Students will develop practical skills in different areas of graphic design, including design for print, advertising and branding, illustration, package design, typography, and multi-media. The course is designed to allow candidates to explore potential careers in the creative sector. Students will have the opportunity to use state of the art media facilities including: the full Adobe Creative Suite of software programs including, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro. In addition, work will cover a broad range of processes including: typography, illustration, digital photography, hand rendered working methods and digital working methods, using a range of materials and equipment.
5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 4 in a creative subject; e.g. Art, Textiles, Graphics, Creative Media etc.
The A Level course is assessed through two components. Component one (60% of total A Level) is a Personal Investigation digital portfolio of practical work responding to a personally set starting point/theme/scenario. Students also complete a written Related Study which complements any practical work. Component two is an Externally Set Task (40% of total A Level), which is issued by the exam board on 1st February. Students create a digital portfolio of development work before sitting a 15-hour (three day) exam in May in which a final response is created. All components are internally assessed and externally moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 5GY |
Students will develop practical skills in different areas of graphic design, including design for print, advertising and branding, illustration, package design, typography, and multi-media. The course is designed to allow candidates to explore potential careers in the creative sector. Students will have the opportunity to use state of the art media facilities including: the full Adobe Creative Suite of software programs including, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro. In addition, work will cover a broad range of processes including: typography, illustration, digital photography, hand rendered working methods and digital working methods, using a range of materials and equipment.
5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 4 in a creative subject; e.g. Art, Textiles, Graphics, Creative Media etc.
The A Level course is assessed through two components. Component one (60% of total A Level) is a Personal Investigation digital portfolio of practical work responding to a personally set starting point/theme/scenario. Students also complete a written Related Study which complements any practical work. Component two is an Externally Set Task (40% of total A Level), which is issued by the exam board on 1st February. Students create a digital portfolio of development work before sitting a 15-hour (three day) exam in May in which a final response is created. All components are internally assessed and externally moderated.