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Bridging the Gap
This work will not be submitted but will provide a good foundation of knowledge that will give you a positive start with your course.
Prior Knowledge
Prior Knowledge
Your focus before starting the course should be completing the transition tasks, spend some time looking at the different visual designers listed to gain an understanding of their background and work. Then try to find some graphic design content creators that you like on Tik Tok and Instagram and follow them to gain some personal inspiration. Finally try to gain an understanding of the following graphic design terms.
Typography
Image
Layout
Branding
Hierarchy
Emphasis
Balance
Proportion and Scale
Further Reading
Further Reading
Photography.pdfClick the icons to visit the highlighted reading material.
Transition Work
This work is to be completed before starting your course. The work will be set on Taster Day and due in during the first full week of College. This work will be assessed alongside subject assessments and Attitude to Learning.
Task Overview
Task Overview
Please see guidance and overview in the support document on the website.
GRAPHICS TRANSITION WORK 2026Work to be Submitted
Work to be Submitted
Complete the research and visual tasks about the three graphic artists listed in the transition work.
Preparation for September
Find below the guidance on what will be required from September for your subjects. Subject textbooks are listed in priority order. Please see guidance before purchasing any textbooks.
Folders & Organisation
Folders & Organisation
Make an account and follow HCC Photography Boards
Locate the board A Level Graphic Design Transition Work 2026
You can still do this work by researching the visual designers on Google, even if you don’t create a Pinterest account
SCHOOL FOLDERS
Make a Graphic Design A level folder in your shared area
Create two subfolders (Year 12 and Year 13)
You will be directed by your teacher what to add to these folders as you move through the year
Subject Textbooks
Subject Textbooks
No subject textbooks required.
A contribution of £35 towards printing papers and other specialist materials.
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