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7410 †††† INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN (PLTW)†

Year long course†

Grades 9-12††††††††††††

Notes: Meets UC/CSU ?F? Requirement††

Prerequisite: ?B? or better in CC Math 8

In the first semester; there is a project based curriculum that presents the elements and principles of visual design using the design process established by Project Lead the Way.† Projects focus on design factors such as aesthetics; format; geometric shape & form; perspective drawing; scale; proportion; and presentation techniques.† Students begin to use computers as a medium/tool for design of project components such as sketching techniques; orthographic drawing; 3D modeling & rendering. Assignment requirements are based on color; form and aesthetics with emphasis on the stages of the design process and critical thinking skills.† Class projects in the second semester include toy design; abstract pattern design; architectural model building; poster and brochure design; and design of various products such as a birdfeeders; desktop organizers; and amusement park rides.† Design tools will include 3D modeling and other computer software.

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• CTE
• Career and technical education

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Online / Virtual