THE SHORT ANSWER
See how the subject fits together
DCG combines plane and descriptive geometry with design communication and computer graphics. Applied graphics adds two chosen options.
A revision map, not a prediction of which questions will appear. Official sources and scope
This guide uses the syllabus for the 2027 examination. Curriculum Online also lists a replacement for a later cohort; do not switch to it simply because it appears first on the subject page.
MORE THAN A TOPIC LIST
How is Design and Communication Graphics assessed?
- Written examination: 60%.
- Student assignment: 40%.
This describes the syllabus assessment components. Use the SEC instructions for your year for timing, question choices, materials and submission arrangements. Read the official assessment section. (opens in a new tab)
Check your selected programme
Study the core and two options from Dynamic Mechanisms, Structural Forms, Geologic Geometry, Surface Geometry and Assemblies. The future Applied Graphics and Design title does not replace DCG for 2027.
YOUR SUBJECT, YOUR CHECKLIST
What should I revise?
Choose the checklist for your level. Topic groups are a starting map, not every syllabus outcome. Optional cards only apply if they are part of your programme.
These are broad revision groups shared across Higher and Ordinary Level, not identical lists of learning outcomes. Use the level-specific outcomes in the linked syllabus and questions from your own level. The checklist records each level separately.
Saved in this browser, separately for each subject and level. A tick is not a mastery score.
Projection systems
Representing a three-dimensional object in views.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
How can a missing view be constructed from two given views?
Transfer corresponding points consistently and check alignment.
Plane geometry & curves
Geometric constructions and conic sections.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
Which geometric relationships determine a curve?
Keep construction evidence visible instead of guessing a shape.
Lines, planes & surfaces
Spatial relationships, intersections and developments.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
How would you determine a true shape rather than an apparent one?
Decide what must be viewed directly before choosing the construction.
Design communication
Freehand drawing, analysis and visual explanation.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
How could two sketches communicate different design ideas?
Make the difference in function or form visible, not just decorative.
Computer graphics & assignment
Modelling and communicating design development.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
Does a digital model explain the design decision?
Connect the model and presentation to your research and reasoning.
Applied graphics options
The two optional areas selected in your programme.
Try a practice prompt
COLLEGEROUTE PRACTICE PROMPT
Which core geometric principle supports an option problem?
Identify the shared geometry before attempting the specialised application.
The prompts are original study exercises, not quotations from SEC papers or predictions of examination questions. Check the official topic scope.
TURN TOPICS INTO PRACTICE
A useful next revision session
- Practise spatial reasoning before adding presentation detail.
- Keep your two options clearly identified in your checklist.
- Review assignment evidence for research, development and communication.
After practising, write down the exact point that stopped you. Revisit that step, then try again without the notes. A tick should record work you have done, not confidence alone.
Before you narrow your revision
Does a topic’s absence last year mean it is due this year?
No. This guide does not infer question probabilities from previous papers. Use past papers to practise skills and interpret instructions, not to exclude valid syllabus content.
Should I complete every optional card?
No. Check your class’s selected programme and your level. A chosen text, elective or prescribed topic is not interchangeable with another student’s programme. Use the full official syllabus for detailed outcomes.
Are the practice prompts real exam questions?
No. They are short, original CollegeRoute study prompts designed to help you apply the topic. They do not carry an official SEC mark allocation or predict examination wording.
Sources and scope
Checked 8 September 2026. Intended for the 2027 examination cohort.
- Curriculum Online: Design and Communication Graphics (opens in a new tab). Official subject information, specifications and associated guidance.
- Design and Communication Graphics: official syllabus / specification (PDF) (opens in a new tab). Used sections: Core and optional areas, syllabus framework and student assignment.
- State Examinations Commission (opens in a new tab): examination-year instructions, official papers and marking schemes.
These are editorial revision groups, not a transcription of every learning outcome. The practice prompts and study tips are independent CollegeRoute suggestions. Your teacher’s programme, prescribed material and current official instructions remain the reference for exact requirements.