Graphic Communication

Graphic Communication is taught in the school at National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher levels. This page has links to specific resources for each level, as well as general links.

In S1-S2 all pupils do one period of Graphic Communication as part of the CfE course.

In S3 pupils can pick Graphic Communication and study it for three periods per week.

Pupils who select to do Graphic Communication in S4 will either be presented at N4 or N5 level. Pupils doing N5 will need to complete the SQA-issued Assignment plus sit the final Examination.

 

Knowledge & Interpretation Revision (Knox)

National 5 Revision (Forbes)

SQA Standards and Conventions - issued by SQA and used by all levels.

Theory Booklet - Nat4/Nat5

Theory Booklet - Higher and Advanced Higher

 

Visit to Bell & Bain printworks, 2017

 

Graphic Communication S1/S2

This content is for pupils in S1 or S2 at Irvine Royal Academy

Assignments

A1 Van Logo

Homeworks

H1 Logo Design - online with Looka

 

 

 

Graphic Communication National 5 (and National 4)

This section has resources suitable for revising and studying National 4 and National 5.

 

National 5 Course Content

Graphic Communication N5

Course Content

This list contains the subjects included in the National 5 Syllabus. Pupils should ensure that they are conversant with all of the subject areas.

Graphic Types:

• Preliminary
• Production
• Promotion
• Manual Techniques
• Computer-aided Techniques
• Describing Processes and Generic Commands

Computer Hardware

• Digital Input and Output devices
• Apply light sources, surface texture and materials in 2D and 3D CAD illustrations

Drawing Standards

• Line Types: Outline, Projection, Dimension, Centre, Hidden Detail, Cutting Plane, Fold.
• Dimensioning: Linear, Chain, Parallel, Radial, Diameter, Angular, Square, Accross Flats. Across Corners.

Symbols and Conventions

• Conventions for Sectioning and Hatching
• Building Construction symbols
• Third Angle Projection system and symbol
• Building Drawings: Location Plans, Site Plans, Floor Plans, Sectional Views, Elevations, Scales.

Geometric Shapes and Forms

• Squares, Rectangles, Circles, Heaxagons, Octagons,Right Prisms, Pyramids, Cones and Cylinders.
• Partial or Single Cuts to these forms
• Components based on geometric forms
• Combinations of two components.

Views and Techniques

• Orthographic Drawings in 3rd Angle Projection
• True Lengths. True Shapes
• Surface Developments
• Sectional Views
• Assembly Drawings
• Exploded Isometric Drawings
• Pictorial Views: 1 Point Perspective; 2 Point Perspective; Isometric; Oblique; Planometric.

Design Principles

• Alignment, Dominance, Unity, Depth, Contrast, Line, Warm, Cool, Contrast, Harmony, Advancing. Receding, Mood, Tints' Shades, Primary Colours, Secondary Colours, Tertiary Colours, Reflection, Shade

Design Elements

• Imported Graphic

Sketching Techniques

• Proportion
• Line Quality
• Vanishing Points

Computer-Generated Sketches and Illustrations

• Light, Shade, Shadow, Reflection, Tone, Gradient, Material, Texture, Layout.

 

Powerpoints (saved as pdf files)

GC N5 30 Questions mixed

GC N5 30 Questions mixed 2

 

Theory and Resources

Standards & Conventions Guide

N5 Revision Questions

 

Visit TechShop to access Theory Notes for Graphic Communication

SQA Past Papers - Click Here 

 

Assignment 2021

The assignment 2021 will be done in a slightly different format this year due to Lockdown and associated issues. To access the assignment pages, you will need a password, issued by your teacher.

ACCESS ASSIGNMENT PAGES (currently not available)

 

Homeworks

H1 Modelling Plan Shaped Block

H2 Modelling Plan Simple Train

H3 Dimensioning

H4 Elements & Principles Leaflet

H5 CAD Question

H6 3D Modelling Plan SQA 2015

H7 Reading a Drawing 1 Q

H8 Desk Top Publishing Q

H9 Desk Top Publishing - 2 Q

H10 Modelling Plan 1 Q

H11 Modelling Plan 2 Q

H12 3D CAD Drawings Q

H13 Colour Theory Q

H14 3D CAD Assemblies Q

H15 Spatial Awareness Q

H16 Developments/True Shape/Hexagon Q2

H17 Reading Dimensions

H18 Elements and Principles 2

 

 

Graphic Communication Higher

Online Theory sources

The following websites have information on various aspects of the course content. Not all of it is relevant, but it's a start:

 

Downloadable Notes and Theory

A-Z of Desk Top Publishing (DTP)

AH & H Graphic Communication Theory

 

Powerpoints

CAD 3D Modelling Plan Questions

 

Homeworks

Clicking the links below will take you to Homework Questions:

 

 

 

Graphic Communication Advanced Higher

Online Theory sources

The following websites have information on various aspects of the course content. Not all of it is relevant, but it's a start:

Print Wiki

A-Z of Desk Top Publishing (DTP)

 

Downloadable Notes and Theory

AH & H Graphic Communication Theory

File Types

 

Visit TechShop to access Theory Notes for Graphic Communication

 

Youtube Videos

The following videos on Youtube are useful for revision and theory regarding the the subjects listed:

CMYK Printing

CMYK and RGB

Offset Lithography

Motion Capture

Motion Tweening

Finite Element Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Bump Mapping

Rendering

Specularity

Screen Printing - simple

Screen Printing - more detailed

Tolerances

Helices (Helix) 

Helix (simple)

Virtual Reality 1

Virtual Reality 2

 

Powerpoints

GC Production Terms

GC Graphic Rendering

GC Tolerances

GC Sectioning Question SQA H 2016

GC File Formats

 

SQA Past Papers

2016

2017

2018

2019

 

Homeworks

Clicking the links below will take you to Homework Questions:

1 SQA Exemplar - Bracket, etc.

2 Sectioning Question (Use GC Sectioning Question SQA H 2016 Powerpoint)

3 Paper Types

4 Random Terms

5 File Types

6 Built Environment Drawings Q

7 Website Theory Q

8 Printed Material Q

9 Motion Tweening Q

10 CAD Drawings Q

11 Printing Theory

12 Graphic Rendering

13 Libraries

14 Built Environment Drawings 2

 

 

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