This course is a broad-based qualification, suitable for learners with an interest in both digital and paper-based graphic communication. It is largely learner-centred, includes practical and experiential learning opportunities and is suitable for those wanting to progress onto higher levels of study or a related career.<\/p>\n
The following provides a broad overview of the subject skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the course:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 replicating basic, familiar and some new graphic forms in 2D, 3D and pictorials<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 initiating and producing simple preliminary, production and promotional graphics in straightforward, familiar and some new contexts<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 initiating and producing simple informational graphics in straightforward, familiar and some new contexts<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 interpreting simple graphic communications<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 spatial awareness in straightforward but unfamiliar 2D, 3D and pictorial graphic situations<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 using standard graphic communication equipment, software and materials effectively for simple tasks with some complex features<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 knowledge of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions in straightforward but unfamiliar contexts<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 applying design skills, including creativity, when developing solutions to simple graphics tasks with some complex features<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the ability to take initiative in evaluating work in progress and completed graphics and applying suggestions for improvement in presentation<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 knowledge of a range of computer-aided graphics techniques and practices<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 knowledge of colour, illustration and presentation techniques in straightforward, familiar and some unfamiliar contexts<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 knowledge and understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society<\/p>\n
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