Archives for graphic communications
Beatles Rock Band: Week 2
The second week of our Rock Band unit and things are getting serious in class. A little competition has broken out between groups from the jamming sessions but at the same time they are all supporting each other and helping out!
So what’s in store this week fo S3 GC.
Mon P7: Graphics as normal with Mr [...]
Graphics Podcast – The Input/Output Process
Yet another Graphic Communication Podcast has been uploaded and is now available on iTunes. Podcast 16 is titled ‘Input-Process-Output’ and is a 3 minute audio podcast explaining the basics of computer systems. It is particularly useful for study for the Knowledge area of the course.
Get ALL the Podcasts from the PODCAST PAGE or from iTunes [...]
S3 GC: Signs and Symbols
We are currently exploring Signs and Symbols in our Graphics class. We are looking at colour and shape used in different signs i.e.
What colours and shapes should be used on safety signboards?
* Red for prohibition
* Yellow for caution
* Green for positive action
* Blue for mandatory actions
* O Discs for prohibitions and instructions
* Δ Triangles [...]
Your Learning Style-How do you learn best ???
We started working on our Learning Style questionaires today. S3 GC used Google Docs online to begin to explore their prefered learning style in class. This should help us all focus on specific ways to teach and learn so that we can fully achieve our potential in the subject. I will post the results once [...]
Why don’t you have another 3 Podcasts?
Another Podcast update has been released full of fab things!
Podcast 10, titled “Basic Orthographic Drawing” is, well, eh, a basic ortho drawing task – suitable for all Graphics and Craft & Design students.
Podcast 11 is a cracking Exam preparation & relaxation audio file courtesy of our friends over at Do-Be Ltd.
Podcast 12 is an explanation [...]
New Podcast Added & Wee Birdies on the Blog
The latest podcast titled ‘Colour Theory’ has been released.
Update iTunes as before – enjoy!
You may also have noticed the wee blue birdie on the Blog? Clicking him will take you to the TWITTER home page for this blog where you can register then follow and ‘tweet’ to the micro blog. More to come [...]
S3 Competition-Win a Philips MP4 Player
Competition opens Friday 15th May 2009
Yes, you can be the proud owner of this, brand new Philips GoGear 2GB MP4 Player.
Your prize will be loaded with the latest Podcasts and study tips, leaving plenty of room for your own music and videos.
All you have to do is rename this Blog. I’m not too happy [...]




