Monochromatic Single hue and it’s varying tints and shades. Analogous In addition to a single hue, it uses adjacent hues. Complementary Uses two hues opposite each other. Split Complementary Single hue and two colours adjacent to the complement. Split complimentary colour wheel Triadic Three colours equally spaced around the wheel. Continue Reading
Learning
Learning and development resources and notes.
Use of Colours
Tint of a colour made by adding white. Shade of a colour made by adding black. If two colours are opposite (on a colour wheel), they are considered complimentary, e.g. red and green. This blog post by Nancy Mitchell discusses complimentary colours in the context of decorating an apartment.
Colour Wheel
Primary colours Red Yellow Blue Subtractive colours (occurs when mixing pigments like paint) based on what is reflected and what is absorbed. Red reflects only red light & absorbs everything else. Cannot be mixed/formed by any other colour combinations. Different primary colour combinations applicable in different ares. Standard computer monitor Continue Reading
User Interface
Website’s user interface is important. Performs required functionalities. Achieve desired effect on customer by it’s look and feel. See audi.co.uk for professional looking website – real photos, sharp edges, alignment and metallic colour scheme. Kinder website – suitable design for appropriate customer base – bright colours, round edges, games and Continue Reading
Introducing Online Business Systems
Module provides understanding or process involved in analysis, design and implementation of online business system. Move from static websites to dynamic data-driven sites is the norm. Skills required to implement websites has increased as have customers requirements. Developers need knowledge of: HTML Server Side Scripting Databases Before implementation, need to Continue Reading
What is meant by “Ethics in Computing”?
How do we use a computer to collect, analyse or process data? Data collection was covered in previous posts, such as: Collecting Data and Information – Questionnaires Internet or Intranet surveys Pilot Testing Gathering data appropriately is one aspect of ethics in computing but how we then use that information Continue Reading
Standing Ethics Panel
Consists of number of senior academic staff with research experience. RDI have three independent people not involved with project (not supervisor or tutor on project) review project. Three people appointed by Chair of Research Degrees Committee. One nominated as Chair of Panel – decision notified to student and supervisor. Proposal Continue Reading
The Approval Process
Final year project considered by due process – including ethics committee reviewing projects ensuring they operate within acceptable boundaries. Student agrees objectives & methodology with supervisor. Then submit Dissertation Approval Form (including ethical evaluation) to module leader. Risk then assessed. Most projects fall into minimal or low risk category – Continue Reading
Local Aspects of Ethics
Some things are perfectly acceptable in some countries yet disapproved of, or are illegal, in other countries. Example: internet gambling – need to consider ethic and legal aspects.
Group interviews
One-to-one interviews useful but group meetings can be more productive. Main advantage – collective views used to explain group reactions to new product, interface or application prior to releasing to market.