This course is a broad-based qualification, suitable for learners with an interest in both digital and paper-based graphic communication. It is largely learner-centred, includes practical and experiential learning opportunities and is suitable for those wanting to progress onto higher levels of study or a related career.
The following provides a broad overview of the subject skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the course:
· replicating basic, familiar and some new graphic forms in 2D, 3D and pictorials
· initiating and producing simple preliminary, production and promotional graphics in straightforward, familiar and some new contexts
· initiating and producing simple informational graphics in straightforward, familiar and some new contexts
· interpreting simple graphic communications
· spatial awareness in straightforward but unfamiliar 2D, 3D and pictorial graphic situations
· using standard graphic communication equipment, software and materials effectively for simple tasks with some complex features
· knowledge of graphic communication standards, protocols and conventions in straightforward but unfamiliar contexts
· applying design skills, including creativity, when developing solutions to simple graphics tasks with some complex features
· the ability to take initiative in evaluating work in progress and completed graphics and applying suggestions for improvement in presentation
· knowledge of a range of computer-aided graphics techniques and practices
· knowledge of colour, illustration and presentation techniques in straightforward, familiar and some unfamiliar contexts
· knowledge and understanding of the impact of graphic communication technologies on our environment and society
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