This is a new course which is ideal for imaginative students with a flair for design and who might be interested in pursuing a career in the Creative Industries, which currently employ over 3,000,000 people in the UK. A level Graphic Communication will enable students to develop intellectual, imaginative and creative capabilities while extending their knowledge and understanding of Graphic Design, media and technologies in contemporary and past societies and cultures. The Programme of Study This course is made up of two components which are both internally assessed and externally verified. Component 1 - Personal Investigation- is weighted at 60% of the final grade, and Component 2 Externally Set Assignment, is worth 40%. Both components allow students opportunities to generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas towards producing personal resolved outcome(s) Term 1 will introduce students to the following disciplines: advertising, illustration, branding and information design, via a series of workshops and mini projects. These will include both traditional and computer based techniques, used in the Graphic Design process Students will then begin Component 1 in term 2, selecting one - two of the disciplines to work in, extending their understanding of the scope of graphic communication and developing and realizing outcomes appropriate to their chosen creative discipline/s. By Term 5 students will be ready to showcase all they have learnt, in the externally set Component 2, which will consist of a preparatory period and culminate in 15 hours of sustained focus (exam) over 3/4 days. Higher Education and Career opportunities This A-Level will support students in applying for degree courses, especially in Art, Media and Graphics related specialisms. Work completed on this course will contribute to the essential portfolio required when applying for the majority of creative under graduate courses.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB |
This is a new course which is ideal for imaginative students with a flair for design and who might be interested in pursuing a career in the Creative Industries, which currently employ over 3,000,000 people in the UK. A level Graphic Communication will enable students to develop intellectual, imaginative and creative capabilities while extending their knowledge and understanding of Graphic Design, media and technologies in contemporary and past societies and cultures. The Programme of Study This course is made up of two components which are both internally assessed and externally verified. Component 1 - Personal Investigation- is weighted at 60% of the final grade, and Component 2 Externally Set Assignment, is worth 40%. Both components allow students opportunities to generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas towards producing personal resolved outcome(s) Term 1 will introduce students to the following disciplines: advertising, illustration, branding and information design, via a series of workshops and mini projects. These will include both traditional and computer based techniques, used in the Graphic Design process Students will then begin Component 1 in term 2, selecting one - two of the disciplines to work in, extending their understanding of the scope of graphic communication and developing and realizing outcomes appropriate to their chosen creative discipline/s. By Term 5 students will be ready to showcase all they have learnt, in the externally set Component 2, which will consist of a preparatory period and culminate in 15 hours of sustained focus (exam) over 3/4 days. Higher Education and Career opportunities This A-Level will support students in applying for degree courses, especially in Art, Media and Graphics related specialisms. Work completed on this course will contribute to the essential portfolio required when applying for the majority of creative under graduate courses.