GraphComm_7.jpg
Logo for design/class featuring a circular graphic with geometric shapes and the name 'design/class' along with the tagline 'design | engineering | technology'.

Higher Graphics

A digital display of equalizer bars with a wave pattern of blue squares on a black background.

It all begins with an idea.

Maybe you want to launch a business, turn a hobby into something bigger, or share a creative project with the world.

Graphic Communication helps you turn that idea into a clear visual story — from sketches and technical drawings to digital graphics and visual presentations.

Your idea, made real.

Choose your topic…

Here are four topic areas to help you learn and build confidence with graphics.

  • Laptop screen displaying 3D model of a mechanical assembly in CAD software, with black keyboard below.

    Computer Aided Design

    Learn about this topic.

    Make It
  • A person's hand is writing or drawing on a sheet of paper with diagrams and notes, using a black pen. The person is wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt or sweater, with a visible ring on their finger, and has well-manicured nails.

    Graphic Design

    Learn about this topic..

    Make It
  • Miniature model of a horse with mechanical joints placed on engineering blueprints of a mechanical component.

    Technical Graphics

    Learn about this topic.

    Make It
  • A 3D-rendered image of a LEGO character with a yellow head, wearing a pink shirt and blue pants, holding a white object in one hand, standing on a blue baseplate. The background shows a mockup of a computer screen with a design or editing software open, featuring a gray and pink gradient.

    Rendering & Illustration

    Learn about this topic.

    Make It
Digital equalizer display with blue bars varying in height.

Downloads

An image of a engineering drawing of a wheel and bracket

Inventor DWG Template

A graphic communication field notes worksheet with space for the name and level, decorated with icons related to communication tools and symbols in the background.

Field Notes Jotter

Cover of a graphic communication course book titled 'CFE Higher Graphic Communication Course Book' by Peter Linton and Scott Hunter, published by BrightRed Publishing, featuring silhouettes of children jumping and playing, with colorful abstract background.
Cover of a graphic communication course book titled 'CFE Higher Graphic Communication Course Book' by Peter Linton and Scott Hunter, published by BrightRed Publishing, featuring silhouettes of children jumping and playing, with colorful abstract background.

Higher Book Files

Past Papers

Practice your exam skills by using these past papers from SQA / Qualifications Scotland

"It's through mistakes that you actually can grow.

​​You have to get bad in order to get good"