Students study and use a range of Graphic media techniques in order to produce highly creative design concepts for packaging, products, magazine layouts, promotion artwork and advertising.
Students will learn:
- A range of drawing techniques
- Model-making using graphic materials including CAD/CAM such as rapid prototyping, laser, versacam printing
- How to complete working drawings used in the manufacture of products
- How to analyse design trends and current issues
- How to research and analyse how graphic products are made and why
The assessment for GCSE Graphics comprises of two units:
- 60% Controlled Assessment - Students complete a design folder and graphic product
- 40% Written Examination - based on the theory behind the design and manufacture of graphic products