Graphic Communication study guides

A deep-dive SQA National 5 Graphic Communication guide to 2D graphic communication. Covers orthographic drawing and third-angle projection, British Standards line types and conventions, dimensioning and tolerances, sectional and assembly drawings, and building drawings with standard symbols and scale.

A deep-dive SQA National 5 Graphic Communication guide to 3D and pictorial graphic communication. Covers isometric, oblique and planometric drawing, one-point and two-point perspective, freehand sketching and rendering, 3D CAD modelling with extrude and revolve, and CAD assembly and rendering for realistic presentation.

A deep-dive SQA National 5 Graphic Communication guide to graphic design and layout. Covers desktop publishing features and layout, the design elements (line, shape, form, texture, colour, value, space), the design principles (alignment, balance, contrast, proximity, emphasis, rhythm, white space), colour theory, and the preliminary, production and promotional contexts with the design process.

A deep-dive SQA National 5 Graphic Communication guide to graphic communication in context. Covers the impact of graphics on society and the environment, the technologies, hardware, software and file formats used to create and share graphics, and how the course is assessed through the question paper and the assignment.