Aims of Course
- Develop skills in graphic communication techniques, including the use of equipment, materials and software,
- Extend and apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards and protocols, when these apply,
- Develop an understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society.
Description of the Course
- This course is a broad based qualification suitable for students with an interest in graphic communication – both digital and paper based. Students will be required to complete a series of different drawings, both manually and electronically.
- At the end of the course students should be able to develop and communicate ideas graphically, interpret graphic communications information (drawings, use the graphic communication equipment software and materials effectively, apply the knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards. Students will gain a knowledge and understanding of the 3 P’s – preliminary, production and promotional graphics.
- Students will develop design skills, including creativity and the understanding of the impact of graphic communication.
- Students will also be required to complete a portfolio of work within a required brief, creating pieces such a DTO advertisements, display work and CAD examples.
Additional Information
This course provides experience and skills that could be shared in other subjects including the Expressive Arts and ICT, as well as in Craft, Design and Engineering.