Da Vinci Design

Da Vinci Design is a project based learning charter high school in El Segundo. Da Vinci Design integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with design-based thinking that challenges students to solve real-world problems. We prepare students to become community-conscious, solution-oriented, innovative, and responsible global citizens. Students at Da Vinci Design participate in a project-based learning curriculum through interdisciplinary projects and also often partner with industry professionals to add authenticity to the learning environment and provide rigorous and relevant experiences that extend well beyond the classroom walls. Da Vinci Design offers three Career Pathways – Architecture, Graphic Design and Entrepreneurship (new in 2019-20). The goal of the Career Pathway course program is to expose students to different careers, arm them with the skills and knowledge they need to be competitive in college and the workforce, and allow them to problem solve through the context of relevant, industry-aligned projects. In 9th and 10th grade, students take courses that relate to each pathway for exposure while learning about the elements of art and principles of design. In 11th and 12th grade, students take more advanced and focused pathway-aligned coursework. Students in all grade levels have the opportunity to work with industry partners and mentors from various Design fields.