National 4 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 mandatory Units including the Added Value Unit.

2D Graphic Communication (National 4)

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 (National 4)

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 assessed on a pass/fail basis. The third element of the course is the Added Value Unit which is project based using all of the learned skills. This is required to pass the course and is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. Both units and the AVU need to be passed to achieve a National 4 award.

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 1 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.