The Design IS: workshop bundle is comprised of four introductory workshops that involve creativity, brainstorming, artistic prototyping, and critical thinking directed by designExplorr’s very own Jacinda Walker. The workshops are designIS: Creative, designIS: Change, designIS: Cyber, and designIS: Careers. Let your students discover how design can impact their lives firsthand with time-flexible, hands-on, fully facilitated workshops; and have fun while learning about the power of design.
WORKSHOPS
Design IS: CREATIVE
Grades 4-12 | 60-90 mins
Students are introduced to design, the process designers use, and artistic prototyping.
Design IS:
CHANGE
Grades 4-12 | 90-120 mins
Students are paired with professional designers to solve for a social impact topic and develop their critical thinking.
Design IS: CYBER
Grades 6-12 | 90-120 mins
Students discover the world of digital design by designing posters, social media graphics, slide shows, and videos all using Adobe Express.
Design IS: CAREERS
Grades 6-12 | 75-90 mins
Students learn about the power of creative careers, the path to becoming a designer, required skills, salary opportunities, and day-to-day work
Participating Branches
Harvard Lee
16918 Harvard Avenue
Monday – Thursday
December 18-21
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Nottingham
17109 Lake Shore Boulevard
Monday – Thursday
December 4 – 7
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Jefferson
850 Jefferson Avenue
Monday – Thursday
January 8-11
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Rockport
4421 West 140th Street
Tuesdays
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.