Learning Path
Principles of DCG Learning Path
By Tomás Callanan
Students should use this learning path to discover the key concepts of DCG along with gaining an understanding on the meaning of outputs.
10 resources in this Learning Path
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Hyperboliod of Revolution: Introduction and Hyberbola Method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlZv-TjYO2c Added: 04 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Demonstration / Guide/notes / Audio / VideoThis is an instructional video on the principles of the Hyper of Revolution and how to draw this using the Hyperbola Method. This video will help students gain a deeper understanding of the topic and will learn through a principle based approach
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Structural Forms
Suggestions for use: Learners can use this as an aid to their revision and to remind themselves of the principles behind the topic. Learners can use this video to gain a deeper understanding and also to develop a key method to drawing a Hyper of Revolution. Teachers can use this as an aid in the classroom so the teacher can gain more time with the students on a more one to one basis.
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How to draw a Hyperboliod of Revolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IND2QJakzxY Added: 03 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / VideoThis is a step by step video about the principles behind the Hyperboloid of Revolution. It will give you an insight into the theory of the topic and how to draw this using the Asymptotes method. Students can use this as a revision guide to the topic
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Structural Forms
Suggestions for use: Students can use this as a study guide to the topic of Hyper of Revolution. They can watch this video to learn the principles of the topic. Teachers can use this in class to demonstrate the principles of the topic and key drawing techniques.
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Key Principle: Traces and Planes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU_nNyVXrpo Added: 18 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / PresentationThis video is an excellent resource to gain an understanding of the key concept of traces and planes questions. The video is a step by step approach to this key principle. Learners will get a great insight it to the key methods and principles involved in this concept
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Plane Figures
Suggestions for use: The Learner can use this resource to reaffirm their knowledge of Planes and Traces. Teachers can use this resource as a useful aid in the classroom. This question can be set for homework over the weekend and this video can be a useful aid for student who struggle with this concept. It promotes independent learners
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Key Principle: Locating Edge View of a Plane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ-H6zh3ZdE Added: 18 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / PresentationThis video is an excellent resource to understand the concept of finding the edge of a plane. The video is a step by step approach to this concept. Learners will get a great insight it to the key methods and principles involved in this concept
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Plane Figures
Suggestions for use: The Learner can use this resource to reaffirm their knowledge of Planes. Teachers can use this resource as a useful aid in the classroom. This question can be set for homework over the weekend and this video can be a useful aid for student who struggle with this topic. It promotes independent learners
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Key Principle: Solids in Contact Extreme Generator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TIGJ9ynD38 Added: 18 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / PresentationThis video is an excellent resource to develop the understanding of the key concept of the extreme generator. The video is a step by step approach to this concept. Learners will get a great insight it to the key methods and principles involved in this concept
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Solids in Contact
Suggestions for use: The Learner can use this resource to reaffirm their knowledge of Solids in Contact. Teachers can use this resource as a useful aid in the classroom. This question can be set for homework over the weekend and this video can be a useful aid for student who struggle with this topic. It promotes independent learners
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Key Principle: Locating Points on Solids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DanXkl6xx64 Added: 18 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / PresentationThis video is an excellent resource to show the concept of finding points on solids. The video is a step by step approach to understanding this key concept. Learners will get a great insight it to the key methods and principles involved in concept
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Solids in Contact
Suggestions for use: The Learner can use this resource to reaffirm their knowledge of this key concept. Teachers can use this resource as a useful aid in the classroom. This question can be set for homework over the weekend and this video can be a useful aid for student who struggle with this principle. It promotes independent learners
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Key Principle: True Length Lines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze6o3eI8tbg Added: 18 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / PresentationThis video is an excellent resource to show the concept of a true length of a line. The video is a step by step approach to exploring the concept of a true length. Learners will get a great insight it to the key methods and principles involved in this concept
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Projection Systems
Suggestions for use: The Learner can use this resource to reaffirm their knowledge of True Length lines. Teachers can use this resource as a useful aid in the classroom. This question can be set for homework over the weekend and this video can be a useful aid for student who struggle with this topic. It promotes independent learners
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Key Principle: Point View of a Line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjU1f7mFBao Added: 18 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / PresentationThis video is an excellent resource to show the principle of a point view of a line . The video is a step by step approach to understanding this key concept. Learners will get a great insight it to the key methods and principles involved in this concept
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Projection Systems
Suggestions for use: The Learner can use this resource to reaffirm their knowledge of the Point View Principle. Teachers can use this resource as a useful aid in the classroom. This question can be set for homework over the weekend and this video can be a useful aid for student who struggle with this principle. It promotes independent learners
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DCG Coursework: Sample Project-Clock
http://www.studynotes.ie/leaving-cert/dcg/dcg-sample-project-clock/ Added: 19 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Presentation / ProjectThis resource is an online presentation of a sample exemplar portfolio. This resource is an excellent suggestive guide to each Output. It gives concrete examples of each sheet.
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Communication of Design
Suggestions for use: Teachers could use this as a guide to each Output. Learners can also use this as a guide for each Output. Both the Teacher and Learner will be able to critique this portfolio and pick parts they like and parts they dislike
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DCG Coursework: Sample Project-SAT NAV
http://www.studynotes.ie/leaving-ce...mple-project-portfolio-sat-nav-gps/ Added: 19 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Assessment / Guide/notes / ProjectThis resource is an online sample portfolio for the DCG coursework. This is designed for students and teachers looking for a concrete example of a good portfolio. It gives everyone a guide to each Output and shows the quality of freehand sketching expected of each student
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- SC
- Design & Communication Graphics
Strand: Communication of Design
Suggestions for use: Teachers could use this as a guide to each Output. Learners can also use this as a guide for each Output. Both the Teacher and Learner will be able to critique this portfolio and pick parts they like and parts they dislike
