Proj #7 - Activities for Wed, Nov 15

1. Read through the project description.
2. Discuss the Design Brief.
3. Discuss the Design Specification.
4. Discuss what the final product will be.
5. List in notebook all of the tools available.
6. Write in blog three possible Design Briefs.

Definitions from the MYP Technology Guide
Challenge: A description of the task as it is presented to the students. It should describe the problem to be addressed and may refer to key features included in the design specification.

Design Brief: The student’s response to the challenge, showing how they intend to solve the problem they have been presented with. This will guide their investigation as they work to develop a more detailed design specification.

Design Specification: A detailed description of the conditions, requirements and restrictions with which a design must comply. This is a precise and accurate list of facts such as conditions, dimensions, materials, process and methods that are important for the designer and for the user. All appropriate solutions will need to comply with the design specification.


HW: Choose one Design Brief for your topic and write a first draft of the Design Specification.