Advanced Higher Graphic Communication

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3D Modelling Course Project – Creation
of model using a minimum of THREE
modelling techniques.
Each modelling technique must be
developed using (three) modification
techniques to achieve full marks.
A storyboard for each modelling
technique will be required to
demonstrate how marks are achieved.
DTP – Section 2
Planning
Outline Specification
Thumbnails
Visuals
Printing Industry
Printing methods
Paper & printing media
Colour Systems
CYMK
RGB
Pantone
File Formats
JPEG
Gif
Tiff
Bitmap images
Vector images
October Holiday
TECHNICAL GRAPHICS
Measured Perspective
Circles, arcs and ellipses
Internal & External views
TECHNICAL GRAPHICS
Intersections
Prism & Prism
Prism & Cylinder
Cylinder & Cylinder
Non-coincident axis
Christmas Holiday
JAN
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MAR
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3D Modelling Course Project
Presentation - creation of drawings
generated from model
3D Modelling Course Project
Visualisation – creation of environment
to include materials and lights.
Additional modelling techniques and/or
modifications can be done in the
environment to achieve full marks for
each technique.
DTP – Section 3
Implementation
Master Page
Hard Copy
Evaluation &
Modification report
TECHNICAL GRAPHICS
Oblique Cones
TECHNICAL GRAPHICS
Revision
NAB – DTP terms
TECHNICAL GRAPHICS
Revision
Prelim Exam
TECHNICAL GRAPHICS
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Projects must be complete by the end of
the second week in March to allow time
for final assessment and submission of
estimate grades to SQA.
Transitions
Limited to rectangle to
circle
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Exam Preparation
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Technical Graphics & Graphic Knowledge Past Papers
Easter Holiday
APR 30
Exam Preparation
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Technical Graphics & Graphic Knowledge Past Papers
A CD containing PowerPoint presentations used in class and
additional material will be issued at this time. Students should make
use of this as a study aid.
H/W – Graphic Knowledge Past Paper Questions.
Project planning
Students must plan and prepare to make the most effective use of
their time in class. Tasks could include:
Sourcing graphics and text for inclusion in their DTP project.
Use of digital camera, scanner, video capture or web based
articles.
Practise use of image manipulation software eg. Photoshop
(online tutorials)
Visual analysis of existing publications.
Use of web resources to investigate aspects of DTP and graphic
design issues.
Completion of time consuming tasks initiated in class. eg.
rendering of visuals.
H/W – Graphic Knowledge Past Paper Questions.
Project planning and background reading
H/W – NAB test revision of DTP terms
H/W – Graphic Knowledge Past Paper Questions.
Project planning and background reading
Project Completion Deadline
Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation