Grade 10 Technological Design

TDJ2O - Technological Design, Grade 10, Open

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 and awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field.

Prerequisite: None

Grade 11 Technological Design

TDJ3M - Technological Design, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

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.

Prerequisite: None

Grade 12 Technological Design

TDJ4M - Technological Design, Grade 12, 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 explore career opportunities and the postsecondary education and training requirements for them.

Prerequisite: Technological Design, Grade
11, University/College Preparation