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DDD - Digital Design and Drawing
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 21st 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 PrintingUnit 2: Architectural Design
Unit 4: Putting it all together
Creating a Floor Plan/ Best Practices
Floor Plan Symbols
Intro to Revit
3-D Modeling of Structure Design
Landscape Design
Animation - Develop problem solving, critical thinking and visual communication skills through individual