Technological Department
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Course Code: TDJ3M1
Course Name: Technological Design
Level: University and College
Instructor: D. Lai
Period: 4
Room Number: 202
Course Overview: This course provides students with opportunities to understand the various
components of housing construction and to allow them to draw and to interpret the drawings and
information required for the successful presentation and construction of a residential house. Students
identify user needs, estimate labour and material costs, and illustrate design solutions, using AutoCAD
and other computer-based methods. Students also acquire the basic design skills required for
postsecondary studies in engineering, manufacturing, architecture, construction, and property real-estate.
Specific Strands of Study and Expectations include:
Specific Expectations
Planning
TF1.01 – evaluate consumer needs and expectations in relation to a specific product;
TF1.02 – evaluate the suitability of materials to meet the project criteria based on the materials’ properties and
costs, and on the manufacturing methods being used;
TF1.03 – describe manufacturing processes used in engineering;
TF1.04 – describe construction processes used in architectural technology.
Preparing Designs
TF2.01 – apply the design process to develop solutions for a particular product or service;
TF2.02 – create technical drawings that reflect appropriate line type, weight, and density;
TF2.03 – use technical illustrations, drafting, computer graphics, and models to present ideas and solutions.
Evaluating and Documenting Designs
TF3.01 – identify, in technical reports, factors (e.g., materials, fabrication methods, trends, costs, ergonomics, and
alternative solutions) that influence design decisions for a particular product;
TF3.02 – evaluate solutions to ensure that project criteria are met.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students in order
to ensure these expectations are being met.
Course Breakdown
Unit 1: Technological Design Fundamentals:
Understanding residential houses
Unit 2: Technological Design Skills: AutoCAD LT2002
Commands & Features
Unit 3: Technology, the Environment and Society
Unit 4: Professional Practice and Career Opportunities:
Application Design:
Students learn the basic skills in drafting isometric
drawing. After the isometric activity, each student
designs at least 7 or more of the following open-end
applications using AutoCAD:
1) Kitchen
7) Dining & Living Room
2) Floor Details
8) Basement
3) Wall Frame
4) Foundation
5) Roof details
6) Bungalow Floor Plan
Resources: The course will use a variety of
resources including video, CD-ROM, Internet
Applications and a variety of print sources. The
textbook Architecture Drafting and Design
and/or Architectural Drawing and Design, for
residential Construction will be distributed to
students during the first week of the course. The
text and all other resources assigned to students
are the responsibility of the student. Any
damage incurred will result in payment for
replacement. Replacement cost for the text is
$100.00.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application
25%
20%
25%
30%
The above is reflected both in the term work (worth
70% of the final mark) and the summative work
(worth 30% of the final mark). Summative work
consists of the Final Exam (20%) and a Culminating
Performance Task (10%).
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of providing
feedback will include assessing work in process & evaluating completed assignments, tests, simulations and
presentations.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories & 4 levels. Please see the
chart below for specific skills and key words used to determine student competency in the different categories.
Level
Category
Knowledge/Understanding
Knowledge of facts & terms
Understanding of concepts & relationships
Thinking/Inquiry
Critical thinking skills
Creative thinking skills
Inquiry Skills
Communication
Communication of ideas and information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
Level 1:
50-59%
Level 2:
60-69%
Level 3:
70-79%
Level 4:
80-100%
-Limited
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability to
apply
concepts
-Some
success in
displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application
of concepts
-Considerable
display of
knowledge
skills and
ability to apply
concepts
-Thorough
understanding
of concepts and
ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts
Application
Applications in familiar contexts
Transfer of concepts to new contexts
Making logical conclusions and predictions
Use of technology
Making connections
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization,
work habits and homework, and initiative are assessed independently student achievement and will be conducted
through the use of a rubric indicating specific criteria to be achieved to receive each of the following letter grades:
E –Excellent
Other Evaluation Issues
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G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
LATE ASSIGNMENTS. Assignments submitted after the Primary Due Date established by the teacher will be accepted with a
penalty of 5% off for the first day late and 3% for subsequent days to a maximum of 10%. This three-day Penalty Zone is the
maximum time allowed for submissions. The third day after the assignment is due is considered the Closure Date upon which
no further assignments will be accepted. If the teacher returns the marked assignments within the three day penalty zone, the
date of return is considered the closure date. Repeated lateness in submissions indicates poor organization skills and will result
in parental contact and will be reflected in the learning skills section of the report card.
INCOMPLETE ASSSIGNMENTS Assignments will be graded according to the extent with which they meet the criteria
established in the rubric or evaluation structure.
MISSED TESTS Tests missed with a legitimate reason will be written within two days of the student returning from the
absence. Student eligibility to write the test and the date of writing will be at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with
the department head.
CULMINATING ACTIVITIES These activities will be due toward the end of the course. They are valued 10 per cent of the
final mark and will reflect course material and competencies not otherwise reflected on the final exam.
Plagiarism in any form reflects academic dishonesty and will result in a mark of zero for the assignment in question