Design and Communication Graphics

Subject Content

The course is split into two section:

(A) Plane and Solid Geometry (Normal board and tee square drawing similar to Junior Cycle Graphics) with emphasis on:

1. Orthographic Projection
2. Conics
3. Pictorial (3D) Drawing
4. Solids in Contact
5. Oblique plane
6. Intersection and Development of Solids
7. Intersecting planes
8. 2 Applied questions also

(B) The Student Assignment with emphasis on:

1. Elements of design
2. CAD - Solidworks
3. Use of ICT
4. Design communication

Different project for higher and ordinary level

May take the form of:

• A design investigation, comparing the design of similar products in detail and modifying designs
• A new concept design

Marking Structure

One Terminal Exam Paper 60%
Student Assignment (Project) 40%

Terminal Exam: 3 hours duration

Section A (Short Q’s) – Compulsory - 60 marks

• 4 questions from various areas of the cores
• Student must attempt 3 Q's

Section B (Long Q’s)– Student must attempt 2 questions - 90 marks

• This section of the paper will contain 3 questions which will be based on material from the following syllabus areas:
  • Orthographic Projection
  • Conics
  • Pictorial (3D) Drawing
  • Solids in Contact
  • Oblique plane
  • Intersection and Development of Solids
  • Intersecting planes

Section C (Long Q’s) – Student must attempt 2 questions - 90 marks

• This section of the paper will contain 5 questions, which will be based on material from the Applied section of the syllabus.
• This will be a multi-part question

Applied Graphics

• Geologic Geometry (2x45)
• Structural Forms
• Surface Geometry
• Dynamic Mechanisms
• Assemblies

Comment

Students have to have undertaken Graphics at Junior Cycle.

Free hand sketching is a small component of the project therefore Junior Cycle art or good sketching skills would serve as an advantage in this area.

A good knowledge of ICT skills is also beneficial.

Students who have a strong ability at Junior Cycle Graphics will generally have the same advantage in Design and Communication Graphics

Students must also appreciate that work completed must conform to a high standard of neatness and draftsman-ship.

Having a Windows laptop or PC to run the CAD programme would be a good help but not essential.