Art and Design (Graphics)

Course summary

During the two-year Graphic Communication A Level, students will encounter a broad range of techniques and processes, and develop skills, ideas and experiences that support their creation of high-quality graphic designs and communication. Work produced on this course will demonstrate the use of creative skills to develop individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas within their projects. The course will introduce students to all aspects of graphic communication which could include advertising; packaging design; design for print; illustration; communication graphics; branding; multimedia; motion graphics; and design for film and television. Students will learn vital graphics skills as well as studying the work of other graphic designers to inspire their work. They will learn analytical skills in studying the work of others, as well as creating meaningful collections of their own.