GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
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this subject if:
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What will I
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You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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You want to develop your ability to communicate visually
for technical, information or promotional purposes
You like working with computers, sketching & drawing
You are interested in learning about the use of graphics
for manufacture, engineering, multi media, promotion,
design or communication.
You like producing/designing graphic layouts using serif
software
You are interested in developing skills in 2D and 3D CAD
Digital literacy -3D modelling, Photo Editing & Desk Top
Publishing techniques
Manual and Computer aided visual presentation &
communication techniques used in industry
Creating, assembling and digitally rendering parts
Using graphic design principles and elements
Applying British Standards and conventions
Planning, researching and evaluating
Excellent qualification for careers and further study in the
creative and engineering industries. The ability to
communicate an attention to detail is desirable in many
career paths.
CAD Technician, Computer Aided Manufacture,
Engineering, Manufacturing, Illustration, Graphic Design,
Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Industry,Visual
Arts, Game Design, Multi Media -Advertising and
Promotion, Web Design, Pre-press Technician, Brand
Identity Artist,Drafter, Graphic Artist, Quantity surveyor…
What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
PRACTICAL WOODWORKING
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this subject if:
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knowledge in:
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What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
You want to develop accuracy and precision in manual
dexterity
You want to develop numeracy skills in a practical context
You care about the accuracy and quality of your work
You want to develop your ability to interpret information
from drawings and diagrams
You want learn specialist wood craft skills
Psychomotor skills – including co-ordination, dexterity
Skills in joining materials, assembling and finishing
products
Safe working practices in workshop environments
Ability to interpret information from technical drawings
to create artefacts.
Skills in assessing and self evaluation
Ability to working to tolerances of -/+ 1mm
Ability to work independently & with others
Excellent practical subject to develop psycho motor skills
for careers and further study where precision and quality
is important: Furniture maker/restoration, mould
maker/pattern maker, construction, machine operator,
production worker, maintenance, automotive industry,
gas, electric, plumbing and heating engineers, roofing,
joinery….