Computer Applications Project Objectives Students will identify the

Computer Applications Project

Objectives • Students will identify the purposes of popular application software. • Students will demonstrate fundamentals of using Windows XP, such as create, store, edit, delete, and print documents and folders.

Objectives • Students will utilize appropriate computer application skills to complete various business-related tasks using the following applications: – – – Word processing Spreadsheet Database Presentation Graphic creation and manipulation

Assignment • Develop the marketing theme for “BOT” or create your own company and create marketing theme • Develop company documents • Develop Business Portfolio

Requirement 1 • Determine color scheme • Research use of color and its affects on intended audience • Rationale – Explain what colors – What those colors mean – Why these particular colors

Requirement 2 • Design a logo • Microsoft Word; Microsoft Publisher • Rationale – Why this design for this audience

Requirement 3 • Create stationery with letterhead • Include: – Color scheme and logo – Address – Contact information – Supervisor – Email – Website

Requirement 4 • Create a letter to potential customer for promotion – (Using BOT or Company stationery) • Include: – Description – Purpose – Friendly invitation to visit – Location, hours, contact information and any other relevant information

Requirement 5 • Develop a “catchy phrase” or tagline • Rationale – Explanation for the phrase – How it will appeal to audience

Requirement 6 • Create an advertising business card • Include: – Color scheme – Logo – Company name and address – Contact information – Catchy phrase

Requirement 7 • Create an advertising flyer • Include: – Color scheme – Logo – Company information – Catchy phrase – Other information

Requirement 8 • Create an interoffice memo inviting employees to a beginning-of-year celebration or opening event for your company • Include: – Location – Date/time of celebration

Requirement 9 • Create a tri-fold mail out to prospective customers • Include: – Color scheme – Logo – Company information – Services offered

Requirement 10 • Create a Power. Point presentation • 5 -10 slides in length • Include – Color scheme – Logo – Catchy phrase – Any other information you would like to show the audience.

Requirement 11 • Create a database of potential customer information (at least 10 customers) Include Print – – – First name Last name Place of Business Address Phone number E-mail address – Database Table – Report of all customers – Mailing Labels

Requirement 12 • Create a portfolio cover page • Include: – Logo – Name of employee (student) – Date – Canadian Valley Technology Center

Requirement 13 • Spreadsheet Template – (Employee Time Sheet) • Include: – Employee Name – Project – Software Utilized – Date – Hours Worked – Total Hours

Scoring Portfolio • • 3 -ring binder Scoring Rubric Activities in order Grading – Daily grades on each activity – Test grade (recorded 3 times)