graphics curriculum
The Course
This course will encourage your own style whilst developing an appreciation of what others use in industry. Practically, you will develop making, modelling and drawing skills in order to present work professionally.
This course will encourage your own style whilst developing an appreciation of what others use in industry. Practically, you will develop making, modelling and drawing skills in order to present work professionally.
Key stage 3 Curriculum
Year 7/8
Year 9
Key stage 4 curriculum
Year 10
Year 11
GCSE Graphics at KS4
Course overview
The Course This course will encourage your own style whilst developing an appreciation of what others use in the industry. Practically, you will develop making, modelling and drawing skills in order to present work professionally. Assessment The course is divided into two assessment sections. You will undertake a two-hour written examination which counts for 50% of the overall grade.
The NEA (non-exam assessment) design and make portfolio and products counts as the other 50% of your final grade. This portfolio will require you to complete extensive written sections to accompany your final product.
The controlled assessment is marked out of 100 and is divided into three areas - Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities - 20 marks Design and make prototypes - 60 marks Analyse and evaluate - 20 marks Unit 1: Written Paper, 50% of total marks, 2 hours, 100 marks.
Section A: Core technical principles (20 marks) A mixture of multi choice and short answer questions assessing a breadth of technical knowledge and understanding.
Section B: Specialist technical principles (30 marks) Several short answer questions (2-5 marks) and one extended response to assess a more in depth knowledge of Graphics knowledge and understanding.
Section C: Designing and making principles (50 marks) A mixture of short answer and extended response question. Unit 2: Controlled Assessment (40 hours and 100 marks) 50%.
• Consists of a single design and make activity from a range of board set tasks.
• Detailed research, designing, making and evaluating is undertaken.
• A range of products are made and developed.
• A detailed design folder of written work is submitted. Potential Pathways
• Entry to AS/A2 Graphics course at Tallis. Further study on the Art and Design BTEC course.
• Future career pathways as a graphic designer, illustrator, architect, web designer, motion graphics designer, UX/UI designer, brand designer, stylist animator, art director, production designer, theatre/film/TV, interior designer, exhibition designer, fine artist.
• Design and making are encouraged to prepare candidates for taking higher level courses or for entering the world of work.
• Graphics will support your application for a range of Post-16 Level 3 courses if an 9-4 grade is achieved, or a level 2 course if a 3-1 grade is achieved.
The NEA (non-exam assessment) design and make portfolio and products counts as the other 50% of your final grade. This portfolio will require you to complete extensive written sections to accompany your final product.
The controlled assessment is marked out of 100 and is divided into three areas - Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities - 20 marks Design and make prototypes - 60 marks Analyse and evaluate - 20 marks Unit 1: Written Paper, 50% of total marks, 2 hours, 100 marks.
Section A: Core technical principles (20 marks) A mixture of multi choice and short answer questions assessing a breadth of technical knowledge and understanding.
Section B: Specialist technical principles (30 marks) Several short answer questions (2-5 marks) and one extended response to assess a more in depth knowledge of Graphics knowledge and understanding.
Section C: Designing and making principles (50 marks) A mixture of short answer and extended response question. Unit 2: Controlled Assessment (40 hours and 100 marks) 50%.
• Consists of a single design and make activity from a range of board set tasks.
• Detailed research, designing, making and evaluating is undertaken.
• A range of products are made and developed.
• A detailed design folder of written work is submitted. Potential Pathways
• Entry to AS/A2 Graphics course at Tallis. Further study on the Art and Design BTEC course.
• Future career pathways as a graphic designer, illustrator, architect, web designer, motion graphics designer, UX/UI designer, brand designer, stylist animator, art director, production designer, theatre/film/TV, interior designer, exhibition designer, fine artist.
• Design and making are encouraged to prepare candidates for taking higher level courses or for entering the world of work.
• Graphics will support your application for a range of Post-16 Level 3 courses if an 9-4 grade is achieved, or a level 2 course if a 3-1 grade is achieved.