New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events Graphic Communication: Advanced Higher Course Assessment

New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events

Graphic Communication:

Advanced Higher Course Assessment

Course Assessment at Advanced Higher

Course Assessment at AH assesses Added Value

Course at AH is graded A – D, as at present

Controlled Assessment of setting, conducting and marking

For AH Graphic Communication there are 2 Components:

– a Project (60%)

– a Question paper (40%)

No dual running at Advanced Higher in session 2015-16

AH Graphic Communication – Question Paper

• 80 marks (40% of award)• 2 hours• sampling across all course content• application of knowledge and understanding• drawing from technical graphics and

commercial and visual media graphic contexts equally

AH Graphic Communication – Question Paper

Two sections• section 1: 50 marks – limited response type

questions covering both Units• section 2: 30 marks – 2 longer structured

questions – one each of technical graphics and CVMG contexts

Workshop 2: question paper

Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion

Using the materials provided, in small groups, discuss:

how questions relate to, and integrate aspects of the mandatory content for the Course (CAS)

how question approaches progress from Higher

the depth of answers required as indicated in MIs

existing materials which can still be used to support learning and teaching – any new materials required

AH Graphic Communication - Project

What it does:•Assesses the practical application of skills and knowledge from across the Course•120 marks (60% of award)Documents needed:•GAI (general assessment information)•Project Assessment Task, with candidate guideThe project will be:•Carried out under supervised conditions•Internally marked (subject to verification)

AH Graphic Communication - ProjectArea of project Marks

availableAnalysis of the graphic brief and initial research 10Producing a graphic specification 10Project planning 10

Graphic planning and production

60

- Carrying out and using research 10

- Using preliminary graphic techniques to communicate ideas 10

- Producing a range of graphic ideas or concepts 20

- Producing a graphic solution 20

Planning a client presentation 10Producing a client presentation 10Evaluation 10

Evaluation

Graphic specification

Proposal and

outline

Analysis and initial research

Discussion, feedback

andapproval

Plan client presentation

Plan client presentation

Produceclient

presentation

Carrying out and using research

Preliminary graphic

techniques

Graphic ideas or concepts

Produce graphic solution(s)


Project planning


GAI (general assessment information)• overview• suggested graphic contexts• assessment conditions• giving support and guidance• evidence to be gathered• marking instructions


Project Assessment Task• overview• marking instructions (same as GAI)• assessment record• Appendix 1: instructions and guidance for

candidates


Project Assessment Task: Appendix 1• guidance on recording progress• stage-by-stage advice and guidance• assessment requirements for each aspect

• additional guidance on research ethics• list of possible project contexts


Initial stages pp.30-42• overview of project• guidance on recording progress• guidance on choosing a suitable problem• project proposal and outline plan• analysis of a graphic brief and initial research • producing a graphic specification• project planning

AH Graphic Communication Choosing a suitable project

1. Will your project topic allow you to apply some knowledge and skills of Graphic communication at Advanced Higher level as written in the ‘Further mandatory information on Course coverage’ section of the Course Assessment Specification in either or both of technical graphics and commercial and visual media graphics?

2. Will your project topic require you to apply some knowledge

and skills from your own research?

3. Will the project topic allow you to apply generic skills in planning, research, analysis, problem solving and evaluation?

4. Will you be able to complete it in the time available?

5. Can all potential barriers to you carrying out your project be overcome, for example: health and safety issues, permissions, and logistics?

6. Do you have access to any necessary expertise, resources and equipment?

yes no

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AH Graphic Communication Project- getting started

Producing a project proposal and an outline of how time might be allocated

Getting assessor approval

This establishes that the candidate’s proposal for their project is appropriate and feasible

Advanced Higher Graphic Communication project proposal – keep this and include it with your final submission Candidate name:_________________________________ Brief description of project proposal: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Task Time

allocated Target date

1 Analysis of the graphic brief and initial research

2 Producing a graphic specification

3 Project planning

4


Carrying out and using research

Producing and range of graphic ideas or concepts

Producing a graphic solution

5 Planning a client presentation

6 Producing a client presentation

7 Evaluation

Special resources that might be required:

Approved by: _________________________________________________ Approval recommendations:

AH Graphic Communication ProjectWorkshop activities – reference documents

Workshop 3a: project initial stages



the list of possible contexts – can you provide any others?

what the candidate must record as they progress

how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)

the requirements of evidence for:

– analysis and initial research

– the graphic specification

– project planning

AH Graphic Communication – Project

Graphic planning and production (PAT)pp.43-481. carrying out and using ongoing research2. using preliminary graphic techniques to

communicate ideas3. producing a range of ideas or concepts4. producing a graphic solution

Workshop 3b: graphic planning and production



what evidence is required for each element – what would this look like?

what the candidate must record as they progress


evidence required – technical and/or CVMG options

the marks awarded for these different elements


Planning and producing a client presentation (PAT pp.49-51)

• planning a presentation• producing a client presentation

Workshop 3c: client presentation



the purpose of the presentation

the level of presentation planning detail required

the formats of evidence for planning

the requirements for the final client presentation



Evaluation of solution and process (PATpp.51-52)

• Describing and explaining the production processes of the solution

• Impacts of decision making

Workshop 3d: evaluation



the purpose of the evaluation

the key aspects of the evaluation

the use of a ‘record of progress’ or reflective commentaries in support of the evaluation


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