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Graphic Communications

at Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The GCE in Graphic Communication would suit students who have taken Art, Applied Art GCSE or level 2 BTEC in Art and Design and wish to pursue a career in Graphic Design. Graphic communication conveys information and ideas through visual means. The critical element for a graphic designer is the effective communication of a message or idea through the organisation of images and words.The scope of graphic communication has been extended through the growth of design applications in the home and in public and through the development of the internet. Graphic designers need to understand user and audience needs and how these groups respond to various forms of visual communication; as well as how changes to working practices lead to new forms of communication and presentation. A2 consists of two units: Unit 1 incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study , based on the student's own choice of subject. Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. Unit 2 is an externally set assignment that enables students to pursue and develop their own personal style.

What you need to get on

APS 4.2. Grade 5 in GCSE Art, Graphic Communications or DT 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

  • Samuel Whitbread Academy

    Shefford Road, Clifton, SG17 5QS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Clifton

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