Graphic Communication

Course summary

In Year 12 students will complete a series of skills based workshops designed to cultivate their understanding and abilities in a variety of digital and practical disciplines; as well as developing their knowledge of design tools and strategies. This first component will also consist of at least one extended project where they will gain a strong understanding of the creative design process and knowledge of how to produce in-depth analysis of a range of visual styles. Students will also complete an internally set assignment where they will produce a body of work choosing their own starting point from a range of design briefs applying the knowledge and skills developed from the course so far. A Level Component 1: Personal Investigation - Students produce a personal investigation brief based on an idea, issue, concept or theme as chosen by them. The investigation should be a coherent, in-depth study that demonstrates the students ability to respond to a brief and develop a sustained line of reasoning from an initial starting point to a final realisation. This is a practical unit with supporting written material of a critical, analytical nature of no less than 1000 words and no more than 3000 words. This component is worth 60% of the overall A Level grade. A Level Component 2: A Level Externally Set Assignment - Students produce a body of work from a choice of eight starting points completing a final outcome under controlled conditions (15 hours). This component is worth 40% of the overall A Level grade.