H Graphic Communication

The Higher Graphic Communication Course provides opportunities for learners to initiate and develop their own ideas graphically. It allows them to develop skills in reading and interpreting graphics produced by others and to continue to develop graphic awareness in often complex graphic situations, expanding their visual literacy.

This course develops knowledge and skills in sketching and drawing everyday items. You will develop an understanding of the need for clear and accurate drawings and will gain knowledge of relevant British Standards.

Computers will be used in learning and teaching and you will work with industry standard, 3- dimensional computer-aided drawing (CAD) and Desktop Publishing (DTP) packages, thus widening your appreciation of the role of Information Technology within Graphic Communication. You will be taught how to use CAD and DTP to produce graphic design and 3D CAD engineering and architectural models / environments.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop analytical thinking and creativity. Acquiring knowledge of the importance of graphics in an industrial context will provide a perspective on commerce and industry.

A or B grade at National 5 Graphic Communication.

National 5 Art & Design desirable.

The course is divided into two areas of mandatory study and a course assessment:

• 2D Graphic 9 SCQF credit points

• 3D and Pictorial Graphics 9 SCQF credit points

• Course Assessment 6 SCQF credit points

To gain the award of the course, the student must pass both the internal folio assignment which will be sent to SQA for external assessment as well as the external assessed final written exam. Both the final assignment & external exam assessment will provide the basis for grading attainment in the award A-D,

• Question Paper (Exam) – 64%

• Course Assessment – 36%

Pass at National 5 Graphic Communication can provide entry to:

Higher. Study for Advanced Higher (if option is available), Study for further or Higher Education College or University Courses in Graphics, Design or Engineering, Exit to employment.

• Marketing

• Advertising

• Digital design

• Desktop Publishing

• Multimedia design

• Animation

• Architecture

• Engineering

• Graphic Design

• Computer Aided Design

• Construction Management

• Building Information Modelling

• Print Design

• Web Design

• Illustration

• Surveying

• Civil Engineering

• Product Design