Art & Design (Graphic Design/Communication) A-Levels

Graphic Design is the communication of information and ideas visually, incorporating the use of elements such as text,

 colours, images, and layouts. The Art & Design (Graphic Design) A-Level is a practical, coursework based qualification which will allow you to develop your skills in a range of graphic communication media, processes and techniques. Students will gain substantial graphic design technical and presentation skill.

Students may use traditional methods such as drawing and printing as well as modern digital techniques. 

Students will have the opportunity to explore a number of areas of photography such as: advertising, branding, communication graphics, design for film and television, design for print, illustration, interactive media (including web, app and game design), motion graphics, multimedia, packaging design, signage, and typography. 

Format: Independent reading, engaging with photography, photographic production. 

Key Skills Acquired

Exploration of visual language, convey and interpret images, creativity, imagination, visual communication. 

Complimentary A-Levels

English Language & Literature, History of Art, History, Sociology, Film Studies, Media Studies, Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, Politics. 

Typical Assessment

Practical portfolio and externally set task. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, CEA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE)

Career Options

Graphic designer, art director, illustrator, web designer, product designer, designer, branding, packaging design, design manager, teacher, advertising, manager, PR, design, business

University Destinations:

University of the Arts London (UAL), Leeds Art University, Arts University Plymouth, Nottingham Trent University, University of Westminster, London Metropolitan University, University of the Creative Arts (UCA), Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Portsmouth, University of Lincoln, Teesside University, Falmouth University, University of Derby, Buckinghamshire New University, Edinburgh Napier University, University of Central Lancashire, Arts University Bournemouth, University of South Wales, Middlesex University, Norwich University of the Arts