Design Technology (First Exam 2027)
**IB Design Technology** is a **Group 4** subject in the **International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)**. It explores **human factors and ergonomics, resource management and sustainable production, modelling, innovation and design, and the journey from raw materials to final products**, with a strong focus on **design thinking processes, problem-solving, prototyping, and user-centered design approaches**.
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2027**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple-choice questions | 1 hour | 1 hour | 20% |
| **Paper 2** | Short response and extended answer questions | 2 hours | 2 hours | 40% |
| **Paper 3** | Structured questions with case study (HL only) | N/A | 1 hour | 20% (HL only) |
| **Internal Assessment** | Design project following design thinking process | 40 hours | 40 hours | 40% (SL), 20% (HL) |
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2027**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple-choice questions | 1 hour | 1 hour | 20% |
| **Paper 2** | Short response and extended answer questions | 2 hours | 2 hours | 40% |
| **Paper 3** | Structured questions with case study (HL only) | N/A | 1 hour | 20% (HL only) |
| **Internal Assessment** | Design project following design thinking process | 40 hours | 40 hours | 40% (SL), 20% (HL) |