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44Sir John Lawes SchoolGraphics (Art syllabus)Board: Edexcel (9GC0)INTRODUCTIONThis is an Art based Graphics course jointly taught by the Art and Technology faculties. You should enjoysolving image-based problems which are suitable for commercial application and enjoy working to DesignBriefs. You will be given the opportunity to work on projects relating to design, illustration and typographythrough a wide range of drawing and mark making media including paint, pastels, inks and collage,developing your ideas and images using specialist computer software like Adobe Photoshop andIllustrator. This course would suit people who have an interest in Photography as well as traditional Artskills. Access to your own camera would be an advantage but not essential.This A Level may also be taken in combination with other portfolio-based courses, but due to the similarstructure of assessments and deadlines, advice should be taken if you plan to do this.ENTRY REQUIREMENTSWe would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Design and Technology (GraphicProduct) or grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.COURSE CONTENTThere will be an initial skills based project followed by a self-directed practical project called the specialistproject. In Year 13 this will include a written research project. You will also complete a 10-hour mock examin Year 12 and a 15-hour timed exam in Year 13.
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