Understanding the requirements of a graphic design brief, responding to a brief and developing idea.

learning about the key components of graphic design: colour, tone, line, composition, typography, imagery and how they are used within design.

Learning about the work of graphic designers from specialist disciplines such as: Illustration, branding, advertising, packaging graphics, typography, digital art. 

Developing Adobe skills to produce a final graphic design.

Portfolio project

Final outcomes

Portfolio Project: Drinks logo and packaging re-brand.

Year 10 exam

Approx 10 weeks preparation followed by 10 hr exam over 2 days in the graphics room to produce final outcomes.

Research and recording ideas through use of different media. 

Responding to the work of designers. 

Experimentation with adobe programmes.

Production of informed final outcomes

Portfolio project

Exam project and Final outcomes.

Responding to a design brief

Developing ideas through art-based media.

Developing adobe skills

Responding to the work of designers.

Portfolio project

Final outcomes