Culminating+Task 




 * ICS Culminating Task **
 * Objective: This culminating activity will evaluate student understanding of several different computer programs. Students will be required to evaluate client needs and chose computer hardware accordingly. This activity is worth 30% of your final mark. This activity is due Friday June 6, 2014. **


 * Part 1: Career Research Paper **
 * Students will chose a career related to Information and Computer Science. **
 * Suggestions include: **


 * Computer Programmer  **
 * 3D Model maker / Animator **
 * Graphic Designer  **
 * Website Developer  **
 * Digital Photographer **
 * Computer Repair Technician **


 * A) Students will describe the responsibilities and daily tasks of their chosen career. **
 * B) Students will investigate the post secondary / technical education required for their chosen career. Students should visit 2-3 College or University websites to locate the required high school courses and marks needed to apply for the program. Students should also indicate what courses are parts of the program curriculum. **
 * C) Students will indicate typical salary or pay rates for their chosen career. **


 * Part 2: Computer Hardware Build **


 * A) Students will build a desktop PC which will meet the needs of a person working in their chosen career. Students will use www.ncix.com or www.canadacomputers.com to select the following hardware: **
 * CPU / Processor **
 * Solid State Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD) **
 * CPU Heatsink / Water Cooling Rig **
 * Video Card / Video Cards **
 * Motherboard **
 * Power Supply (PSU) **
 * Memory (RAM) **
 * LCD Monitor / Eyefinity or Surround Setup **
 * Mouse **
 * Keyboard **
 * Budget: $5000 **


 * B) Students will write a brief paragraph (1/2 Page) to justify the hardware chosen. Example: A 3D Model Maker would require a high-end videocard or perhaps multiple video cards to create complex 3D models. **
 * I will provide you with a rubric as well. You need to make sure your spelling and grammar is perfect - this is a final culminating assignment. There should be no grammatical or spelling errors! **


 * Culminating Activity Marking Rubric **


 * || ** Level 1 (50-59%) ** || ** Level 2 (60-69%) ** || ** Level 3 (70-79%) ** || ** Level 4 (80-100%) ** ||
 * ** Knowledge/Understanding (Computer Hardware Build) ** || ** Hardware is incompatible, inappropriate, and out of budget ** || ** Some hardware problems ** || ** Appropriate hardware ** || ** Hardware is appropriate and low cost ** ||
 * ** Thinking/ Inquiry (Hardware Choice Paragraph) ** || ** Hardware is poorly chosen ** || ** Some thought put into hardware ** || ** Hardware is effectively chosen ** || ** Proper hardware is chosen ** ||
 * ** Communication (Career Research) ** || ** Career not researched ** || ** Some research into career ** || ** Career is researched ** || ** Career is thoroughly researched ** ||