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A Level : Art & Design - Graphic Communication

at Melton Vale Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Throughout this course there is a strong emphasis on the teaching of communication & contemporary image making skills whilst also developing underpinning research skills. You are encouraged to explore and experiment through a wide range of Art and Design media and techniques. You will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of graphic/ illustration based media, techniques and design including practical and digital approaches. You will explore one or more of the following areas including illustration, packaging design, advertising, design for print, communication graphics, multimedia graphics whilst also developing drawing and painting skills and exploring a multimedia approach. Observational drawing and recording skills are very important to the world of a contemporary graphic designer/illustrator. This is a linear qualification, which means that students must complete all assessments at the end of the course. This programme will encourage all students to develop the following skills: An understanding of meaning, function, style, scale, colour & content in relation to graphics and Illustration. An awareness of intended audience or purpose for graphics & illustration. An appreciation of the appropriate use of typography which will include contemporary hand lettering and traditional text based methods. Intellectual, imaginative, creative skills. The experience of working with a broad range of media, including traditional and new media and technologies. Many

What you need to get on

To study A-Levels at MV16 you must have achieved a minimum of grade 4+ in GCSE English and Maths, plus 3 grade 5's in other subject areas and to include subject specific entry requirements where stated.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Melton Vale Sixth Form College

    Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1DN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Melton Mowbray

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