Junior Certificate Technical Graphics First year taster programme

Junior Certificate Technical Graphics First year taster programme

What is Technical Graphics ? • Technical Graphics is one of the technology subjects offered at junior cycle. • In Technical Graphics students use drawing equipment to create precise and accurate drawings. • These drawings are used to communicate ideas or solve problems.

Technical Graphics Communicates Information Technical Graphics is a Universal Language

What will I learn in Technical Graphics? • How to produce neat drawings of everyday items. • How to represent 3 -D objects on paper. • How to create models of objects on the computer. • How to use freehand sketching, colouring and shading to represent objects. • Develop a number of life-long skills.

Practical Uses Visualisation & spatial ability improves a persons ability to generate abstract images in the mind. Reversing a car and being able to judge the distance from other objects is an example of spatial ability awareness.

Skills developed in Technical Graphics Communication Skills Problem solving skills

Skills developed in Technical Graphics Computer Skills

Skills developed in Technical Graphics Design skills

Is Technical Graphics Useful in other subjects? Technical Graphics can be very useful in other subjects such as: �Mathematics �Construction Studies �Materials Technology Wood �Engineering Technology & Metalwork �Junior & Leaving Certificate Technology �Art

Cross-Curricular links Technical Graphics Applications of Geometry and Problem Solving Project Maths Relationships between Technical Graphics and mathematics

Junior Certificate examination example question

Technical Graphics classroom expectations • • • • Line up in single file outside the door before class. Do not enter the room without the teachers permission. No eating or drinking in the Technical Graphics room. Behave in a respectful manor. Sit in the seat assigned to you. Respect for every individual in the class. Respect the equipment given to you. The highest standard of work is expected. Homework must be completed on time. All equipment must be present in class. i. Pads must be kept flat at all times You may not access any Apps without your teachers permission. Clean the room as you leave.