A level Graphic Communication

Graphic communication is a creative A Level all about communicating ideas and information through graphic imagery.

GCSE Grade 5 and above in Art, or Graphics or Product Design

Unit 1 (Coursework Unit) - Worth 60% of final grade.  Students will begin by learning the concepts and formal elements behind graphic design.  Students will develop their analytical and visual literacy skills in being able to effectively research examples of the formal elements within current Graphical Designers work.  Students will then apply this contextual research to their own practise, constantly developing their visual language through a range of workshops, including Photoshop, printmaking, drawing & digital painting.  Students will have the opportunity to explore various areas of Graphical Design including logos and branding, packaging, concept advertisement and illustration. Unit 2 (Coursework Unit) - Worth 40% of final grade.  Students will receive an exam paper with a choice of different briefs.  Students are to select a brief and create a mini project responding to their chosen brief. The students will work towards a final piece.  This final piece will be created in a 15 hour exam, to be sat at the end of Y13 over 3 days.

Coursework and exam

Creativity is continuing to rank highly by employers in multiple areas of work. By specialising in Graphic Design, you will leave R6 with a portfolio of work that demonstrates this highly sought after skill.
Graphic Design is emerging as a highly important area of Art and Design, and it is highly adaptable to a wide range of different areas of employment, including:
Advertisement, Branding & Online Content Creator, Graphic Designer, Web Development, Illustration, Concept Artist, Animation.