Subjects / Leaving Certificate / Design & Communication Graphics
LC Design & Communication Graphics
Dearadh agus Grafaic Chumarsáide · Levels: Higher, Ordinary
In review
18 past-paper years →
Mapped to: Leaving Certificate Design and Communication Graphics (syllabus, examined to June 2028; replaced by Applied Graphics and Design for students starting 5th year in September 2027) · official specification (NCCA). Topic names are StudyRoom's own summaries.
Core A: Plane and descriptive geometry
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Orthographic and auxiliary projectionUse first-angle and third-angle projection and auxiliary views to find true lengths and true shapes.HLOL 15 q In review
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Axonometric projectionConstruct isometric, dimetric and trimetric projections, including the axonometric plane and scales.HLOL 15 q In review
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Perspective projectionConstruct parallel and angular perspective using the picture plane, station point and vanishing points.HLOL 15 q In review
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Plane geometryConstruct tangents, circles, triangles and polygons and apply geometric theorems.HLOL 15 q In review
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Conic sectionsDefine and construct the ellipse, parabola and hyperbola using foci, directrices and eccentricity.HLOL 15 q In review
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Descriptive geometry of lines and planesFind true lengths, inclinations, true shapes, traces and dihedral angles of lines and oblique planes.HLOL 15 q In review
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Intersection and development of surfacesFind lines of interpenetration between solids and develop their surfaces.HLOL 15 q In review
Core B: Communication of design and computer graphics
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Graphics in design and communicationUnderstand how graphics support the design process, including proportion, form and design principles.HLOL 15 q In review
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Communication of designPresent designs using rendering, colour, layout and standard drawing conventions.HLOL 16 q In review
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Freehand drawingSketch accurately in proportion, in 2D and 3D, for idea generation and communication.HLOL 15 q In review
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Information and communication technologies (CAD)Build parametric models and assemblies and produce drawings and renders using CAD.HLOL 15 q In review
Applied graphics (options: Dynamic mechanisms, Structural forms, Geologic geometry, Surface geometry, Assemblies)
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Dynamic mechanismsPlot loci of mechanisms, cycloids, involutes, helices and cam profiles.HLOL 15 q In review
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Structural formsRepresent doubly curved and ruled surfaces such as the hyperbolic paraboloid and hyperboloid of revolution.HLOL 16 q In review
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Geologic geometrySolve problems involving strike, dip, outcrops and the thickness of strata.HLOL 19 q In review
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Surface geometryRepresent and develop surfaces, including transition pieces and surfaces of revolution.HLOL 15 q In review
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AssembliesInterpret and draw assembled components in orthographic and sectional views using standard conventions.HLOL 15 q In review
Student assignment
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Student assignment (coursework)Research, design, model and present a response to a brief using freehand and CAD graphics.HLOL 16 q In review