Grade 12 - Design and Communication(Modification and Manipulation)

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Prescribed Learning Outcomes
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Suggested Assessment Strategies
Recommended Learning Resources

PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES

It is expected that students will:

design products and systems and select appropriate materials and components to reflect specified design criteria, including:
- method of production
- cost
- aesthetics
- functio
- environmental considerations
use appropriate tools and equipment to develop and present design ideas, including:
- manual drafting
- CADD
- computer animation or simulation
- video and audio production
- models
produce working drawings that incorporate recognized standards

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SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

As students design complex products and systems, they learn to select appropriate tools and methods of production, evaluate the effectiveness of their designs, and use advanced presentation techniques to communicate their ideas.

Have students work in co-operative teams to create design portfolios that document in detail the development of their ideas and solutions to design problems. Ask them to include materials (e.g., sketches, formal drafting drawings, computer modelling, multimedia presentations) to document their projects from early conceptualization to final design representation.
Have students produce assembly drawings and schematics to assist in manufacturing a security system. Challenge them to use information from a variety of sources (e.g., the Internet, CD-ROMs) to ensure that the design reflects industry standards for design representations and security system requirements. As they work, encourage them to select appropriate tools and equipment to develop their design representations.
As part of a unit on systems, have students apply specific design criteria to develop designs for a chair (e.g., a seating device for computer use). Ask them to select materials and components to ensure that the chair designs:
- are aesthetically pleasing
- address ergonomic factors
- meet safety standards
- are cost-effective
- incorporate a range of materials, including recycled and reusable materials
As an extension, ask students to develop scale models or prototypes to assess whether the designs meet their criteria. As they work, have students ensure that they follow recognized safety standards.

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

As students design products and systems to meet specified criteria, they can demonstrate their abilities to select appropriate materials, production tools, and design and communication tools.

With students, review the design portfolios they develop for products that they make throughout the course. Look for evidence of increasing:
- clarity and detail in the design briefs
- creativity in the types of ideas generated
- detail and accuracy in the drawings
- integration of electronic forms of communication in the presentations
As students work on producing drawings of their product designs, note the extent to which they are able to:
- identify necessary research information
- select and use appropriate tools and processes
- develop working drawings to recognized industry standards
- use computer animation to further enhance the communication of their design ideas
Give students design criteria, and ask them to select the materials and components required to manufacture a product that meets the criteria. Look for evidence that students consider the following in their decisions:
- cost
- scale of the product
- production methods
- safety standards
- environmental considerations
Ask students to present their design solutions to the class using appropriate communication tools, and have their classmates complete peer evaluations. To focus the assessment, provide questions such as:
- Does the presentation provide all necessary details relating to the design solution?
- Are complex ideas made easy to understand?
- Is the presentation of professional quality (e.g., logical progression, quality visuals, effectively delivered message)?