Art and Design (Graphics)

Course summary

A level Graphic Communication projects are devised to help students understand the fundamental process of design and gain a solid knowledge of all phases of the graphic communication processes, starting with research and thumbnails through to developing and refining designs to exciting and experimental outcomes. You will be encouraged to consider the design process and think about the cultural, historical, and technological influences that have shaped design and how this impacts your audience and influences your design. You will explore a range of materials and techniques including digital manipulation on the Adobe package: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, photography, typography, illustration, layout, printing, and packaging. You will develop your critical thinking when looking at the works of artists and illustrators as well as develop your skills of analysis in written form.