This is a specialist A Level where students will explore advertising, illustration, packaging, typography and multimedia. They will investigate design problems, determine relevant sources of information, research and propose solutions recognising the constraints of moral, social, cultural, environmental and legal issues. It should be noted that this is an Art-based approach to graphic design, where students will develop fluent Mac skills as an integral part of this course; using Photoshop and Illustrator. Students are supported and encouraged as independent learners, developing an artistic and personal professionalism towards their studies and possible future careers in design. It also features an integral careers programme, which can include work placement opportunities and live briefs within these subject-specific areas. We are uniquely placed within this industry with ex-students holding positions within prominent organisations, for example Burberry, Conde Nast and several with their own creative companies.
Grade 4 or above in GCSE Art is essential for this specialist course.
Component 1: Personal Investigation. Self-initiated coursework consisting of preparation work, exploratory work and final pieces (60% of total qualification). This unit includes a 1000-word essay on a related artist/designer or theme. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment. Preparation period and a 15-hour examination. (40% of total qualification).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ |
This is a specialist A Level where students will explore advertising, illustration, packaging, typography and multimedia. They will investigate design problems, determine relevant sources of information, research and propose solutions recognising the constraints of moral, social, cultural, environmental and legal issues. It should be noted that this is an Art-based approach to graphic design, where students will develop fluent Mac skills as an integral part of this course; using Photoshop and Illustrator. Students are supported and encouraged as independent learners, developing an artistic and personal professionalism towards their studies and possible future careers in design. It also features an integral careers programme, which can include work placement opportunities and live briefs within these subject-specific areas. We are uniquely placed within this industry with ex-students holding positions within prominent organisations, for example Burberry, Conde Nast and several with their own creative companies.
Grade 4 or above in GCSE Art is essential for this specialist course.
Component 1: Personal Investigation. Self-initiated coursework consisting of preparation work, exploratory work and final pieces (60% of total qualification). This unit includes a 1000-word essay on a related artist/designer or theme. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment. Preparation period and a 15-hour examination. (40% of total qualification).