Download Welcome to GCSE Graphic Design!

What is GCSE Graphics?
• Graphic design is all about visual communication
• You will learn...
– ...about page layout, composition and colour theory
– ...sketching., drawing and rendering skills
– ...how to use graphic design software
– ...how to create and manipulate images and
typography
– ...how to come up with original and creative ideas
– ...work with a range of graphics modelling materials
– ...about sustainability
What do I have to do?
Year 10:
• You will build up a design portfolio, which
consists of designing and modelling tasks
Year 11:
• You will focus on your major coursework
project and sit a written exam
Future career paths:
• Web designer
• Print designer
• Branding
• Advertising
• Logo designer
• Illustrator
• Book designer
• Product design
• Engineering
• Architecture
...and many more!!!