Year 12
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Autumn Term |
Introductory projects: Students will be set a number of design briefs to further develop their awareness of the graphic design components, disciplines within graphic design, work of relevant designers.
Students will explore a range of graphic communication media, processes and techniques and be made aware of both traditional and new media. |
Students must show knowledge and understanding of:
how ideas, feelings and meanings can be conveyed and interpreted in images and artefacts created in the chosen area(s) of Graphic communication
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Assessment objectives (AOs) are set by Ofqual and are the same across all AS and A-level Art and Design (Graphic Communication) specifications and all exam boards.
All work including: introductory projects, Component 1 and Component 2 will be assessment against the following objectives:
•AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. •AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. •AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. •AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. |
Spring term | Component 1: Personal Investigation Project & 1000-3000 word essay |
Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The investigation should demonstrate the student’s ability to:
The written material must confirm understanding of creative decisions, providing evidence of all four assessment objectives by:
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