A Level Art and Design - Graphic Design
Quick Info:
Level:
Advanced (Level 3)
Next start date:
September 2012
End date:
June 2013
Weekdays:
Tue, Thu,
Start Time:
09.00
Campus:
Matthew Boulton Campus
Weekly Hours:
4.5
Course Overview
Graphic Design provides access to information of any kind through the use of pictures, symbols and words. The course offers the opportunity to communicate visually using traditional drawing, painting and mixed media techniques alongside computer-generated imagery. As part of their studies, students may be offered the opportunity to visit galleries and attend cultural events in the UK and abroad.
Course content
The A Level programme will introduce students to the fundamentals of Graphic Design: layout, composition, use of colour and line, encouraging personal exploration of these within each of the areas of specialism.
- Advertising
- Illustration
- Packaging
- Typography
- Multimedia
Coursework 60% of AS, 30% of Advanced GCE, Externally set assessment 40% of AS, 20% of Advanced GCE
Delivery & Assessment methods
Continual coursework assessment throughout the course concluding with a 15 hour practical exam in May.
Progression
A Level Graphic Design (A2) higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
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We set our admissions criteria to make sure everyone studying with us has the best chance of success. To study A-Levels with us we ask that you have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades A* to C including Maths and English. |
