Graphic Design13/11/2008 - Del Cook |
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What will I learn? Imaginative, creative and intuitive skills applied by the graphic designer along with aesthetic understanding and critical judgement are developed through working with a broad range of media, including traditional and new media technologies; An understanding of the interrelationships between the design processes and the clients of graphic design along with an awareness of the contexts in which they operate will be developed through project based assignments. The different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of graphic design practice will also be explored through a range of approaches to working with images, signs, symbols and text. An understanding of pictorial space, composition, rhythm, scale and structure and an understanding of formal elements, such as colour, tone, texture, shape and form will be developed. How will I be assessed? Unit 1 Coursework Portfolio For this unit candidates need to produce a portfolio of work based on starting points, topics or themes that are determined by their teacher The portfolio can comprise: • A single, sustained project, theme or course of study; • A number of smaller projects Unit 2 Controlled Assignment What are the entry requirements? To study on the AS pathway you will need at least 4 GCSEs at grade C or above plus Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy, both at level 2; or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above. You will study 4 subjects. You will also study AS Critical Thinking and the Certificate in Sports Leadership. This pathway is worth up to 1,080 QCA points. |
