Course Aims:
The aims of the Course are to enable learners to:
- develop skills in graphic communication techniques, including the use of equipment, materials and software
- extend and apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions, where these apply
- develop an understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society
Course Structure:
The Course consists of three mandatory units:
Unit 1 – 2D Graphic Communication
This unit helps learners develop their creativity and skills within a 2D graphic communication context. It will allow learners to initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts. In addition, the unit allows learners to develop their skills in some less familiar or new contexts. Learners will develop 2D graphic spatial awareness.
Unit 2- 3D and Pictorial Graphic Communication
This unit helps learners develop their creativity and skills within a 3D and pictorial graphic communication context. Again, it will allow learners to initiate, develop and communicate ideas using graphic techniques in straightforward and familiar contexts. In addition, the unit allows learners to develop their skills in some less familiar or new contexts. Learners will develop 3D graphic spatial awareness.
In unit 1 and unit 2, learners will develop an understanding of how graphic communication technologies impact on our environment and society.
To achieve the National 5 Graphic Communication award, learners must pass all of the required units. Each of the units of the course is designed to provide progression to the Higher Graphic Communication course (National Level 6).
Course Assessment:
Component Marks Duration
Component 1: question paper 80 2 hours
Component 2: assignment 40
Course Progression:
This Course or its units may provide progression to:
- Higher Graphic Communication (National Level 6)
- Advanced Higher Graphic Communication (National Level 7)
Career routes for students:
Graphic Communication is the language used to convey information in manufacturing industries such as:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Architecture
- Teaching
New Structure –
Marks:
- Assignment 1 – 40
- Question paper – 80
Weightings:
- Assignment 1 – 33%
- Question Paper – 67%
Revision Resources
Homework resources
Homework N4-5 digital (editable pdf)
CAD-modelling-problems -nat 5 graphics homework-revison
CAD-modelling-problems -nat 5 graphics homework-revison_Solutions
Building-Drawings-and-Symbols_Nat5 GC_homework
Drawing-Standards-Protocols-and-Conventions_Nat5 GC_homework
DTP-Design-Elements-Principles_Nat5 GC_homework
National 5_DTP principles homework
Exam_Revision_-_Specific_Subject_N5_GC revision
Learning resources
Graphics- Notes-Booklet_Nat5 GC
3D-CAD-Presentation_Nat5 GC_Revision
label-annotations_DTP example_Nat5 GC_Revision
Manual-or-Electronic_Nat5 GC_Revision
Shape-How-to – Nat 5 GC revision
2018-19 drawing standards and conventions
Family learning Information
n5-graphic-communication_ family learning information
Prelim Revision Topics
Nat 5 graph comm revision 2018-2019
2019-20 N5 GC Prelim revison notes
SQA Past Papers
N5_Graphic-Communication_all_2014_pastpaper
N5_Graphic-Communication_all_2015_pastpaper
N5_Graphic-Communication_all_2016pastpaper
Useful Website Links:
Good youtube links (word document filled with lots of subject specific links)
Answering a CAD question example
Sketching and Design Principles
