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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

Graphic Designer

Introduction

This course offers a broad and creative experience in graphic communication and graphic design which is both digital and paper based. On completing the course learners will be able to: initiate, develop and communicate often complex ideas graphically and with clarity; interpret often complex graphic communications initiated by others; select and use appropriate graphic communication tasks; and apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards and protocols, where applicable.

The course provides opportunities for learners to initiate and develop their own ideas graphically. Learners are encouraged to exercise imagination, creativity and logical thinking whilst considering the impact that graphic communication technologies have on our environment and society. Learners develop their skills within a 2D and 3D graphic communication context using manual drawings and computer drawing packages. They gain an appreciation and working knowledge of a range of computer aided graphic techniques including those used in a commercial and industrial setting.

S3 Graphic Communication

In S3 Graphic Communication, we build upon the knowledge and skills gained in S1/2 Design and Technology.

 

The following units are:

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  • Lego Character

  • Pringles Packaging

  • Architecture Project 

  • Aqua J Final Assignment

National 5 Graphic Communication

The course provides opportunities for pupils to gain skills in reading, interpreting and creating graphic communications. They also learn to apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions.

 

The course is practical, exploratory and experiential in nature and combines elements of recognised professional standards for graphic communication, partnered with graphic design creativity and visual impact.

 

Pupils develop:

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  • skills in graphic communication techniques, including the use of equipment, graphics materials and software

  • the ability to extend and apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions

  • an understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society

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The following units are covered:

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  • Manual Graphics Sketching and Rendering 

  • 3D CAD Modelling

  • Desktop Publishing 

  • Spatial Awareness and Technical Graphics 

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Assessment breakdown: 

Assignment Folio - 33%

Exam - 67%

Higher Graphic Communication

The course provides opportunities for pupils to initiate and develop their own ideas graphically. It allows them to develop skills in reading and interpreting graphics produced by others. Pupils 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.

 

Pupils develop:

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  • skills in graphic communication techniques, including the use of equipment, graphic materials and software

  • 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

  • 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

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The following units are covered:

 

  • CAD Skill builder - Lego Helicopter 

  • CAD Modelling - Dune Digger Buggy and Speaker

  • DTP Skill builder - Rootbox Flyer

  • DTP - 'Scotrock' Festival Ticket Holder 

  • Sketching Skill builder - Lego bricks

  • Manual Graphics Sketching and Rendering - Cozzelbots Toys

  • Technical Drawings

 

Assessment breakdown: 

Assignment Folio - 36%

Exam - 64%

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