1. T-Shirt design A problem solving challenge in Graphic and Computer Aided Design Written by T. Johnson

2. Georgia Performance Standards  MSENGR-EET-1: Students will examine the nature of engineering & technology. Define engineering & technology  MSENGR-EET-3: Students will explain the engineering design process. Examine the engineering design attributes Demonstrate the principles of research and design  MSENGR-EET-4: Students will demonstrate an understanding for a technological world through hands-on projects. Apply the engineering design process  MSENGR-EET-5: Students will analyze the designed world of engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and energy systems. Examine Manufacturing  MSENGR-EET-7: Students will develop leadership skills and work ethics. Demonstrate work ethics within the classroom and lab environment.

3. Steps of the Problem Solving Process 1.State the problem 2.Collect information 3.Develop possible solutions 4.Choose the best solution 5.Implement 6.Evaluate

4.  Your challenge : Design a personal logo to be printed and ironed on a t-shirt.  Requirements: All artwork must fit inside a 4 x 5 inch box All artwork must be original (NO CLIPART) All artwork must be school appropriate Student will provide their own white or light colored T-shirt  Tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, drawing tools COPY THIS IN YOUR DESIGN NOTEBOOK

5. Grading  Design Notebook20pts  T-shirt: meets specs.10pts Appropriate use of supplies5pts Original5pts Design5pts Quality of Construction5pts  Total possible:50pts

6. Step 1 - Clearly state the problem  In your own words, explain the problem.

7. Step 2 - Collect information  People -  Information -  Materials -  Tools & Machines -  Time -  Energy -  Capital -  Develop at least 2 questions that you still need information about.

8. Step 3 – Develop possible solutions  Each student will brainstorm: 3 designs –On a clean sheet of paper in your design notebook, create 6 boxes as shown: Explanation goes hereDrawing goes here 1. 2. 3.

9. Step 4 –final design 1.Select the best design. 2.Make 2 copies of the final design. 3.Show Mrs. J.

10. Step 6 - Evaluate  The final product will be evaluated by the instructor to determine if it meets specifications.  Instructor will test the bridge by adding weighted rods to the bridge structure.

11. Step 6 – Final Reflection (Both parts should be in paragraph form)  Part 1:  In your own words, using complete sentences explain how you used the problem solving process to develop your solution. (Go through the process step by step)  Part 2: Did you complete the project? What do you like best about your project? What do you like least? What would you do differently?

12. Clean-up  Journal (REMEMBER TO DATE IT!!!) Today I…  Take out stamp card  Read silently