CTK Aquinas Prospectus 2024-25

A selective sixth form centre for excellence 19 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. CONTENT 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 Aquinas on page 10. ASSESSMENT You will be required to produce a portfolio of coursework and separate controlled assignments. Did you know that the average salary for Geography related jobs is £42,500 Source: Totaljobs.com – average salary for Geography jobs 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 In addition to the general entry requirements for CTK Aquinas on page 10, you will also need GCSE Geography (if you’ve taken it), at grade 9-6. ASSESSMENT You will be assessed through exams and coursework. DID YOU KNOW... that there’s a shortage of Maths teachers in the UK? Therefore, studying a maths related subject at university is a great way to get into teaching. Source: The Independent Education news ?

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