This course is designed to offer you a variety of projects that investigate the diverse nature of Graphic Communication. You will investigate advertising, branding, typography, illustration, animation and other related areas. The course is structured in a manner that allows you to produce work for specified briefs; this approach simulates the role of a Graphic Designer when responding to the demands of a client. You will produce work in a range of media, using a variety of processes. You will produce computer-generated work and experiment with print-making, collage, stencilling, drawing and a range of other experimental approaches. All the work you produce will be contextualised with research into designers and artists. You will be encouraged to take creative risks and experiment with your work.
College entry to include grade 4 or above in GCSE Art or Design based subject or BTEC equivalent, (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details). Alternatively – submission of a suitable portfolio and successful interview.
The A level Graphic Communication course is 60% coursework and 40% externally set assignment. All work is internally assessed and then externally verified by an exam board moderator.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ |
This course is designed to offer you a variety of projects that investigate the diverse nature of Graphic Communication. You will investigate advertising, branding, typography, illustration, animation and other related areas. The course is structured in a manner that allows you to produce work for specified briefs; this approach simulates the role of a Graphic Designer when responding to the demands of a client. You will produce work in a range of media, using a variety of processes. You will produce computer-generated work and experiment with print-making, collage, stencilling, drawing and a range of other experimental approaches. All the work you produce will be contextualised with research into designers and artists. You will be encouraged to take creative risks and experiment with your work.
College entry to include grade 4 or above in GCSE Art or Design based subject or BTEC equivalent, (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details). Alternatively – submission of a suitable portfolio and successful interview.
The A level Graphic Communication course is 60% coursework and 40% externally set assignment. All work is internally assessed and then externally verified by an exam board moderator.