Unit 35: Task 1: P1

Unit 35: Task 1: P1

Scenario: You have just finished a graphic design degree and you are starting up your own business.  You have a lot of organizing to do, things you need to buy and of course clients to keep satisfied.  You are obviously still learning about graphic design and there will be techniques, technical elements, legal implications and equipment evolution to stay up to date with.

Task 1: P1: Before you can start your new business you compile a list of hardware and software you will need to run your design agency. You need to consider input and output devices when creating this list. Along with the list you need to justify each item describing what it does and why you need it.  This report will be given to the bank when you apply for your business loan.

Evaluation Report 

To: The Bank.

From: The Design Agency.

Date: 13th May 2013.

Subject: A report justifying what the agency requires.

In this report I will be discussing and informing you of the hardware and software that is required to run my design agency. I will be familiarize you of the various devices I will be acquiring in order to have a well-constructed and prosperous agency that will thrive for success. This attestation will allow you to visualize the various inputs and outputs and there functions as well as the cost and there purpose as to why they are deeply compulsory to make this business a success. Below contains each of the required elements I require:
Hardware:

                An Optical drive – An optical drive is a disc drive which is capable of writing and viewing data from a compatible disc. These read disc so they are of extreme importance for my graphic design industry. Not only does an optical drive read discs, if it happens to be RW re-writable we are then capable of creating various formats of data and a product that is adequate for the customer.  To be able to access certain viewing utensils through an optical drive is key and can be highly useful. This can be purchased for under £30.00 at Ebuyer.com they have good reviews and high quality products.

               Printer - A printer is an output device that connects to a computer/laptop or can be wireless which allows documents to be sent from a device, be printed or scanned through. You can also make photocopies of certain documents. The industry would value from this as they help with documentation and are easy to access and can also be Eco friendly due to having settings that allow you to use less ink making it more economically friendly and you can use recycled paper so that it is good for the environment. This can be purchased at a reasonable price of £25.00 and will be productive and help develop and provide various documents rather than relying on online storage because after so much data usage it begins to cost money.

             Graphics card – It is a circuit board that displays and controls the output onto your computer screen. This also helps with graphic design as if we didn't use this then we will be unable to display animation and any other images onto the monitor. You can purchase this for below £20.00.

            Laptop/Computer – Keyboard – Mouse – The basics required to be capable of completing anything these are required. A good quality slim-book laptop can be purchased for £299.99 no mouse required but can be purchased if necessary. A wireless keyboard and mouse due to the nature of the work as it requires the freedom to move around freely to work in a better manageable environment.

            Memory Card – A memory card is a circuit board that is inserted into the motherboard that represents how much memory that the computer or laptop can withstand which store additional information. This is useful as I need to store important information and files that are related to graphics design. 

            Monitor – An important piece of the computers structure as without be able to see the information you are unable to complete any tasks as nothing will be displayed without a monitor. Known as a device for observing things either on the web or on a computer in general. £64.26 for a good quality monitor that will display work efficiently.

           RAM – (random-access memory) common computer memory that is used to perform certain tasks on the programs within a computer, it is easily accessible and allows information to be stored.

           Camera / Webcam – To record and access visual images as either a film / movie or through a video. Also a webcam that is connected to the internet so that internet viewers can see certain things.

          Video + Sound card - allows the use of audio components for multimedia applications and what is displayed on the screen. A basic sound card can be bought for roughly £7.00 but it depends on the other components and brand type.

           LAN card – Allows you to access the internet £8.99.

           CPU unit – (central processing unit) they do all the data processing , which is the central part of a computer that slots into the motherboard and usually have thermal (heat) paste as in many computer towers the fan covers the CPU unit and it’s casing so it prevents a spike in temperature. If the CPU unit is broken or has blown then the whole computer structure will be incapable of doing anything and will not even qualify to mobilize. This is usually already in the PC/Laptop so you don't need to purchase it just install. Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4GHz Socket 1155 6MB- helps with gaming £183.88.

         Motherboard – An enhanced circuit than withholds the principal components of a microcomputer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted. The CPU unit, RAM, Memory card and sound + video cards will only do their job if they are connected to the motherboard. This is a crucial component for a computer to work.
The Software:-

         Microsoft Office= £219.99 The business and Home edition that allows you to make presentable documents it also allows you to use sky storage online. This also allows me to document various bills and other valued records that allow you to visualize how the agency is progressing and expanding for the future.

        Adobe Photoshop= £17.58 per month for Photoshop CS6. It helps you create original artwork, do graphics for websites, correct flaws and other creative activities.

        Macromedia Fireworks= £211 create beautiful designs for websites and mobile apps in a snap, without coding. Deliver vector and bitmap images, mock-ups 3D graphics, and it is required for our agency to produce the products desired by customers and valued investors.

       Macromedia Dreamweaver= £299.95 allows you to make cutting-edge web designs and mobile apps which may appeal to specific customers in order to then expand the variety of work that is being produced. Allows us to expand our audience that we are producing for and allows us to develop our company.

Flash= £84.29

Adobe in design= £222.50

Adobe Illustrator= £193.95

      Media player= This can be downloaded for free via the internet. This allows us to work with various formats and display various multi-media production to be either presented or for customers purpose.

Hardware	Software
Optical Drive              Output device	Microsoft Office
Printer                         Output device	Adobe Photoshop
Graphics Card            Output device	Macromedia Fireworks
Laptop / Computer	Browser (Optional either Safari or Google Chrome)
Memory stick             Input device	Macromedia Dreamweaver
Monitor	Macromedia Freehand
RAM	Macromedia Flash
Keyboard                           Input device	Adobe InDesign
Mouse                               Input device	Adobe Illustrator
Camera/Webcam         Output device	Windows Media Player
Video Card                 Input device	Scratch
Sound Card                  Output device	Google sketch up
LAN Card
CPU (central processing unit) Input device
Motherboard       Input device
Processor            Input device

Overall Summary:

In culmination for this report I have expressed the necessities that are acquired for my business. I have explained the different inputs and outputs that are involved; I have explained the purpose of each individual component, there cost and there objective. This helps assist you and give you further understanding of how this design agency will be working and the development that will be made if we are granted the money. The firm will benefit exceedingly with these categorical factors that will compose favorable products and a future for graphic designs. We thrive for success and by granting us the opportunity of making this a profitable profession worthwhile for its audience. I anticipate that this report has given you the ins and outs and has explained why each element is extremely important for the agency.