Graphic Design: AS/A2 Level
A Level
In Leyton
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Leyton
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Duration
2 Years
The first year explores broad areas of graphic design, including typography, illustration, layout, advertising and digital computer-aided design. The second year allows you to specialise according to talent and interest.
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Government funding available
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About this course
There are visits to galleries, museums, degree shows, workshops, life drawing and opportunities to meet artists and designers.
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Course programme
This is an art and design-based course that specialises in awareness of, and practices in, graphic design.
Course details
The first year explores broad areas of graphic design, including typography, illustration, layout, advertising and digital computer-aided design. The second year allows you to specialise according to talent and interest.
How is it assessed?
Both AS and A2 courses comprise two units of 100% coursework (this includes a practical examination in the second unit of each year).
Course duration
One year at AS level. One year at A2 level.
What do I need to study this subject?
You should have GCSE grades A*-C in Art and Design or Graphic Products, and GCSE grade A*-C in English Language is desirable.
Where can this lead me?
You can progress onto a Foundation Diploma course or a degree in a range of art-based subjects, and careers in design including advertising, animation, illustration and multimedia web design.
What are the enrichment opportunities?
There are visits to galleries, museums, degree shows, workshops and opportunities to meet artists and designers.
Graphic Design: AS/A2 Level