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T1-L02: Design Careers & Elements of Design

Year 7 Technology Mandatory — Engineering Technologies & Systems — Bridge It
pp. 7–9
Outcomes: TE4-PDP-01 TE4-DES-01 Folio pp. 7–9
Learning Intention
We are learning about different design careers and the 7 elements that make up all designs.
Success Criteria
  • I can name at least 4 professional design careers
  • I can list the 7 elements of design
  • I can identify elements of design in everyday objects
  • I can match job titles to their descriptions
Do Now
Name 3 design decisions YOU made this morning before coming to school.
#Design DecisionWhy did you choose this?
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Key Vocabulary

Standard: Fill in the definition.  |  Support: Definitions shown in grey — read and copy into your folio.  |  Extension: Use each term in a sentence.

TermDefinitionUse in a sentence (Extension)
Element A basic building block of design (point, line, shape, form, colour, tone, texture)
Aesthetics How something looks and appeals to the senses
Function What something does; how it works
Engineer A person who designs and builds structures, machines, and systems
Industrial Designer A person who designs products for mass production
Texture The feel or appearance of a surface
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Activity: Job Matching (Folio p. 8)

Match each design career to its description. Write the matching letter in the box.

#Job TitleMatch
1Architect
2Mechanical Engineer
3Industrial Designer
4Fashion Designer
5Graphic Designer
6Landscape Designer
7Interior Designer
8Software Engineer
LetterDescription
ADesigns clothing and accessories
BDesigns buildings and structures
CDesigns logos, posters, and visual media
DDesigns machines and mechanical systems
EDesigns products for everyday use
FDesigns outdoor spaces, gardens, and parks
GDesigns room layouts, furniture, and decor
HDesigns apps, websites, and software
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The 7 Elements of Design (Folio p. 9)

For each element, write an example of where you can find it in this classroom.

ElementWhat it meansExample in this room
PointA single dot or small mark
LineA mark connecting two points
ShapeA flat 2D area (circle, square, triangle)
FormA 3D shape with depth (sphere, cube, cone)
ColourThe hue seen by the eye (red, blue, green…)
ToneLightness or darkness of a colour
TextureThe feel or appearance of a surface
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Activity: Spot the Elements in 3 Objects

Choose 3 objects in the classroom. For each, list which elements of design you can see.

ObjectElements you can identify
🔵 Support — Hints & Word Bank

Remember the mnemonic: Please Let Seven Funny Cats Tickle Turtles = Point, Line, Shape, Form, Colour, Tone, Texture

pointlineshapeform colourtonetextureaesthetics functionarchitectengineerdesigner
🟠 Extension — Design Career Research

Research a design career NOT covered in today’s lesson. Write a short paragraph about what they design and why it matters.


Challenge: Find ONE object and identify ALL 7 elements of design in it.

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Exit Ticket — Reflection
1. Name any 3 of the 7 elements of design.
2. Choose one element and describe where you can see it in this classroom.
3. BONUS: What is the difference between an element and a principle of design?
Self-Assessment
Success Criteria Got it 🟢 Nearly there 🟠 Need help 🔴
I can name at least 4 professional design careers
I can list the 7 elements of design
I can identify elements of design in everyday objects
I can match job titles to their descriptions