Higher Graphic Communication
2021 Key Messages
The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021. SQA appointees reviewed and provided feedback on a selection of assessment evidence from SQA centres. Subject-specific feedback has been provided to those centres for each course and level they were selected for.
The key messages report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted and reviewed across all the selections. This report is provided for all delivering centres to reflect upon and make any appropriate adjustments.
Course Specification
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Higher Graphic Communication Course Specification
September 2018
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
Coursework
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards
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Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
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Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
More examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Graphic Communication course assessment overview
- Overview of Course Assessment Presentation with audio (12.47 MB)
- Video overview of course assessment from session 2018-19 (30 minutes) (70.61 MB)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2019 Higher Graphic Communication Course Report September 2019
- 2018 Higher Graphic Communication Course Report October 2018
- 2017 Higher Graphic Communication Course Report October 2017
- 2016 Higher Graphic Communication Course Report October 2016
Verification Reports
- Graphic Communication Verification Key Messages Round 2
June 2017 - 2019 Higher Graphic Communication Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 Higher Graphic Communication Course Report
October 2018 - Graphic Communication Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2016 - Graphic Communication Verification Key Messages Round 2
June 2016 - Graphic Communications Verification Key Messages
October 2016 - Graphic Communication Verification Key Messages
October 2015
CPD
Additional CPD support
Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.