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KOLEJ UNIVERSITI LINTON

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF (HND)
Programme
Name
Module Name:
Module Leader
Name:
Internal Verifier
Name:

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTING

Visual Programming
R Kanesaraj

Assessment Type /
Reference No:

Noor Ain

Lead Officer
(Assessment
Committee):

Assigment1

Student
Identification
IC/Passport No:

Student Name:

Students
declaration

IPR 2114

Module Code:

I hereby certify that this assignment is my own work and where materials
have been used from other resources, they have been properly acknowledged.
I also understand I will face the possibility of failing the module if the content
of this assignment are plagiarized.
Signed: ________________________

Date: _________________

LOC 1 - Use visual objects

Use and customize visual objects

P1.1

Outcome(s) /

Demonstrate an understanding of the different

methods associated with the objects

P1.2

Assessment

Develop simple forms using interacting objects

P1.3

Criteria covered

LOC 2 Design a variety of visual applications

Select an appropriate design technique for a given

visual application
Use appropriate design techniques to produce an
application that can be modified
Demonstrate appropriate planning before
development
Submission Due
Date

Release Date
Date Received

Students work
assessed by / date

P2.1
P2.2
P2.3

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Module Leaders Feedback.

Module
Leaders
comments /
feedback.

P 1.1
P 1.2
P 1.3
P 2.1

Please tick ()
if the student
has fulfilled
the assessment
criteria
otherwise mark
cross (x)

P 2.2
P 2.3
M1
M2
M3
D1
D2
D3

Students
comments

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Coursework Policies
1.

All coursework submitted must include

a.
b.

a copy of the full brief given by the Module Leader (with the signed coversheet)
all source material must be cited in the text and a full bibliography of source
material
(including author, title, publisher and date) listed at the end of the submission

2.

All work must be submitted in the mode instructed by the Module Leader.

3.

Work submitted under the students name must only be the work of that student. All
information sources must be acknowledged. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will
render offenders liable to disciplinary action as set out in the rules and regulation of the
institution.

4.

Students MUST keep a copy of all submitted work for reference purposes prior to the
original being handed in and returned. This will provide proof that the work was
completed, in the event that the work goes astray.

5.

Whenever a candidate submits work after approved deadline without an authorised

extension, a F/RA grade will be awarded. Module Leader may comment on the
quality of the work for learning purposes.

6.

Requests for extensions of submission deadlines must be made in writing prior to the
submission deadline to the Module Leader and must be supported by documentary
evidence.

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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
1.

Assignment Title : Design develop Visual Application

2.

Learning Outcome(s) covered :

LOC 1 - Use visual objects
LOC 2 Design a variety of visual applications

3.

Programme Learning Outcome(s) and Programme Objective(s) covered :

The goal of the BTEC HND in Computing programme is to provide adequate
technical knowledge and education to students who are qualified. The students will be
exposed to theoretical and practical education, hands on experience to the latest
technologies and therefore they will be able to contribute themselves to current
market.
Through provided education, the students have chances to pursue their study in higher
education.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

have capability to define correctly problems that need to be solved.

be efficient in logical thinking and problem solving.
have communication skill and understand organizational behavior.
have capability to lead and work together as teamwork.
have creative thinking.

4.

Assessment criteria covered :

AC 1.1 Use and customize visual objects
AC 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the different methods associated with the
objects
AC 1.3 Develop simple forms using interacting objects
AC 2.1 Select an appropriate design technique for a given visual application
AC 2.2 Use appropriate design techniques to produce an application that can be
modified
AC 2.3 Demonstrate appropriate planning before development

5.

Relationship to other modules :

N/A

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6.

Scenario/Introduction/Background Information :
You are working as an application developer for a software house. You are required to
build a Coffee Shop Cashier system. This system should have:

7.

a) New Staff registration page

b) Page to cashier key in the order
c) Login page
Tasks :
a. Produce the step by step guide on how to use Visual Studio 2010 to develop your
form. Include print screens and other related diagrams with explanations. You are
required to show the steps to add and manipulate control such as: (AC1.1)
i. Buttons
ii. Textbox
iii. Windows
iv. Label
v. Combo Box
vi. Radio button
vii. Check Box
Produce a report to show your actions which you have taken since planning stage,
managing stage and how you have organized the system till the system is
complete. (D2)
b. Identify and select ONE (1) design technique and document them for your payroll
system. Below are list of documents need to be included.(AC 2.1)
i. State transition diagram
ii. Storyboard
iii. Event Modeling
iv. Prototyping
v. Layout of forms
Prepare a simple step by step guide for your system on how to use your system
include all the screenshots as support. (M3)

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c. Sketch the interface of the system (GUI) to show the storyboard for the planned
system. (AC 2.3)
Justify why you decided to design in such a way and explain reason behind it.
(D1)
d. Using Visual Studio 2010, design your GUI based on design documents created.
(AC 2.2)
Design and apply a visual using other designing tools(e.g.: Photoshop, Ms Paint
and others) based on design rules which can be included later as part of your
system (M2)
e. How would you use textbox, buttons and combo box in your payroll system?
Show the evidence of using object structures such as attributes, methods, and
properties. (AC 1.2)
Identify the prebuilt methods in .NET Framework and apply them in your system.
(M1)
f. Develop simple forms using visual objects interacting with database. A minimum
of TWO (2) functions are required for this task. You are also required to create
linking objects using VB script which enables object to interact. (AC 1.3)
Identify the merits of your system and justify them, then identify the demerits of
your system and provide appropriate changes can be done in future. (D3)
8.

Information Sources :
Books:
o Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Step by Step (Michael Halvorson)

9.

Instructions to Students :
a. Submit the word processed report on A4 size with 12 font, Times New Roman,
1.5 spacing
b. Submit soft copy of your work on CD
c. Submit your work before or on published deadline
d. No late submission will be accepted
e. Use Harvard Referencing style
f. Plagiarism is an academic dishonesty. Submit your work in original. F grade will
be awarded for a plagiarized/copied work.

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GRADE

Possible Evidence from

Assignment

Successful completion of the tasks

DISTINCTION

MERIT

Grading
Descriptors

PASS

Assessment Grading Criteria

Select /
design and
apply
M1
appropriate
methods /
techniques

Identify the prebuilt methods in

.NET Framework and apply them
in your system.

Select/design
and apply
M2 appropriate
methods /
techniques

Design and apply a visual using

other designing tools(e.g.:
Photoshop, Ms Paint and others)
based on design rules which can
be included later as part of your
system

Identify and
apply
strategies; to
M3
find
appropriate
solutions

Prepare a simple step by step

guide for your system on how to
use your system include all the
screenshots as support.

D1

D2

Use critical
reflection to
evaluate own
work and
justify valid
conclusions

Justify why you decided to design

in such a way and explain reason
behind it.

Take
responsibility
for managing
and
organizing
activities

Produce a report to show your

actions which you have taken
since planning stage, managing
stage and how you have organized
the system till the system is
complete.

/X

Feedback

Refer cover page for

feedback

REFER

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D3

Demonstrate
convergent /
lateral /
creative
thinking

Does not
fulfill
assessment
criteria

Identify the merits of your system

and justify them, then identify the
demerits of your system and
provide appropriate changes can
be done in future

Assignment 1

Assignment 2

Examination

ObjectiveProgramme

Programme Outcome

D3

Distinction
D2

D1

M3

M2

M1

AC 4.3

Merit

LOC 4

AC 4.2

AC 4.1

AC 3.3

LOC 3
AC 3.2

AC 3.1

AC 2.3

LOC 2
AC 2.2

AC 2.1

AC 1.3

LOC 1
AC 1.2

Assessment
Methods

AC 1.1

No.

OutcomesLearning

Grading Matrix

1,2,
3,4,
5
1,2,
3,4,
5
1,2,
3,4,
5

1,2,3,
4,5
1,2,3,
4,5
1,2,3,
4,5