S3 Standard Grade Graphic Communication

Graphic Communication is split into three distinct areas: Knowledge & Interpretation, Drawing Ability and Design Portfolio. The main focus of homework exercises will be related to Knowledge & Interpretation and Drawing Ability areas. However, in 3^rd year most drawing ability work will be practiced through freehand drawing, but in 4^th year we will encourage further consolidation of Drawing Abilities work through the use of a drawing board and equipment at home.

Type of homework

At the start of S3 all pupils are issued with a Course Glossary and Homework Book One. The glossary contains valuable information on a range of topics, as well as a list of commonly used words in context. Homework will take the shape of: Short knowledge and interpretation exercises covering all aspects of the knowledge and interpretation; revision of glossary booklet (which will prepare the pupils for regular class test).

Frequency and expected duration

On each occasion homework is given out, a period of 1 week will be given, for pupils to complete it. In S3, the general frequency will be once a fortnight. Duration of homework exercises would commonly take a pupil about 30 minutes to complete, however in relation to glossary work this would be better approached over three or four evenings using about 10 minutes on each occasion to consolidate and memorise.  Also, there may be an odd occasion where pupils have not covered appropriate amount of work in the classroom this may be extended via completion at home.

S4 Standard Grade Graphic Communication

Graphic Communication is split into three distinct areas: Knowledge & Interpretation, Drawing Ability and Design Portfolio. The main focus of homework exercises will be related to Knowledge & Interpretation and Drawing Ability areas. In pupils 4^th year we have a bigger focus on preparation for their final exams and encourage where possible further consolidation of Drawing Abilities work, through the use of a drawing board and equipment at home.

Type of homework

At the start of S3 all pupils are issued with a Course Glossary, which will continue to be used in 4^th year, as well as a new Homework Book Two. The glossary contains valuable information on a range of topics, as well as a list of commonly used words in context. Homework will take the shape of: Short knowledge and interpretation exercises covering all aspects of the knowledge and interpretation; revision of glossary booklet (which will prepare the pupils for regular class test). We will also take time to consolidate knowledge through the use of past paper questions, which will also be set for completion at home.

Frequency and expected duration

On each occasion homework is given out, a period of 1 week will be given, for pupils to complete it. In S3, the general frequency will be once a fortnight. Duration of homework exercises would commonly take a pupil about 30 minutes to complete, however in relation to glossary work this would be better approached over three or four evenings using about 10 minutes on each occasion to consolidate and memorise.  Also, there may be an odd occasion where pupils have not covered appropriate amount of work in the classroom this may be extended via completion at home.