Graphic Communication
Higher Graphic Communication Timeline
Higher Graphic Communication Timeline
Theory & Homework will be uploaded onto class ourcloud regularly if you would prefer a manual copy of the homework please speak to your teacher for a printed copy.
Theory & Homework will be uploaded onto class ourcloud regularly if you would prefer a manual copy of the homework please speak to your teacher for a printed copy.
Purpose and Aims of the Course
Purpose and Aims of the Course
The course provides opportunities for candidates to initiate and develop their own ideas graphically. It allows them to develop skills in reading and interpreting graphics produced by others. Candidates continue to develop graphic awareness, often in complex graphic situations, expanding their visual literacy. The course is practical, exploratory and experiential in nature. It combines elements of creativity and communicating for visual impact with elements of protocol and an appreciation of the importance of graphic communication standards. Candidates develop:
The course provides opportunities for candidates to initiate and develop their own ideas graphically. It allows them to develop skills in reading and interpreting graphics produced by others. Candidates continue to develop graphic awareness, often in complex graphic situations, expanding their visual literacy. The course is practical, exploratory and experiential in nature. It combines elements of creativity and communicating for visual impact with elements of protocol and an appreciation of the importance of graphic communication standards. Candidates develop:
skills in graphic communication techniques,
skills in graphic communication techniques,
including the use of equipment,
including the use of equipment,
graphic materials and software
graphic materials and software
creativity in the production of graphic communications to produce visual impact in meeting a specified purpose
creativity in the production of graphic communications to produce visual impact in meeting a specified purpose
skills in evaluating the effectiveness of graphics in communicating and meeting their purpose
skills in evaluating the effectiveness of graphics in communicating and meeting their purpose
an understanding of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions, where these apply
an understanding of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions, where these apply
an understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society
an understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society
Who is this course for?
Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for candidates with an interest in both digital and paper-based graphic communication. It is largely candidate-centered and includes practical and experiential learning opportunities, so there is broad scope for personalisation and choice.
The course is suitable for candidates with an interest in both digital and paper-based graphic communication. It is largely candidate-centered and includes practical and experiential learning opportunities, so there is broad scope for personalisation and choice.
SQA Past Papers...Excellent resource for revision and preparing for Prelims/Final Exam!
SQA Past Papers...Excellent resource for revision and preparing for Prelims/Final Exam!