COURSE OUTLINE
The National 5 Graphic Communication course is assessed in two main areas:
- External written exam paper – 65 marks (1 hour and 30 mins)
- Assignment – 40 marks (8 hours, to be completed during class time over a number of periods)
The course provides opportunities for candidates to gain skills in reading, interpreting and creating graphic communications. They also learn to apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions.
Candidates develop:
- skills in graphic communication techniques, including the use of equipment, graphics materials and software
- the ability to extend and apply knowledge and understanding of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions
- an understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society
For the full SQA course specification, click the link below:
N5 Graphic Communication Course Specification
Homework Exercises:
N5 GC CADD HW
N5 graphics prelim revision booklet
Building Drawings and Symbols HW
CAD HW
Drawing Standards, Protocols and Conventions HW
DTP Design Elements & Principles HW
Revision Resources:
CAD modelling problems
CAD modelling solutions
Drawing Sheet information
True Shape – How to
Graphs and Charts
Bottle Label Annotations example
Pictorial Types
3D CAD
British Standards
Building Drawings & Symbols
Manual vs Electronic
Colour Theory pt1
Colour Theory pt2
Past Papers:
N5 GC Paper 2014
N5 GC Paper 2015
N5 GC Paper 2016
N5 GC Specimen Paper with solutions
Model Paper 1
Model Paper 2
N5 GC Paper 2017
N5 GC Paper 2018
N5 GC Paper 2019
N5 GC Paper 2022
N5 GC Question Paper Topic Breakdown
Retrieval Practice:
Marking Schemes:
N5 GC Marking Scheme 2014
N5 GC Marking Scheme 2015
N5 GC Marking Scheme 2016
Model Paper 1 Solutions
Model Paper 2 Solutions
N5 GC Marking Instructions 2017
N5 GC Marking Instructions 2018
N5 GC Marking Instructions 2019
N5 GC Marking Instructions 2022
Pupils are also issued the Graphic Communication textbook to help them with work at home. This should be returned to the department at the end of the year.
