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A-Level Art - Graphic Design

at Carmel College, St. Helens · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A-Level Art - Graphic Design course is about communication and problem solving. It encompasses all of the traditional art and design skills alongside the new emerging technologies. The great thing about Graphic Design is that you don't need to be a great artist to be successful in this area. Ideas and the ability to solve problems for companies and campaigns is more important than traditional art skills. It is one of the biggest growth areas in the Creative Industries and covers all sorts of areas from animation, branding and advertising to fashion promotion and layout. It is the commercial aspect of Graphic Design which makes it so exciting. Students complete project based assignments which develop thinking and communication skills and the ability to solve problems. There is plenty of time to develop digital skills too with web, layout, film and motion graphics and packaging workshops.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. If you have not studied Art, no problem, just come and talk to one of the tutors. If you have studied Art, the requirements are any Art & Design GCSE Grade 4 or a Technology GCSE Grade 4 including Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphic Products, Textiles or equivalent.

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

  • CARMEL COLLEGE

    Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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