple tables as requested
Reformat a field in a table
Consider how law impacts on databases
Identify valid but inaccurate data
Interrogate edit large sets of data to present useable information
Interrogate large sets of data to present accurate, valid and usable information
Identify flaws in a databases design
Manipulate data in Excel to produce useful information


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Develop SQL query skills
Present data for a purpose
Edit and process data for a purpose


Today I have learnt how to pull information from multiple tables in DB Browser using SQLite.

Today a strength has been being able to using SQLite to find and format data in multiple tables.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by work that is late and I have been trying to get that complete.

I think that today has been good as I have been able to use SQLite effectively.


I think to improve my health I should go back on a ketosis diet. This is a high fat low carb diet and I have used it before, I did lose weight but then I started to eat pizza and things when I was drinking.

Wednesday, 9 May 2018

El keko 75

Aims and Outcomes 09/05/18
Aims: To be able to describe/explain/comprehensively explain different file types, colour spaces, optimisation and applications

Outcomes:
Name some key features of a bitmap 
Name some key features of a vector
Identify three different colour spaces 
Identify at least three features that can affect the optimisation of an image
Give some examples of how interactive media graphics are used
Write detailed and clear reasoned article about the use of different colour spaces, optimisation and applications including suitable images


Today I have learnt that .SWF Small Web Format is made in flash and cannot be edited.

Today a strength has been focusing on my work getting a lot of it done.

Today a weakness has been getting distracted by YouTube at times.

I think that today has been good as I have been able to do work.

functions.


Due dates: 41 A1T1 & A1T2 03/05/2018, 

Thursday, 3 May 2018

El keko 74

Session 4 - 03/05/18

Lesson Aim:
To continue familiarisation with Blender.
Work on A1T1 and A1T2.
Develop understanding of Mesh Construction techniques
Introduce Assignment Two

Learning Outcomes:
Interact with the viewport in Blender 
Add and remove 3D objects from the Blender scene
Modify a 3D Object in Blender
Create a 3D object from scratch in Blender
Outline what is required to complete A1T1 and A1T2
Explain the difference between mesh construction techniques

Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate the basics of interaction and modeling with Blender
Analyse what is required to complete A1
Identify different mesh construction techniques
Identify steps required to complete A2T1

Today I have learnt how to make hair in blender.

Today a strength has been being focused on the work, including U41 A1T1, U41 A1T2 and the blender challenge.

A weakness has been deleting my model in blender multiple times so I did not have enough time left to make my model good.

I think that today has gone relatively well since I was able to improve my blender skills including how to make hair.

Due dates: U41 A2T1 and A2T2 31/05/2018

Tuesday, 1 May 2018

El keko 73

- To understand the components of a good presentation.
- To apply your understanding of good presentation skills while working with a partner to sell a product.
- To consider how presentation skills can be used in the workplace


Lesson Aims:

Use a range of SQL commands to maintain a large database


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Understand the components of a good presentation
Create a good presentation using identified skills
Be confident using the interface for DBLite
Refine the search using the WHERE command
Use logical operators to be more selective in SQL
Identify specific data as requested
Delete records from a database
Consider how law impacts on databases
Identify how specific legislation can impact data storage
Identify valid but inaccurate data
Edit large sets of data to present useable information
Edit large sets of data to present accurate, valid and usable information


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Develop SQL query skills
Critique a presentation
Work effective with a peer to produce a collaborative piece of work in a short time
Edit and process data for a purpose


Today a strength has been working out how to use SQLite and DB Browser.

Today a weakness has been making a presentation that was not convincing.

I think that today has been good as I have been focused on my work.

I have learnt how to use basic commands in SQLite for example the delete and select functions.

Due dates: 41 A1T1 & A1T2 03/05/2018,