A Level Graphic Communication Students will learn the skills needed to specialise in one or more areas of graphic communication, such as:
- Interactive Media (Including Web, App, and Game Design)
- Advertising
- Packaging Design
- Design For Print
- Illustration
- Communication Graphics
- Branding
- Multimedia
- Motion Graphics and Design for Film and Television
They will have the opportunity to explore overlapping areas and combinations of these areas. Students will demonstrate their skills in the context of their chosen area(s) of graphic communication, including an understanding of meaning, function, style, scale, colour, and content, as well as an awareness of the intended audience or purpose for their chosen area(s).
They should also show their ability to respond to an issue, concept, or idea, while appreciating the relationship of form and function and the appropriate use of typography. Understanding a variety of materials and genres appropriate to their chosen area(s) of graphic communication is also important.
Entry Requirements
Students should have a developed understanding of creative subjects; previous experience of creative cloud products is desirable but not necessary.
Component 1:
- A2 Personal Investigation, which accounts for 60% of the A-level and involves a personal investigation supported by a written element of 1000-3000 words
Component 2:
- Externally Set Assignment, which constitutes 40% of the A-level and includes a preparatory period leading to 15 hours of supervised time. Both components are marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.