CTS: Design Studies
The Design Studies strand engages students in the creative process of conceiving, producing and evaluation products,
services and systems in a variety of contexts and situations, with the overall objective of improving the human condition. Areas of study available to students include
two- and three-dimensional design, drafting for design and technical drawing, living environments (environmental, architectural and interior design), and the history and business of design.
Design Studies is just one of 22 strands* in Career and Technology Studies (CTS). For more information on the full group of CTS strands, visit the CTS Curriculum Structure.
*Each CTS "strand" is comprised of a group of 1-credit courses designed to support positive career opportunities for students.
Page Contents
Program of Studies
Guide to Standards and Implementation
GSI Sections
Introductory Courses
Intermediate Courses
Advanced Courses
Authorized Resources Database — A searchable database of all authorized resources.
Program of Studies
The Program of Studies identifies the acceptable standards required of junior and senior high school students in this optional program.
Program of Studies [Revised 2005] (199 kb)
Guide to Standards and Implementation (GSI)
The Guide to Standards and Implementation provides the competencies students are expected to demonstrate.
It also outlines suggestions for instruction,approved learning resources and linkages.
Content from the programs of study are shown as shaded text.
Further information also can be found in the CTS Manual for Administrators, Counsellors and Teachers.
Original GSI, 1997 (961 kb)
2002 Amendments (79 kb)
Complete GSI (includes original 1997 document and all subsequent amendments) (1 mb)
Strand Rationale and Philosophy (18 kb)
Scope and Sequence Chart (14 kb)
Module [Course] Descriptions (14 kb)
Planning for Instruction (54 kb)
Assessment Tools
General CTS Tools (79 kb)
General Strand Tools (114 kb)
Introductory Tools (30 kb)
Intermediate Tools (35 kb)
Advanced Tools (85 kb)
Linkages/Transitions (55 kb)
Learning Resource Guide (95 kb)
Sample Student Learning Guides (318 kb)
DES1010: Sketch, Draw & Model (12 kb)
DES1020: The Design Process (13 kb)
DES1030: 2-D Design Fundamentals (13 kb)
DES1040: 3-D Design Fundamentals (13 kb)
DES1050: CAD Fundamentals (Computer-aided Design) (12 kb)
DES1060: Drafting/Design Fundamentals (13 kb)
DES2010: 2-D Design Applications (14 kb)
DES2020: 3-D Design Applications (12 kb)
DES2030: CAD Applications (Computer-aided Design) (9 kb)
DES2040: Drafting/Design Applications (14 kb)
DES2050: Technical Drawing Applications (13 kb)
DES2060: The Evolution of Design (13 kb)
DES3010: 2-D Design Studio 1 (13 kb)
DES3020: 2-D Design Studio 2 (12 kb)
DES3030: 2-D Design Studio 3 (12 kb)
DES3040: 3-D Design Studio 1 (13 kb)
DES3050: 3-D Design Studio 2 (12 kb)
DES3060: 3-D Design Studio 3 (15 kb)
DES3070: Living Environment Studio 1 (13 kb)
DES3080: Living Environment Studio 2 (14 kb)
DES3090: Living Environment Studio 3 (13 kb)
DES3100: CAD Modelling Studio (Computer-aided Design) (12 kb)
DES3110: Drafting/Design Studio 1 (13 kb)
DES3120: Drafting/Design Studio 2 (14 kb)
DES3130: Drafting/Design Studio 3 (15 kb)
DES3140: Technical Drawing Studio 1 (14 kb)
DES3150: Technical Drawing Studio 2 (15 kb)
DES3160: Technical Drawing Studio 3 (14 kb)
DES3170: Visualizing the Future (11 kb)
DES3180: The Design Profession (11 kb)
DES3190: Portfolio Presentation (11 kb)
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