Graphic Design

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Be able to use research from primary and secondary sources for a graphic design project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Carry out research for a graphic design project using a range of sources.

  • 1.2.

    Analyse the work of other graphic designers to inform own ideas, acknowledging your sources.

2. — Be able to develop ideas relevant to graphic design based on research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Produce innovative thumbnail sketches and visuals.

  • 2.2.

    Use a computer to insert text on images.

3. — Be able to realise experimental ideas to achieve a final outcome/s.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Produce graphic outcome/s relevant to research and development that employs use of:

    • hand-rendered techniques
    • computer-based techniques.
  • 3.2.

    Explore own themes to produce further creative outcomes.

  • 3.3.

    Record variations in techniques which have affected own outcomes.

4. — Be able to critique own work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Evaluate own graphic design outcomes produced in terms of research undertaken.