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GCE A Level in Graphic Communication

at Sacred Heart Catholic School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a practical and flexible course where students have a variety of experiences exploring a range of 2D and 3D media, processes and techniques. Students will have the opportunity to attend an international study trip as a basis for their personal study and work with museums and professionals from industry. Every year the department takes students to the UCAS 'Create Your Future' event, where students are able to gain insight into course, apprenticeships and careers within the ever expanding Creative Industries. Students produce practical and contextual work in one or more areas including illustration, advertising, exhibition graphics, packaging design, design for print, communication graphics, computer graphics, multimedia, and printmaking. The course starts with skills based projects, where students gain experience of working with Adobe Creative Suit, Photoshop, In Design and Illustrator as well as traditional graphic techniques.

What you need to get on

Students will need a GCSE grade 6 and above in Graphic communication or another design based subject. A portfolio may be accepted in some cases.

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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic School

    Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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