Design Dept

Introduction:

The ISD Design course in all Grades has been developed to engage students in critical thinking and problem solving through the design and creation of products based on given contexts and problematic situations.

The design cycle is employed to assist students in solving real life design problems in a logical, creative manner. In MYP 1-5 Design, the students follow the design cycle model to investigate, design, build and evaluate each Unit. The resulting design folders which contain all of their documentation is then graded along with any practical work.

The aim of MYP Design is to encourage and enable students to:

• enjoy the design process, develop an appreciation of its elegance and power • develop knowledge, understanding and skills from different disciplines to design and create solutions to problems using the design cycle • use and apply technology effectively as a means to access, process and communicate information, model and create solutions, and to solve problems • develop an appreciation of the impact of design innovations for life, global society and the environment • appreciate past, present and emerging design within cultural, political, social, historical and environmental contexts • develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems • act with integrity and honesty, and take responsibility for their own actions developing effective working practices.