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Graphics Technologies

8 dot points across 8 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How are buildings communicated through architectural drawings, and what do plans, elevations, sections and site plans each show?

Produce and interpret architectural drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections and site plans, using appropriate symbols, scale and conventions, and describe their use in building communication
A focused guide to architectural drawing for HSC Industrial Technology Graphics Technologies. Floor plans, elevations, sections and site plans, architectural symbols and conventions, scale, and physical and digital architectural modelling.
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How does computer-aided design change the way technical drawings are produced, and what can 2D and 3D CAD do that manual drawing cannot?

Describe and apply computer-aided design (CAD) to produce technical drawings and 3D models, and explain the advantages of CAD over manual drawing and its links to manufacture
A focused guide to CAD for HSC Industrial Technology Graphics Technologies. What CAD is, 2D drafting and 3D modelling, parametric design, the advantages over manual drawing, output and the link to CAM and manufacture.
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How are mechanical parts and assemblies communicated through engineering drawings, and how do detail, assembly and exploded views work together?

Produce and interpret engineering drawings, including detail drawings, assembly and exploded views, sectional views and tolerances, and describe technical illustration for instructions and manufacture
A focused guide to engineering drawing for HSC Industrial Technology Graphics Technologies. Detail and assembly drawings, exploded views, sectional views, tolerances and fits, parts lists, and technical illustration for manufacture and instructions.
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How do orthogonal drawings describe an object precisely, and how do Australian Standards conventions make those drawings readable by anyone in industry?

Produce and interpret orthogonal (multiview) drawings using third-angle projection and Australian Standards conventions, including views, dimensioning, line types, sectioning and scale
A focused guide to orthogonal drawing for HSC Industrial Technology Graphics Technologies. Third-angle projection, arranging views, line types and conventions, dimensioning, sectioning, scale and Australian Standards that make technical drawings universally readable.
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How do pictorial drawings show an object in three dimensions on a flat page, and when do you choose isometric, oblique or perspective?

Produce pictorial drawings including isometric, oblique and perspective, and explain how each method represents three-dimensional objects and where each is best applied
A focused guide to pictorial drawing for HSC Industrial Technology Graphics Technologies. Isometric, oblique and one- and two-point perspective drawing, how each represents three dimensions, their advantages and limitations, and choosing the right pictorial method.
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How do rendering and presentation techniques turn a line drawing into a convincing, communicative image of a design?

Apply rendering and presentation techniques, including tone, texture, colour, light and shadow, to communicate the appearance and materials of a design effectively
A focused guide to rendering and presentation for HSC Industrial Technology Graphics Technologies. Tone, light and shadow, indicating materials and texture, colour and media, digital rendering, and laying out a clear, persuasive presentation.
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How are graphics reproduced and output, and how do printing processes, colour and file formats affect the final result?

Describe the reprographic and printing processes used to reproduce and output graphics, including digital printing, plotting and offset printing, and explain colour, resolution and file management
A focused guide to reprographics and output for HSC Industrial Technology Graphics Technologies. Output devices and plotting, digital and offset printing, colour models such as RGB and CMYK, resolution, file formats and managing graphics files for reproduction.
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How is the graphics industry organised, and how do its sectors, technologies, environmental practices and trends shape the work it produces?

Describe the structure, sectors, technologies, environmental and sustainability practices and current trends of the graphics industry as the industry-related knowledge for the focus area
A focused guide to industry-related knowledge for HSC Industrial Technology Graphics Technologies. The structure and sectors of the graphics industry, design and printing technologies, environmental practice, and current and emerging digital trends.
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