Skip to content

    Navigation breadcrumbs

  1. Home
  2. Sixth Form
  3. London Curriculum
  4. Creator Pathway
  5. Graphic Communication (A-level)

    Navigation breadcrumbs

  1. Home
  2. Sixth Form
  3. London Curriculum
  4. Creator Pathway
  5. Graphic Communication (A-level)

Graphic Communication (A-level)

This A-Level course lets you explore diverse fields like advertising and illustration, using real-world projects and industry connections to build a professional portfolio for university or a career.

Why Study A-Level Graphics at Ada?

The Graphic Communication A-level provides students with a multidisciplinary experience within a state of the art facility. The subject of Graphics is primarily concerned with the process of designing visual material to convey information, ideas, meaning and emotions.

This A-level gives students the chance to explore a range of disciplines such as advertising, branding and logo design, illustration, packaging design, design for print, infographics, typography, multimedia and interactive design.

The course has a personalised approach which allows students to realise their own ideas from inception to finalisation and arm them with the confidence to pursue their own area of study within the subject by year 13.

The Creative Department has the latest art and design digital technology where students develop key digital skills alongside more traditional techniques such as drawing, photography and print.

As part of the course, students have the opportunity to work alongside and network with industry professionals, enter national competitions, work on real life briefs and go on college trips to experience contextual references first hand.

What will I learn?

Students learn the fundamental principles of graphic design which are explored through the arrangement of the formal elements. Critical thinking and practical techniques are developed and refined through the understanding and application of the design process in response to a given or self-defined brief.

How will I be assessed?

Exam board: Pearsons Edexcel

Component 1- Personal Investigation- worth 60%
Component 2 – Externally Set Task – Worth 40%

How does this complement Computer Science?

Graphics bridges the gap between code and the user by providing a foundation in visual communication and UX/UI thinking. You’ll develop the creative problem-solving skills needed to present complex data clearly and gain proficiency in industry-standard software (like Adobe Creative Suite) used globally in tech and web development.

Equipment list / key links / reading lists / website links:

Access your required equipment list and recommended reading lists, essential websites, and primary sources for Graphics.

A-level Headlines

20%

A*- A

37%

A*- B

73%

A*- C

Teaching staff