We believe that the most important quality you need to develop is your creativity. The course covers a broad range of traditional techniques including drawing and visualising, painting and mixed media. The use of typography is integral to all projects, either hand rendered or computer generated. Professional graphics packages are used throughout the course, with a focus on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop on this course. There will be opportunities to develop animation and Web Design skills. The course is carefully structured to develop the skills you need and then gives you more freedom to develop your strengths and interests. Students produce work ranging from mixed media illustration, even using 3D elements, to web design. The meaning and message of the work and the way that it communicates distinguishes this subject from other specialisms in art and design. Career paths: Graphic Designer, Marketing, Advertising, Art Director, Creative Director, Film and Video, Editor, Arts Therapist, Curator, Fashion Design, Journalism, Illustration, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Model Making, Photography, Web Design, Animation, and Motion, Picture, Automotive Design, Product Design, Visual Merchandising, Teaching.
To study A Level at The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form you must achieve at least six GCSE passes, two at Grade 6 or above and four at Grade 5 or above At least a Grade 6 in GCSE Art or a D&T subject is desirable.
Assessment is marked against AQA’s marking criteria. Portfolio is 60% and the externally set assignment 40% of your final grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5FF |
We believe that the most important quality you need to develop is your creativity. The course covers a broad range of traditional techniques including drawing and visualising, painting and mixed media. The use of typography is integral to all projects, either hand rendered or computer generated. Professional graphics packages are used throughout the course, with a focus on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop on this course. There will be opportunities to develop animation and Web Design skills. The course is carefully structured to develop the skills you need and then gives you more freedom to develop your strengths and interests. Students produce work ranging from mixed media illustration, even using 3D elements, to web design. The meaning and message of the work and the way that it communicates distinguishes this subject from other specialisms in art and design. Career paths: Graphic Designer, Marketing, Advertising, Art Director, Creative Director, Film and Video, Editor, Arts Therapist, Curator, Fashion Design, Journalism, Illustration, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Model Making, Photography, Web Design, Animation, and Motion, Picture, Automotive Design, Product Design, Visual Merchandising, Teaching.
To study A Level at The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form you must achieve at least six GCSE passes, two at Grade 6 or above and four at Grade 5 or above At least a Grade 6 in GCSE Art or a D&T subject is desirable.
Assessment is marked against AQA’s marking criteria. Portfolio is 60% and the externally set assignment 40% of your final grade.