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Graphics A Level

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Getting Ahead

Graphics A Level at Havant Campus

Are you studying the Graphic Design and Illustration A Level at Havant Campus in September? If so, you’re in the right place!
We have put together the following ‘Getting Ahead’ work to help prep you for your course over the summer.
We can’t wait for you to start College with us soon!
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During your A level, you can explore a wide range of approaches, techniques and specialisms. Here are some examples of careers which could stem from studying this course. Have a look at the following TouTube short films, following ‘A Day in the Life of ‘ …….

Graphic Designer

Illustrator

Muralist

Tattoo Artist

Printmaker

Web Designer

Digital Sign Writer

Traditional Sign Writer

Type is everywhere! From Ancient Illuminated manuscripts to contemporary  web pages and magazine design,  visual communication through the written word has been at the heart of ancient and modern culture.

Make a mood board of inspiration exploring creative and decorative letter forms.

Here are some examples to get you thinking!

Explore the Illustration techniques of collage & assemblage.
Make your own personal collage using the phrase ‘Who am I.’ You can make this digitally or practically. Look at artists such as Raul Haussman, Kurt Schwitters, Benjamin Savignac & David Carson for inspiration, and have fun!
Some examples:

Resources

Your Learning Space

*This is a representation of your learning space and may not be the exact room you will be using

I would say it’s a college that really balances academia with fun, there is lots of extra-curricular stuff that you can get involved in. It has a really good work/life balance.

Laura Hagedorn, A Level student

There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student

The tutors were really supportive and it was all thanks to them that I have achieved what I have. I’ve also made loads of great friends and really enjoyed my time at the college.

Lizaveta Sinkerich, A Level student