Graphics

In Graphics, we will encourage you to become a confident and creative visual communicator.

You will explore and experiment with visual language and look at the styles and influences of different influential designers, illustrators and typographers. Working with a variety of materials and techniques will encourage you to develop independent and experimental ideas.

We have a wide range of facilities which include computer facilities with up to date Adobe software, an excellent photography studio and a dedicated screen print area allowing students to explore a wide range of studio and digital processes and techniques.

The A Level Graphics pathway may be followed in partnership with other Art & Design courses, or complimented with a variety of options on offer at South Craven.

Entry Requirements

Grade 4 in GCSE Art OR Graphics OR Photography OR Textiles

Curriculum Detail - Graphics

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Curriculum

Foundation Programme

Graphic materials
Techniques
Software
Typography
Graphic image making
Illustration
Package Design

Personal Investigation

You may choose to explore one or more of the following:

Advertising
Animation
Communication Graphics
Computer Graphics
Design for Print
Photography
Illustration
Packaging Design

Assessment

Assessment Objective 1

Develop your ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding

Assessment Objective 2

Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining your ideas as your work develops

Assessment Objective 3

Record in visual and / or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to your intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect on your work and progress

Assessment Objective 4

Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realising intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements

Enrichment Opportunities

For information on all our enrichment opportunities, please see our enrichment programme here.

Further Education and Careers

Courses you could study at university include:

Computer Games Design and Programming
Design
Fine Art
Marketing
Photography and Film

Careers which require a Graphics qualification include:

Advertising Art Director
Animator
Artworker
Concept Artist
Creative Director
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Printmaker
Production Designer
VFX Artist

Career Card

Click here to see career options in Graphic Design

Preparation Work

You need to complete these tasks over Summer to prepare you for your studies.

Graphics Preparation Work