Design Technology Overview
Design Technology in the IB program develops a high level of design literacy through critical-thinking and design skills, focusing on analysis, development, synthesis, and evaluation.
Syllabus Outline
- Core Topics (Standard Level and Higher Level)
- Human Factors and Ergonomics
- Resource Management and Sustainable Production
- Modelling
- Final Production
- Innovation and Design
- Classic Design
- Higher-Level Additional Topics
- User-Centered Design
- Sustainability
- Innovation and Markets
- Commercial Production
Assessment Components
- Internal Assessment (IA)
- Hands-on design project based on a real-world problem, assessed on criteria such as analysis, development, and evaluation.
- External Assessment (EA)
- Exam-based evaluation covering core concepts and higher-level material for HL students.
Skills Development
Students will gain:
- Practical problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in design methodologies
- Awareness of ethical and environmental impacts