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Part Time Graphic Design - AS

A Level

Inhouse

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    1 Year

Graphic Design is about developing the ability to communicate visually; using innovation and creativity to solve design problems, exploring media and design processes to communicate ideas. The subject is delivered through creative graphic design projects, integrating written and practical work to give relevance and depth to projects.

About this course

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C including a minimum of Grade C in Graphics or Art and Design or a portfolio of work. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Part Time
  • Design

Course programme

Awarding Body

Welsh Joint Education Committee

Course Content

Graphic Design is about developing the ability to communicate visually; using innovation and creativity to solve design problems, exploring media and design processes to communicate ideas. The subject is delivered through creative graphic design projects, integrating written and practical work to give relevance and depth to projects.

Course Features

Research using drawing and photographs

Encourages creative development and innovation.

Explore media, including Digital Adobe Photoshop, Paint, Printmaking.

Communicate visually

Working to set briefs

Practical and written work are integrated

Explore a variety of media, materials and techniques

Develop work and ideas in individual manner

Take an independent approach to study

Produce original, imaginative and thorough responses
Career Prospects and Progression

A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to Higher level qualifications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas. Graphic Design can provide skills which can be used in a wide range of occupations including Architecture, Art Therapy, Advertising, Typography, Illustration, Computer Design, Photography, Packaging, Corporate ID, Animation, Multimedia, Fashion, Surface Pattern, Project Design, Industrial Design, Fine Art, Gallery Work, Exhibition Organiser, Teaching.

Modules
Method of Assessment

AS Level - two coursework units each worth 30? plus supervised timed task worth 40? of the overall grade. A Level - Two coursework units worth 30?, plus a supervised timed task worth 40?.

Course Length

AS - 1 Year Full A Level - 2 Years

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

This course can be studied in English only

Entry Requirements

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C including a minimum of Grade C in Graphics or Art and Design or a portfolio of work. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

Full-time or Part-time

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Part Time Graphic Design - AS

Price on request