Graphics
Graphic’s and how to make products using graphic related materials is taught
throughout key stage 3 and becomes a specialist subject at key stage 4.
Graphics as a subject permeates all areas of life from designing simple
letterheads and posters to architectural design and multi media applications.
To learn about graphics is primarily to learn about using other ways of
communicating concepts and ideas in a visual and creative way. Graphics as a
subject is the first step to becoming a designer in a whole range of design
disciplines which include product design, architecture, game designing, desktop
publishing, civil engineering, electronic engineering and fashion design. The
list does not end there as there are many more design related careers that start
with the ability to communicate visually and creatively.
At key stage 3, graphics is integrated into all areas of design and technology.
Technology at Cromwell Community College is taught in a rotation or carousel
basis. This means that your child will experience all the subject areas of
technology in one achademic year. In years 7 and 8 graphics is taught as a
separate subject and also integrated into other areas of technology. While
graphics remains an important element of all technology areas in year 9, it is
strongly linked to resistant materials during this academic year.
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At key stage 4 graphics or ‘Graphic products’ becomes a specialist subject.. It is though worth pointing out, that to be a successful learner
your child must be creative and have a flair for design as the syllabus leans
heavily towards these areas. Not to mention the ability to communicate to an
examiner in an articulate and concise manner.
As with all areas of education the use of ICT is becoming the cutting edge of
learning. Cromwell Community College is making sure that we stay in the front
line. Industry wants computer literate designers, so ICT continues to be an
integral part of all technology areas. Computer aided design and its manufacture
is key to our syllabus, so parents can be assured that your child’s needs are
being met in this area
Thank you for taking the time to read this information.
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