Design & Communication Graphics

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Design & Communication Graphics is a relatively new course, with the first exam being sat in 2009. It has replaced the former Technical Graphics course for the Leaving Cert. As such, it is a continuation of Junior Certificate Technical Graphics.^[1]

Contents 1 Content 1.1 Core Topics 1.2 Higher Options 2 Examination 2.1 Assignment (40%) 2.1.1 Previous Project Topics 2.2 Theory Paper (60%) 2.2.1 Section A 2.2.2 Section B 2.2.3 Section C 3 References

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Core Topics

• Projection Systems
• Plane Geometry
• Conic Sections
• Descriptive Geometry of Lines and Planes
• Intersection and Development of Surfaces

Higher Options

• Geologic Geometry
• Assemblies
• Dynamic Mechanisms
• Structural Forms
• Surface Geometry

[edit] Examination

Assessment of the DCG course comprises of two components - a student assignment and a terminal examination paper.

[edit] Assignment (40%)

Students explore various aspects of a given brief in relation to their design, and represent these, using a variety of appropriate media. The assignment is intended to engage students in the creative activity associated with design and the different elements involved in the communication of their design. The assignment relates to a theme or topic, which will require investigation and decision making on the part of the student.

Students research existing artefacts and represent them through a variety of media. They then have a choice to either modify their artefact or make a new 'concept design'. A significant and compulsory part of the project is done via the program Solidworks.

Previous Project Topics

• 2010
  • Higher - Video Games' Controller
  • Ordinary - Security Cameras
• 2009
  • Higher - Speaker System

[edit] Theory Paper (60%)

The final exam consists of one paper, divided into three sections. Students have three hours to complete the exam.

Section A

• Four questions are presented
• Three must be answered
• All questions carry 20 marks each
• The questions are based on four of the core topics

Section B

• Three questions are presented
• Two must be answered
• All questions carry 45 marks each
• The questions are based on three topics from the core

Section C

• Five questions are presented
• Two must be answered (i.e. the options the student has studied)
• All questions carry 45 marks each

[edit] References

1. ↑ http://www.curriculumonline.ie/uploadedfiles/PDF/lc_dcg_sy.pdf