Year 1 Design and Communication Technology Lesson Planners for SHS | NaCCA Aligned

Bridge the Gap Between Art and Engineering.

Teach the new Design and Communication Technology (DCT) curriculum with absolute confidence. This comprehensive SHS 1 Lesson Planner is your ultimate guide to delivering the new NaCCA syllabus, covering everything from freehand artistic concepts to precise technical drafting.

Whether you are teaching the Design Thinking Process or complex Solid Geometry, this downloadable guide provides structured, week-by-week lesson notes that simplify difficult concepts and save you hours of preparation time.

What’s Inside (Semester 1 & 2 Coverage):

1. Conceptual Drawing & Rendering:

Start the year strong with lessons on freehand sketching.Shutterstock

Teach students how to use One-Point and Two-Point Perspective, render with hatching/stippling, and manipulate organic vs. inorganic shapes to create realistic concept art.

2. The Design Thinking Process:

Move beyond drawing into problem-solving. This planner breaks down the 5-stage Design Thinking process: Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.Shutterstock

It includes practical guides on writing Design Briefs and generating solutions for community problems.

3. Technical & Solid Geometry:

Master the tools of the trade. Detailed notes on constructing Polygons, Ellipses, and Spirals (Archimedean). The guide also covers Solid Geometry (Prisms & Pyramids) and Surface Development—teaching students how to unfold 3D shapes for packaging design.Shutterstock

4. Pattern Design & Fractal Geometry:

Introduce modern design concepts with a dedicated section on Fractal Geometry (Self-similar patterns like the Sierpinski triangle) and their application in textile and architectural design.

Curriculum Breakdown

SECTION 1: CONCEPTUAL DRAWING (Weeks 1–12)

• Weeks 1–3: Concept Sketches, Rendering Techniques (Hatching/Stippling), and Perspective.

• Weeks 4–6: Object Manipulation, Negative Space, and Symbolism in Design.

• Weeks 7–9: Pattern Design Fundamentals (Adinkra, Logos) and creating templates.

• Weeks 10–12: Design & Realisation—The 5-Step Design Process and Writing Design Briefs.

SECTION 2: GEOMETRICAL FIGURES (Weeks 13–24)

• • Weeks 13–17: Graphic Communication—Plane Figures, Ratios, Blending Arcs, and Constructing Ellipses/Spirals.

  • Weeks 18–22: Solid Geometry—Isometric & Oblique drawing, Perspective views, and Surface Development (Packaging Design).

  • Weeks 23–24: Fractal Geometry—Introduction to self-similar patterns and their industrial applications.

Why Teachers Rely on This Planner:

• ✅ NaCCA Compliant: Fully aligned with the current Ghanaian SHS curriculum.

• ✅ Technical Accuracy: Precise instructions for geometric constructions and drafting methods.

• ✅ Project-Based: Includes guides for practical projects like “Packaging Design” and “Community Problem Solving.”

• ✅ Instant Download: Get immediate access to your PDF notes after payment.

Format: Digital Download (PDF)

Class: SHS 1

Subject: Design and Communication Technology

Duration: Full Academic Year (24 Weeks)