Graphic Design
Overview
Graphic communication is a highly creative course which focuses on contemporary graphic design and the visual arts. It encourages the development of personal creativity and embraces all aspects of visual communication and experiments with a wide range of materials and techniques.
Topics studied in the syllabus include:
Skills are developed over the duration of the course in :
- Professional design packages, Adobe Creative Cloud using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Printmaking (Lino, Dry point etching and Mono)
- Contemporary illustration.
- Still life & Drawing skills.
- Mixed media illustration.
- Study of the Formal elements of Graphic design including composition and typography.
- Researching creative practitioners which helps to inform the students of new trends in the field and inspire their own practice.
- Branding and identity design.
Why choose this course?
If you excelled in a creative subject at GCSE—like Graphics, Fine Art, or Textiles—and want to take your design skills to the next level, this course is made for you. It’s perfect for students with a real passion for creative design and a drive to explore new ideas, materials, and techniques.
Whether you love being imaginative, working hands-on, or pushing the boundaries of your creativity, this course offers the freedom and challenge to grow as a designer. You’ll experiment, innovate, and develop a personal style that reflects your unique vision—preparing you for further study or a future in the creative industries.
Potential future pathways:
Art and Design foundation/Degree courses.
Further education/employment: Graphic design, Illustration, Architecture, Web design, Games design, Animation, Set and production design, Product design, Advertising, Publishing, Interior Design, Marketing, Media Design (TV & Film).