Wednesday, March 14, 2012

MS Tech: Review Questions.

Answer in word.
1.       What does CPU stand for?
2.       What are 2 examples of programming languages?
3.       Name two things you will need if you want to apply to a job as a graphic designer.
4.       What are computer input devices?
5.       What are computer output devices?
6.       What kind of program would you use to type a letter (not looking for a brand name)?
7.       What kind of program would you use to create a poster (not looking for a brand name)?
8.       Using bits and bytes in different combinations to represent a code is known as _______.
9.       Identify the Parts of the computer:
a.       I am the brain of the computer.
b.      I hold all of the other circuit boards.
c.       I handle all of the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.
d.      I have a good memory. I can read but can’t write
e.      I can read and write; but as soon as you turn off the computer, I forget everything .
f.        I get  electricity into the computer
g.       I wake up the computer and remind it what to do.
10.   Show me the basic structure of HTML code.
11.   How many…
a.       Bytes in a Kilobyte
b.      Kilobytes in a Megabyte
c.       Megabytes in a Gigabyte
d.      Megabytes can a DVD hold?
e.      How many Kilobytes can a CD hold?
12.   CD’s use _________ & _________  to store information on the disks surface.
13.   When talking about a hard drive what does RPM stand for?
14.   It is important to keep _______ away from computers because it can destroy information on the hard drive.
15.   Explain how a hard drive works.
16.   Am I an input or an output device?
a.       Monitor
b.      Keyboard
c.       Scanner
d.      Graphics Tablet
e.      Trackball
f.        Laser Printer
g.       Mouse
h.      Speakers
i.         Inkjet Printer
j.        Digital Camera
k.       Touchpad
17.   What should you do if you are being cyber bullied?
18.   What is the most important thing you learned from Steve Jobs speech at Stanford?
19.   Who founded Microsoft?
20.   People who write codes to create computer programs are known as computer _____________.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

MS TECH: Marketing Project

You are to design a new product. It can be anything that they think would satisfy a consumer’s wants or desires. You should include a drawing of their product. You can use any computer program that you wish. You will also need to have at least one paragraph describing what their product is/what it can be used for. You will also need to come up with a slogan for their product. This should be written on the bottom of their drawing.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

HTML Help

<html>
<head>
<title>Harrison Ford</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1 style="text-align:center;"> <i>Harrison Ford Biography</i></h1>
<hr/>
<center>
<img src= "http://www.celebritiesfans.com/pictures/harrison_ford.jpg" width="104" height="142">
<img src= "http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/2/29/Harrisonford.jpg" width="104" height="142">
<img src= "http://www.celebritiesfans.com/pictures/harrison_ford.jpg" width="104" height="142">
<img src= "http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/2/29/Harrisonford.jpg" width="104" height="142">
</center>
<p> <font face="arial" color="red">
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<h3> Important Events in Ford's Life </h3>
<hr/>
<ol> Event 1 </ol>
<ol> Event 2 </ol>
<ol> Event 3 </ol>
<ol> Event 4 </ol>

<h3> Films that have starred Harrison Ford: </h3>
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000148/%22%3ELink to Fords Filmography</a>

</body>

</html>

Monday, February 27, 2012

MS Tech: Website Design Project

You are going to create a one page website about your favorite movie star or singer. You are going to create this website in Notepad using html. Your website should have the following:
1.       A small biography about your person (your own words – please!)
2.       A headline
3.       A website Title
4.       At least two pictures
5.       A list of important event in the life of this person. (use the <ol> </ol> tag)
6.       At least one link to another website (your stars IMDB page might be a good choice)
7.       Some Color
8.       A horizontal line
9.       Must include some HTML Styles: http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_styles.asp
You will be turning in your HTML file to me via e-mail. It is important to make sure that your website “works” (ie: open it up in Explorer to test). Remember that a small mistake in typing the code could mess up your entire webpage.
Need help with tags? Check out: http://www.w3schools.com/tags/default.asp

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

MS Tech - Graphic Design Info

Look at these sites for more information about graphic designers:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm

http://www.adigitaldreamer.com/articles/what-is-graphic-design.htm

http://careerplanning.about.com/od/exploringoccupations/p/graphic-designer.htm

MS TECH - Graphic Design Job Assignment

Use the internet to search for jobs graphic arts.  Try to find out as much as possible about these types of jobs. You should try and find out what kind of responsibilities a graphic artist has. You should also try and find out the general qualifications or skills that are necessary for this job.
After you have completed your search you are going to “apply” to a job. You are going to apply for a job as a graphic artist at WXYZ a TV station. To apply you must include three things:
1.       An application letter
a.       Should be in a business format
b.      Should be addressed to Andrew Tippett, General Manager WXYZ
c.       Should say that you are interested in applying for the job
d.      Should say in general terms why you are will suited for this job (experience, hard worker etc)
2.       A Resume
a.       You will use the “modern” Resume template in word
b.      You will fill it in with “Imaginary information” about yourself. Your internet search will help you know what kind of education, experience and skills you should have.
3.       And a portfolio of your work
a.       You will create two examples of your work. You can use any program: paint, PowerPoint, publisher etc.
b.      One should be a new and updated Logo for WXYZ.
c.       The second should be a “full screen” graphic.


Example of TV Logos:

Examples of Full Screen Graphics: