NCFE LEVEL 2 What is Graphic Design Graphic

NCFE LEVEL 2:

What is Graphic Design? Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography and illustration, to convey information to an audience. Join us on our journey….

Team work Critical thinking Build confidence Graphic Design These skills are transferable to a variety of fields and are even used as part of the training for the military. Graphic Design Problem Solving Passion & drive Communication Creativity Join us on our journey…. Time management

There’s never been a better time to work in the creative industries, with countless career options open to those with artistic flair. Fashion Designer Marketing Manager Illustrator Creative Director. Drafter (Architecture and Engineering) Film and Video Editor Graphic Designer Industrial/Product Designer Multimedia Artist/Animator. Join us on our journey….

Expectations Students must: • • Attend all lessons wherever possible – even one missed lesson puts them behind! To complete homework tasks Give and receive feedback critically and constructively Focus in lessons and ensure all work is presented to a high standard Use their imagination! Be committed to the course Trust each other and be team players Join us on our journey….

QUALIFICATION: NCFE LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL AWARD IN GRAPHIC DESIGN Join us on our journey….

Overview To be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Technical Award in Graphic Design, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units. Learners must also achieve a minimum of a Pass in the external assessment. Assessment component Description Duration Marks Contribution to final grade 1 Internal assessment Portfolio of evidence covering all learning outcomes Duration of the qualification N/A 50% External assessment – task-based exam Invigilated task-based exam assessing application of knowledge and skills 10 hours 90 50% 2 Join us on our journey….

Unit 1 Introduction to Graphic Design In this unit you will develop an understanding of the components of graphic design: colour, tone, line, composition, typography, imagery. You will be introduced to graphic design components through personal experimental work. Join us on our journey….

Unit 2 Graphic Design Practise In this unit you will explore design disciplines, examine the work of recognised designers and use your understanding of design components to identify successful design practice. You will choose one discipline, select some work by a recognised designer in that discipline and create your own piece of graphic design taking inspiration from your research and using components found in the work of your chosen designer. Join us on our journey….

Unit 3 Responding to a Graphic Design brief You will analyse the requirement of a graphic design brief. You will understand the requirements and develop some possible ideas to meet the brief. You will further develop an idea and present your final graphic design. Finally, you will analyse your work and review how you have met the brief. Join us on our journey….

Unit 4 Graphic Design Portfolio You will explore working in the graphic design industry, by looking at different ways to present work to understand different types of portfolio. You will then design and create your own portfolio and review how the portfolio presents your skills as a graphic designer. Join us on our journey….

Exam Each learner is required to undertake an external assessment. External assessments are set and marked by NCFE. The assessment assesses learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills from across all units of the qualification. The external assessment will take place towards the end of the qualification after these units have been taught. Any stimulus material used by the centre or work completed during the teaching of the unit cannot be used as evidence in the external assessment. The external assessment is as follows: Practical exam – 10 hours invigilated externally set assessment. Join us on our journey….

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