AH Graphic Communication

Advanced Higher

Graphic Communication

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Curriculum Leader: (Mrs Bradley)

Entry Requirements:

  • Grades A, B or C at Higher level.

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Engineering: origins, methods and context

Course Content

Technical Graphics

  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, techniques, technologies, and audience requirements as they apply to technical graphics.

  • Skills in the evaluation of the use of technical graphics techniques used in satisfying audience requirements

  • Skills in the planning and production of technical graphics for intended audiences

Commercial and Visual Media Graphics

  • Knowledge and understanding of the design principles, techniques, purpose and audience requirements as they apply to commercial and visual media graphics

  • Skills in the evaluation of the use of commercial and visual media graphic techniques used in satisfying audience requirements

  • Skills in the planning and production of commercial and visual media graphics for intended audiences

Assessment

Project

The project will contribute 60% to the overall mark.

Question paper

The question paper will contribute 40% to the overall mark.