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Introduction to Design and Communication Graphics
The new Design and Communication Graphics course comprises three fundamental areas of study:
            Plane and Descriptive Geometry
            Communication of Design and Computer Graphics
            Applied Graphics.

The core areas of study (Part One) comprise Plane and Descriptive Geometry and Communication of
Design
and Computer Graphics.

 

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Core Elements 
The core comprises of all the key elements of Design and Communication Graphics. The core will give students a thorough understanding of the principles of plane and descriptive geometry and the communication of design and computer graphics. There is no designated order in which the elements are to be taught. An integrative approach where links are established between each of the elements of the core where possible would be most beneficial.

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Optional Elements 
The options are five distinct areas of Design and Communication Graphics each with a basis in the core providing the student with the opportunity to study particular aspects of the course in more detail. Students must study two of the five options in addition to the core.

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Assessment of Design and Communication Graphics
 
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How Orthographic views are located
This give an animation of how Orthographic views are located and seen using an everyday object.
 
How a Plane is generated
Shows how a plane is generated from a line
 
How to rebat an Obliques Plane onto the HP

This animation describes in detail how to rebate an Oblique Plane onto the Horizontal Plane to see its true shape and angle.