(905) 945-5416 5699 King St., Lincoln, Ontario L3J 1N5

Technological Design

Teachers: Mr. Favotto, Mrs. Thwaites

Grade 10 

TDJ2O - Open
Prerequisite: None

This course provides students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will research projects, create designs, build models and/or prototypes, and assess products and/or processes using appropriate tools, techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary education and training leading to careers in the field.

Grade 11

TDJ3M - University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: None

This course examines how technological design is influenced by human, environmental, financial, and material requirements and resources. Students will research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using working drawings and other communication methods to present their design ideas. They will develop an awareness of environmental, societal, and cultural issues related to technological design, and will explore career opportunities in the field, as well as the college and/or university program requirements for them.

Grade 12

TDJ4M - University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: Technological Design, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, while building on their design skills and their knowledge of professional design practices. Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and other communication methods to present their designs. Students will enhance their problem-solving and communication skills, and will explore career opportunities in the field, as well as the college and/or university program requirements for them.

Some Postsecondary and Career Areas Related toTech Design

Apprenticeship Training

  • Carpenter
  • Painter and Decorator

College

  • Architectural Design Technician/Technologist
  • Civil Engineering Technologist
  • Construction Contract, Estimator, Manager, or Supervisor
  • Fashion Design
  • Game Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Home Inspector
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Designer
  • Material Art and Design
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technologist

University

  • Architect
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Game Design and Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mechatronics Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Systems Design Engineer

Workplace

  • Construction Trades Helper and Labourer
  • Demolition Worker
  • Drywall Installer
  • Home Renovator