{"id":161,"date":"2023-08-12T11:05:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T10:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/woodfarmhs\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2024-09-02T18:46:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T17:46:12","slug":"graphcomm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/woodfarmhs\/faculties\/design-tech\/graphcomm\/","title":{"rendered":"Graphic Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-text_11\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-panels overview builder-text-columns-2 layout-9\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">Graphic Communication is a practical, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">creative<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\"> and dynamic course that equips young people with the skills to produce high quality manual and digital graphics using industry standard software. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">It combines elements of creativity and communicating for visual impact with elements of protocol and allows learners to develop an appreciation of the importance of industry standards. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">The ability to communicate ideas and information is an invaluable skill that is highly sought after across a wide range of industries. Learners will discover why Graphic Communication is recognised as an international language within design, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">engineering<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\"> and manufacturing industries.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW27958588 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-2\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-2\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h3>Staff<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ms. A. McCabe<\/strong>, Faculty Head<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr. A. Eunson<\/strong>, Design and Technology<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr. JP. Murray<\/strong>, PT STEM, Design and Technology<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-panels_117\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-panels builder-section-last tabs-mode\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"ttfmp-tabs-container\" data-height-style=\"\"  data-start-collapsed=\"false\">\n<ul class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-titles\">\n<li id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_187\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"#ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_187\">What will I learn?<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n<li id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_188\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"#ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_188\">How will I learn?<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n<li id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_189\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"#ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_189\">How will it help me?<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n<li id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_190\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"#ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_190\">Resources<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_187\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">Graphic Communication is a practical, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">creative<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\"> and dynamic course that equips young people with the skills to produce high quality manual and digital graphics using industry standard software. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">It combines elements of creativity and communicating for visual impact with elements of protocol and allows learners to develop an appreciation of the importance of industry standards. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">The ability to communicate ideas and information is an invaluable skill that is highly sought after across a wide range of industries. Learners will discover why Graphic Communication is recognised as an international language within design, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\">engineering<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27958588 BCX8\"> and manufacturing industries.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW27958588 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_188\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<h2>Learning Experiences<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;8bbfd0e7-a2da-4b76-a39e-313ba37ec0b8|33&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;Default&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Default&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777844,&quot;Arial&quot;,469769226,&quot;Arial,Times New Roman&quot;,335551500,&quot;0&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559705,&quot;2057&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;0&quot;,201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,335559704,&quot;1025&quot;,335551547,&quot;2057&quot;]}\">Within the graphics studio, y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">ou will learn how to produc<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">e the type of drawings used by e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">ngineers to design and manufacture p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">arts for everyday products from<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">illustrative <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">sketches <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\"> high quality presentation drawings.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\"> Pupils learn to create 3D models using modelling software<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\"> used in industry, building a valuable <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">workset<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">. You will apply your creative skills to produce promotional posters and brochures using Desk Top Publishing software<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">, learning of the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">techniques<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\"> creators use to make eye catching and original <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">graphic <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">designs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">. By reading and producing drawings used in the construction industry, you will apply your numeracy skills to calculate sizes on drawings<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\"> and learn to convey concise and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">accurate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\"> manufacturing information<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175016045 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">. Enhancing your ICT skills in realistic graphic situations you will use your research skills when planning projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_189\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<h2>Life and Work<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168097351 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168097351 BCX8\">The skills developed in Graphic Communication are fundamental for pupils interested in careers in engineering, architecture, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168097351 BCX8\">advertising<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168097351 BCX8\"> and promotion. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168097351 BCX8\">The skills developed within Graphic Communication have application and relevance to the world of work in direct ways. The ability to communicate information through drawing is relevant to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168097351 BCX8\">a wide variety of careers and desired by employers and universities. Complementing these work skills, you will also enhance a range of meta-skills from critical thinking, sense making, initiative and communicating.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW168097351 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_190\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45651.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45651.html<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; Link to past papers, course specification and Understanding Standards material<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designclass.co.uk\/graphiccommunication.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.designclass.co.uk\/graphiccommunication.html<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; a useful resource to help prepare for the course and revise for examinations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/thegraphicsclass\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/thegraphicsclass<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; a useful resource with a range of practical tasks and quizzes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Graphic Communication is a practical, creative and dynamic course that equips young people with the skills to produce high quality manual and digital graphics using industry standard software. 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