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Sir John Lawes School
Graphics (Art syllabus)
Board: Edexcel (9GC0)
INTRODUCTION
This is an Art based Graphics course jointly taught by the Art and Technology faculties. You should enjoy
solving image-based problems which are suitable for commercial application and enjoy working to Design
Briefs. You will be given the opportunity to work on projects relating to design, illustration and typography
through 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 and
Illustrator. This course would suit people who have an interest in Photography as well as traditional Art
skills. 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 similar
structure of assessments and deadlines, advice should be taken if you plan to do this.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Design and Technology (Graphic
Product) or grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.
COURSE CONTENT
There will be an initial skills based project followed by a self-directed practical project called the specialist
project. In Year 13 this will include a written research project. You will also complete a 10-hour mock exam
in Year 12 and a 15-hour timed exam in Year 13.
