A sixth form centre for excellence 17 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY A LEVEL Graphic Communication is an engaging course that leads to careers in fine art, graphic design, motion graphics, fashion, advertising and product design. Art and Design courses are also useful if you are considering a career in such fields as architecture, marketing, publicity, arts administration, animation and the media. Graphic Communication will be of advantage to you if you wish to progress onto a foundation diploma in Art and Design. CONTENT Your A Level in Graphic Communication will encourage you to develop a personalised visual language that has clarity, originality and a high level of technical control in order to communicate a message or relay information. You will explore drawing through digital and traditional methods and will experiment with a wide range of tools, materials and techniques. You will also learn how to use sketchbooks to explore your own creative process by experimenting with imagery and manipulating meanings. The course will provide you with the opportunity to explore a variety of graphic visual communication methods including illustration, typography and poster and packaging design. As part of the personal investigation component of the A Level, you will be required to produce a minimum 1000 word critical study. At the end of the course, your work will be displayed at the annual art exhibition, which celebrates the creativity of our learners. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please see the general entry requirements for CTK St Mary’s on page 10. ASSESSMENT You will be required to produce a portfolio of coursework and separate controlled assignments. DID YOU KNOW... as a freelance graphic designer, you can earn between £200 and £400 a day? Prospects: Job profile – graphic designer ? Your A Level in Geography could lead to a wide range of career paths including conservation, teaching, urban land-use planning, environmental management, overseas development, cartography, climatology and travel writing. Once you’re trained in your chosen field, your qualification will open up a whole new world of possibilities – you could go on to become a teacher, town planner, architect, conservation officer or a journalist. CONTENT Your A Level Geography course comprises four main topics. These are water and carbon cycles, landscape systems, global systems and global governance, and changing places. In water and carbon cycles, you will study the physical processes which control the cycling of both water and carbon between land, oceans and the atmosphere. In landscape systems, you will take part in an integrated study of earth surface processes, landforms and resultant landscapes. For global systems and global governance, you will study the greater connectivity between people, places and environments across the globe. In the changing places module, you will further develop your geographical knowledge by conducting research in an area that is local to you. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please see the general entry requirements for CTK St Mary’s on page 10. ASSESSMENT You will be assessed through exams and coursework. Aimee – A Level English, Psychology, Sociology “CTK’s environment is high energy and hardworking. I like having freedom and control over my success whilst having resources available to support me. My teachers are available, always open to reviewing my work and telling me how to improve. I plan to study English with Creative Writing at Southampton University.”
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