Design
As part of the Middle Years Programme (MYP), design challenges all students to:
apply practical and creative thinking skills to solve design problems
explore the role of design in both historical and contemporary contexts
consider their responsibilities when making design decisions and taking action.
MYP design focuses a holistic design process rather than final products and solutions.
Our Offerings
Introduction to Design
6th Grade
In 6th Grade MYP Design, students examine a variety of technology based careers by designing and completing projects in those fields. Students will explore digital photography, graphic arts, coding, engineering and robotics.
Gardening Design
7th Grade
Using the design cycle, students learn about food production, irrigation and modern technology to keep our population fed.
Technology Design
7th - 8th Grade
Students will use the design cycle to create projects using Lego Robotics and coding, as well as 3-D printing. Students will learn how to identify a problem, develop ideas to solve the problem, create the solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution using real-world problems and current technology! Students will use technology to explore fields such as engineering, media advertising, architecture, and multi-media presentations and publications!
Publications
7th - 8th Grade
Students will learn how to use a digital camera, download images, alter photography using a computer program and navigate an online publication program to create digital spreads for the school yearbook. In addition, students will acquire the skills necessary to write, edit and publish. Students also use the audio-visual equipment and green screen to create short videos for the school each day with the announcements.
Associated Student Body (ASB)
6th - 8th Grade
If you are interested in student government, this is the class for you! Students will use the design cycle to plan and create school events such as dances, field trips, festivals, and fundraisers.
Digital Media Design
This course introduces students to digital drawing, computer graphics, photography and film.