Graphic Design is a fast-paced, successful linear Art and design course where students will be introduced to a variety of design approaches whilst exploring a range of media, processes, and techniques. Students will experience both traditional and new media and may work in areas such as advertising, packaging design, illustration, and print design. Around half of our students go on to study the subject at a higher level. This is usually in the form of an Art Foundation course or Design-related degree including Graphic Design, Illustration, 3D Visual Effects, Computer Character Animation, Architecture, and Decorative Arts. Several students choose to stay local and will aim to study at the University of Salford or Manchester Metropolitan University and some have gone as far afield as Falmouth and Plymouth. An increasing number of students are applying for digital apprenticeships.
Six GCSEs at grade 4 (must include both English Language and Maths).
Component 1 – Personal Investigation – 60% Students will develop work based on an idea, issue, concept, or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artist(s), designer(s), photographers, or craftspeople and include written work of between 1000 and 3000 words that supports the practical work. Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment – 40% Students respond to a starting point, provided by AQA, to produce work that provides evidence of their ability to work independently within specified time constraints, developing a personal and meaningful response that addresses all the assessment objectives and leads to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Nangreave Road, Stockport, SK2 6TH |
Graphic Design is a fast-paced, successful linear Art and design course where students will be introduced to a variety of design approaches whilst exploring a range of media, processes, and techniques. Students will experience both traditional and new media and may work in areas such as advertising, packaging design, illustration, and print design. Around half of our students go on to study the subject at a higher level. This is usually in the form of an Art Foundation course or Design-related degree including Graphic Design, Illustration, 3D Visual Effects, Computer Character Animation, Architecture, and Decorative Arts. Several students choose to stay local and will aim to study at the University of Salford or Manchester Metropolitan University and some have gone as far afield as Falmouth and Plymouth. An increasing number of students are applying for digital apprenticeships.
Six GCSEs at grade 4 (must include both English Language and Maths).
Component 1 – Personal Investigation – 60% Students will develop work based on an idea, issue, concept, or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artist(s), designer(s), photographers, or craftspeople and include written work of between 1000 and 3000 words that supports the practical work. Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment – 40% Students respond to a starting point, provided by AQA, to produce work that provides evidence of their ability to work independently within specified time constraints, developing a personal and meaningful response that addresses all the assessment objectives and leads to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.