Art and Design (Graphics)
Queen Elizabeth High School - Northumberland
01434610300
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB
Course summary

Graphic Communication (Graphics) offers an exciting opportunity to study illustration, packaging design, advertising, design for print, typography, and software-produced imagery through products such as Adobe Photoshop. This course provides an excellent foundation for students considering careers in advertising, architecture, media, game design, and the communications industries.

Entry requirements

Five 9 to 4 grades including a 4 or better in English Language (a Level 2 pass or above in BTEC/OCR courses counts as 1 GCSE). 4 in an art subject or portfolio endorsed by the art department if not studied.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 Internally assessed (60% of the qualification). Unit 2 Externally assessed – 15 hours of supervised time (40% of the qualification).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWhetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB