Welcome to GCSE Graphics

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Welcome to GCSE Graphics

• September 2006 May 2008
• Mr Copleston / Mrs Cosgrove

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Course Structure General Information

• 2 years study
• 1st year is skills based learning
• 2nd year is Coursework and Examination

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Course StructureIn more detail

• Year 10
• September/October - Drawing techniques (Line,
  shading, perspective, isometric)
• Plus short tutorial based work using computer
  software including Page Plus,
• Pro Desktop 3D modelling and 2D Design
  (Robocraft/master)
• October December PROJECT 1 Print IT project
  Labelling, Graphic identity, web design
• January April PROJECT 2 Magazine Cover and
  Stand Builds on tutorial work and project 1 and
  introduces manufacturing techniques (Laser
  cutting, vacuum forming and styrofoam modelling)
• May July MAJOR PROJECT (Research) A project of
  your choice worth 60 of your GCSE. The project
  must have a clear problem/situation outlined and
  provide opportunity for 2D graphic design and a
  3D graphic product outcome. This project will
  continue in Year 11 until March

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Course Structure

• Year 11
• September December MAJOR PROJECT and Mock Exam
  revision
• December Mock Exam
• January March MAJOR PROJECT Completion
• April May Final Exam revision
• June/July Final Exam
• August GCSE Results

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Project Work
Projects vary a great deal from year to year but
in order to achieve your potential there are
three key factors
A well researched problem and specification
Good development of designs into an achievable
product
A skillfully manufactured 3D model with
evaluations
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Things you will need

• A3 folder (vital)
• Pencils 2B 6H preferably
• Coloured pencils plus usual stationery
• Software installed at home (optional)
• Memory stick (optional)
• Access to internet at home (helpful)

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and finally

• Be prepared to work to strict deadlines
• Learn from each other
• Explore all possibilities
• Have fun!