Course description
Art and Design (Graphic Communications) A Level
Learn how to develop graphic ideas through investigations and experimentation, with a wide variety of traditional and contemporary resources, to produce personal and meaningful pieces of graphic design.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
At least five GCSES, grade 4 (grade C) and above, with Maths, English Language and Art.
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
Essential Skills for Progression
- Development of English and ICT within the programme
- Confidently record ideas in a variety of ways
- Confidently use graphic design software
- Confidently use inspirational sources to develop ideas
- Experiment with a variety of media and processes
Specialist Academic Skills
- A confident ability to create and develop ideas using a wide variety of traditional materials and techniques and digital software based on a thorough understanding of a variety of graphic design styles and movements.
- A confident ability to critically analyse, review and refine own ideas.
Subject Specific Enrichment
- Possible trips to graphic design related exhibitions.
- Possible trips to universities offering graphic design and related programmes of study at higher level.
- Possible guest speakers from universities.
- Possible guest lectures and/or workshops from universities.
- Possible presentations of portfolios from ex-students.
Continuing Studies
Degree or careers in graphic design, advertising, illustration, product design, animation, web design, interior design or architecture.
Activate Learning
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