GCSE Graphic Products - Course Overview
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The Course
This course will encourage your own style whilst developing an appreciation
of what others use in the industry. Practically, you will develop making,
modelling and drawing skills in order to present work professionally.
Assessment
The course is divided into two assessment sections. You will undertake a written
examination which counts for 40% of the overall grade.
A large part of the overall grade is made up of a controlled assessment design
portfolio which counts as 60% of your final grade. This portfolio will require you
to complete extensive written sections to accompany your final product.
The controlled assessment is marked out of 90 and is divided into four areas -
Investigating the Design Context - 8 marks
Development of Design Proposals - 32 marks
Making - 32 marks
Testing & Evaluation - 12 marks
Unit 1: Candidates answer all questions in two sections. Pre-release
material issued.
Short answer, structured and open questions drawn from all areas of the
specification. The paper covers all of the theory you will practice
throughout the course.
• Written Paper, 40% of total marks, 2 hours, 120 marks.
Unit 2: Controlled Assessment (45 hours and 90 marks) 60%.
• Consists of a single design and make activity from a range of board set tasks.
• Detailed research, designing, making and evaluating is undertaken.
• A range of products are made and developed over the course of Years 9 - 11.
• A detailed design folder of written work is submitted.
Potential Pathways
• Entry to AS/A2 Graphics course at Tallis. Further study on the Art and Design
BTEC course.
• Future career pathways as a graphic designer, illustrator, printmaker, architect,
stylist animator, art director, production designer, theatre/film/TV, interior designer,
exhibition designer, fine artist.
• Design and making are encouraged to prepare candidates for taking higher level
courses or for entering the world of work.
• Graphics will support your application for a range of Post-16 Level 3 courses if
an A*-C grade is achieved, or a level 2 course if a D or E grade is achieved.
This course will encourage your own style whilst developing an appreciation
of what others use in the industry. Practically, you will develop making,
modelling and drawing skills in order to present work professionally.
Assessment
The course is divided into two assessment sections. You will undertake a written
examination which counts for 40% of the overall grade.
A large part of the overall grade is made up of a controlled assessment design
portfolio which counts as 60% of your final grade. This portfolio will require you
to complete extensive written sections to accompany your final product.
The controlled assessment is marked out of 90 and is divided into four areas -
Investigating the Design Context - 8 marks
Development of Design Proposals - 32 marks
Making - 32 marks
Testing & Evaluation - 12 marks
Unit 1: Candidates answer all questions in two sections. Pre-release
material issued.
Short answer, structured and open questions drawn from all areas of the
specification. The paper covers all of the theory you will practice
throughout the course.
• Written Paper, 40% of total marks, 2 hours, 120 marks.
Unit 2: Controlled Assessment (45 hours and 90 marks) 60%.
• Consists of a single design and make activity from a range of board set tasks.
• Detailed research, designing, making and evaluating is undertaken.
• A range of products are made and developed over the course of Years 9 - 11.
• A detailed design folder of written work is submitted.
Potential Pathways
• Entry to AS/A2 Graphics course at Tallis. Further study on the Art and Design
BTEC course.
• Future career pathways as a graphic designer, illustrator, printmaker, architect,
stylist animator, art director, production designer, theatre/film/TV, interior designer,
exhibition designer, fine artist.
• Design and making are encouraged to prepare candidates for taking higher level
courses or for entering the world of work.
• Graphics will support your application for a range of Post-16 Level 3 courses if
an A*-C grade is achieved, or a level 2 course if a D or E grade is achieved.