GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
With pictures speaking a thousand words, communicating through graphics is used everywhere from architecture, automotive design and civil engineering to web-design, advertising and graphic design.
In these jam-packed courses, you will learn about 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design, 3D printing, engineering, rendering, desktop publishing, graphic design, printing, publishing and animation. These courses are designed to act as a spring-board to college and university and future career in a creative industry.
Creating a stunning portfolio of work is at the heart of graphic communication - something needed by any engineer or designer.
LEVELS OF STUDY
3 PERIODS PER WEEK:
2 PERIODS SKILLS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN, CAD & MANUAL GRAPHICS
1 PERIOD THEORY
COURSE CONTENT RELATING TO:
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN(CAD)
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MANUAL PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
COMMUNICATION
COURSE CONTENT RELATING TO:
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN(CAD)
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MANUAL PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
COMMUNICATION
ASSESSMENT FORMAT:
DESIGN ASSIGNMENT FOLIO: 33%
EXAM PAPER: 67%
COURSE CONTENT RELATING TO:
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN(CAD)
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MANUAL PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
COMMUNICATION
ASSESSMENT FORMAT (HIGHER):
DESIGN ASSIGNMENT FOLIO: 34%
EXAM PAPER: 66%
ASSESSMENT FORMAT (ADV.HIGHER):
DESIGN ASSIGNMENT FOLIO: 33%
EXAM PAPER: 67%
Examples of University Courses:
Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Architecture
Engineering
Graphic Communication (Advertising)
Graphic Media and Communication
Graphic Branding and Identity
Digital Art and Design
Examples of apprenticeships:
Steel Works Detailer
Draftsmen
Electrician
Mechanical Fitter
EDUCATION SCOTLAND AND SQA RELATED DOCUMENT LINKS:
Information on course specifications and assessment.