10/30

12

CORE TOPIC

• 1-9

OBJECTIVES

• Link real work examples of design to IB DT topics
• Conference with Codega about Part B

CLASS ACTIVITIES

1. Read the following articles and then IDENTIFY the key topic that it has the most in common with.  
1. For example 3.2 Modeling.
2. EXPLAIN your choice citing specific information from the article to back up your answer.
3. These responses should take a decent size paragraph.   

• http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2015/10/15/meyou_paris_makes_classy_french_furniture_for_discerning_cats.html
• http://www.wired.com/2015/03/blind-will-soon-navigate-london-tube-beacons/
• http://www.wired.com/2015/10/the-benches-are-the-coolest-part-of-times-squares-redesign/
• http://www.wired.com/2015/10/this-mug-keeps-your-coffee-a-constant-temperature-for-hours/
• http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/08/ballpoint-pens-object-lesson-history-handwriting/402205/

THIS IS DUE BY THE END OF CLASS -- NO EXCUSES! 

 

 

10/29

11

CORE TOPIC

• Identify and Define what a graphical model is and its importance to the overall design process. 

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

• Graphical models are used to communicate design ideas 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Check out this page for the Parking Assignment
• This will be due by the END of class on Monday! 

 

 

http://www.muvinteractive.com/bird

10/28

11

CORE TOPIC

• Identify and Define what a graphical model is and its importance to the overall design process. 

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

• Graphical models are used to communicate design ideas 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

•  Go over graphic organizer on Graphical Modelling.

 

 

10/26

12

• Hand in Part B 
• Review the requirments for Part C
• Read these articles:
• Read this article -- what does it have to do with this class? 
• Read this article too -- again, what does it have to do with IB DT? 
• https://www.eff.org/issues/stupid-patent-month 

 

11

CORE TOPIC

• Identify the importance and use of Conceptual Modelling 

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

• A conceptual model originates in the mind and its primary purpose is to outline the principles and basic functions of a design or system. 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Class Notes on Conceptual Modelling.
• Fill out graphic organizer on Conceptual Modelling.
• Partner discussion on Conceptual Modelling and its importance.
• Class Review on Conceptual Modelling.

 

10/22

11

CORE TOPIC

• Identify the basic requirements of a design brief
• Analyze a design problem and create a design brief 

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

• Create a design brief 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Finish the presentations from yesterday and name a winning group!
• Discuss your homework from last night (three articles -- what do they have to do with this class?) 
• Go over the design cycle again! 
• Start discussing the basics of a design brief 
• Preview a real design brief and what goes into it.  Check out this link
• Here is a bit more info courtesy of http://www.ruthtrumpold.id.au/designtech 
• We'll watch this great short film about design briefs
• http://bassett.tv/briefly/     
• Next write a design brief for your pile of stuff project.  
• Write a design brief for the problem.  This should take you a while... 
• Everyone is responsible an individual design brief.  They MUST be handed in before you leave for lunch! 

 

10/21

12

CORE TOPICS

• N/A

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

•   Make tangible progress on the DT IA

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• IA work day -- get stuff done...or else!

 

11

CORE TOPICS

• 9.2 -- Market Segments and Sectors

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

•    Develop a presentation for the product produced last week

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Today is the day -- 1-2 minute presentations on your topic.  They will be evaluated by Codega and Mr. Hawkins
• HOMEWORK:
• Read this article -- what does it have to do with this class? 
• Read this article too -- again, what does it have to do with IB DT? 
• And a final one -- what does this have to do with DT? 

 

10/19

12

CORE TOPICS

• N/A

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

•    Mark and then justify a sample IB DT IA.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Take a look at these two IAs
• Knee Brace
• Cat Feeder
• Mark them using the DT IA rubric in the guide 
• Be ready to JUSTIFY the grade you gave them...
• Remember, Part B is due October  26th (which is NEXT WEEK!)

 

11

CORE TOPICS

• 9.2 -- Market Segments and Sectors

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

•    Develop a presentation for the product produced last week

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Quick talk about TARGET MARKETS and MARKET SEGMENTS
• Using the remainder of the period you MUST:
• A fun and creative Shark Tank style presentation that contains the following elements:
1. Identifies the problem and explains why it is significant
2. Clearly states the name of the company and product and purpose of your design
3. Identifies the target market and the appropriate market segment that the design is aimed at.
4. Must be at least 2 min long.
5. **Visual aids (posters, videos, etc) will result in EXTRA CREDIT! 
• HOMEWORK:
• Make sure you are ready to present on Wednesday 

 

10/16

CORE TOPICS

• N/A

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

•    Show progress on Part B of the IA

CLASS ACTIVITIES

•  Here are some helpful resources for Part B
• Check out the guide 
• http://www.ruthtrumpold.id.au/destech/?page_id=48
•  

 

 

10/15 -- Some more post-flood fun!  Next week we are back at it.  YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!

CORE TOPICS

• N/A

ESSENTIAL IDEA/OBJECTIVES

•      Create a prototype, with limited materials, that can fill a need in society. 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Create a prototype with the given materials by the end of class.
• You must use everything that is in your stack of materials.
• This prototype should solve a problem in society and you must explain why.
• You will be judged and the winning team gets a prize at the end. 
• You will turn in a written work at the end that will include:
• Name of the Product.
• What need this would fill in society.
• How would it work if it were a real product.

 

10/1

CORE TOPICS

• 6.1 -- Characteristics of Classic Design
• 6.2 --Classic Design, Function, and Form 

ESSENTIAL IDEA

• A Classic Design has a timeless quality, which is recognized and remains fashionable 
• For a design to become a classic, the form can transcend the function 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Read this article:
• http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2014/10/13/norway_chooses_pixelated_banknote_designs_from_snohetta_design_for_its_new.html 
• In your notebook create a quick sketch of a redesigned classic look for the American dollar bill.  Be ready to share!
• Front and back drawing
• Annotate what's on your new dollar bill.
• What is it, what does it mean, etc. 
• Take a look at Topic 6.2 (page 62)-- Codega will assign you one of the Concepts or Principles.  
• Using this link as a baseline of information create a one page PDF document that explains all key ideas and also gives examples for each (Concepts and principals/Guidance).
• Include the following items: 
• It should look more like a POSTER NOT JUST A WORD DOCUMENT SAVED AS A PDF!!!!!!!!!!!
• That means you should use Publisher! 
• At least 4 images that directly connect to the content.
• All associated definitions
• Has the Essential Idea and Nature of Design statement present 
• LOTS of examples NOT found in the resources Codega has given you.
• At least two outside sources (WITH MLA CITATIONS). 

 

9/30

12

• Conference with Codega about the IA's -- will continue on FRIDAY
• In the meantime everyone else must read these articles and answer the following questions for each:
• A brief 25 word summary of the article. 
• Which KEY TOPIC does this article relate to?  Explain your answer citing specific examples from the article -- this should be a PARAGRAPH!
• The articles:
• http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/08/ballpoint-pens-object-lesson-history-handwriting/402205/
• http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2015/02/technology_and_disability_design_lacks_the_imagination_to_make_the_world.html
• http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2014/04/16/an_ingenious_portable_lamp_that_s_lighting_up_rural_mali_by_italian_architect.html
• http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2015/09/23/serif_tv_from_samsung_ronan_and_erwan_bouroullec_it_s_designed_like_a_piece.html
• http://www.core77.com/posts/25754/reinventing-the-hubless-wheel-transport-is-a-trunk-for-your-bike-by-david-hotard-matthew-campbell-edwin-collier-25754
• HOMEWORK:
• Take it easy today and make sure you come ready to draw slowly and thoughtfully on Friday!!!!
• Make sure you know the difference between a sketch, orthographic, and isometric drawings. 

11

CORE TOPICS

• 6.1 -- Characteristics of Classic Design

ESSENTIAL IDEA

• A Classic Design has a timeless quality, which is recognized and remains fashionable 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Watch some of your videos.  They will be graded soon... 
• Read this article:
• http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2015/09/23/serif_tv_from_samsung_ronan_and_erwan_bouroullec_it_s_designed_like_a_piece.html
• Will this ever be considered a classic design?  Why or why not?  Be sure to include information from the notes we took the other day.  YOU NEED TO START USING THE LANGUAGE OF THE CLASS IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN IB DT!!
• NOTEBOOK CHECK INFO!!! 
• HOMEWORK:
•  

 

9/28

12

• Hand in PART A
• Review the rubric for Part B
• Sketching Activity -- Guess that object!

11

CORE TOPICS

• 6.1 -- Characteristics of Classic Design

ESSENTIAL IDEA

• A Classic Design has a timeless quality, which is recognized and remains fashionable 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Take some more brief notes about the nature of classic design. 
• Head to the Media Center and finish your videos -- they are due at the end of the period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  NO EXCUSES!!!!!
• HOMEWORK
• None tonight but there will be some on Wed. 

 

9/24

11

CORE TOPICS

• 6.1 -- Characteristics of Classic Design

ESSENTIAL IDEA

• A Classic Design has a timeless quality, which is recognized and remains fashionable 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Take some more brief notes about the nature of classic design. 
• Using the Macs in the media center you must create a movie that illustrates why your product is an example of industrial design.  
• It must meet the following design specifications:
1. It must be EXACTLY 1:30 long.
2.  ALL images must be clear and free of distortion
3. Provide a brief history of the design
4. Explain why the design is classic 
5. MUST contain music, voice over, and onscreen text.
• These design specs must be met or else the project will  not be graded.
• Here is the rubric for this assignment.
• It will count as a major assessment.
• HOMEWORK:
• Identify at least two designs that are considered classic in nature and make sure that they are NOT the ones listed by Codega.  
• Be prepared to share what you found with the class.
• NO LOGOS PLEASE!!! 

 

9/23

12

• IA Day!
• Part A is due on Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11

CORE TOPICS

• 6.1 -- Characteristics of Classic Design

ESSENTIAL IDEA

• A Classic Design has a timeless quality, which is recognized and remains fashionable 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Review the test you took last week.   
• Here are the cut scores/IB 1-7 equivalents  
• Take some quick notes on what Classic Design entails.
• Classic Design Project Draft
• Here are the assignments and what you picked.
• Come ready with a TON of pictures tomorrow.
• Make sure they are HIGH QUALITY
• Show the product being used
• Maybe have some with the inventor/design firm responsible
• You may want some images to place the original design in the context of the place/time it was invented.  Example -- if it was from the 50's you may want additional pictures that show what was in style or popular during that time which might have influenced your design.  NOTHING HAPPENS BY ACCIDENT!!!! 
• HOMEWORK -- See above 

 

 

9/21

12

CORE TOPIC

• N/A

OBJECTIVES

• Analyze the Design Cycle in context of the IA
• Analyze Part A from an IB released example

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Fill in the blanks of the IB design cycle
• Discuss how the design cycle informs the IA
• Take a look at this IB released example:
• Give it a score.
• Examine what IB gave it and why.
• HOMEWORK:
• Continue to work on Part A
• Due September 28th

 

11

CORE TOPICS

• 6.1 -- Characteristics of Classic Design

ESSENTIAL IDEA

• A Classic Design has a timeless quality, which is recognized and remains fashionable 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Take some quick notes on what Classic Design entails.
• PREVIEWING ACTIVITY
• Find five examples of classic design.  You must provide a justification for each.
• Your examples must be things that you are familiar with -- not random stuff you find while Googleing classic design!
• You will have to share with the class so be ready!
• HOMEWORK
• None tonight but you WILL have some over the weekend! 

 

 

 

9/18

12

• Work on the IA
• Progress on Part A will be assessed.
• PART A IS DUE 9/28!!!!!!!!!!! 

 

9/17

11

CORE TOPIC

• Describe and analyze the three key roles in invention and innovation.
• Identify and explain the key stages in a product life cycle
• Describe the four elements that influence the spread of new ideas
• Analyze the categories of consumers -- innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards.

OBJECTIVES

• Describe and analyze the three key roles in invention and innovation.
• Identify and explain the key stages in a product life cycle
• Describe the four elements that influence the spread of new ideas
• Analyze the categories of consumers -- innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Test!  Woo Hoo!!!!!
• HOMEWORK: 
• Read these articles and be ready to talk about them:
• http://www.businessinsider.com/anti-defamation-league-calls-on-urban-outfitters-to-stop-selling-holocaust-garb-2015-2
• http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/17/tincan-restaurant-serving-only-tinned-fish 
• http://newsok.com/why-an-urban-outfitters-kent-state-sweatshirt-caused-an-uproar/article/5342281
• http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2014/09/15/nyc_transit_authority_graphics_standards_manual_by_massimo_vignelli_and.html 
• http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/13/colorado-high-schooler-invents-smart-gun-that-unlocks-with-your-fingerprint/ 
 

 

9/16

12

CORE TOPIC

• N/A

OBJECTIVES

• Show tangible progress on Part A of the DT IA

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Work on the IA
• Part A is due on Sept. 28th!!!!!
• Here are the examples from IB
• Jewelry IA Example.pdf
• Cat feeder IA example.pdf
• Knee Brace IA Exampe.pdf

 

11

CORE TOPIC

• Describe and analyze the three key roles in invention and innovation.
• Identify and explain the key stages in a product life cycle
• Describe the four elements that influence the spread of new ideas
• Analyze the categories of consumers -- innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards.

OBJECTIVES

• Describe and analyze the three key roles in invention and innovation.
• Identify and explain the key stages in a product life cycle
• Describe the four elements that influence the spread of new ideas
• Analyze the categories of consumers -- innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Talk about the final graphic organizer -- Rodgers Characteristics of Innovation
• But first let's watch THIS and then THIS 
• Share your interesting design ideas:
• What is it?
• Why do you find it compelling? 
• Good Tok (maybe) and DT article.  Give it a quick read. 
• HOMEWORK
• TEST TOMORROW!  Some multiple choice questions, some short answer questions...
• We will have a discussion about command terms before you  
• After the test we will look up some information about your design from today.  Make sure you have your laptop!!!!!!!

 

 

9/14

CORE TOPIC

• Describe and analyze the three key roles in invention and innovation.
• Identify and explain the key stages in a product life cycle
• Describe the four elements that influence the spread of new ideas
• Analyze the categories of consumers -- innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards.

OBJECTIVES

• Describe and analyze the three key roles in invention and innovation.
• Identify and explain the key stages in a product life cycle
• Describe the four elements that influence the spread of new ideas
• Analyze the categories of consumers -- innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Review the graphic organizers from last class
• Esp. discuss what we came up with for a graphic organizer (from what I saw, many of you did not really think about the design...) 
• Listen to a podcast from this awesome website --http://99percentinvisible.org/  What indeed was the 1st designed object?
• Discuss! 
• HOMEWORK
• Bring in an object that you think has an interesting design look -- a.k.a. aesthetics 

 

 

9/11

• IA DAY!!!!
• Here are some resources on Part A
• http://www.ruthtrumpold.id.au/destech/?page_id=52
• uhhhhhh...if you find something let me know... 
• Please complete the following by the end of class
• Show Codega some sort of tangible progress on the project.  This will be a minor assessment. 

 

9/10

CORE TOPIC

• Describe and analyze the three key roles in invention and innovation.
• Identify and explain the key stages in a product life cycle
• Describe the four elements that influence the spread of new ideas
• Analyze the categories of consumers -- innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards.

OBJECTIVES

• Describe and analyze the three key roles in invention and innovation.
• Identify and explain the key stages in a product life cycle
• Describe the four elements that influence the spread of new ideas
• Analyze the categories of consumers -- innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Investigate Technological Push vs Market Pull  
• Read these articles.
• In your notebook write a response that explains how these articles relate to the idea of Market pull vs Technological push. 
• http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/09/03/samsung_galaxy_note_edge_is_weird_interesting_bad_for_lefties.html
• http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/06/apple-consumers-want-what-we-dont-have/?ncid=rss_truncate
• http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/4/9259567/apple-iphone-6s-release-rumors-tv-ipad-preview 
• In the interest of honesty, we are going to cover these in a not very compelling way.  You will be responsible for filling out some graphic organizers (#apwh #tbt) and figuring out some of this for yourself.  Remember, Codega is NOT the all knowing omnipotent figure you think he is!  We will work together to figure this stuff out (plus it's not that difficult).  Also, this frees us up to have some fun next week!
• 5.4 Graphic Organizer
• 5.5 Graphic Organizer
• 5.6 Graphic Organizer
• HOMEWORK -- Make sure you finish up all of these (I know, its a bunch of work).  Also, you might want to prepare for a quiz about this stuff... 

 

 

 

9/9

12

• Lets talk about the calendar for the IA
• I have a general idea of when this stuff needs to be done but as a class we will decide the exact due dates/
•  Due Date -- Friday 2/19/15 
• NO EXTENSIONS, NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!!!
• Design and ALL documentation complete. 
•  PART A - September
• PART B - October
• PART C - November
• PART D - January
•  PART E - January
• PART F - February
• Questions, concerns, problems, insights, etc about the IA
• Review some key items from the IB DT guide.
•  Also start looking at resources for the IA. 

 

11

CORE TOPICS

• Innovation and design
• 5.1 -- Invention
• 5.3 -- Strategies for Innovation 

OBJECTIVES

• Explain the difference between Market Pull and Technological Push  
• Notes on the strategies for innovation 
• Investigate Technological Push vs Market Pull  
• Read these articles.
• In your notebook write a response that explains how these articles relate to the idea of Market pull vs Technological push. 
• http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/09/03/samsung_galaxy_note_edge_is_weird_interesting_bad_for_lefties.html
• http://bgr.com/2015/09/08/iphone-6s-specs-features/
• http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/06/apple-consumers-want-what-we-dont-have/?ncid=rss_truncated 
• HOMEWORK:
• Come back with two examples -- one innovation that resulted from a  technological push and one that resulted from a market pull (no cell phone examples please!) but BASED ON A REAL LIFE INNOVATION OR INVENTION!  Try to find a news item such as this one -- http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2015/09/toyota_intelligent_cars_the_automaker_thinks_it_can_fix_the_major_problem.html
• You may want to consult the following websites for good articles:
• www.slate.com
• www.nytimes.com
• www.wired.com
• www.theatlantic.com
• www.bbc.co.uk 

 

9/04

12

• Go over the multiple choice section of the IA.  
• Using large sheets of paper outline the major parts of the IA that you remember.
• We will circulate the papers -- list as many as you can while they are with you but DO NOT write what another group has written.
• A word on COMMAND TERMS (page 117-119 in the DT Guide) 
• Start working on the IA
• By the end of today you need to have the following completed:
• Nail down your design problem -- a few sentences that CLEARLY describes the problem that creates your DESIGN OPPORTUNITY!
•  

 

9/03

OBJECTIVES 

• Differentiate between the different types of Intellectual Property protection available to designers 

STANDARDS/ESSENTIAL IDEA

• The protection of a novel idea of how to solve a problem is a major factor in commercial design. 

CLASS ACTIVITIES 

• Discuss the Tesla articles
• Quick notes on
• The categories of innovation
• Sustaining Innovation
• Disruptive Innovation
• Process Innovation
• Innovation Strategies for Design
• Architectural innovation    
• Modular innovation
• Configuration innovation 
• Quick project using your computers:  
• Provide an example from each of the categories of innovation (see above) and be ready to discuss them with the class.  Also work on the definitions of Innovation Strategies. 

 

 

 

9/01

12

OBJECTIVES

• Describe and explain the basic requirements of the IB Design Tech IA.
• Analyze the review test and student responses. 

STANDARDS

N/A 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Debrief the multiple choice questions
• Take a look at the IA information -- it starts on page 92  
• Check out this -- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1727087541/crescent-womb-infant-safety-bed?ref=discovery
• Good example of how to take an existing product and changing it in a thoughtful and innovative way
• Using large sheets of paper outline the major parts of the IA that you remember.
• We will circulate the papers -- list as many as you can while they are with you but DO NOT write what another group has written.
• HOMEWORK
• Come to class on Friday with a final idea for the IA -- this will be the one that you will work the rest of the year with so choose wisely!

 

11

OBJECTIVES 

• Differentiate between the different types of Intellectual Property protection available to designers 

STANDARDS/ESSENTIAL IDEA

• The protection of a novel idea of how to solve a problem is a major factor in commercial design. 

CLASS ACTIVITIES 

• Class discussion about the Tesla (the car not the guy) articles
• On the subject of innovation/invention http://www.gadgetduck.com/goods/kneedefender.html 
• And design gone wrong 
• Go over work from last class -- how to protect IP
• Watch a quick video about IP (sort of funny)  and fair use.
• These articles may help you with the shelved innovations
• http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/4016865/Que-e-reader-shelved
• http://wardsauto.com/vehicles-technology/gm-shelves-plan-large-cadillac-cuv 
•  

 

 

8/31

12

OBJECTIVES

• TEST!   

STANDARDS

N/A 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Year One Review Test 
• Here is the link with all of your created study guides...GOOD LUCK!
• This should take all period to complete correctly!
• HOMEWORK
• Take a look at the IA information -- it starts on page 92  -- we will work with this information on WEDNESDAY!

 

11

OBJECTIVES

• Discuss the attributes and insights that make Jony Ive the greatest industrial designer of the 21st century
• Differentiate between the different types of Intellectual Property protection available to designers 

STANDARDS/ESSENTIAL IDEA

• The protection of a novel idea of how to solve a problem is a major factor in commercial design. 

CLASS ACTIVITIES 

• Jony Ive  scored discussion (meaningful participation/insightful comments = 100)
• Review the homework from Thursday
• Complete this activity -- it is hole punched so make sure it stays in your notebook.
• http://www.stopfakes.gov/faqs/how-should-i-protect-my-intellectual-property
• http://lemelson.mit.edu/search-resources/45  
• HOMEWORK: 
• Read these articles 
• http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/all-our-patent-are-belong-you
• http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2014/07/17/rethinking-patent-enforcement-tesla-did-what/
• http://knowledge.ckgsb.edu.cn/2014/07/07/china-business-strategy/why-elon-musk-released-teslas-patents/
• Is this a good idea?  Be ready to explain your judgement! 
• And here is something interesting to read about Tesla... 
• And another interesting invention that I'm glad we didn't have to test! 

 

 

8/27 

OBJECTIVES

• Explain the difference between invention and innovation
• Give real world examples of the drivers of invention
• Discuss the idea and validity of the Lone Inventor 

STANDARDS/ESSENTIAL IDEA

• The protection of a novel idea of how to solve a problem is a major factor in commercial design. 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Review of the projects/presentations from Monday and grade hand back/debrief.
• What is are the characteristics of a designer?
• From the IB guide.
• The DESIGN CYCLE -- SUPER, SUPER, SUPER IMPORTANT FOR THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• What stands out to you about the Design Cycle?
• Which part of the Design Cycle do you think is the most important?   JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER!!!
• INVENTION vs INNOVATION
• Some quick definitions!
• Inventions
• What drives invention?
• Quick activity:

•  Find two novel products or inventions (see Time Magazine and Atlantic article links below). Explain how those inventions include one or more of the drivers listed. 

• http://time.com/3594971/the-25-best-inventions-of-2014/

• http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/11/innovations-list/309536/

   

• What is a lone inventor?  

• Here's a great example 
• But wait, is this even a real thing?
• Is it a myth?
• After looking at these examples, is there such thing as a lone inventor?  In your notebook construct an extended response that cites specific information from the articles to back up your opinion! 
• Discuss the article you read for homework!
•  HOMEWORK
• Define the following terms in your notebook and provide a real world application or example (we will use them next week!)
• Trade Mark
• Copyright
• Intellectual Property
• Service Mark
• Officially registered 

 

 

8/24

11

OBJECTIVES

• Create anything that introduces yourself to Codega and your classmates.
• Document the process you used to come up with and then develop your project.   

STANDARDS

N/A 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• TODAY WE PRESENT!
• Everyone will have 1-2 minutes to explain your projects.  I am VERY impressed by what I have seen thus far.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!
• If time:
• We will go into the IB DT Guide and talk about what will happen over the next two years.
• What are the traits of a good designer? 
• HOMEWORK
• Read this article.  It's long so please start tonight!   Come ready to discuss on Thursday. 

 

 

8/24, 8/26, and 8/28

12

STANDARDS

IB Topics 1-4

  

OBJECTIVES

• Create and post a one page review guide for a DT Topic 
• Create a hands on activity that reinforces the main idea from a DT Topic

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Presentations 1-10 today.  Presentations 11-20 will be Wed.
• Remember, if someone one from today does an activity that is the same or similar to the one you had planned -- sorry -- you need a new idea!
• HOMEWORK      
• The test on all of this review material will be THURSDAY after the final two presentations. 

 

 

8/17

11 

1. Class intro (What exactly is Design Technology?) and getting to know Codega. 
2. Take a look at this website -- http://acfdesigntech.pbworks.com 
3. The rules and regulations of Rm. 408 
1. Early is on time, on time is late...try it...see what happens. 
2. Come to class prepared -- EVERY DAY (notebook, pen, AND pencil)
3. Follow directions the 1st time they are given!
4. Cell phones
5. Bathroom/water fountain
6. Sleeping 
7. Words we can't use in class! 
4. What you need for this class:
1. 3 ring binder with dividers
1. Regular notebook paper
2. Graph paper
3. Blank printer paper 

 

12

1. Brief reintroduction to IB DT
2. Talk about IB expectations for the year
3. Hand in IA Ideas to Codega (1st grade of your senior year!)
4. Year 1 Review Project
1.  Codega will assign each of you a DT Topic that you must create a one page review document and a 5 minute hands on activity to reinforce the BIG IDEAS from you standard.  

 

8/19 & 8/20

11  

OBJECTIVES

• Create anything that introduces yourself to Codega and your classmates.
• Document the process you used to come up with and then develop your project.   

STANDARDS

N/A 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Today (Wed.) and tomorrow (Thurs.) you will introduce yourselves to me and to one another, but there is a catch:
• You will have 3 hours to design and then create anything you want that captures the essence of you
• The project MUST contain the following elements (point value is included in the parentheses):
1. Your design can take any form but CREATIVITY is paramount.  This class will require you to think creatively to solve complex problems on an almost daily basis so why not see if you measure up.  By interacting with it (whatever that means for your design) Codega must get a sense of who you are.  There is a degree of subjectivity to this therefore a formal grade will not be assigned until after the presentations are given (75 points). 
1. If this sounds unreasonable to you please reconsider taking this class -- HL Geography and Math are looking for more students!
2. This part will be turned in on Thursday at the end of class and will be presented to Codega and the class on Monday -- NO EXTENSIONS! 
2. You must provide a WRITTEN explanation of your thought process  -- how did you come up with your idea (hint: it didn't just pop into your head) (20 points)
1. Length -- as long as you think it should be...
2. Included any notes, sketches, or brainstorming that you did in the design phase (just attach it to the written document) 
3. The Presentation (5 points)
1. Basically take no more than 1 minute to explain your project. 
• You can work on this at home BUT Codega MUST see you working on it in class (progress will be recorded as a daily grade) 
• THIS PROJECT IS INTENTIONALLY VAGUE!
• This will count as your first test grade.
• Good luck! 
• HOMEWORK
• Take a look at these two images.
• #1
• #2
• What do you notice about them?  There is a fundamental flaw in the design of this room?  Can you figure it out? 

 

8/19 & 8/21

12

STANDARDS

IB Topics 1-4

  

OBJECTIVES

• Create and post a one page review guide for a DT Topic 
• Create a hands on activity that reinforces the main idea from a DT Topic

CLASS ACTIVITIES

• Last class Codega assigned each of you a topic to create a one page review document and a 5 minute reteaching activity to go along with it.  Here are the important details:
• The one page document MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
• At least three images that relate to your topic
• Covers all aspects of the topic -- make sure you hit everything that is in the IB DT Guide.
• Has a link to at least one video that relates to your topic.
• Has an easy to read, follow and has an aesthetically pleasing layout (remember, this is DESIGN technology after all!)
• Emailed to Codega by the end of class on Friday -- NO EXCEPTIONS!
• A five (5) minute hands on activity that reinforces the content from your project.
•  The activity must demonstrate creativity and analytical thinking (NO WORKSHEETS or anything that is related to a worksheet -- no crosswords, fill in the blank, etc.  THIS IS A HANDS ON ACTIVITY!!!!
•  No longer than 10 minutes but no shorter than 5 minutes
• Helps the class gain a deeper understanding of your project.
• Each of these will count as a test grade (the first two of the year) and you will be assessed on Wed. and Friday on your progress towards.
•  Here are the rubrics
• One pager and activity