Introduction to Engineering Design Engineering | Grades 10–12 | Elective This course is currently in development and may be offered in the 2026–2027 academic year. Students with a strong interest are encouraged to reach out to the Director of Academic Studies. What does it take to turn an idea into something real? Introduction to Engineering Design asks students to find out. This course introduces students to the engineering design process — the systematic, iterative approach engineers use to identify problems, develop solutions, test them against evidence, and improve them. Students work both individually and in collaborative teams, moving through four major areas of study: design fundamentals and 3D modeling, assembly and reverse engineering, human-centered and sustainable product design, and mechanical systems. Throughout, students develop proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, produce 3D-printed prototypes, and apply mathematical and statistical reasoning to inform their design decisions. The course is hands-on from the first day. Students design and test physical objects, reverse engineer consumer products, investigate materials, troubleshoot broken devices, and ultimately collaborate to build a working electromechanical system. Along the way they develop skills in project management, technical documentation, peer review, and professional presentation – the habits of a practicing engineer, not just a student of engineering. The course is well suited to students who want to understand how things are designed and built, and to those with an eye toward engineering, architecture, industrial design, or any field where making things well matters.
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