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This course is optional
What will you study in this course?
What will you study in this course?
The course introduces students to the wide variety of graphics used in industry and commerce. Preliminary Graphics covers freehand sketching and rendering and the basics of graphic design; Production graphics introduces and develops skills in 3D CAD modelling and producing sets of drawings from the model including orthographics, sections and isometrics and; Promotional Graphics covers most aspects of Graphic Design including the elements and principles of successful design and how to use a variety of desktop publishing softwares.
Where does this course lead to?
Where does this course lead to?
Successful students can progress to National 5/Higher Graphic Communication.
Course methodology
Course methodology
The integrated approach in the learning and teaching of this course supports the development of transferable skills and provides a rich experience in Graphic Communication.
Assessment in this course
Assessment in this course
Students undertake modular work in the form of ‘mini-folios’ over the course of the year, each focussing on different skills sets and practices.
The grade for National 5 Graphic Communication is made up of two components:
Assignment 30% - An eight hour folio, undertaken in exam conditions but in class time. Students are presented with a series of previously unseen tasks that they have to produce a graphical response to. This is externally marked.
Question Paper 70% - A two hour written exam which tests the students graphical theory and knowledge which has been delivered via the students theory periods over the course of the year
Additional Information
Additional Information
The following resources are very useful for this course:
Student version of AutoDesk Inventor. (See class teacher on how to get this for home personal use.)
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