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Introduction
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 generic skills useful in employment and as life skills in a world where communication increasingly relies upon graphics.
The Intermediate 1 Graphic Communication Course is suitable for those candidates wishing to build on previous experience of Graphics or those candidates who have no previous qualifications or experience and wish to gain an introductory qualification as part of a general education or as a first step to more specialised study. The Intermediate 1 Graphic Communication Course develops knowledge and practical application of sketching and drawing everyday items in orthographic and pictorial projections and creating colour illustrations, using both manual and computer-aided methods. Candidates will develop an understanding of how to use graphics to communicate more clearly and effectively. Candidates will also be made aware 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 and the world today.
Entry Requirements
While there is no entry requirement for this course the student would be expected to have:
- Evidence of previous Graphic Communication experience
Progression
This Course or its Units may provide progression to:
- Intermediate 2 Graphic Communication Course or Units.
Course Content
This Course consists of three mandatory Units.
- Technical Graphics 1 (Intermediate 1)
- Technical Graphics 2 (Intermediate 1)
- Computer Graphics (Intermediate 1)
Technical Graphics 1
- Draw isometric, exploded isometric and planometric views.
- Construct and draw views of solid, hollow, uncut and single cut, right cylinders, prisms, and pyramids in third angle orthographic projection.
- Produce rendered pictorial sketches of simple everyday objects.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the use of basic colour theory in graphics.
Technical Graphics 2
- Produce orthographic sketches, drawings and sectional views of everyday items in third angle projection.
- Produce orthographic drawings and sectional views of two part assemblies in third angle projection.
- Use British Standards conventions in the production of orthographic drawings.
- Identify and extract information from detailed drawings and diagrams.
Computer Graphics
- Produce dimensioned orthographic drawings and pictorial drawings of simple everyday objects using computer-aided draughting software in accordance with British Standards.
- Produce computer presentation graphics using illustration and presentation software.
- Produce a single page layout using desktop publishing software.
- Demonstrate knowledge associated with computer graphics.
Course assessment
The Intermediate 1 Graphic Communication Course is externally assessed against the Grade Descriptions as detailed in the Course Arrangements. The Course assessment will provide the basis for grading attainment in the Course awards. Course awards will be graded A to D, and will be based on the total score achieved in the Course assessment.
The Course assessment of the Intermediate 1 Graphic Communication Course will consist of two components:
- Question Paper 70%
- Graphic Presentation Folio 30%
The Question Paper will comprise a single paper of 2 hours duration, set and externally marked by the SQA. The total marks available will be 70.
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