Technological Design TDJ2O1 • TDJ3M1 • TDJ4M1
Technological Design, Grade 10
TDJ2O1 ~ Open
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will research projects, create designs, build models and/or prototypes, and assess products and/or processes using appropriate tools, techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary education and training leading to careers in the field.
This is a project based hands-on course that allows students to be creative and think critically. Students learn to develop their ideas using the design process. Technical skills are achieved through manual and computer aided drawing as well as model making. Grade 10 students will complete a variety of design projects related to product design and architecture.
Technological Design, Grade 11
TDJ3M1 ~ University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: None
This course examines how technological design is influenced by human, environmental, financial, and material requirements and resources. Students will research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using working drawings and other communication methods to present their design ideas. They will develop an awareness of environmental, societal, and cultural issues related to technological design, and will explore career opportunities in the field, as well as the college and/or university program requirements for them.
This is a project based hands-on course that allows students to be creative and think critically. Students learn to develop their ideas using the design process. Technical skills are achieved through manual and computer aided drawing as well as model making. Grade 11 students will complete a variety of design projects related to furniture design and architecture.
Technological Design, Grade 12
TD4M1 ~ University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: Technological Design, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, while building on their design skills and their knowledge of professional design practices. Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and other communication methods to present their designs. Students will enhance their problem-solving and communication skills, and will explore career opportunities and the postsecondary education and training requirements for them.
This is a project based hands-on course that allows students to be creative and think critically. Students further develop their ideas using the design process. Technical skills are utilized through manual and computer aided drawing as well as model making. Grade 12 students will complete a variety of design projects related to furniture design and architecture while compiling a portfolio of their work.