Design & Technology Department Port Glasgow High School Helping Your Child to Pass

Graphic Communication Higher Has two compulsory units. 2D graphics 3D and pictorial graphics The two Units must be completed and passed before learners can progress onto the Higher Course Assessment task.

Course assessment structure Design & Manufacture Higher Course assessment structure Component 1 - Assignment 70 marks Component 2 - Question Paper 70 marks Total marks 140 marks

Component 1 The course assignment will cover the following areas covering: Analysis and research Preliminary graphics Production drawings and CAD models Promotional documents or publication The assignment has 70 marks, which is 50% of the overall marks for the course assessment

Component 2 The question paper has 70 marks, which is 50% of the overall marks for the course assessment which will cover the following areas: Demonstrate their understanding of computer-aided design techniques including commercial/industrial practice. Demonstrate reasoning ability by justifying graphics in specific contexts. Explain the use of digital technology in graphic communication. Interpret/respond to given 2D, 3D and pictorial drawings and sketches. Identify and describe drawing standards, protocols and conventions. Define, describe and evaluate the use of recognised desktop publishing features. Describe, define and evaluate the use of design elements and principles in promotional graphics. Comment knowledgeably on graphic communication as it impacts on the environment and society.

Revision Material that is available to Pupil at Port Glasgow High School. Course notes and material provided during the year. Revision Books. Past Papers (Available on the SQA website).