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S1/S2 Craft, Design and Graphics
Course Time
Pupils are offered two 40-minute periods of Craft,
Design and Graphics in S1 and S2 to provide a common base of knowledge
and skills
to embark on a Standard Grade course in Craft & Design and/or
Graphic Communication in S3 and beyond.
Course Description
At present the course consists of individual
units of work over the first two years in secondary. The course
offers opportunities
to develop Knowledge & Understanding of needs and how they
are met, skills in designing and making, in order to meet those
needs, and to develop informed attitudes to social and environmental
issues within the 5-14 technological context.
Teaching Methods/Materials
The course is “design and make” orientated
where the participants are asked to design and make a solution
to a problem.
Instruction is given on safety in the workshop, the use of tools,
machinery and processes along with the properties of the materials
being crafted. A design process is closely followed for each unit.
Instrument aided drawing is undertaken to encourage a comprehension
of orthographic projection. Information Technology is an integral
part of some units of work and is used as widely as possible.
Assessment
Assessment is continuous with remediation where necessary; Knowledge
and Understanding, Design and Practical Abilities being assessed
at the end of each unit in accordance with 5-14.
Homework
Homework is
not given on a regular basis but is used when research is necessary
before embarking on a new unit of work, to consolidate
coursework, or to permit continuity of course work. Homework
should enhance pupils overall performance.
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Standard Grade Graphic Communication
THE COURSE
In recent years, society has become more dependent on
rapid and clear transfer of information, a trend which has placed
increasing
emphasis on graphics. The Standard Grade Graphic Communication
course, therefore, is designed to help pupils convey ideas
and present information in various graphic forms.
Pupils develop ability in reading and interpreting a wide range
of graphic source materials and in drawing, sketching and using
colour and rendering techniques. By gaining experience of the diversity
of methods employed in Graphic Communication, pupils are better
fitted to select appropriate methods and media for particular tasks.
The course focuses on representing everyday objects through a series
of tasks and assignments. Computer-aided graphics is an essential
part of the course and pupils are encouraged to utilise computers
where possible in carrying out work. Manual graphics, including
formal technical drawing, demand a high degree of care and accuracy.
TEACHING METHODS
Techniques are generally taught in whole class sessions, with
individual help given as pupils consolidate each topic. A series
of assignments allow pupils to use these techniques to produce
examples of work which may later form part of a Graphics Portfolio.
Individual responses to these assignments are the result of discussion
between pupil and teacher and amongst groups of pupils.
ASSESSMENTS
 There are three elements of assessment
Knowledge and Interpretation
Drawing Abilities
Illustration and Presentation
Knowledge and Interpretation and Drawing Abilities are assessed
by a written/drawing examination, set and marked by the Scottish
Qualifications Authority, at Foundation, General and Credit levels.
Illustration and Presentation is assessed by the teacher, but checked
by the SQA. This consists of a portfolio of graphic work produced
by the pupil.
HOMEWORK
In the early part of the course, homework is irregular and usually
based on preparatory work for assignments. From mid-S3 onwards,
regular homework is set to help with consolidation and reinforcement,
mainly in Drawing Abilities.
FURTHER INFORMATION from Mr M Cordiner,
PT Technical Education.
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S3/S4 Intermediate 1/2 Practical Craft Skills Woodwork
The Course
 Practical Craft Skills Woodwork is purely practical.
Pupils make a series of models in the 3 units of work.
Gaining confidence, experience and skill in the use of hand and
machine tools, safe working practice is paramount throughout.
This course is ideal for anyone who has shown enthusiasm and
a good attitude to practical work in S1 and S2.
Course Content
The course consists of 3 units and a final project
UNIT 1 |
40hrs |
Bench Skills 1 - Flat Frame Construction |
UNIT 2 |
40hrs |
Bench Skills 2 - Carcase Construction |
UNIT 3 |
40hrs |
Machining and finishing wood |
FINAL PROJECT |
40hrs to make a clock. |
This project embraces all the skills taught in the previous
3 units. |
Teaching Methods
All work will be demonstrated by the teacher
before being undertaken by the class.
Skills Developed
Read drawings, hand skills and machine skills
to make prescribed models
Assessment
At the end of each unit Coursework models are assessed
to standards set by the SQA.
Final project internally assessed and externally moderated.
Small written tests in each unit.
Further information
can be obtained from the Technical Department
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S5/S6 Intermediate 1/2 Practical Craft Skills
Woodwork
Entry Requirements
S1/S2 Technical or Standard Grade Craft and Design
Course Content
The course consists of 3 units and a final project
UNIT 1
|
40hrs |
Bench Skills 1 - Flat Frame Construction |
UNIT 2
|
40hrs |
Bench Skills 2 - Carcase Construction |
UNIT 3
|
40hrs |
Machining and finishing wood |
FINAL PROJECT
|
40hrs |
To make a clock or small bathroom unit. This project embraces
all the skills taught in the previous 3 units. |
Teaching Methods
Teacher demonstration and class participation
Skills Developed
Read drawings, hand skills and machine skills to make prescribed
models
Assessment
Models assessed at the end of each unit
Course project internally assessed and externally moderated.
Small written tests in each unit.
Further information can
be obtained from the Technical Department
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Intermediate 2/Higher Product Design
Entry Requirements
 A Credit Grade 1or 2 in Standard Grade Craft & Design
is essential or an equivalent Art qualification. A Credit Grade
pass in English
would be beneficial.
Course Content
The course consists of 3 units
of work plus a Design Assignment which embraces aspects from
units 1, 2 and 3
UNIT 1 : 40hrs Product Evaluation
This
involves writing an evaluation report on an individually
chosen commercial product. Research is carried out on a commercial
product to enable a detailed specification to be written from
a given Design Brief.
UNIT 2 : 40hrs Developing Design Proposals
The unit investigates the
factors which influence the design of an industrial product.
Factors like, Function, Ergonomics, Aesthetics,
Materials, Safety, Commercial Enterprise, Economics. A
folio is produced which demonstrates good use of knowledge,
graphic skills and modelling techniques to produce a
realistic solution for commercial manufacture.
UNIT 3 : 40hrs Manufacturing Products
This unit follows
on from unit 1 and looks at how a product would be commercially
produced and orthographically communicated. The material
used to produce a product depends on things like the
quantity
to be produced,
manufacturing
processes and techniques available and the quantity to
be manufactured. the unit comprises of a written test
and an orthographic drawing test.
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT : Design Assignment
This is a short 10 hour assignment
that embraces the Knowledge and Understanding gained in the first
3 units of the course.
Teaching Methods
The units are taught
individually, each being a natural progression from the previous.
Design tasks are set along
with coursework notes to provide the material for the knowledge
and understanding of the industrial design process. The participants
are put in the position of the industrial designer to help
understand how the various professionals are involved in the design
and
production of a modified or new product.
Assessment
Unit 1, 2, and 3 are assessed on completion, success
requires a score of 65% on each unit assessed. The Design Assignment
and Knowledge and Understanding (K&U) are both externally assessed.
A prelim examination is given to provide an estimate for K&U.
Candidates must pass all units of work to gain a pass in Higher
Product Design.
Homework
Homework is issued regularly to allow continual progress
in coursework, this takes the form of research, investigation and
note taking to produce a folio, K&U questions are set to consolidate
coursework and give practice in examination type questions.
Further information
can be obtained from the Technical Department.
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Intermediate 2 Graphic Communication
Entry Requirements
Standard Grade 3 or 4 OR enthusiastic pupils
who have not been to technical in S3/4 (by mutual agreement)
Course Content
The course consists of 3 units.
UNIT 1: Graphic Communication – Pictorial
Drawing and Sketching, Illustration and Presentation, mainly 3
dimensional.
UNIT 2: Graphic Communication – Orthographic
As in unit 1 but 2 dimensional
UNIT 3: Computer Graphics
Use CAD packages to produce drawings
and design graphics, as well as simple illustrations and desk
top published items.
Teaching Methods
New techniques taught by demonstration- classwork
for consolidation.
Skills Developed
The course covers a wide range of drawing and
sketching skills, from formal ‘technical’ drawing to
illustration and Graphic Design. It makes use of both manual and
computer generated images.
Assessment
Unit Assessments: short tests and examples of work
completed during the Unit.
External Assessment
1) External paper testing Knowledge and Drawing
Abilities.
2) A Presentation folio containing the students best work.
Homework
Additional work for consolidation.
Planning work for CAG folio.
Further information can be obtained from the Technical Department.
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Higher Graphic Communication
Entry Requirements
Standard Grade Credit 1 or 2 (possibly 3)
or Intermediate 2
The Course Content
The course consists of 3 units and builds
on the
Standard Grade Course, but items considered are more
complex. Rather more emphasis on CAD with greater
integration of CAD packages. Thematic Presentation
requires more independence and discipline from the student.
UNIT
1: Technical Graphics 1
Manual techniques – drawing , sketching,
illustration and presentation,
mainly in 3 – D.
UNIT 2: Technical Graphics 2
As above but mainly in 2 – D.
UNIT 3: Computer Graphics
2-D and 3-D drawing using a CAD package.
Illustration and Presentation – DeskTop Publishing.
All the above are used separately and in combination.
Teaching Methods
New techniques taught by demonstration - classwork
for consolidation.
Thematic Presentation requires planning and organisation by the
pupil in discussion with the teacher.
Assessment
Unit Assessment: short tests and folio work completed
during the unit.
External Assessment
1) External Paper testing Graphic Knowledge
and Graphic Abilities
2) A Thematic Presentation: completed during the
course – internally assessed, externally moderated.
Homework
Additional work for consolidation.
Planning work for thematic presentation
More information from the Technical Department.
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