COURSE DESCRIPTION 

DDDP is a one-year course, students will actively utilize creative problem solving skills in Graphic Design,
Industrial Design, Architecture and Engineering. Students will use a variety of design software
and materials to create original work. Digital Design and Drawing for Production also focuses
on 21^st century learning skills such as creativity and innovation, communication and collaboration,
research and information fluency, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and digital
and technological operations and concepts.
 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Develop problem solving, critical thinking and visual communication skills through individual
  or collaborative design challenges.
• Develop skills in sketching, mechanical drawing, computer aided drafting and rendering.
• Solve 2-D and 3-D design problems while developing a design skill set using traditional materials
  and computer aided design programs.
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of design theory, process and history.
• Identify personal areas of interest and talent for related career and educational pursuits.

Curriculum

Unit 1: Graphic Design
               The Elements and Principles of Design
               Intro to Photoshop
               Building Designs through the use of the Elements and Principles of Design
               Composition and Layout
               Exploring Line, Shape and Form
               Exploring Value
               Exploring Color: Color Theory
               Exploring Text

Unit 2: Learning 3-D Modeling
               The Design Process
               Pictorial Representation
               Intro to Fusion 360
               Design Project 1
                       Die Cut Pattern
               Design Project 2
                      3-D Printing

Unit 2: Architectural Design
                Creating a Floor Plan/ Best Practices
                Floor Plan Symbols
                Intro to Revit
                3-D Modeling of Structure Design
                Landscape Design