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Art Media Portfolio Development
A Place for students to extend their creativity to levels beyond the curriculm. To focus on larger ideas, and to pursue the dreams through their Artistic Albilities. To push further through expression, ideas and justification. This website is created for students who wish to pursue the Arts and display achievements for further education.
COURSE DES1020: THE DESIGN PROCESS 1 CREDIT / 25 HOURS
Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None
Description: Students develop an understanding of design problems through research and
select, generate and evaluate possible solutions.
Parameters: Access to basic sketching, drawing and modelling tools and a computer.
Outcomes: The student will:
1. identify the steps in the design process
1.1 recognize and apply the components of the design process, including:
1.1.1 identifying the problem or need (design brief)
1.1.2 researching the problem
1.1.3 generating ideas and visualizing potential solutions
1.1.4 choosing the best solution
1.1.5 choosing the best method of presentation
1.1.6 making or modelling a solution
1.1.7 presenting the solution
1.1.8 evaluating the solution
1.2 identify the elements; e.g., line, shape (2-D) or form (3-D), colour, texture, depth (perspective), light, direction (motion), mass (visual weight), tone (black and white) or value (colour), space (positive and negative)
1.3 identify the principles of design, e.g., balance, emphasis, proportion (scale), repetition (rhythm/pattern), unity, contrast, harmony, proximity and variety, as they apply to form and function
2. apply the steps in the design process through production of a designed solution
2.1 follow the design process to create solutions for one or more 2-D or 3-D projects
2.2 select and use appropriate tools and materials as outlined in the design brief
2.3 effectively communicate intentions and decision making related to the design project; e.g., form, function, aesthetics
2.4 use and maintain tools and materials in a safe and appropriate manner
3. present a portfolio-ready drawing, rendering or model that the student produced
3.1 present sketches, drawings and/or models for assessment
3.2 maintain a design folder, journal or sketchbook as part of the portfolio of ongoing observational drawing and modelling activities
4. identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
5. apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
5.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
5.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
6. demonstrate basic competencies
6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
6.1.1 communicate
6.1.2 manage information
6.1.3 use numbers
6.1.4 think and solve problems
6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
6.2.2 be responsible
6.2.3 be adaptable
6.2.4 learn continuously
6.2.5 work safely
6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
6.3.1 work with others
6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7. make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
7.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
7.2 create a connection between personal inventory and occupational choices