GCSE Art & design (Graphic Design)

Areas of Study

You will be required to work in one or more area(s) of Graphic Design, such as those listed below. You may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas.

• computer aided design
• illustration
• advertising and/or packaging
• digital imaging, film, video and/or animation

Knowledge, Skills & Understanding

You should adopt an integrated approach to the critical, practical and theoretical study of art, craft and design which includes first-hand experience of original work.

You must show knowledge and understanding of:

1. how ideas, feelings and meanings are conveyed in images and artefacts in your chosen area(s) of graphic design;
2. a range of art, craft and design processes in two and/or three dimensions related to the chosen area(s) of graphic design, including where appropriate, information and communication technology and the use of digital imaging;
3. how images and artefacts relevant to your chosen area(s) of study relate to their social, historical and cultural context;
4. a variety of approaches, methods and intentions and the contribution of contemporary practitioners and others from different times and cultures to continuity and change in your chosen area(s) of graphic design.

You will be expected to demonstrate skills in the context of your chosen area(s) of study:

• making appropriate use of colour, line, tone, texture, shape and form;
• showing in your work an understanding of meaning, function, style and scale;
• using methods and approaches appropriate for the intended audience or the purpose of your chosen aspect of graphic design
• showing in your work an ability to respond to an idea, concept and/or brief;
• providing evidence of the appropriate use of lettering, signs and symbols;
• providing evidence of the use of safe working practices.

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