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Exploring Careers in Computing – Alternative Assignments

The assignment in this format will still be marked based on the rubric, but the  "knowledge" marks will be applied to your use of knowledge in your ad or report.  

Ad I

Imagine that you are a member of an advertisement agency. Your agency has been asked to create a 60-second ad for a fictional company. The company is advertising openings in their Information Technology department. Mention at least the following points in your ad:

• the job title associated with the job opening;

• the duties and salaries associated with the job opening;

• the minimum educational requirements for the job.

Choose an appropriate name for the company and suitable background music for the ad.

Ad II

Imagine that you are a member of an advertisement agency. Your agency has been asked to create a 60-second ad for a college, university, or private institution. The institution is advertising its programs (including apprenticeship and co-op programs). Mention at least the following points in your ad:

• features of the institution’s program;

• the program’s entry requirements;

• the skills that the graduate will possess at program completion;

• future job possibilities.

Choose suitable background music for the ad.

Private Detective’s Report

Imagine that you are a private detective. You have just been chosen to investigate the entry requirements for a computer-related program at a college, university, or private institution. Choose a Canadian or International institution to investigate. Once your research is complete, create a report that is suitable for posting on a bulletin board. The report should mention at least the following:

• the name of the institution;

• the location of the institution;

• the name of the computer-related program;

• the entry requirements;

• the cost of the program.

Magazine or Newspaper Ad (this one must be done individually)

Imagine that you are a member of an advertisement agency. Your agency has been asked to create a one-page (8.5" x 11") ad for a fictional company. The company is advertising openings in their Information Technology department. Mention at least the following points in your ad:

• the job title associated with the job opening;

• the duties associated with the job opening;

• the minimum educational requirements for the job.

Source: Public and Catholic District School Board Writing Partnership,  Course Profile: Computer and Information Science, Grade 11, University/College Preparation ICS3U, Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2001, adapted.