Graphics

The EDUQAS (part of WJEC) syllabus encourages a broad approach that allows you to develop a sound grounding in several graphic design areas. It is able to accommodate any particular areas of interest that you may wish to pursue.

As part of the course content there is an experimental unit where students will try such techniques as screen, mono and polyboard printing, lino cutting, embroidery, marbling, pyrography, bleach and sunography printing, portraiture and animation. This will lead on to a Personal Investigation allowing students to do a major project based on a hobby or interest of their own. A final exam board set project completes the course.

The main skills developed through this course include:

· The artistic-creative knowledge and understanding associated with graphic design.

· Research, analysis, discussion and evaluation of graphic design techniques and products.

· The development of specialist terminology related directly to graphic design processes.

· Organisation, selection and communication of ideas, solutions and responses in creative and original ways.

· How ideas, feelings and meanings can be conveyed and interpreted through graphic design and products.

· A variety of practical skills using a range of drawing, painting and printing materials.

Course content includes, portraiture, drawing, photography, printing and animation.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Coursework is 60% of the final grade and the exam unit is 40% of the final grade. All coursework units get added together to make up the 60%

Year 12 Mini skills building coursework units

Personal Investigation coursework unit started

Year 13 Personal Investigation coursework unit continued

Exam Unit

You will need to spend a minimum of 4/5 hours per week of your own time on homework tasks to continue and add to coursework. You will be expected to take part in at least one primary research visit that will be organised in Year 12. You will need to seek opportunities to broaden your knowledge and understanding of Graphic Design through visits to art, design and graphical exhibitions.

By portfolio and final exam at the end of Year 13.

Overall Entry Requirements:

6 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including an English and Maths.

Course Specific Entry Requirements:

Although a GCSE grade 4 in Graphic Design or Art is usually required, students that can demonstrate the necessary skills will also be considered.