Graphic communication

Pupils are briefed to design the front of a new building. Using the Clyde Waterfront website for research, pupils create a design using knowledge of both one point perspective and colour theory using culture as their inspiration. This project develops pupils skills in using both one point perspective and colour theory whilst providing a cross curricular theme for their learning and opening opportunities to link with local community and businesses. The finished design will form an exhibition of work for internal and external partners to view/judge.

Outcomes of learning

• Subject knowledge of graphics is gained and enhanced through purposeful learning
• Employability skills enhanced through application of knowledge in a real situation.
• Pupils gain independence through setting their own goals within an agreed timescale
• Skill base and understanding of subject material are reinforced through an interesting and challenging topic
• Develop enterprising skills such as self awareness and confidence building, making decisions, working together and independently, being innovative, focusing on achievement and success
• Employability skills enhanced: communication, planning, organisation, time management, researching, sourcing, contributing
• Pupils take responsibility for their learning through making decisions about their choice of research and design
• Pupils have developed enterprising skills identified as 4 capacities of CfE

Relevance to curriculum

• Supports 5-14 Environmental Studies
• Relevance of how curriculum topic is related to world of work