Art and Design (Graphics)

Course summary

Pupils at Astor have enjoyed many successes through the A-Level Graphic Communication course. Graphic Communication students each have their own discrete Sixth Form studio spaces, in which students work independently outside of timetabled lessons. Students are introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of graphic communication media, processes and techniques; becoming more aware of both traditional and new media. Students will explore the use of drawing for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales. Students use sketchbooks/workbooks/journals to underpin their work where appropriate. Students are required to work in one or more area(s) of Graphic communication, such as those listed. They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas, interactive media (including web, app and game design), advertising, packaging design, design for print, illustration, communication graphics, branding, multimedia, motion graphics design for film and television. Students are introduced to a variety of new approaches and techniques and are taught through a series of skills-based workshop. Students take part in trips to galleries and museums (when we can), broadening subject knowledge and understanding of the creative culture to which they belong.