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August 13, 2022

Design & Communication Graphics (DCG)

Design & Communication Graphics (DCG)

by brendan / Tuesday, 13 November 2018 / Published in Subjects

The Design and Communication Graphics course makes a unique contribution to the student’s

Cognitive and practical skills development. These skills include;

  • graphicacy/graphic communication,
  • creative problem solving,
  • spatial abilities/visualisation,
  • design capabilities,
  • computer graphics and CAD modelling.

 

The creative and decision-making capabilities of students in the activities associated with design are developed through three principal areas of study:

  • design and communication graphics
  • plane and descriptive geometries,
  • applied graphics

It is intended to develop the creative thinking and problem solving abilities of students.

 

Assessment

There are two assessment components:

  1. A student assignment (40% of the examination marks, of which CAD will form a significant and compulsory component)
  2. A terminal examination paper (60% of the examination marks)
  • The assignment will relate to a theme identified by the examining authority.
  • A different theme will apply at Higher and Ordinary levels.
  • Students must then proceed to develop a design or project brief in accordance with specified parameters.

 

 

Terminal exam

  • The terminal exam follows the same pattern as the Junior Certificate with one section on short questions and another on long questions.
  • Some topics will be a continuation of topics studied in the Junior Cert such as orthographic projection while others will be completely new.

 

What is required of a student wishing to do DCG for Leaving Cert

  • Students should have taken Technical Graphics to Junior Cert level
  • Be self-motivated to do well
  • Be willing and capable of working hard on their own
  • Have a love for the subject
  • Have an interest in problem solving (Maths etc.)
  • Have an interest in digital media i.e. SolidWorks, CAD etc.

 

Career Possibilities

DCG is a core element of many 3rd level options including Engineering, Construction and Architecture and knowledge of this subject will greatly enhance a student’s ability in any 3rd level engineering based programme. All apprenticeships include the study of detailed technical drawings.

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