Graphic Communication

Learner Pathway

The following Learner Pathway is available for Graphic Communication: 

Course Information

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National 4 Graphic Communication

What will I learn in this subject?
This course explores and develops skills in 2D and 3D graphics, as well as pictorial graphics. Developing these skills will produce graphics that require relevant visual impact and graphics that transmit information.
  
How will I be assessed?
All Units are internally assessed.
   
What are the entry requirements for this subject/level?
No entry requirements.

National 5 Graphic Communication

What will I learn in this subject?
The course develops skills in two main areas. Pupils are able to apply these skills to produce graphics that provide relevant visual impact and graphics that transmit information:
  
2D Graphic Communication
  • Develop creativity and skills within a 2D graphic communication context.
  • Initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts, as well as in some less familiar or new contexts.
  • Also allows for the opportunity to also develop skills 2D Graphic Spatial Awareness. 
 
3D and Pictorial Graphic Communication
  • Develop creativity and skills within a 3D and pictorial graphic communication
    context.
  • Initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts, as well as in some less familiar or new contexts.
  • Candidates also develop 3D graphic spatial awareness.
       
How will I be assessed?
SQA Question Paper (80 marks)
Assignment (40 marks)  
  
What are the entry requirements for this subject/level?
Achieved National 4 Graphic Communication.

Higher Graphic Communication

What will I learn in this subject?
The course develops skills in two main areas:
   
2D Graphic Communication
  • will develop creativity and presentation skills within a 2D graphic communication
    context.
  • initiate, plan, develop and communicate ideas graphically, using 2D graphic techniques.
  
3D and Pictorial Graphic Communication 
You will develop creativity and presentation skills within a 3D and pictorial graphic
communication context. You initiate, plan, develop and communicate ideas graphically,
using 3D and pictorial graphic techniques. The course develops skills in two main areas. Pupils are able to apply these skills to produce graphics that provide relevant visual impact and graphics that transmit information:
   
2D Graphic Communication
  • Develop creativity and skills within a 2D graphic communication context.
  • Initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts, as well as in some less familiar or new contexts.
  • Also allows for the opportunity to also develop skills 2D Graphic Spatial Awareness. 
  
3D and Pictorial Graphic Communication
  • Develop creativity and skills within a 3D and pictorial graphic communication
    context.
  • Initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques graphically using 3D and pictorial graphic techniques.
  
How will I be assessed?
SQA Question Paper (90 marks)
Assignment (50 marks)
  
What are the entry requirements for this subject/level?
Achieved National 5 Graphic Communication at grade C or above.