ITGS Project - Criterion D
Criterion D: Product design
The product design form must be used. It should include:
• design methodologies appropriate to the type of IT product being designed
• different levels of draft design, such as the overall structure as well as the internal layout of the product itself. This can also include investigation into specific elements used within the product (such as fonts, graphic elements, effects)
• identification of a range of appropriate resources and techniques required for the development of the product
• evidence of a test plan that addresses the main areas of functionality of the product
• evidence of the agreement of the client to develop the product.
The product design should be in sufficient detail so the product could be independently created by an ITliterate
third party.There are four significant components to the product design.
• Overall structure
• Internal structure
• List of resources
• List of techniques - refer to Complexity Guide
The following information should also be included as part of the product design.
• Test plan
• Agreement of client
Marks Level descriptor
0 The work does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.
1–2 The product designs for the IT solution identified in criterion B use the product design form but have significant omissions. It is possible for the student to create the product from them, but they lack sufficient detail for an IT-literate third party to see how the product was created.
3–4 The product designs for the IT solution identified in criterion B use the product design form and include sufficient detail for an IT-literate third party to see how the product was created.Marked Sample - NOTE: The marked sample was done by hand but the design drawings could have been done electronically as well. If you create your draft electronically use whatever program you are most efficient with.
1. Question - What does overall and internal structure mean in Criterion D?
Answer
Overall structure (Using sketches and diagrams as relevant)
Website - Hierarchical navigation model clearly indicating web pages and navigation; sitemap
Video - Storyboard
DTP - Overall plan and short description for the content of the pages
Database - Entity relationship diagram along with field definitions/type
Spreadsheet - Workbook layout
Internal structure (Using sketches and diagrams as relevant)
Website - Layout for each page showing position of text, graphics, animations, audio.
Video - Short description of the action in each video sequence, audio, effects, graphics, dialog/narration, transitions.
DTP - Master page layout. Layout of other pages showing fonts used, position of text, tables, graphics, headers/footers
Database - Layout of main menu, forms, (showing location of text, graphics, navigation buttons) layout of reports
Spreadsheet - Layout of individual worksheets showing location of text, graphics, formulae. Indication of input cells, output cells, locked areas
This list is not exhaustive but is intended as guidance for interpreting the requirements for 'overall' and 'internal' structure. It should be read in conjunction with the document "Guidance on the appropriateness and complexity of an IT solution for the project" and the 6 project exemplars in the TSM.3. Question - What does the student write under Ref in product in the Test Plan?
Answer
'Ref in product' refers to 'reference in the product' to show the exact place in the product where the test needs to be conducted. It would be used if a particular test was not in an obvious location within the product. This space was not filled in on the exemplars because the locations were clear. The moderator needs to test the product and if they cannot find the test they may assume that it is not present.