Welcome to Graphic Communication. Our courses aim is to expand your creative knowledge through experimentation of wide range of Graphic Communication Pathways.

This page is full of visually informing resources that will allow you to develop and progress as designers to help support you in achieving your potential.

As a subject, we have a history of strong results. In 2022, 49% achieved a grade 9 - 7 and 84% of students attained a grade of 4 - 9.  We will work with you as individuals to personalize plans and achieve a strong portfolio of work throughout the duration of the course. 

Miss Tribe

Assessment/examinations (GCSE - Years 9,10 and 11)

The component 1 internal assessment forms 60% of the final GCSE grade. This is delivered through a range of Graphic Communication briefs over Years 10 and 11. Strong aspects of a students work from Year 9 can also be encorperated into a students Year 10 sketchbook portfolio. Component 2, is an external assessment which is set every January. Pupils sit this component in Year 11. This is the exam element of the course and is worth 40% of the final GCSE grade. However, this is a practical exam which will involve creating a portfolio of work and a final outcome.

Assessment/examinations (A Level - Year 12 and 13)

The A Level is made up of two components. Component 1 (which is your coursework worked on in your sketchbook throughout Years 12 and 12) and Component 2 (which is your externally set assignment - exam - set in January of Year 13) Component 1 forms 60% of your final A Level grade, and Component 2 forms 40% of your final A Level grade. 

Future progression beyond Year 11 and Year 13

Year 11 Progression:
Students could choose to study Graphic Communication at  A Level at HDHS Sigma 6th, or alternatively they could choose to attend local colleges and 6th forms such as SuffolkOne,  Colchester 6th Form or Colchester Institute. Students could study other creative options such as A Level Art, BTEC Game Design, A Level Photography, A Level Product Design or BTEC Media / A Level Media alongside A Level Graphic Communication. Alternatively, it can also lead direct into design apprenticeships. Following completion of the GCSE award, successful candidates would be able to enter initial employment at a junior level in such areas as computer aided design, graphic design and 3D design.

Year 13 Progression:
Post Year 13, after completion of the A Level, this qualification can contribute towards studying a higher education course in the following areas: Advertising, Graphic Design, Publishing, Web Design, Interactive Media, Interior Design, Animation, Games Design, TV, Illustration, Architecture, Product Design, Engineering or Teaching. Alternately, this qualifiction may help you access foundation degree's or other relevant Level 4 qualifications.