Graphic Design

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Graphic Design

Contact Information: Mrs S Bryant, Curriculum Leader for Graphics and Textiles

Course Content

During Y10 you will be expected to undertake a variety of projects that cover the core content of the final exam whilst giving you the design skills to complete your Non Exam Assessment. You will study a range of techniques and processes and at the beginning of Y11 you begin your NEA by responding to a context set by the exam board to design and develop a Graphic Design outcome. Once completed you will prepare for your final exam at the end of Y11.

Skills Developed

Graphic Design gives learners a whole host of easily transferable skills. They include communication and teamwork. The course will develop a wide range of practical making skills incorporating drawing and sketching in 2D and 3D, using digital software, application of colour theory and image capture and manipulation. You will also develop an understanding of commercial processes and an in-depth knowledge of graphic based materials and their properties. You will learn about existing Graphic Designers and how to analyse their work effectively. 

Assessment

The course is split into two components...

1. Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes 40% of the qualification (Taken at the end of Y11)

2. Non-examined assessment 60% of the qualification (Begun at the end of Y10 and completed by February of Y11)

Progression Routes

Academic 

A level Graphic Design

A level Product Design

Applied

BTEC Graphics LEVEL 3

BTEC Fashion & Clothing LEVEL 3

Employment (examples)

Graphic Designer

Artworker/Designer

Marketing

Web Designer

Interior Designer