A level Graphic Communication projects are devised to help students understand the fundamental process of design and gain a solid knowledge of all phases of the graphic communication processes, starting with research and thumbnails through to developing and refining designs to exciting and experimental outcomes. You will be encouraged to consider the design process and think about the cultural, historical, and technological influences that have shaped design and how this impacts your audience and influences your design. You will explore a range of materials and techniques including digital manipulation on the Adobe package: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, photography, typography, illustration, layout, printing, and packaging. You will develop your critical thinking when looking at the works of artists and illustrators as well as develop your skills of analysis in written form.
6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science. 2 should be at least grade 6 (B). GCSE grade 9-4 in any Art-based subject OR portfolio of work if no GCSE Art OR BTEC First at D/M with a portfolio of work.
COMPONENT 1: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION. (60% OF A LEVEL) Learners should produce two elements: - A portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to either a starting point, brief, scenario or stimulus, devised and provided by the learner or center. - A related study: an extended response of a guided minimum of 1000 words. COMPONENT 2: EXTERNALLY SET TASK (40% OF A LEVEL) The exam paper will be issued on 1st February and will provide learners with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli. A response should be based on one of these options. Personal Investigation and the Externally Set Assignment – where the final outcome is completed under controlled conditions.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chichester Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5PB |
A level Graphic Communication projects are devised to help students understand the fundamental process of design and gain a solid knowledge of all phases of the graphic communication processes, starting with research and thumbnails through to developing and refining designs to exciting and experimental outcomes. You will be encouraged to consider the design process and think about the cultural, historical, and technological influences that have shaped design and how this impacts your audience and influences your design. You will explore a range of materials and techniques including digital manipulation on the Adobe package: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, photography, typography, illustration, layout, printing, and packaging. You will develop your critical thinking when looking at the works of artists and illustrators as well as develop your skills of analysis in written form.
6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science. 2 should be at least grade 6 (B). GCSE grade 9-4 in any Art-based subject OR portfolio of work if no GCSE Art OR BTEC First at D/M with a portfolio of work.
COMPONENT 1: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION. (60% OF A LEVEL) Learners should produce two elements: - A portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to either a starting point, brief, scenario or stimulus, devised and provided by the learner or center. - A related study: an extended response of a guided minimum of 1000 words. COMPONENT 2: EXTERNALLY SET TASK (40% OF A LEVEL) The exam paper will be issued on 1st February and will provide learners with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli. A response should be based on one of these options. Personal Investigation and the Externally Set Assignment – where the final outcome is completed under controlled conditions.