This is an Art based Graphics course jointly taught by the Art and Technology faculties. You should enjoy solving image-based problems which are suitable for commercial application and enjoy working to Design Briefs. You will be given the opportunity to work on projects relating to design, illustration and typography through a wide range of drawing and mark making media including paint, pastels, inks and collage, developing your ideas and images using specialist computer software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. This course would suit people who have an interest in Photography as well as traditional Art skills. There will be an initial skills based project followed by a self-directed practical project called the specialist project. In Year 13 this will include a written research project. You will also complete a 10-hour mock exam in Year 12 and a 15-hour timed exam in Year 13.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Design and Technology (Graphic Product) or grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.
You will be marked on your visual recording skills, development of ideas, contextual awareness and realisations. Coursework 60% including 2000+ word written research project that is worth 20% of the final mark. 15 hour Practical Exam sat in sessions over a three week period worth 40% of the final mark.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP |
This is an Art based Graphics course jointly taught by the Art and Technology faculties. You should enjoy solving image-based problems which are suitable for commercial application and enjoy working to Design Briefs. You will be given the opportunity to work on projects relating to design, illustration and typography through a wide range of drawing and mark making media including paint, pastels, inks and collage, developing your ideas and images using specialist computer software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. This course would suit people who have an interest in Photography as well as traditional Art skills. There will be an initial skills based project followed by a self-directed practical project called the specialist project. In Year 13 this will include a written research project. You will also complete a 10-hour mock exam in Year 12 and a 15-hour timed exam in Year 13.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Design and Technology (Graphic Product) or grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.
You will be marked on your visual recording skills, development of ideas, contextual awareness and realisations. Coursework 60% including 2000+ word written research project that is worth 20% of the final mark. 15 hour Practical Exam sat in sessions over a three week period worth 40% of the final mark.
