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Art and Design (Graphic Communications) A Level

at Activate Learning, OXFORD · other provider

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time£2,581

What the college says

The course comprises of two, unassessed components in year one and two assessed components in year two. You will produce a personal investigation and undertake an externally set assignment. You will learn how to develop graphic design ideas through sustained investigations based on contextual sources and will experiment with a wide variety of traditional and contemporary resources, media, materials, techniques and processes to produce personal and meaningful pieces of graphic design. Modules include: Developing a portfolio, Investigating contextual references in design, Applying graphic ideas through investigation and research, Experiment with traditional and contemporary resources and materials, Developing industry knowledge for career progression, Developing personal ideas and concepts, . All 16-19 year olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and Maths or to undertake Functional Skills, if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade C in these subjects, every year of their course, until they complete their studies. A good choice for creative students interested in solving communication problems in innovative, visual ways. Suitable for students with an interest in graphic design. A good course to accompany other arts related subjects for breadth of industry knowledge There is a well equipped studio with industry standard software, combined with interactive teaching and learning. 100% pass rates, high grades and outstanding value

What you need to get on

Applicants should have five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and maths. Art at grade 4 is required.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

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

  • Farnham College

    Farnham College Morley Road, Farnham, GU9 8LU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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