Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra

D.C.G.

01-December-22

If you like problem-solving and being creative using graphics this is the subject for you.

Design & Communication Graphics (DCG) Course Content

  • Assemblies
  • Axo/Di/Tri-metric Projection
  • Conic Sections
  • Developments & Envelopments
  • Dynamic Mechanisms
  • Geological Geometry
  • Interpenetration
  • Intersecting Planes (Laminar Planes)
  • Orthographic & Auxiliary Projection+
  • Perspective
  • Skew Lines
  • Solids in Contact
  • Structural Forms
  • Surface Geometry
  • Tetrahedron
  • The Oblique Plane

How is DCG assessed?

DCG is assessed through a student project (40%) and a three-hour Exam Paper (60%)

Section A: You must do 3 of the 4 short questions taken from the following areas:

  • Projection Systems
  • Plane Geometry
  • Conic Sections
  • Intersection and Development of Surfaces

Section B: You must do 2 of the 3 long questions taken from the following areas:

  • Descriptive Geometry of Lines and Plane
  • Projection Systems
  • Plane Geometry
  • Conic Sections
  • Intersection and Development of Surfaces
  • Descriptive Geometry of Lines and Plane

Section C: Answer 2 of the 5 long questions which will be based on material from the following areas:

  • Dynamic Mechanisms
  • Structural Forms
  • Surface Geometry
  • Geologic Geometry
  • Assemblies

Project
You will have to submit a project toward the end of 6th year which will be on a given theme which is outlined in a brief normally released in September. You will have the choice of a design investigation and modification or a design investigation and concept design.

Events
May
29 2023
Leaving Cert taught classes end & supervised study shared by class teachers in rooms 2&3 if required will be provided TBC
May
31 2023
2nd and 5th Years exams
May
31 2023
First Year Sponsored Walk followed by Summer Holidays
Jun
02 2023
School closes for Summer Holidays
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