1. A level Graphic Communication
Course Introduction
2017

2. A level Graphic Communication Course Outline
60% Coursework Portfolio (3 projects)
40% Externally Set Project (Exam)

3. Expectations
ALL coursework counts towards final A level grade. 60% weighting.
Weekly homework task are compulsory.
Enhancements Tues/Weds/Thurs.
Students are responsible for looking after their own work.
Students responsible for safety of borrowed equipment (i.e. cameras, lights, memory card readers…)

4. Safety
At times you will be allowed around the site to undertake work. You should observe the following or this privilege will be removed:
Ensure your own safety – i.e.: no climbing on roofs, hanging out of windows, etc.
Do not disturb other lessons
Do not leave the site

5. Equipment
Graphic Communication students can buy equipment from the Art shop in the LRC:
Folder
A4/A3 sketchbook; white/black paper
Pencils, eraser, sharpener
Glue stick/Double sided tape
In addition, paints, crayons and other art materials are desirable

6. A Level - 2 Year Outline
“Core skills”
“Culture” project
“Mock Exam” project
“Self-Set” project
“External Set” project (Exam)

7. Rawlins A level Graphic Communication Student Work
Year 13 exam project.

8. Rawlins A level Graphic Communication Student Work
Year 13 exam project.

9. Rawlins A level Graphic Communication Student Work
Year 13 self set project.

10. Rawlins A level Graphic Communication Student Work
Year 13 exam project.

11. Rawlins A level Graphic Communication Student Work
Year 13 exam project.

12. Summer Transition Work
The transition work is due in on Monday 4th of September. It is beneficial for you to complete it for when your return as we will be setting new work.
Produce a title page on your chosen culture.
Produce an inspiration page on your chosen culture.
Produce a mind map on your chosen culture.
Produce a tonal observational study based on your chosen culture.
Produce a coloured observational study based on your chosen culture.
Produce a line drawing based on your chosen culture.

13. ? How can you use line to describe the visual qualities of an object?
The BIG question ?
How can you use line to describe the visual qualities of an object?
Demonstrate your ability to accurately record from life.
Experiment with how your use line differently to describe tone and detail.
Demonstrate your ability to describe the different textures found in your still life through a range of mark making.
Produce a series of 4 large still life drawings.
You will have 13 minutes for each drawing.
Observational drawing 1: Line drawing (consider the thickness and quality of your lines to describe tone)
Observational drawing 2: Continuous line drawing. Don’t take you pencil off the page and consider your strategy.
Observational drawing 3: Line and tone study. Consider how you are going to use tone to describe shadows, highlights and form.
Observational study 4: Line and mark making. Think about how you are going to visually describe the different textures through the variety of marks your make.