CRITERION D

Grade 9 Design Unit

Statement of Inquiry: How we feel and act is influenced subconsciously by the environment we created around us. We can change ourselves by changing our environment

Problem: In April 2019 HJIS will open the new Media Centre and currently it is a big empty space and not ready for use.

Design Brief: Your task is to research Media Centres, Libraries, Interior Design, Architecture and, matching with the current and future needs of the HJIS Staff and Students, create a well-designed space that enhances learning and creativity. Students reflect on how the built environment has a large hand in subconsciously shaping how we feel, and therefore how we act. Students design this space so it has a positive effect on the users feelings and behaviour. Students create a scale architectural model that showcases this new space.

Design Specifications: Your DESIGN must

be accurate in size and measurement
skillfully use colour to enhance learning and creativity
meet the needs of the stakeholders and end users
skillful select furniture to enhance learning and creativity
be visually attractive and inviting
be able to have two large classes use the room at the same time without disruption
be neat and tidy

ATLs Addressed:

Thinking skills
Communication skills
Research skills

Assessment:

0 >> The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.

1-2 >> The student:

i. designs a testing method, which is used to measure the success of the solution

ii. states the success of the solution.

3-4 >> The student:

i. designs a relevant testing method, which generates data, to measure the success of the solution

ii. outlines the success of the solution against the design specification based on relevant product testing

iii. outlines how the solution could be improved

iv. outlines the impact of the solution on the client/target audience.

5-6 >> The student:

i. designs relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution

ii. explains the success of the solution against the design specification based on relevant product testing

iii. describes how the solution could be improved

iv. explains the impact of the solution on the client/target audience, with guidance.

7-8 >> The student:

i. designs detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution

ii. critically evaluates the success of the solution against the design specification based on authentic product testing

iii. explains how the solution could be improved

iv. explains the impact of the product on the client/target audience.

Process Journal - Guide

i. I designed a detailed and relevant testing method, which generated data, to measure the success of the solution.

I interviewed three people (A) ____ , (B) _______ and (C) _________ and I also used these questions to reflect and the fourth responder was me, and I asked these questions:

What did you like about my Library Design?
What are your thoughts about the colours I chose and would you like to hear about the reasons I chose them?
Picture yourself in the Media Centre and describe how you feel and what emotions may be revoked.
Examine two furniture pieces and tell me your thoughts about them.
What changes do you suggest I make to my design to make it better and why?
Do you feel my design would enhance HJIS students learning and teachers teaching?
Please examine every item on the Design Specification list and was each addressed:

be able to have two large classes use the room at the same time without disruption YES/NO
be visually attractive and inviting YES/NO
skillful select furniture to enhance learning and creativity YES/NO
meet the needs of the stakeholders and end users YES/NO
skillfully use colour to enhance learning and creativity YES/NO
be accurate in size and measurement YES/NO
be neat and tidy YES/NO

ii. I have critically evaluated the success of the solution against the design specification based on authentic product testing. Here are the responses to the questionnaire and my personal thoughts about my product.

iii. Here is my explanation about how the solution could be improved

iv. Here is an explanation about how my design has a positive impact on the client/target audience.