Campbell Collegiate
Course Syllabus
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Semester: Two / Period Two
Aim
The aim of Design Studies is to provide experiences for developing proficiency in problem solving, goal setting, critical thinking, and to provide opportunities to develop co-operative work skills and technical skills using a design process
Goals
Awareness and Understanding: To acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to design.
Careers and Employment: To develop an awareness of how knowledge and skills in design may be applied to various jobs and careers.
Communication: To develop the communication skills required to be effective in various design situations.
Employment Skills: To develop team-building skills by working in groups to plan, design, and create various products; to develop capacities for critical and creative problem solving using the concepts and processes of design.
Personal Skills: : To promote self-esteem and confidence with the development of professional portfolios and presentations.
Applied Technology: To develop proficiency in the use of various tools in planning, designing, and creating various products.
Module I: Introduction- Overview- Design Process, Simple/effective design
Module II:Bridges- Types, implications of function and design
Module III:Human Environments
Module IV:Retro- implications/influences of previous designs
Module V:Technology and Design
Materials Required:
**personal storage devices, such as USB drives, would be advantageous to back up your work***
Assessment and Evaluation:
Students in this class will be evaluated in the following categories, as outlined below:
Assessment Category: / Projects/ Assignments / Final Exam / Work Ethic
Percentage: / 70% / 10% / 20%
Details:
Projects are subject to periodic status evaluations, indicating progress to date. Project and status evaluation criteria will be given to students at the time projects are assigned.
Late Work Policy:
Students in this class will be subject to the following guidelines for submitting late work.:
Late assignments/projects will be deducted 10% per day to a maximum of 50%.
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School Telephone #: 523 3250