Graphic Communication
at St Aidan'S Church of England High School, Harrogate · school or sixth form
What the college says
Art Graphics students need to be well motivated and capable of working independently to a given brief. Taking the initiative and developing a personal response are central to the course. This can be achieved through the use of a wide range of media including Illustration, Photoshop, CAD, animation, paper engineering and Photography. Students will learn about key features, interpreting a design brief, communicating a visual message succinctly and refining imagery to its final outcome. Access to an A0 printer allows for the production of professional quality posters, banners and other imagery.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5 Grade 5 in GCSE Fine Art or GCSE Art Graphics
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
St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form
ST. AIDANS C OF E HIGH SCHOOL OATLANDS DRIVE, HARROGATE, HG2 8JR
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · HARROGATE
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