16-18 Courses, 16-18: A Levels

Graphic Design and Advertising (A Level)

Course Overview

Entry requirements

Enrolment on an A Level programme requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4, including English and maths.

Specific criteria for this subject:
  • A minimum average point score of 4.25
  • Grade 4 English Language GCSE; Grade 4 Maths GCSE; GCSE Art & Design 4 or Portfolio

Course information

If you are interested in the world of multimedia, graphic design and animation that surrounds us today and would like to share your passion for creativity consider studying Graphic Design.

Our professional standard software includes Photoshop, Procreate, Illustrator, After Effects (first year) and InDesign (second year) from the Adobe Suite. The course will combine art, illustration, typography and animating skills. Students will have opportunities to explore their imagination and creativity with digital methods and traditional hand techniques.

The course is studied alongside two other A Levels. It may be studied with any A Levels, but could be combined with 1 or 2 of our creative courses, including Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, Interior Design and Architecture, Photography, Product Design or Gaming.

Analytical courses such as Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Religious Studies and Politics are also complementary.

Humanities subjects such as English, History, Geography and Geology work well as course combinations.

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Key topics

  • Follow a choice of design briefs understanding client communication using the latest technology with our Mac suite, iPads and graphics tablets
  • Explore the work of contemporary artists, graphic designers and illustrators by visiting museums, galleries and photography locations
  • Work with digital design and animation programmes
  • Explore illustration through digital, print and hands-on techniques

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What Can This Course Lead To

Progress to university, further study or employment.

A Level Graphic Design and Advertising provides students with a portfolio for progression to an Art & Design Foundation Diploma or other creative course, or straight to degree level courses at university or into the world of work. Graphics can lead to a wide variety of careers in the creative sector, including Advertising, Illustration, Publishing, Graphic Design, Web Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, Computer Gaming, Architecture and Special Effects.

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