Design
The Design subject empowers students to think critically, work collaboratively, and develop practical skills that can be applied across disciplines.
By fostering a love for innovation, it prepares them to tackle future challenges with confidence and creativity.
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Design Programme Overview
International School of Stuttgart (ISS) design program is connected with the transdisciplinary themes of Primary Years Programme (PYP). The Primary Years Programme (PYP) Design Curriculum offers students a transformative educational experience in design thinking and innovation.
Students explore real-world challenges and develop an understanding of the design process, fostering a sense of curiosity and adaptability, as well as acquiring essential skills and knowledge to become creative problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and effective collaborators. By investigating authentic issues, they learn to analyze and define design challenges while considering diverse perspectives.
Through engaging activities and projects, students develop the skills necessary to create innovative and sustainable solutions. Students explore a wide range of design techniques, tools, and technologies, including digital platforms, to express their ideas and bring their designs to life. They delve into various design disciplines such as product design, graphic design, 3D design, and more, gaining insights into the interconnectedness of design across different fields.
Grade 3
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
Grade 3
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
Grade 4
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
Grade 5
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Design Programme Overview
International School of Stuttgart (ISS) design program is connected with the transdisciplinary themes of Primary Years Programme (PYP). The Primary Years Programme (PYP) Design Curriculum offers students a transformative educational experience in design thinking and innovation.
Students explore real-world challenges and develop an understanding of the design process, fostering a sense of curiosity and adaptability, as well as acquiring essential skills and knowledge to become creative problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and effective collaborators. By investigating authentic issues, they learn to analyze and define design challenges while considering diverse perspectives.
Through engaging activities and projects, students develop the skills necessary to create innovative and sustainable solutions. Students explore a wide range of design techniques, tools, and technologies, including digital platforms, to express their ideas and bring their designs to life. They delve into various design disciplines such as product design, graphic design, 3D design, and more, gaining insights into the interconnectedness of design across different fields.
Grade 6
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
Grade 6
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
Grade 7
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
Grade 8
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
Grade 9
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
Grade 10
Content:
- Design Cycle/Design Process
- Problem / issue identification
- Design proposal
- Idea/solution generation
- Testing methods
- Success evaluation
- Improvement explanation
Skills
- Creating/editing of 2D graphics
- Presenting / communicating
- Producing and editing film
- Developing brand / identity
- Using structure as function
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Learning & Assessment
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