IB Design Technology

Introduction

IB Design Technology is a subject specializing in applied arts, attracting students due to its practicality meeting aesthetic needs in a modern society. The syllabus content achieves a high level of design literacy by enabling students to develop critical-thinking and design skills, which they can apply in a practical context. The course aims to develop internationally minded people whose enhanced understanding of design and the technological world can facilitate our shared guardianship of the planet and create a better world.

Objectives

Systematize the core knowledge of the subject

Become familiar with most IB exam formats

Reduce pressure and study time

Improve scores effectively

Enhance independant thinking

Create a solid foundation for higher education

Characteristics

Quality teachers with extensive knowledge about students psychology

Teaching programs are based on international standards

Exclusive materials that closely follow the IB formats

Personalized teaching method according to student progress

Commitment on IB pass grade

EE, IA, TOK completion support

Course content

Unit 1: Human factors and ergonomics

1.1 Anthropometrics

1.2 Psychological factors

1.3 Physiological factors

Unit 2: Resource management and sustainable production

2.1 Resources and reserves

2.2 Waste mitigation strategies

2.3 Energy utilization, storage and distribution

2.4 Clean technology

2.5 Green design

2.6 Eco-design

Unit 3: Modelling

3.1 Conceptual modelling

3.2 Graphical modelling

3.3 Physical modelling

3.4 Computer-aided design (CAD)

3.5 Rapid prototyping

Unit 4: Final production

4.1 Properties of materials

4.2 Metals and metallic alloys

4.3 Timber

4.4 Glass

4.5 Plastics

4.6 Textiles

4.7 Composites

4.8 Scales of production

4.9 Manufacturing processes

4.10 Production systems

4.11 Robots in automated production

Unit 5: Innovation and design

5.1 Invention

5.2 Innovation

5.3 Strategies for innovation

5.4 Stakeholders in invention and innovation

5.5 Product life cycle

5.6 Rogers’ characteristics of innovation and consumers

5.7 Innovation, design and marketing specifications

Unit 6: Classic design

6.1 Characteristics of classic design

6.2 Classic design, function and form

Unit 7: User-centred design (HL only)

7.1 User-centred design (UCD)

7.2 Usability

7.3 Strategies for user research

7.4 Strategies for UCD

7.5 Beyond usability—designing for pleasure and emotion

Unit 8: Sustainability (HL only)

8.1 Sustainable development

8.2 Sustainable consumption

8.3 Sustainable design

8.4 Sustainable innovation

Unit 9: Innovation and markets (HL only)

9.1 Corporate strategies

9.2 Market sectors and segments

9.3 Marketing mix

9.4 Market research

9.5 Branding

Unit 10: Commercial production (HL only)

10.1 Just in time (JIT) and just in case (JIC)

10.2 Lean production

10.3 Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)

10.4 Quality management

10.5 Economic viability

Choose a form of study

Small class

Private tutoring group

1 plus 1

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