Graphic Communication
This course is presented at four levels – Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Higher and Advanced Higher. Aims of the Course Students will engage in the practice and use of graphics and graphic design in both industry and business whilst embracing the changes brought about by the continuing advances in information and communication technology. Manual drawing skills, illustration and presentation, desk top publishing, computer aided drawing skills and their effective application will be developed through preliminary, production and promotional graphics. The creation and interpretation of drawings in graphic design are generic skills useful in employment and as life skills in a world where communication increasingly relies upon graphics. Through the development of graphical skills, the course may motivate pupils to pursue vocational interests in such careers as architecture, surveying, draughting, science, engineering, design and marketing. Graphic Communication Advanced Higher Recommended Entry Entry is usually through a grade A or B being attained at higher grade graphic communication but is held at the discretion of the department. Course Details Technical Graphics (AH) - Apply manual techniques of geometric constructions to produce orthographic drawings.
- Apply manual techniques of 2-point measured perspective to architectural settings.
Computer-Aided 3D Modelling Visualisation and Presentation (AH) - Create 3D Computer-Aided Design surface models.
- Create 3D Computer-Aided Design solid models.
- Produce Computer-Aided drawings from a 3D Computer-Aided model.
- Produce Computer-Aided rendered images from 3D Computer-Aided Design model.
Computer-Aided Graphic Presentation (AH) - Evaluate the application of design principles in professional graphics presentation.
- Design and produce a professional Graphic Presentation for a client group
- Desktop Publishing Characteristics are identified and their functions described correctly.
Assessment To gain the award of the course, the candidate must pass all the unit assessments as well as a three part external assessment. This consists of: - Part 1 Examination paper 3 hours Section A - Graphic Knowledge Section B - Drawing Abilities
- Part 2 Computer-Aided 3D Modeling Folio
- Part 3 Computer-Aided Graphic Presentation
Core Skills This course gives automatic certification of the following: Complete core skills for the course - Being reviewed nationally Homework Inline with school policy, students will be expected to regularly complete drawing ability and graphic knowledge tasks based on their current unit of study. Graphic Communication Higher Recommended Entry Entry is usually through a grade 1 or 2 being attained at standard grade graphic communication or a pass at intermediate 2. The course is also suitable for those students who have an interest in graphics, or who may have had some experience of graphics out with standard grade. Course Details Technical Graphics 1 (H) - Apply manual techniques of pictorial representation to suit a range of subject matter.
- Apply manual techniques of geometric construction in the generation of orthographic drawings.
- Apply manual techniques of illustration and presentation to give emphasis and realism to graphic presentations.
Technical Graphics 2 (H) - Apply manual techniques of orthographic projection to produce drawings of components, assemblies and locations.
- Apply the principles of dimensioning to orthographic production drawings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the use of graphic communication within the consumer, engineering and construction industries.
Computer Graphics (H) - Produce orthographic and pictorial drawings using a computer-aided draughting package.
- Produce computer-rendered drawings for promotional purposes using an illustration package.
- Plan and produce single and double page layouts using a desktop publishing package.
- Demonstrate knowledge of terminology and hardware associated with computer graphics.
Assessment To gain the award of the course, the candidate must pass all the unit assessments as well as a two part external assessment. This consists of: - Part 1 Examination paper 3 hours - Section A - Graphic Knowledge - Section B - Drawing Abilities
- Part 2 Thematic presentation folio
Core Skills This course gives automatic certification of the following: - Complete core skills for the course - IT (Int 2)
- Additional core skills for the course - Planning and Organising (H)
Homework Inline with school policy, students will be expected to regularly complete drawing ability and graphic knowledge tasks based on their current unit of study. Graphic Communication Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2 Recommended Entry Entry for Intermediate 2 is usually through a Grade 3 or 4 being attained at Standard Grade. The course is also suitable for those pupils who have an interest in graphics, or who may have had some experience of graphics outwith Standard Grade. Students obtaining an Intermediate 2 award in one year would be encouraged to continue the next year to achieve a Higher Grade. Entry for Intermediate 1 is usually through a Grade 5 or 6 being attained at Standard Grade. The course is also suitable for those pupils wish to gain an introductory qualification as part of a general education or as a first step to more specialised study. Students obtaining an Intermediate 1 award in one year would be encouraged to continue the next year to achieve an Intermediate 2 award. Students wishing to study at intermediate 1 are advised to speak to the principal teacher before hand. Course Details Technical Graphics 1 (Int 2) - Draw isometric, planometric and oblique views of everyday items.
- Construct and draw views of right prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones in orthographic projection.
- Sketch perspective views and apply freehand illustration techniques.
Technical Graphics 2 (Int 2) - Produce sketches and drawings of everyday items and locations.
- Produce drawings of assemblies and sectional views in orthographic projection, working from orthographic or pictorial details of the components.
- Apply knowledge of British Standards conventions in the production of orthographic and location drawings.
Computer Graphics (Int 2) - Produce orthographic and pictorial drawings using a computer-aided draughting package.
- Produce computer-rendered drawings for promotional purposes using an illustration package.
- Produce single or double page layouts using a desktop publishing package.
- Demonstrate knowledge associated with computer graphics.
Assessment To gain the award of the course, the candidate must pass all the unit assessments as well as a two part external assessment. This consists of: - Part 1 Examination paper 2½ hour Section A - Graphic Knowledge Section B - Drawing Abilities
- Part 2 Computer graphics folio
Core Skills This course gives automatic certification of the following: Complete core skills for the course - IT (Int 1) Homework Inline with school policy, students will be expected to regularly complete drawing ability and graphic knowledge tasks based on their current unit of study. Product Design This course is presented at two levels – Intermediate 2 and Higher. Aims of the course This course offers pupils the opportunity to explore the impact of design and technology in everyday life through the consideration of the complete life cycle of a product – from its initial conception, through manufacture and marketing, to its impact on society. Students will be encouraged to adopt a broad view of the process of design and manufacture, take responsibility for their own actions and decisions, devise plans and procedures, develop and organise ideas and solve problems, make effective use of new and existing knowledge and technologies and justify their design decisions in the designing of new products. Students undertaking the product design course will be in a strong position to pursue further study and a career in all areas of design and manufacturing. Product Design Higher Recommended Entry Entry is usually through a grade 1 or 2 being attained at standard grade craft and design or a pass at intermediate 2. The course is also suitable for those students who have attained at a similar level in graphic communication or art and design. Course Details Design Analysis (H) - Evaluate a commercial product.
- Establish a design specification form a brief.
Developing Design Proposals (H) - Produce a design proposal.
- Use graphic techniques during the production of a design proposal.
- Use modelling techniques during the production of a design proposal.
Manufacturing Products (H) - Explain why particular materials are used for the manufacture of commercial products.
- Explain why particular processes and systems are used for the manufacture of commercial products.
- Produce an orthographic drawing suitable for use in the manufacture of a given product.
Core Skills This course gives automatic certification of the following: Complete core skills for the course - Critical Thinking (H) Assessment To gain the award of the course, the candidate must pass all the unit assessments as well as a two part external assessment and externally assessed design assignment. This consists of: - Part 1 Examination paper 2 hours Section A – 30 marks Section B – 40 marks
- Part 2 Design Assignment 70 marks
Homework Inline with school policy, students will be expected to regularly complete tasks based on their current unit of study. Product Design Intermediate 2 Recommended Entry Entry is usually through a grade 3 or 4 being attained at standard grade craft and design. The course is also suitable for those students who have attained at a similar level in graphic communication or art and design. Course Details Design Analysis (Int 2) - Evaluate a commercial product.
- Establish a design specification form a brief.
Developing Design Proposals (Int 2) - Produce a design proposal.
- Use graphic techniques during the production of a design proposal.
- Use modelling techniques during the production of a design proposal.
Manufacturing Products (Int 2) - Explain why particular materials are used for the manufacture of commercial products.
- Explain why particular processes and systems are used for the manufacture of commercial products.
- Produce an orthographic drawing suitable for use in the manufacture of a given product.
Core Skills This course gives automatic certification of the following: Complete core skills for the course - Critical Thinking (Int 2) Assessment To gain the award of the course, the candidate must pass all the unit assessments as well as a two part external assessment and externally assessed design assignment. This consists of: - Part 1 Examination paper 2 hours Section A – 20 marks Section B – 30 marks
- Part 2 Design Assignment 50 marks
Homework Inline with school policy, students will be expected to regularly complete tasks based on their current unit of study. Technological Studies This course will be presented at three levels - Intermediate 2, Higher and Advanced Higher. Aims of the course To prepare students for the world of modern industry and commerce by introducing them to important aspects of industrial and manufacturing technology. Students will be required to demonstrate capability in applying technological concepts to the solution of practical problems in the topics of applied electronics, structures and materials and systems and control. Students will also be required to demonstrate communication skills through the production of a case study report focusing on advancements in technological design. Technological studies offers students the opportunity to meet with and engage in modern technologies at first hand and, in doing so, seek to inspire positive attitudes to careers in technology such as engineering, construction, science and all aspects of industrial and product design. Technological Studies Advanced Higher Recommended Entry Entry is usually by prior attainment of Higher Technological Studies although related subjects such as Higher Physics or equivalent clusters of NQ units at Higher level will be considered. Course Details Applied Electronics (AH) - Design and construct sequential logic systems to meet given specifications.
- Design and construct sequential logic control systems to perform specified functions.
- Design and construct complex analogue electronic systems, based on operational amplifiers, to meet given specifications.
- Investigate Analogue-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analogue converters.
Systems and Control (AH) - Evaluate the operation of microcontrollers.
- Develop a control sequence and use it to control a mechatronic system, by means of a microcontroller.
- Develop a control sequence and use it to provide proportional control of a system.
Structures and Materials (AH) - Apply the general bending equation in solving problems on idealised beams.
- Evaluate the distribution of shear force and bending moment in loaded beams
- Apply the method of sections in solving problems on complex framed structure systems.
Technological Studies: Project Enquiry (AH) - Evaluate two technological solutions to a problem.
Core Skills This course gives automatic certification of the following: Complete core skills for the course - Being reviewed nationally Assessment There will be one written examination paper, with a time allocation of 3 hours. The paper will comprise two parts, as follows: - Section A (60 marks) - set on the knowledge and understanding of discrete aspects of the course.
- Section B (40 marks) – set on the knowledge, understanding and extended ability to deal with integrated course content.
Homework Inline with school policy, students will be expected to regularly complete tasks based on their current unit of study. Technological Studies Higher Recommended Entry Entry is usually through a grade 1 or 2 being attained at standard grade technological studies although related subjects such as computing studies or physics at standard grade credit level and higher grade or equivalent clusters of NQ units at Intermediate 2 or above. Course Details Applied Electronics (H) - Design and construct electronic systems to meet given specifications.
- Design and construct electronic systems, based on operational amplifiers, to meet given specifications.
- Design and construct combinational logic systems to meet given specifications.
Systems and Control (H) - Analyse and describe the operation of control systems.
- Analyse the design of closed loop analogue control systems.
- Develop a control sequence and use it to control a mechatronic system, by means of a microcontroller.
- Develop a monitoring system based on a microcontroller, and evaluate its performance.
Structures and Materials (H) - Apply the conditions of static equilibrium in solving problems on concurrent force and nonconcurrent force systems.
- Apply the conditions of static equilibrium in solving problems on simple framed structure systems.
- Use and interpret data from a tensile test in studying properties of materials.
- Produce a specification for a structural component.
Case Study Report (H) - Analyse the development of an existing solution to a given problem.
- Produce a report.
Core Skills This course gives automatic certification of the following: Complete core skills for the course - Problem solving (H)
- Numeracy (H)
- IT (Int 2)
Assessment There will be one written examination paper, with a time allocation of 3 hours. The paper will comprise two parts, as follows: - Section A (60 marks) - set on the knowledge and understanding of discrete aspects of the course.
- Section B (40 marks) – set on the ability to deal with integrated course content.
Homework Inline with school policy, students will be expected to regularly complete tasks based on their current unit of study. Technological Studies Intermediate 2 Recommended Entry Entry is usually through a grade 3 or 4 being attained at standard grade technological studies. It is recommended that candidates should have achieved at least a grade 4 in standard grade mathematics or demonstrated a similar standard in related subjects such as computing studies or physics. Students obtaining an Intermediate 2 award in one year would be encouraged to continue the next year to achieve a Higher Grade. Course Details Applied Electronics (Int 2) - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relationship between current and voltage in simple resistive d.c. networks.
- Design and construct a simple electronic control system to meet a given specification.
- Design and construct a simple combinational logic system to meet given specifications.
Systems and Control (Int 2) - Describe the main types of control systems.
- Investigate common applications of electronic control systems.
- Evaluate a program written in PBASIC for use with a microcontroller.
- Develop a control sequence and use it to control a simple mechatronic system, by means of a microcontroller.
Mechanical Systems (Int 2) - Design, construct and evaluate pneumatic systems.
- Describe the operation and performance of mechanisms.
Energy (Int 2) - Identify and quantify various forms of energy and work done.
- Describe how energy is converted and transferred within a system.
- Carry out measurements and calculations on energy transfer processes.
- Carry out calculations relating to an energy audit for a system.
Core Skills This course gives automatic certification of the following: Complete core skills for the course - Problem Solving (Int 2)
- Numeracy (Int 2)
- IT (Int 1)
Assessment To gain an award, the student must pass all unit assessments as well as an external assessment. The external assessment will comprise a written examination of two parts. - Section A will test knowledge of discrete components of the course.
- Section B will test knowledge, and ability to deal with integrated course content.
Homework Inline with school policy, students will be expected to regularly complete tasks based on their current unit of study.
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