Course Name: Technological Design, University/College Preparation

Grade: 11

Course Code: TDJ3M

Prerequisite: None

This course provides students with opportunities to apply the principles of technological design to challenges in communications, manufacturing, electronics, transportation, architecture, industrial and consumer products, health and safety equipment, and environmental services. Students will identify user needs, estimate labour and material costs, analyse material characteristics, and illustrate design solutions, using traditional and computer-based methods. They will also acquire the basic design skills required for postsecondary studies in engineering, manufacturing, architecture, and construction.

Overall Expectations:

Theory and Foundation

By the end of this course, students will:

• use the design process to create products or services based on an analysis of consumer needs and market requirements;
• follow Canadian Standards Association (CSA) drawing practices (e.g., using standardized symbols; orthographic projection; and applicable codes such as the Ontario Building Code, the Electrical Safety Code, and municipal by-laws) when creating drawings;
• describe manufacturing and construction processes used in industry;
• describe the significance of the components contained in a technical report;
• determine project criteria and evaluate solutions to decide how well the criteria have been met.

Skills and Processes

By the end of this course, students will:

• follow drafting conventions to produce technical drawings;
• analyse the physical characteristics of common building and manufacturing materials proposed for a design solution;
• produce technical reports and design briefs that follow a prescribed format;
• estimate the materials, fabrication, and labour costs associated with a project;
• build effective models and prototypes.

Impact and Consequences

By the end of this course, students will:

• identify concerns related to technical design, such as product safety, durability, costs, choice of materials, and ergonomics;
• identify actions that can be taken in response to environmental concerns;
• describe liability issues that necessitate the inclusion of safety features in a product’s design;
• follow safe operating procedures for tools and materials;
• identify a variety of careers in engineering, architecture, or industrial design and the educational requirements for each.

UNITS: The course will include several topics which will cover the expectations listed. The content of the course varies from year to year; the following list is representative of what topics may be covered.

• Introduction
• Mechanics and Power Design Challenge
• Intellectual Property
• Materials and Structure
  • (possibly sports equipment)
• Architecture
• University Competitions
  • Carleton University Industrial Design Competition
  • (possibly) Queens Solarquest (Energy Design)
• Bringing it all Together - Systems Design Theory
• Portfolio Presentation &/or Final Assessment Project (possibly robot part design)

FORMAT

This course will be delivered with a combination of lessons, hands on projects, and labs. Much of the course will be taught in a self-directed student centred style. Students will work individually and in small groups to complete assigned projects.

ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION & REPORTING:

Students will be assessed to determine how well they have achieved specific expectations for the course. A variety of methods including; self and peer assessment, marking schemes, checklists, tests and rubrics will be used to asses the work.

When rubrics are used for assessment a numerical mark is generated based on the following table;

A mark is generated on the report card based on the following breakdown;

Late and missed assignments are temporarily given a mark of zero until the student confers with the teacher as to the reason. Depending on the circumstances, the late or missed assignments, may be accepted late with no penalty, accepted late with penalty (reduction of mark), assigned an omit (not counted) or an incomplete (mark of zero). This determination will be in accordance with the guidelines set by Colonel By Secondary School and OCDSB Assessment Evaluation and Reporting Policy.

The following five learning skills will be reported separately on the report card;

1. Works Independently
2. Teamwork
3. Organization
4. Work Habits/ Homework
5. Initiative

STUDENT PROTOCOL

Students are expected to arrive on time for every class. On time is defined as within 4 minutes after the previous dismissal bell or at the end of lunch bell. Late arriving students shall enter the class without disruption and discuss the situation later with the instructor.

Students are expected to act responsibly and adhere strictly to safety rules and procedures. Each student is required to keep and bring to class a notebook.

Safety of all individuals in Technological design is paramount. Due to the nature and safety aspects of the Technological Design facility, students are not to wear outside clothing (jackets) and are encouraged not to bring knapsacks or other courses’ materials to class.

Security and care of equipment in the lab is very important. Students are not allowed to touch equipment for which they have not been authorized to do so. Specifically students are not to adjust controls or connect any wires for which they are not been allowed. Only one person operates a computer at one time. Violation or attempts to violate the security or corrupt software on the computers is forbidden and will result in consequences.

COURSE FEES

There is a course materials fee of $12.00 which is due with your other school fees.