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Graphical Communication
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Advanced Level Graphical Communication
1 session of 1.5 hours weekly

The aim of this course is to enable the students to:

  • Further the ability to communicate information by graphical means;
  • Develop a competence in how to approach a graphical design exercise;
  • Foster the skill of representing graphically, using both freehand and accurate drawings, plausible design concepts and solutions;
  • Develop an accurate level of draughtsmanship that respects established draughting codes, practices and conventions.
  • Develop a knowledge of two-dimensional (2D) computer-aided draughting

The Graphical Communication Advanced Level Examination consists of two papers and a continually assessed CAD component.  The content includes:

  • The cone and the conic sections.
  • Cycloidal curves
  • Spiral curves
  • Helices and screw threads
  • Involute Spur Gears
  • Coplanar loci of points on moving mechanisms
  • Cams
  • Projections
  • Projection of Lines
  • Planes
  • Intersection of Solids
  • Solids in contact
  • Developments
  • Graphical Statics
  • The general environment
  • Graphical analysis, comparison and presentation of data
  • Perspective Drawing
  • Other methods of graphical illustration
  • Graphical Techniques
  • The Design Process

(Based on the Matsec Syllabus Graphical Communication A Level)

Explore the entire syllabus (topics in detail, pre-requisites, specimen paper and grade descriptors here): http://www.um.edu.mt/matsec

To apply for Graphical Communication A Level course call +356 21227799 or email us for more information.

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