Design
This pathway equips learners to cultivate a deep understanding and appreciation for design thinking, creativity, and problem-solving principles across various disciplines.
The Artistree
Purpose
- Foster creativity, empathy, sustainability, and problem-solving to inspire students to positively impact the world.
- Encourage exploration of design’s artistic and technical aspects, emphasising innovation, precision, tradition, and quality.
- Develop attention to detail and the ability to communicate ideas effectively through engaging visual principles in digital and print formats.
Learning Experiences
Project-Based Learning
Students address real-world design challenges using design thinking, critical problem-solving, and empathy to apply their skills meaningfully and create positive impact.
Exploring Diverse Design Disciplines
Hands-on exploration of materials, tools, and techniques fosters creativity and innovation, enabling students to create functional prototypes or reimagine traditional craft techniques.
Developing Visual Communication Skills
Students master visual communication principles like color theory, typography, and layout to craft impactful messages across digital and print media, from poster campaigns to user-friendly interfaces.
Key Practices
LEARN
Inquire – Explore and delve into the depth of art and design principles
THINK
- Critical Thinking | Connect | Reflect – Unravel design complexities with a critical eye, make connections between disciplines that spark innovation, and elevate designs through thoughtful analysis.
DO
- Care | Communicate | Collaborate–
Design with empathy to create positive impact, communicate design with clarity, foster synergy through collaboration, and transform ideas into impactful, tangible solutions.
Core Dimensions of Learning
Industrial Design
The creative and technical process of conceptualising and developing innovative products to meet user needs and market demands.
Geometric Construction and Technical Drawing
Precise representations of objects and designs for practical applications in engineering, architecture, and technical fields.
Communication Design
The art of visually conveying ideas, concepts, and information effectively across digital and print mediums.
Artisanal and Craft
A focus on sustainability and traditional craftsmanship through collaboration with communities using meticulous materials and techniques.
Industrial Design
The creative and technical process of conceptualising and developing innovative products to meet user needs and market demands.
Geometric Construction and Technical Drawing
Precise representations of objects and designs for practical applications in engineering, architecture, and technical fields.
Communication Design
The art of visually conveying ideas, concepts, and information effectively across digital and print mediums.
Artisanal and Craft
A focus on sustainability and traditional craftsmanship through collaboration with communities using meticulous materials and techniques.
Start Your Design Journey Today
Start Your Design Journey Today
Start Your Design Journey Today