Higher

Graphic Communication

INFO

Curriculum Leader: Mrs. Bradley

Entry Requirements:

  • Grades A, B or C at National 5 Graphic Communication

OR

  • Grades A, B or C at National 5 Design and Manufacture

OR

  • Grades A, B or C at National 5 Art and Design

Course Content

2D Graphic Communication

  • Produce and interpret 2D orthographic sketches and drawings

  • Produce 2D computer-aided designed/draughted production drawings

  • Produce preliminary 2D designs and illustrations for a multi-page promotional document

  • Create a multi-page 2D promotional publication and a project set of promotional publications

3D Graphic Communication

  • Produce and interpret pictorial sketches and drawings

  • Produce 3D computer-aided designed/draughted models and associated production drawings

  • Produce pictorial and 3D illustrations of geometric forms and everyday objects

  • Plan and produce pictorial and/or 3D models for promotional purposes.

Assessment

Internal

Unit assessments

External

Exam paper worth 70 marks

  • 50% allocated to questions relating to 2D Graphic Communication

  • 50% allocated to questions relating to 3D Graphic Communication

Assignment worth 70 marks. Marks will be awarded for:

  • Analysis and research

  • Preliminary graphics

  • Production graphics

  • Promotional graphics