Introduction To Design Processes is a course that specializes in modern design and engineering processes with a focus on creative problem solving in developing, testing, communicating, and presenting post-evaluation of products. Students use the design process to analyze research, develop ideas, and produce product solutions. This process gives a framework through which they design, manufacture tests present their ideas. Students will demonstrate and utilize design principles and elements for visual presentation. Designing aspects will also cover aesthetics, ergonomics, the environment, safety, and production. The design process is a core-learning tool for many courses enabling the student to solve problems in a systematic, logical and creative manner. Students develop a good understanding of the way the process helps them think creatively and developing aesthetic ideas. The design process encourages students to engage in higher level thinking to create solutions for many types of problems. ​

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Recommended Grade Level: Grade 9-12

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 1 credit per semester, maximum of 1 semesters, maximum of 1 credit

Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas.

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This is a one semester class. The second semester class is Transportation Systems. This is a prerequisite for Transportation Systems.