APPLIED DESIGN SKILLS & TECHNOLOGY

Course Descriptions

DESIGN 6

Course Code: DT6

MYP Design 6 challenges students to apply practical and creative-thinking skills to solve design problems in the areas of engineering and computer programming. This course is an introduction to the use of the design cycle as a means of developing an idea from start to finish. Design aspires to develop creative problem solvers who are caring and responsible individuals, able to respond critically and resourcefully to the demands of the increasingly technological society and to appreciate the importance of technology for life, society and the environment. Students will learn the basics of design sketching and they will start building a digital design portfolio of their work through Google Sites. Software to be learned this year will be various Google Apps for Education, Scratch block coding and Microbit. Students are assessed based on the four stages of the design cycle through software tutorials, short assignments and unit projects.

Design 7

Course Code: DT7

MYP Design 7 challenges students to apply practical and creative-thinking skills to solve design problems in the areas of digital illustration and 3D modelling for 3D printing . This course continues on the exploration of the design cycle as a means of developing an idea from start to finish. Design aspires to develop creative problem solvers who are caring and responsible individuals, able to respond critically and resourcefully to the demands of the increasingly technological society and to appreciate the importance of technology for life, society and the environment. Design sketching will expand into both sketching for graphic design as well as basic drafting for model design. Software to be learned this year will be Adobe Illustrator, TinkerCad and Cura. Students are assessed based on the four stages of the design cycle through software tutorials, short assignments and unit projects.

Design 8

Course Code: DT8

MYP Design 8 continues to introduce students to practical and technical skills in the various areas of technology and design. Students are introduced to digital photography and photo editing, students will also move forward in coding skills as they learn Python, a text based coding language. Using the design cycle as a guide, students will develop ideas from start to finish and focus on the key concepts of communication, development and communities. Software to be learned this year will be Adobe Photoshop and Microbit (Python); students will also get hands-on skills with DSLR cameras and assorted electronic circuit components. Students are assessed based on the four stages of the design cycle through software tutorials, short assignments and unit projects.

Design 9

Course Code: DT9

MYP Design 9 will challenge students to apply their knowledge and skills in both the design cycle and in various technologies as they prepare for their MYP Personal Project. Initially students will focus on their communication and documentation as they apply the design cycle for a client request. No new software or technologies are taught explicitly as the focus is applying their existing knowledge and preparing for the expectations of the MYP Personal Project. In the latter part of the year students will choose a design pathway of interest and showcase their ability using the design cycle to complete a passion project in either engineering, graphic design or film media. The knowledge, skills and attitudes that students develop in design provides a meaningful foundation for further study and help to prepare students for careers in entrepreneurship, engineering, media design and computer science. Students are assessed based on the four stages of the design cycle through short assignments, mini-projects and unit projects.

Media Design 10

Course Code: MEDD10

Credits: 2

Prerequisite: Design 9 or permission

This course will provide an opportunity for students to become familiar with video and audio production and introduce the concepts of marketing and entrepreneurship. Students will study the history of design and the impact of media design as it is used to explore different local and global perspectives. They will continue their learning in areas of graphic design and have opportunities to explore new areas in film special effects and digital animation. Students will learn industry-standard technology for organizing and presenting information digitally. Students are assessed based on the four stages of the design cycle through software tutorials, short assignments and unit projects. This course helps develop learners that are poised to excel as technologically competent citizens in a rapidly changing, media-rich society.