Higher Graphic Communication

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

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.

• Specimen coursework assessment task for Higher Graphic Communication
  October 2018

• Guidance on conditions of assessment

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

• Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)

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

Please note: For session 2020-21 there have been modifications to this course. The materials below should therefore be viewed along with the National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21.

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• 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

• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

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.