DCG has taken the place of Technical Graphics at Leaving Certificate. This subject offers students the opportunity to visualise and understand information presented either verbally or graphically. Students will develop problem solving and creative thinking skills and are required to use 2D and 3D graphics.
40% of the coursework is a project, mainly computer-based, using Computer-Aided Design programme Solidworks. The theme of the 2016 assignment was design of a tap.
This is an excellent choice for students who have strong visual-spatial skills and interested in Engineering or Technology as a future career choice. Students who have not taken Technical Drawing to Junior Certificate level may initially find the subject difficult as they are lacking the fundamentals of the subject.
Complementary subjects : Physics, Applied Maths, Engineering, Technology.
Availability at Hewitt College
- Full Time
- Weekly Grinds
- Courses
- Leaving Cert Design & Communications Graphics: Higher
Our Leaving Cert Programme has full time 4th Year, 5th Year and 6th Year classes, and includes Design & Communications Graphics as a core subject.
Design & Communications Graphics is currently available as a weekly grind:
Grinds or Evening Classes in Design & Communications Graphics are regularly available for the following exams.
- Leaving Cert Design & Communications Graphics: Higher
Courses in Design & Communications Graphics for the following exams are regularly available.
- Leaving Cert Design & Communications Graphics: Higher