AS/A2 Graphic Communication Course Title
Teacher in charge of subject
AS/A2 Level Graphic Communication
Mr M McCarthy
Exam Board and Specification No.
AQA Graphic Communication (ARTC)
Why is subject important, valuable and engaging? Have you ever looked at a cool advertising campaign or the opening credits of a blockbuster movie and thought “how do they do that?� The Graphic Designer is responsible for much of the work that surrounds you every day of your life; from logos to signage, magazine layouts to websites and much more. This A-Level course is aimed at students who can solve communication problems creatively by working with a range of traditional and digital media. You should bring a passion for Graphics as you will learn lots about existing working designers and have a go at working in their style. You will be introduced to how Graphic Design can solve communication problems through the use of pictures, lettering, colours and emotions. Each unit will challenge you to create your own individual solutions whilst building your practical skills and confidence with drawing. What do I need to have studied, or have knowledge of, before I begin this course? To study Graphic Communication at Commonweal Academy we recommend that you will have acquired the skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE Design Technology course (such as GCSE Graphic Products) or an Art and Design course or equivalent at a minimum grade B. It must be emphasised that you should have an acute interest in design studies. The course will be delivered at allotted hours throughout the week, and full attendance is essential. It will also be necessary for you to complete further self-directed study hours in order to complete the work set. What will I learn on this course? Throughout the A-Level course you are required to work in one or more areas of Graphic Communication, such as: Illustration, Advertising, Packaging Design, Design for Print and Multimedia (i.e Animation, Web Design, Film and/or video).
What key skills will I develop? You should already have good time management and a flair for designing. This course is intended to develop your Communication Skills and confidence with working in a range of media. You will learn how to work to a given brief and demonstrate an awareness of an intended audience by designing for a specific user. Although you bring an interest in drawing the A-Level course will also utilise ICT both as a designing tool and an aid to presentation.
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