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= Information Processes and Technology =

**Context:**
====Project Management is a core topic studied within the HSC Information Processes and Technology (IPT) Course. It involves the process of planniong, scheduling and controlling all the activities within each stage of the Systems Development Cycle. Students have studied the model throughout Stage 6 and have applied the steps to a range of different scenarios. Moreover, Multimedia Systems is an option strand also covered throughout the HSC Course, a multimedia system is an information system that combines different types of media such as text, video, sound and graphics. This project will integrate the two topics; Project Management and Multimedia Systems to provide students with an opportunity to apply the steps in the cycle to the development of a multimedia system that aims to meet a specific need.====

//**Students will be assessed on their ability to:**//

 * ====Apply techniques in understanding problems and producing effective solutions.====
 * ====Demonstrate extensive knowledge of each phase of the Systems Development Cycle and apply the steps to a given scenario.====
 * ====Identify and product effective multimedia systems.====
 * ====Articulate knowledge using correct spelling and grammar.====
 * ====Plan and organise activities.====
 * ====Work individually, with others and in teams.====

**H7.2** Uses methods to thoroughly document the development of individual and/or group projects.
=**Scenario:**=
 * ====A new principal has been employed at Waterville High School and is not impressed with the current school website. He believes that the website is lacking the essential information required to maintain the school's excellent reputation. As a year 12 IPT student, you have been asked to follow the five steps of the System Development Cycle to redevelop the school website and ensure that it meets the following constraints:====
 * ====Contains a minimum of five pages====
 * ====Must be aesthetically pleasing and engaging, ensuring the school coours; blue and white, are utlilised.====
 * ====Must be user friendly==== ||

System Development Cycle
1. Understanding the Problem 2. Planning 3. Designing 4. Implementing 5. Testing, Evaluating and Maintaining


 * =====**Understanding the Problem **=====

**Total Marks: 15 **
|| =====· Conduct a survey that aims to gather information from the users of the existing system (5 marks) =====

(5 marks)
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 * =====**Planning **=====

**Total Marks: 20 **
|| =====· Identify and outline the characteristics that will need to be addressed in the development of the website (4 marks) =====

· Identify any problems/ concerns which may arise. (2 marks)
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 * =====**Designing **=====

**Total Marks: 25 **
|| =====· Briefly discuss the designing phase in relation to the website (5 marks) =====

(15 marks)
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 * =====**Implementing **=====

**Total Marks: 15 **
|| =====· Identify any training needs arising from the development of the new system. =====

(10 marks)
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 * =====**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">Testing, Evaluating and Maintaining **=====

**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">Total Marks: 10 **
|| =====<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">· Compare the new system to the existing one and evaluate whether the requirements have been met. (5 marks) =====

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">· Refer to Testing, Evaluating and Maintaining in reference to your website (5 marks)
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Final Product:
====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">@http://www.wix.com/kellyannwatts/watervillehs ====