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There are two subjects on offer at Higher Still level in the Technical Department.  These are;

1. Graphic Communication and

2. Product Design.

 

 

Intermediate 2

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course has three mandatory units as follows:

Technical Graphics 1 (Int 2) 1 credit (40 hours)

Technical Graphics 2 (Int 2) 1 credit (40 hours)

Computer Graphics (Int 2) 1 credit (40 hours)

In common with all courses, this course includes 40 hours over and above the 120 hours for the component units.

 

RECOMMENDED ENTRY

While entry is at the discretion of the school, candidates would normally be expected to have attained:

•Standard Grade Graphic Communication at grade 3 or 4

 

COURSE AIMS

Communication is frequently facilitated by the use of graphics and, in particular, by the use of technical graphics in construction, engineering and consumer contexts. The creation and

interpretation of drawings are  skills useful in employment and as life skills in a world where communication increasingly relies upon graphics.

The course develops knowledge and skills in sketching and drawing everyday items in orthographic and pictorial projections using both manual and computer-aided methods. Pupils will develop an understanding of the need for clear and accurate drawings and will gain knowledge of relevant British Standards.

Computers will be used in learning and teaching and candidates will work with computer-aided draughting (CAD) and other packages, thus widening their appreciation of the role of information technology within Graphic Communication.

 

Acquiring knowledge of the importance of graphics in an industrial context will provide a perspective on commerce and industry. The course makes a significant contribution to developing technological capability.

 

The course is designed to fulfil the following aims:

•develop aspects of technological capability

•develop technological creativity in relation to the use of computer packages

•develop the ability to read and interpret a range of drawings

•develop the ability to communicate graphical information using both manual and

graphic skills and techniques

•develop knowledge of, and the ability to use, software packages for graphic communication

COURSE CONTENT

Summary of the course outcomes

Technical Graphics 1 (Int 2)

1 Draw isometric, planometric and oblique views of everyday items.

2 Construct and draw views of right prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones in orthographic

projection.

3 Sketch perspective views and apply freehand illustration techniques.

Technical Graphics 2 (Int 2)

1 Produce sketches and drawings of everyday items and locations.

2 Produce drawings of assemblies and sectional views in orthographic projection, working from orthographic or pictorial details of the components.

3 Apply knowledge of British Standards conventions in the production of orthographic and

location drawings.

Graphic Communication: Computer Graphics (Int 2)

1 Produce orthographic and pictorial drawings using a computer-aided draughting package.

2 Produce computer-rendered drawings for promotional purposes using an illustration package.

3 Produce single or double page layouts using a desktop publishing package.

4 Demonstrate knowledge associated with computer graphics.

Part 1

Examination paper

The 2½ hour examination paper will test knowledge and drawing skills across all three units.

The questions will focus mainly on manual drawing and sketching. •drawing: questions on manual drawing and sketching, testing application of pictorial and orthographic projections

70 marks

Part 2

Computer Graphics Folio 30 marks

Each candidate will produce a range of computer graphics which will provide evidence for the internal assessment of the unit Computer Graphics (Int 2). From this evidence, the best work should be selected, in discussion with the teacher, for inclusion in the Computer Graphics folio. Additional work for this folio can be created within the extra 40 hours allocated to the course, but the time required for additional work should not exceed 15 hours.

Content of the Computer Graphics Folio

Production drawings CAD package 1 detailed orthographic

drawing of everyday object

1 orthographic of a component, showing main

dimensions

CAD package or similar 1 isometric or oblique

drawing

Promotional drawings illustration package 1 presentation graphic,

pictorial or orthographic desktop publishing package 1 layout document

The standard and complexity of the material produced should reflect the course requirements.

GRADE DESCRIPTIONS

The grade of award (A, B or C) will be based on the total score obtained from the two elements of external course assessment.

With kind permission of the Scottish Qualifications Authority