Design Process Written by: José Baldizon
TGJ3M
Create a Yearbook Page Form an Event
Design Stages
Clearly define the problem or
challenge
Conduct research
Generate ideas for potential
solutions
Choose the best solution
Build a prototype or model
Test and evaluate the solution
Repeat steps as necessary to
modify the design or correct
faults
Reflect and report on the
process.
Assignment Stages Course Specific
Expectations (ie,
B2.1, D3.4, D3.5)
Students are given the task of designing a A1.1, A1.2,
yearbook page for a school event. They have to B2.1, B2.2
photograph the event, edit the photos and design
the layout and graphics for the page.
Students research the challenges the photo shoot B1.2, B2.3,
will bring (i.e. light conditions, speed of the action, D1.2
equipment available, safety) They also research
how other photographers may shoot a similar
event. Furthermore, they research how to best
display their photography through graphic design.
They brainstorm possible solutions, best angles, B1.3, B2.4
best tools. Best layout for the page, most important
elements to capture both on camera and on page.
Students discuss in small groups their best A4.1 A4.2,
solutions for their chosen assignments. Classmates B2.6
offer positive critique and suggestions for C2.1
improvement.
Students Shoot the event, and work on designing B3.2, B3.2, D2.2
the layout and graphics for their yearbook spread.
Students show the work they have created to the B2,6
entire class for a second critique.
Using the class critique as a basis, the students B1.4
modify and or redesign the spread they have
created. They may need to edit pictures differently
or change their layout.
The Students write a reflection on their experiences A4.1
through out the entire process. They discuss what D3.6
went well and what they would do differently if they
were to do the same activity again. Both the
reflection and final project are updated to their
portfolio.