Higher Graphic Communication

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Graphic Communication is all about getting the message to a viewer using creative and visual imagery. The ability to communicate effectively is essential. It is not always enough to use just the written or spoken word but to also use drawings, sketches and colour illustrations can   create a clearer and more effective message. In an ever-changing world of communication this course will make you aware of a variety of different graphic methods that can be used to convey information and ideas. The Course provides skills that are complementary to other curricular areas such as expressive arts, sciences and mathematics. It provides skills that are valuable for learners in the other areas of study in the technologies.

The Course consists of three Units including the Course Assessment.

2D Graphic Communication (Higher)

This Unit helps learners develop their creativity and skills within a 2D graphic

communication context. It will allow learners to initiate, develop and

communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar

contexts. Learners develop 2D graphic spatial awareness.

3D and Pictorial Graphic Communication (Higher)

This Unit helps learners develop their creativity and skills within a 3D and pictorial graphic communication context. Again, it will allow learners to initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts. They will develop 3D graphic spatial awareness.

Assessment

Pupils are required to complete coursework for each of the two units which are

continuously assessed.

The Course Assessment consists of two components set and marked by the SQA. An Assignment worth 33% which is project based  and the final 67% of the course is assessed through an external examination.

WHAT WILL MY HOME COMMITMENT BE FOR THIS COURSE?

Regular homework will be set by the class teacher. Students can expect to be doing at least 2 hours of study per week which will include a selection of:  End of Topic formal homework , Consolidation of notes from previous week /Completion of exercises as home practice. Skills practice.

Is GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION for me? 

you will enjoy this subject if: 

· You want to develop your ability to communicate visually for technical, information or promotional purposes.

· You like working with computers, sketching & drawing.

· You are interested in learning about the use of graphics for manufacture, engineering, multi media, promotion, design or communication.

· You like producing/designing graphic layouts using serif software.

· You are interested in developing skills in 2D and 3D CAD.