Design

Minor and Major Product
Students can choose to complete either:

• two separate products (Minor and Major), each exploring a different concept or design direction
or
• one in-depth product that allows for greater complexity, refinement, and development over time

In both approaches, students will research, generate ideas, draw inspiration from practitioners, experiment with materials, and document their full design process through to a final resolved outcome.

Inquiry
Students will investigate practitioners working within their design focus. They may choose to:

• conduct an in-depth study of one designer?s creative process, techniques, and materials or
• compare and contrast the creative approaches, methods, and visual outcomes of two designers

Practical Skills
Students will begin the course by exploring four separate skills, techniques, or processes related to their chosen design focus. For each, they will research relevant artists or practitioners, experiment with the technique, and demonstrate their understanding by developing a small resolved piece. Each skill is documented with visual and written reflections on process, challenges, and growth.