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IB Diploma Design Technology
Grades 9-12: ergonomic product design, manufacturing...
- Free consultation and level check
- Apgujeong classroom or online
- One-to-one or small group
- Registered academy no. 11882
Is IB Diploma Design Technology a good fit for high school students in Grades 9-12?
IB Diploma Design Technology is a good fit for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in ergonomic product design and manufacturing processes. CIT offers online or in-person lessons in Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul, in one-to-one or small-group formats. Students make scored written answers for each topic and an error notebook of corrected explanations.
Students study six units of IB Diploma Design Technology: human factors and ergonomics, resource management and sustainability, modeling, raw material to final production, innovation and design, and classic design, which together show how products are designed and made to suit people and the environment. After a short diagnostic of school progress and the time left before the exam, students begin at the unit that fits and apply each topic in practice questions and written answers, correcting explanations that went wrong. Alongside the score, the student builds the academic evidence an application can use: how they applied a core idea, why an answer failed, and how they revised it.
This public guide describes the intended direction. A dedicated learning studio is not available yet.
My child loved that the teacher explained things really well and made the lesson enjoyable. We are very glad too.
- Age group
- Grades 9-12
- Academic subject
- Arts, Media & DesignBrowse subject
- Course type
- Exam preparation
- Format
- Online or Apgujeong in person · one-to-one or small group
- Teaching language
- Korean by default, with complete English materials
- Curriculum status
- Planned courseThis subject is available for consultation, but a teachable lesson sequence is not yet published.
How can I explain this course to my child?
If you want to understand the important ideas behind ergonomic product design instead of memorizing answers, IB Diploma Design Technology connects manufacturing processes to exam-ready reasoning and a record of how you fixed mistakes.
Which interests suggest this course?
- ergonomic product design
- manufacturing processes
- sustainable design
What does the student finish?Scored written answers for each topic and an error notebook of corrected explanations.
Is this a good fit?
A strong fit for students interested in art, design, media, music, games, UX, or creative technology.
Current study of, or planned preparation for, IB Diploma Design Technology.
A short diagnostic review sets the starting point.
Progress depends on regular practice and acting on feedback.
What will my child learn?
- Explain what makes a product fit its users using body measurements and psychological and physiological factors.
- Compare green design strategies by resources, waste, and energy use.
- Distinguish when conceptual, graphical, and physical models, CAD, and rapid prototyping are used.
- Write explained answers drawing on material properties, production methods, innovation, and classic design examples.
Which units does the official course cover?
- 1Human Factors and Ergonomics
Anthropometrics and psychological and physiological factors that decide whether a product fits its users.
- 2Resource Management and Sustainability
Resources and reserves, waste reduction, energy use, clean technology, and green design and eco-design.
- 3Modeling
Conceptual, graphical, and physical models, computer-aided design, and rapid prototyping.
- 4Raw Material to Final Production
Properties of metals, timber, glass, plastics, textiles, and composites, scales of production, and manufacturing processes.
- 5Innovation and Design
Invention versus innovation, innovation strategies, stages of product development, and the product life cycle.
- 6Classic Design
What makes a design classic and how function and form relate in designs that last.
What counts as useful evidence?
Scored written answers for each topic and an error notebook of corrected explanations.
What should an admissions reader be able to see?
Alongside the score, the student builds the academic evidence an application can use: how they applied a core idea, why an answer failed, and how they revised it.
Useful evidence may include a portfolio artifact, design rationale, audience test, iteration record, and a clear account of the student's role.
The evidence an application reads is what the student understood, completed, and can explain.
Which sources were reviewed?
Catalog reviewed: 2026-09-30
Questions parents search before choosing this course
Is IB Diploma Design Technology a good fit for high school students in Grades 9-12?
IB Diploma Design Technology is a good fit for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in ergonomic product design and manufacturing processes. CIT offers online or in-person lessons in Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul, in one-to-one or small-group formats. Students make scored written answers for each topic and an error notebook of corrected explanations.
Can my child take IB Diploma Design Technology online or in person, one-to-one or in a small group?
Yes. CIT offers online and in-person lessons at its Apgujeong academy in Gangnam, Seoul, with one-to-one and small-group options. A readiness consultation confirms the available format and starting point for the course.
Does my child need prior subject knowledge or coding experience for IB Diploma Design Technology?
Current study of, or planned preparation for, IB Diploma Design Technology. A short diagnostic review sets the starting point. Progress depends on regular practice and acting on feedback.
What will my child make or practice in IB Diploma Design Technology?
The main evidence is scored written answers for each topic and an error notebook of corrected explanations. Students also document decisions, tests, feedback, and limits in age-appropriate language.
How does IB Diploma Design Technology exam preparation work?
CIT starts with a short diagnostic, then works through the units in order, from Human Factors and Ergonomics to Classic Design, reviewing errors and improving exam-style responses. Practice is adapted to the student's current syllabus and readiness.
How are the schedule and tuition for IB Diploma Design Technology determined?
CIT confirms the student's readiness, goal, location, class size, and current availability before recommending a course plan. The consultation and level check are free; tuition is explained before enrollment.
When should a student start?
The exam date is set by the school or the exam board, so the time left decides how many units the student can cover and how much practice fits. CIT checks the remaining weeks first, then proposes a starting unit.
At first my child did not want to go, because it was a weekend class. After the lesson they said it had been fun. Hearing that they ask about anything they do not understand and take part on their own put me at ease as a parent.
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