A LEVEL A selective sixth form centre for excellence 17 Content Your A Level in Graphic Communication will encourage you to develop a personalised visual language that has clarity and originality. You will explore drawing through digital and traditional methods, experiment with a wide range of tools, materials, and techniques, and 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. Assessment You will be required to produce a portfolio of coursework and separate controlled assignments. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION A LEVEL Graphic Communication is an engaging course that leads to careers in fine art, graphic design, motion graphics, fashion, advertising, and product design. Graphic Communication will be of advantage to you if you wish to progress to a foundation diploma in Art and Design. Entry Requirements In addition to the entry requirements on page 11, you will need GCSEs in an art-based subject at a grade 9-6. If you have not studied an art-based subject at school, but wish to be considered for the course, you will need to demonstrate your ability and interest in art and bring a portfolio to your interview. Did you know that salaries for senior graphic designers can reach £55,000. Whilst a creative director can earn £60,000 Source: Prospects.ac.uk Samantha - History (A), Politics (A), Sociology (A) ‘My favourite thing about being a CTK student is the facilities. I really appreciated having a place where I could study in silence, allowing me to focus, as well as having places where I could socialise and de-stress. I’ve made so many friends who have pushed me to be better, and teachers who have been supportive during my studies. I’m now going to the University of York to study History and Politics in hopes of becoming a political analyst.’ Content Your course will help you hone your analytical skills and strengthen your essay writing abilities. You will receive excellent preparation for university or the world of work. There is an emphasis on wider academic reading, research methods, writing, and effective independent learning. For exam units, you will analyse and investigate key historical events such as Germany from 1871 to 1991 and Modern Britain from 1951 to 2007. For coursework, you will have the choice from a list of topics pre-1871. An A Level in History can be the starting point to a variety of careers - from teaching to archaeology, politics, law and anthropology. HISTORY A LEVEL Entry Requirements In addition to the entry requirements on page 11, you will also need GCSE History (if you have taken it) at grade 96. Assessment You will be assessed with exams at the end of each year of your course. In your second year you will also complete a coursework unit.
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