MYP Design PCUP 2023 May – Living together in a highly interconnected world
| Globalcontext: | Globalization and sustainability |
| Keyconcept: | Communities |
| Relatedconcept: | Collaboration |
| Statementofinquiry: | Effective collaboration can be enhanced through design in a highly interconnected world. |
| Inquiry questions | |
| Factual: | What is globalization? What is social sustainability? What methods do we use to connect and collaborate with one another? |
| Conceptual: | Why are global interactions important? How can design improve communication? |
| Debatable: | Is the increase of global interaction a risk? |
Summative Assessment
The student produces an ePortfolio that follows the design cycle to develop a solution (or range of solutions) which promotes community connection.
The student must target one of the following audiences/clients:
● School community
● Local community
● A digital communituny
Suggested solutions may be, but are not limited to, the following ideas:
● The redesign of a school space or community space that allows for connection and collaboration
● Furniture design which facilitates face to face connection (must include the room design and how the furniture is allocated)
● A multi-player board game that allows for connection
● A physical or virtual object that facilitates team-building
● A virtual space that allows for purposeful connection (gaming, study group space, virtual meeting space, etc.)
● Virtual travel
o A virtual tour of your school for prospective new students
o A virtual tour or experience for visitors / travellers
● A virtual platform
o to connect / exchange / interact for people with similar interests
o for IB Student Projects (PYP Exhibition, MYP Personal Project, DP Extended Essay)
● A culinary event
o A community cooking class event (in person or virtual)
What is MYP Design Cycle?
The MYP Design Cycle is a systematic approach to problem-solving and design thinking. It consists of four stages: Inquiring and Analyzing, Developing Ideas, Creating the Solution, and Evaluating. Let’s dive into each stage:
- Inquiring and Analyzing:
- Identify the problem or design task you need to address.
- Conduct research to gather information and understand the context.
- Analyze existing products or solutions related to your design task.
- Consider the needs and wants of the end-users.
- Developing Ideas:
- Generate multiple ideas and possible solutions to the problem.
- Explore different design possibilities and approaches.
- Use brainstorming techniques to stimulate creativity.
- Consider factors like functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.
- Creating the Solution:
- Select the most suitable design idea based on your analysis.
- Develop a detailed plan or blueprint for your solution.
- Apply relevant design principles and processes.
- Choose appropriate materials, tools, and techniques.
- Evaluating:
- Test the prototype or solution you have created.
- Collect feedback from users and stakeholders.
- Reflect on the strengths and limitations of your design.
- Identify areas for improvement and possible modifications.
By following the MYP Design Cycle, you can engage in a systematic design process that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Remember to document each stage of the cycle to maintain a record of your design journey. Happy designing!
Relationship between summative assessment tasks and statement of inquiry:
Criteria A:
Within Criterion A, the student selects a target audience/client from the
options above and will analyse and inquire into:
● the need for a solution
● the identification and prioritization of primary and secondary
research
● existing products that inspire a solution.
Students will also:
● create a design brief which reflects the analysis of their research with
reference to the global context and statement of inquiry.