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A Level Graphics
Taster lesson plan 1. Course structure 2. Looking at graphics components from last year 3. What makes a good design? 4. Introduce project component 1 AS 5. Introduce summer project 6. Skill sharing/ questions/ reading list exploration
PLCs – SUCCESS CRITERIA Graphics
INDEPENDENCE RECORDING (AO3) -Being independent
Being a ‘Self – Starter’ –Showing Initiative, AT A LEVEL – DRAWING SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL. IF
Independence and ownership of your own progress in YOU ARE TO PROGRESS IN YEAR 13 AND FURTHER
and out of lessons.
Booking in ‘free lessons’ in the Art department so that
INTO A career in Graphic Design, DRAWING IS THE
FOUNDATION FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO AND SKILLS.
-Understanding the
you are in close contact with teachers and able to
The technical ability to deal with a range of digital brief
progress well with independent work through using the
resources available. software including Photoshop and Illustrator at
Able to produce independent work that is linked to your Advanced level.
own personal ideas. You are able to use recording media such as
To be able to plan a series of individualised homework charcoal, line, tone, macro photography as well as -Creating beautiful
tasks and projects rather than having to be set specific more traditional methods.
homework.
You independently develop ideas and links with
Evidence at GCSE Level where Recording skills are technically advanced
at least ‘Clear and Consistent’ (grade B preferred)
Designers through regularly using Behance.com and
Pinterest to research contemporary graphic design.
outcomes using a range
INVESTIGATION (AO1)
Use higher level Blooms questions to analyse the
CREATIVITY
Being able to show more evidence of developing
of art techniques,
artist’s work in depth your own ideas in the context of the projects both Photoshop and
Producing work in the style of Graphic designers is in lessons and through homework.
more important than copying the work at A Level Not being afraid to make mistakes – learn from Illustrator
You can recognise and describe key characterises them!
of a designers work and identify appropriate media Be open minded to trying new techniques and
and techniques to recreate work in that style. processes
You can put Artwork in context through showing To be able to find influences that suits your style of -Recording using
links to social and historical ideas as well as links to
other artists.
work. This will help you generate ideas!
Using a range of resources to find inspiration
photography minimum
Understanding of the formal elements a designer
has used and how to describe them.
including gallery visits, Pinterest etc.. 3 shoots per project
OUTCOMES (AO4) ENGAGEMENT
Produce independent work linked to your own Taking care and understanding the importance of the A
personal ideas. Level Portfolio. Ultimately this is what you are judged
upon for Further Education entry
-Being creative,
-Images you have created may be linked to a
designers work but have gone further than being A Passion for Graphic design – that goes beyond lessons.
Your readiness to develop ideas and skills independently
understand and care
just a ‘pastiche’.
-Technical ability shown is strong throughout your
will demonstrate this.
Taking pride over your work with sketchbook
about aesthetics
final outcome presentation and realising the importance of a well
-You have developed excellent Photoshop skills resolved, visually pleasing portfolio.
You allow yourself enough time to develop a
strong outcome and recognize it’s importance.
Be aspirational- enter work into competitions & promote
your creative ability in the department! -Be an engaged
student.
Course Requirements
To do graphics A level you must have a grade B in
Either
• ART
• PHOTOGRAPHY
• PRODUCT DESIGN
• TEXTILES
• GRAPHICS
A small number of students may be accepted on trial who have a grade C
At GCSE, however they will find the course very challenging and will need to put in a significant
amount of extra
time to upgrade their skills
You need to bring your results slip in and show your teacher in your first Graphics lesson after
the summer.
You must complete the summer project to be allowed to start the course.
Careers and further education (university courses) in Graphic design are very competitive and it
is unrealistic
to specialise in this area unless your skills and attainment are well above the average.
Term1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 Summer
Holiday
Year 12 Introduction Continuation Workshops Brand Commenc Continue RECORDIN
to Skills and of Project 1 based on a Identities, e Year 13 Componen G FOR
Techniques, Workshops on range of Refining & (Compone t 1. CHOSEN
Typographic Various media and Completion of nt 1) Focus – PROJECT
al Systems Techniques techniques Project 2 – Focus – AO2
Review of (See more . Logos, Graphic AO1 Experimen
Summer detailed SOL) typograph Products Brief INVESTIGA tation &
Assignments Refining y TION + Techniques
Project 1 – Final outcome Project 2 – AO3
Campaign – Graphic RECORDIN
Outside the Products G
Box Brief
Year 13 Review of Review of COMPLETE Continue with Continue
Component AO1 and AO3 A1 Exam exam prep
1 so far Focus – AO2 BOARDS & Preparation COMPLETE
All AO1 (Refining the ESSAY 31st only (All AOs) EXAM (2nd
Complete by final January Individual PLCS Week of
Half term. outcomes) to check May)
Producing a EXAM Progress
Draft Essay PAPERS (Student Led) End of
START HANDED Course
OUTCOME OUT 1st
FEB – Start
Exam AO1
Then for A2 -Some of the best work from AS will/ can be used to support the year 13 Personal Study Unit 3
Learning and applying graphic design rules and sometimes breaking them
Summer Assignment 2018 Graphics
1. Investigate how Graphic Designers have created campaigns
either for advertising or awareness
2. Choose your own campaign - one from the list below or
something that interests you
3. Create a mind-map of ideas for images that you could take –
FamineTHINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
4. Over the Summer break take 80 photos (minimum) They must
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be interesting and unusual inspired by your campaign. Many of
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these photos
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graphics.
Suggested Campaigns (you can select an aspect of these campaigns):
Slow living – food, growing, making, re-using, cooking etc
Human issues – women’s rights, LGBT rights, identity politics, social media, racism, class war,
social inequality etc
Ecological - pollution, plastics, air, earth’s resources, ocean/sea/ river life-impact,
Health – food, sugar, additives, water, smoking, exercise etc
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Campaigns – Thinking outside the box
Summer Assignment 2018 Graphics
1. Investigate how Graphic Designers have created campaigns
either for advertising or awareness
2. Choose your own campaign - one from the list below or
something that interests you
3. Create a mind-map of ideas for images that you could take –
FamineTHINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
4. Over the Summer break take 80 photos (minimum) They must
Death blood vermin rain
be interesting and unusual inspired by your campaign. Many of
Hail fire
these photos
Army drowning will be used as essential components in your
on horseback
graphics.
Suggested Campaigns (you can select an aspect of these campaigns):
Slow living – food, growing, making, re-using, cooking etc
Human issues – women’s rights, LGBT rights, identity politics, social media, racism, class war,
social inequality etc
Ecological - pollution, plastics, air, earth’s resources, ocean/sea/ river life-impact,
Health – food, sugar, additives, water, smoking, exercise etcSummer Assignment 2018 Graphics
3 things to do: Due in first lesson
To be used in your first project. This work is essential and will affect your grade :
1. Take a minimum of 80 interesting and unusual photos (see your scavenger hunt list !)
This list is based on a campaign that you will be doing graphic designs for.
2. Prepare them as contact sheets and do edits at home if you can. Save the images on a
memory stick/ sd card and bring them to your first graphics lesson Upload them to
network as soon as you get your Post 16 log in. If you do not have a camera, and cannot
borrow one, you could use a phone or I pad as a last resort.
3. By the end of the second week of term: (pay your course fees to get printer credits)
Print the images as a contact sheet and work on 8 best edits using software/ apps of
your choice.
YOU are expected to find a way round any ICT of technical issues with the support of
you teachers or the technician who is available Mon-Thurs. Excuses are not acceptable,
we expect you to look for advice /solutions.
If you fail to do any part of this work this you cannot continue past week 2 of the course.Recommended Reading List and
useful websites.
• Behance.com
• Pinterest.com search your
theme, and graphics
• ‘This is Colossal’ Website.
• ‘Student Art Guide.Com’
search graphics
• Chip Kidd
• David Carson
• Neville Brody
• Oliviero Toscani
• Creative ReviewTaster lesson plan 1. Course structure 2. Looking at graphics components from last year 3. What makes a good design? 4. Introduce project component 1 AS 5. Introduce summer project 6. Skill sharing/ questions/ reading list exploration
Course Requirements • What are the main differences between GCSE and A Level? MOTIVATION AND EFFORT • Unit 1 is a ‘Portfolio’- what do you need to show for success at AS Level? • Progression Route – What are Colleges , employers and University's looking for in your Portfolio? • What makes a higher grade Unit of work?
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