2018 - Year 8 Assessment Book

IB MYP – YEAR 8 DESIGN: DESIGN (Students will complete the Design course in one of the given trimesters)

SEMESTER STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

KEY CONCEPT/S

GLOBAL CONTEXT

CONTENT

ASSESSMENT

The adaptation of existing design concepts influence new perspectives.

Personal and Cultural Expression

Key: 

As a project students will research, design and create a paddle pop stick lamp which is inspired by the work of a specific designer.

All criteria will be assessed:

Systems

A. Inquiry and Analysis

Students will explore the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Related: 

B. Developing Ideas

Adaptation Perspective

C. Creating a Solution

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D. Evaluating

ONE

What are the influences and major works of your chosen designer influencer?

AND

TWO -

Why do people express themselves differently in different settings?

ALL UNITS

Should we take existing ideas and adapt them to current situations?

Are differing perspectives equally valid?

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