LC DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION GRAPHICS
Subject Content
Consists of a core section comprised of (a) plane and solid geometry and (b) communication computer graphics. There is also an options section of applied graphics, two options are to be taken.
Exam Structure
One Terminal Exam Paper 60%
Student Assignment 40%
Terminal Exam: 3 hours duration.
1:
5 parts from various areas of the core - Student must attempt 4 parts - Compulsory - Marks 60
2 - 5:
This section of the paper will contain four questions which will be based on material from the following syllabus areas:
* Projection Systems
* Conic Sections
* Intersection and Development of Surfaces
* Descriptive Geometry of Lines and Planes
Each question will be a multi-part question - Student must attempt 2 questions - Marks 90(2x45)
6:
This question will be based on Dynamic Mechanisms - This will be a multi-part question - Student must attempt 2 questions - Marks 90(2x45)
7:
This question will be based on Structural Forms
8:
This question will be based on Surface Geometry
9:
This question will be based on Geologic Geometry
10:
This question will be based on Assemblies
Total: 240
Student Assignment
Emphasis on:
1. Elements of design
2. Communication graphics
3. Use of ICT’S in design
Different theme for higher and ordinary level
May take the form of:
A design investigation and modification
A concept design
(160 marks)
Data sources: The information on this page has been compiled from www.careersportal.ie
Subject Content
Consists of a core section comprised of (a) plane and solid geometry and (b) communication computer graphics. There is also an options section of applied graphics, two options are to be taken.
Exam Structure
One Terminal Exam Paper 60%
Student Assignment 40%
Terminal Exam: 3 hours duration.
1:
5 parts from various areas of the core - Student must attempt 4 parts - Compulsory - Marks 60
2 - 5:
This section of the paper will contain four questions which will be based on material from the following syllabus areas:
* Projection Systems
* Conic Sections
* Intersection and Development of Surfaces
* Descriptive Geometry of Lines and Planes
Each question will be a multi-part question - Student must attempt 2 questions - Marks 90(2x45)
6:
This question will be based on Dynamic Mechanisms - This will be a multi-part question - Student must attempt 2 questions - Marks 90(2x45)
7:
This question will be based on Structural Forms
8:
This question will be based on Surface Geometry
9:
This question will be based on Geologic Geometry
10:
This question will be based on Assemblies
Total: 240
Student Assignment
Emphasis on:
1. Elements of design
2. Communication graphics
3. Use of ICT’S in design
Different theme for higher and ordinary level
May take the form of:
A design investigation and modification
A concept design
(160 marks)
Data sources: The information on this page has been compiled from www.careersportal.ie