Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of graphic communication media, processes and techniques. Students will be expected to demonstrate all of the following: - Understanding of meaning, function, style, scale, colour and content - Awareness of their intended audience or purpose of their chosen area - Ability to respond to an issue, concept or idea, working to a brief or answering a need - Understanding of a variety of appropriate materials and genres. Students will be required to work in a range of areas relevant to graphic communication such as: - Advertising - Packaging design - Design for print - Illustration - Branding - Multimedia Students will gain a knowledge and understanding of: - Relevant materials, processes, technologies and resources - How ideas, feelings and meanings can be conveyed and interpreted in images and artefacts - A working vocabulary and specialist terminology that is relevant using the work of others to inspire them
It is highly recommended that students who wish to take Graphic Communication in the Sixth Form have already gained a GCSE or equivalent in Art & Design or similar.
The course is addressed over two components both of which are internally assessed and externally moderated. Component 1 takes the form of a personal investigation and will contribute 60% towards the total mark. Component 2 takes the form of an externally set assignment which is given during the second year. This component gives students a choice of starting points from which they must select one and work on preparatory work leading up to a 15 hour examination.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £21,795 - £41,970 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,515 - £16,440 |
| Address | Broadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW |
Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of graphic communication media, processes and techniques. Students will be expected to demonstrate all of the following: - Understanding of meaning, function, style, scale, colour and content - Awareness of their intended audience or purpose of their chosen area - Ability to respond to an issue, concept or idea, working to a brief or answering a need - Understanding of a variety of appropriate materials and genres. Students will be required to work in a range of areas relevant to graphic communication such as: - Advertising - Packaging design - Design for print - Illustration - Branding - Multimedia Students will gain a knowledge and understanding of: - Relevant materials, processes, technologies and resources - How ideas, feelings and meanings can be conveyed and interpreted in images and artefacts - A working vocabulary and specialist terminology that is relevant using the work of others to inspire them
It is highly recommended that students who wish to take Graphic Communication in the Sixth Form have already gained a GCSE or equivalent in Art & Design or similar.
The course is addressed over two components both of which are internally assessed and externally moderated. Component 1 takes the form of a personal investigation and will contribute 60% towards the total mark. Component 2 takes the form of an externally set assignment which is given during the second year. This component gives students a choice of starting points from which they must select one and work on preparatory work leading up to a 15 hour examination.