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Full Time Graphic Design - A Levels
A Level
Inhouse
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
2 Years
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.
Important information
Government funding available
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
- Full Time
- Design
Course programme
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.
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Full Time Graphic Design - A Levels