While undertaking this Graphic Design AS/A-level, you will be introduced to and explore a broad range of materials, techniques, and processes within Graphic Design to explore production in the field. You will be taught valuable skills while utilising digital software used in the industry, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. The course also delves into the exploration of traditional media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and collages. Furthermore, the course will cover a broad range of areas within Graphic Design, such as advertising, packaging, illustration, animation, and branding. In accordance with all areas of Art & Design, you must research and refer to historical contemporary developments, styles, and genres within your chosen area of graphic design. You will also gain the ability to respond to design briefs which are typical in the industry and develop your own ideas from a range of research methods. The A-Level (second year) part of this course nurtures the skills, knowledge, and understanding that AS-Level planted to allow for greater depth of study. Additionally, this course provides exciting opportunities to develop more individual interests.
A minimum of 6 grade 4s, including a grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language, is required. GCSE Maths must also be at a grade 3 as a minimum. If GCSE Maths is at a grade 3, you would have to resit it. A grade 4 in a GCSE Art-based subject is also required. If you would like to undertake this subject but did not do an Art-based subject at GCSE, you can also apply to study with a high-quality portfolio. Please photograph your portfolio and email it to portfolio@jcc.ac.uk where our Art Department will assess your work to see if it can replace the requirement for a GCSE Art-based subject at a grade 4.
The A-Level and second year of this course is made up of two separate components. Component 1 is a Personal Investigation into a selected area of design practice. Component 2 is an Externally Set Task. All coursework in this A-Level is marked internally and moderated externally.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Belgrave Road, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 9FF |
While undertaking this Graphic Design AS/A-level, you will be introduced to and explore a broad range of materials, techniques, and processes within Graphic Design to explore production in the field. You will be taught valuable skills while utilising digital software used in the industry, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. The course also delves into the exploration of traditional media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and collages. Furthermore, the course will cover a broad range of areas within Graphic Design, such as advertising, packaging, illustration, animation, and branding. In accordance with all areas of Art & Design, you must research and refer to historical contemporary developments, styles, and genres within your chosen area of graphic design. You will also gain the ability to respond to design briefs which are typical in the industry and develop your own ideas from a range of research methods. The A-Level (second year) part of this course nurtures the skills, knowledge, and understanding that AS-Level planted to allow for greater depth of study. Additionally, this course provides exciting opportunities to develop more individual interests.
A minimum of 6 grade 4s, including a grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language, is required. GCSE Maths must also be at a grade 3 as a minimum. If GCSE Maths is at a grade 3, you would have to resit it. A grade 4 in a GCSE Art-based subject is also required. If you would like to undertake this subject but did not do an Art-based subject at GCSE, you can also apply to study with a high-quality portfolio. Please photograph your portfolio and email it to portfolio@jcc.ac.uk where our Art Department will assess your work to see if it can replace the requirement for a GCSE Art-based subject at a grade 4.
The A-Level and second year of this course is made up of two separate components. Component 1 is a Personal Investigation into a selected area of design practice. Component 2 is an Externally Set Task. All coursework in this A-Level is marked internally and moderated externally.
