IB Design Technology

Design Folio

Essential Question:
How do we know what is important?

Name: Class:

Ms. Tomlin and Mr. Wang Thurgood Marshall Academy

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Project Basics
Title: Designing a Magazine Cover
Grade 10 Design Technology (MYP Year 4) Project 3

Context: Working individually, students will design a magazine cover for a fictional
magazine based on a given topic.

Essential Question: How do we know what is important?

The Task

Students will design a magazine cover that reflects the content of a fictional
magazine. Students must use newly acquired Photoshop Illustrator
techniques and make decisions based on style, format and content in the
design of their magazine.

Areas of Interaction (AoI)

Evaluate the effects of technology on

Human Ingenuity
society

Organization

ATL Working independently

Communication

AIMS:

The aim of this unit is to allow students to:

• Demonstrate the design cycle from their own design brief (investigate, plan, create,
evaluate)
• Work effectively independently
• Manage time and resources
• Use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to create and present a document
• Employ research techniques to understand a topic

ASSESSMENT
Assessment Strategies:

INVESTIGATE ~ Written or graphic task assessed against a specific rubric

PLAN ~ Written and graphic task contained within a design folio assessed against a rubric based
on MYP grade level criteria

CREATE ~ Observation/analysis of end product compared to planning stages ~ Observation of use

of technology

EVALUATE ~ A written evaluation detailing students experience with processes, success of

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product (based on user evaluation)

PERSONAL ENGAGEMENT ~ Observation by teacher and summatively recorded twice a

semester; Student self assessment against a specific rubric at end of semester

Task: Students will design a magazine cover that reflects the content of a fictional
magazine. Students must use newly acquired Photoshop Illustrator techniques and
make decisions based on style, format and content in the design of their magazine.

INVESTIGATE:

 Do an analysis of other magazine cover *BEFORE writing your design brief

 Brainstorm ideas for your magazine cover
 Complete an ongoing process journal of your steps in production

DESIGN:

 Generate possible magazine cover designs

 Create story headlines and accompanying story descriptions
 Complete an ongoing process journal of your steps in production

PLAN:

 Write a design brief (a short statement of intent) which indicates: end user,
purpose/function, theme and possibly material
 Write a design specification – 6 or so justified points that will guide your design (your
mood board, end user statement, shop report and brief will help with this)
 Create a detailed timeline for the completion of the task
 Choose a final magazine cover design and justify the choice
 Complete an ongoing process journal of your steps in production

CREATE:

 Design magazine cover in Adobe Illustrator

 Incorporate layering, 3D imaging, different fonts in creation of magazine cover
 Add and edit images using Photoshop
 Complete an ongoing process journal of your steps in production

EVALUATE:

 Evaluate four things:

1. How you coped with the design and production process
2. How effective your finished product is – critically analyze it – list any faults
and suggest ways of improving it
3. How well you worked independently
4. Link to the essential question and Areas of Interaction

 Have Fun!

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MAGAZINE COVER TOPICS

1. Birds 31. Classic Vehicles

2. Electronics 32. Diet and Nutrition
3. Horses 33. Healthy Living
4. Antiques 34. Comics
5. Collectibles 35. Games and Puzzles
6. Dolls, Toys and Games 36. Architecture
7. Sports Collectibles 37. Interior Design
8. Dogs and Cats 38. Gardening
9. Art 39. Travel and Vacations
10. Photography 40. Men’s Fitness
11. Skin Art 41. Outdoor
12. Cars 42. Country Music
13. Motorcycles 43. Instruments and Performers
14.. Trains 44. Classical Music
15. Trucks 45. Figure Skating
16. Books 46. Urban Music
17. Business 47. Hip-hop Music
18. Law 48. Basketball
19. Personal Finance 49. Football
20. Elementary Children 50. College Sports
21. Cooking and Food 51. Science
22. Gaming 52. Sports
23. Music Entertainment 53. Bridal and Weddings
24. TV & Movie 54. Home and Cooking
25. African-American 55. New York City
26. Hispanic 56. Restaurants
27. Bridal 57. College
28. Fashion
29. Hairstyle
30. Teen Style

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Required Blogs/Assignments

Blog Number

Criterion
and Due
Description
Title/Assignme Date
nt Type

4.1 - Download the question sheet from

Evaluation tmatech2.blogspot.com, answer the questions
A
based on the magazine covers posted on the
class blog

4.2 – Design A short statement of intent which indicates the

Task end user, purpose/function, theme and possibly A
material

4.3 – Design Design Brief: This is generally a brief statement of

Brief intent which might include some or all of the following
points:

 the theme you are following or what you intend

making (brief can be ‘open’ or ‘closed’)
 who it is for – the end user or target audience
 what is the function or purpose of what is
being made
 where it is to be used
 manufacturing technique
eg:

I am going to make a soft toy on an Australian theme.

This could be for tourists to buy when leaving A
Australia as a souvenir of their holiday. It will be
made from fur/felt or similar and be suitable for indoor
use/ornamentation.

0 The student does not reach a standard

described by any of the descriptors given.

1-2 The student states the problem

3-4 The student describes the problem,

mentioning its relevance

5-6 The student explains the problem,

discussing its relevance

4.4 – Design Design Specification: B

Specification
A list of points/statements that are required in/of the
product. Design Specifications guide the design
process; manufacturing specifications guide the

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 manufacturing process.

Eg:

 shelf to be made from pine

 must be able to support 4 kilograms
 to have a varnished finish
 must have a width of 220mm

At the completion of the unit you will be assessed on

your ability to evaluate your chosen design against
your Design Specification.

4.5 – Process What topic have you been given for this project?
Journal #1 How much do you know about the topic? Write
four questions that you have about the topic?
What is one topic that you believe should be
included in your “magazine”?

4.6 – 3D Post an example of the 3D image and layering In Class

B
Feature feature that you were taught in class today.

4.7A – Topic Answer the posted questions about your Homewor

k
Research assigned topic.

4.7 – Process Brainstorm three possible names for your Homewor

k
Journal #2 magazine. Which name will you go with? Why
have you chosen that name?

4.8 – Post an example of the Illustrator Technique that In Class

Illustrator you were taught in class today B
Technique

4.9 – Article List at least seven “articles” that may be Homewor

k C
Titles mentioned on your magazine cover.

Magazine Design at least three possible magazine cover In Class

Cover Design designs. Each must be viable and include all the
elements necessary. Before you can use the
E
laptop, you must have completed the three
magazine covers and made a decision about the
one that you will be designing.

4.10 – Process Which design did you design to develop? Why In

B
Journal #3 did you choose that particular design? Class
4.11 – Post the work that you have completed thus far In Class
E
Progress on your magazine cover

4.12 – Process Analyze your work on your project thus far. How Homewor C
k
Journal #4 much have you completed? What needs to be
completed during the next class? What IB

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 Learner Quality have you excelled at during this
process? What IB Learner Quality are you
struggling with? What steps can be taken to
improve on the IB Learner Quality that you are
struggling with?

4.13 – Post the work that you have completed thus far
A
Progress on your magazine cover

4.14 – Final Post your final magazine cover. Postings must

E
Product be made by 4:00pm.

4.15 – Process Compare your final magazine cover to the initial E

Journal #5 design. Identify at least one change that you
made. Why did you make that change?

4.16 – Area of Look at the final product. What choices have you
Interaction made in terms of the articles, format and design E
that will appeal to the intended audience? What
choice could you have made differently to appeal
to that audience?

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 Name ___________________

Blog 4.1 Evaluation

Answer the following questions based on your evaluation of four different magazine covers.
1. What is the name of the magazine?
2. What is the magazine about?
3. Describe the design of the title. (Colors were used, placement of title, format, font)
4. What is the dominate image on the cover? Why have they chosen that image? What does
the image tell you about the content of the magazine? Do you find the image appealing?
Why or why not? Have they included other images on the cover? If yes, what are they? If
no, what image(s) do you think should have been included on the cover?
5. Who is the intended audience? (demographics) How do you know?
6. What articles will be found in the magazine? How do those article relate to the topic of the
magazine?
7. How many different fonts (style, color and size) are found on the cover? Do you find the
fonts appealing? Why or why not?

Assessment
This will be assessed using Criterion A – Investigation
0 1-2 3-4 5-6
The student
The student critically
The student does The student
investigates the investigates the
not reach a investigates the
Researc problem, selecting problem, evaluating
standard described problem, collecting
h and analyzing information from a
by any of the information from
information some broad range of
descriptors given. sources.
sources. appropriate
sources.

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Writing a design brief and specification:

Design Brief: This is generally a brief statement of intent which might include some or all
of the following points:

 the theme you are following or what you intend making (brief can be ‘open’ or ‘closed’)
 who it is for – the end user or target audience
 what is the function or purpose of what is being made
 where it is to be used
 manufacturing technique

eg: I am going to make a soft toy on an Australian theme. This could be for tourists to buy
when leaving Australia as a souvenir of their holiday. It will be made from fur/felt or similar and
be suitable for indoor use/ornamentation.

This will be assessed against Criteria A – Investigate.

0 1-2 3-4 5-6

The student does The student
The student
not reach a describes the
The student states explains the
Problem standard described problem,
the problem problem, discussing
by any of the mentioning its
its relevance
descriptors given. relevance

Design Specification: A list of points/statements that are required in/of the product. Design
Specifications guide the design process; manufacturing specifications guide the
manufacturing process.

Eg:

 shelf to be made from pine

 must be able to support 4 kilograms
 to have a varnished finish
 must have a width of 220mm

At the completion of the unit you will be assessed on your ability to evaluate your chosen design
against your Design Specification. This will be assessed using Criterion B – Design.

0 1-2 3-4 5-6

Design The student does The student makes The student Each design is
Justifica not reach a some attempt to justifies the choice evaluated against
tion standard described justify the design of one design and the design
by any of the against the design fully evaluates this specification. The
descriptors given. specification. against the design student justifies the
specification. chosen design and
evaluates it fully
and critically

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 against the design
specification.

Process Journal

You will be asked to maintain a record of your process towards the completion of this project in
a Process Journal. Each process journal entry will be recorded as a Blog; the specific topic for
each entry is listed in the overall timeline.

Your process journal entries will be assessed using Criteria E – Evaluate.

0 1-2 3-4 5-6

The student
The student
provides an
evaluates the
The student does The student evaluation of
product/solution
Self- not reach a evaluates the his/her own
and his/her own
Evaluati standard described product/solution or performance at
performance and
on by any of the his/her own each stage of the
suggests ways in
descriptors given. performance. design cycle and
which these could
suggests
be improved.
improvements.

Design Justification

Which design did you decide to use for the magazine cover? Why did you choose that
particular design?

Your response for this blog will be assessed using Criteria B – Design.

0 1-2 3-4 5-6

The student does The student
not reach a generates a range
The student The student
standard described of feasible designs.
Designs generates one generates a few
by any of the Each evaluated
design designs
descriptors given. against the design
specification

Design The student makes The student Each design is

Justifica some attempt to justifies the choice evaluated against
tion justify the design of one design and the design
against the design fully evaluates this specification. The
specification. against the design student justifies the
specification. chosen design and

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 evaluates it fully
and critically
against the design
specification.

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IB Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who,
recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet help to create
a better and more peaceful world.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary
to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning.
They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained
throughout their lives.

Knowledgeabl They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global
e significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and
develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of
disciplines.

Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and

creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make
reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicato They understand and express ideas and information confidently and
rs creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of
communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration
with others.

Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness,
justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and
communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the
consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal
histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of
other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking
and evaluating a range of point of view, and are willing to grow from
the experience.

Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and
feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and
act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the
environment.

Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and
forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new
roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending
their beliefs.

Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and

emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and

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 others.

Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and

experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths
and limitations in order to support their learning and personal
development.

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Scoring Overview

Criterion A Investigate out of 6

Criterion B Design out of 6

Criterion C Plan out of 6

Criterion D Create out of 6

Criterion E Evaluate out of 6

Criterion F Attitudes in Technology out of 6

Point Total (out of 36)

Overall Grade Points

1 0-5

2 6-9

3 10-15

4 16-21

5 22-26

6 27-31

7 32-36

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