Graphic Communication
Autumn 1
Year 10
Street Art & Murals
Students working through a series of practical exercises to explore the theme Street Art & Murals
Students will explore, through a range of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional processes and media, practical application of skills and relevant critical and contextual sources such as the work of contemporary artists, craftspeople and designers and the different purposes, intentions and functions of art, craft and design.
Development of sketchbook studies and work outside of sketchbooks.
Art History & Contextual Studies
Examining the work of a range of artist from different times and cultures
Areas of investigation
Communication graphics
Design for print Advertising and branding
Illustration
Package design Typography, Interactive design (including web, app and game)
Multi-media
Motion graphics, Signage,
Exhibition graphics
Year 11
Completion of portfolio of work Component 1
Autumn 2
Year 10
Street Art & Murals
Continued sketchbook development, research and investigation.
Year 11
Completion of portfolio of work Component 1
Spring 1
Year 10
Street Art & Murals
Working towards individual and original responses to the theme Street Art & Murals
Developing sketchbook investigations and analysis of relevant art works.
Creation of a final piece/s of any scale and media in response to the theme
Year 11
Externally Set Assignment
Students receive their seen exam paper in January and will be working on their individually chosen project. They will be exploring a wide range of media and techniques and analysing the works of different artists relevant to their chosen investigations.
Spring 2
Year 10
Street Art & Murals
Completion of final piece
Year 11
Externally Set Assignment
Development towards final piece and completion of sketchbook studies.
Summer 1
Year 10
Branding
Start of new sketchbook research and development.
Year 11
Externally Set Assignment
Controlled ‘exam’ period.
Summer 2
Year 10
Branding
Development of practical investigations and explorative investigations.
Extended sketchbook studies and analysis of the works of relevant artists.