GRAPHIC DESIGN

What is the course about?

Graphic Design is the communication of information and ideas by visual means. Often work is realised in two-dimensional form but carries the illusion of three dimensions through the manipulation of images and the formal elements. Critical elements for a graphic designer are the successful communication of message through the organisation of words and images.

This course is aimed at all with an interest in graphic design and provides a broad study covering areas such as Typography, Package Design, Advertising and Illustration.

What will I learn?

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

• Use Graphic Design techniques to record observations, experiences, ideas, information and insights appropriate to intentions.

• Analyse and evaluate critically Graphic Design images demonstrating an understanding of purposes, meanings and contexts.

• Use Graphic Design to develop ideas through sustained investigations and explorations, selecting and using materials, processes and resources, identifying and interpreting relationships and analysing methods and outcomes.

• Use Graphic Design to present a personal, coherent and informed response, realising intentions, and articulating and explaining connections with the work of others.

• Demonstrate an understanding of continuity and change in Graphic Design in different genres, styles and traditions.

• Identify a Graphic Design problem.

• Research into, and collect relevant data.

• Analyse and develop a design specification.

• Visualise possible solutions and their subsequent evaluation.

• Synthesise and develop appropriate ideas.

When does the course start?

The course starts in September of each year.

How do I attend?

Normal daytime attendance.

Who is the awarding Body?

Edexcel

How long does the course last?

2 years:

Year 1 - AS Level

Year 2 - A2 Level

AS leads onto A2. A2 can lead to the Edexcel Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, leading to Higher Education or employment

 

What subject entry requirements are there?

GCSE or O Level Art at grade C or above would be helpful, but not always essential.

Are there any other requirements?

You will be invited to an informal interview with a portfolio of your work.

How is the course assessed?

Assessed in the three separate component parts including practical coursework projects, including practical coursework projects, critical/historical notebook and timed practical exam.

How much does the course cost?

All students who are joining a full time course and are under 19 years of age on the 1st September as their course commences, will not be required to pay tuition fees or examination fees.
Otherwise: To be confirmed.

Are there any exam fees?

Who should I contact for advice?

Claire Foster, Ext. 373 (fosterc@grimsby.ac.uk)
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner
Laceby Road
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN34 5BQ
Tel: 01472 311222
Minicom (for hearing impaired/deaf): 01472 315532

Equal opportunities (statement)

The N.E.Lincs Sixth Form College Partnership guarantees to deal fairly with and effectively with all students, staff and visitors and offer equality of opportunity on the basis of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. Students have the right to expect that this will apply to them without prejudice or discrimination and that they also have the obligation to deal fairly and effectively with other students and staff regardless of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. The Partnership will endeavour to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, Part IV, which requires public bodies to make every effort to support persons with disability.