GCSE Graphics

Graphic Products GCSE (Full Course) AQA

Pupils who choose Graphic Products fro their option in year 10 have a wide and varied range of projects throughout the two year course.

Year 10 projects for 2004

Pupils learn about many new graphic techniques and modelling materials in Year 10 in preparation for the start of their GCSE coursework at the end of Year 10.

	A DTP (Desk Top Publishing) project to promote a film of their choice
	A group interior design project investigating architectural modelling materials and manufacturing techniques
	A group digital animation project concentrates on graphic presentation techniques, the use of the airbrush and animation software
	The Dynamic Card project investigates Control systems in mechanisms; tolerances; Quality Control & Quality Assurance, and Industrial practices within card engineering
	The CAD/CAM packaging project allows pupils to gain understanding in both Techsoft 2D Design and the Roland CAMM plotter/ cutter to produce a packaging net and the application of vinyl graphics

Final GCSE Projects (started at the end of Year 10)

Pupils start their graphics GCSE coursework in April of year 10. Initially they go on a trip to Bristol Zoo to collate their research for their chosen design brief. Every design brief is related to the Zoo.
Example design briefs include: To redesign and make a model of the Pelican Restaurant To design and make a point of sale display and a range of promotional goods for the shop To design a promotional advert for Bristol Zoo. A 3D set will have to be made and digitally animated To design and make a range of dynamic cards and a pop-up book to be sold in the gift shop Once they have collated their research they each work through the design process eventually producing a final design. From the end of September they start the manufacture of their project which must be completed by February half term. The pupils then evaluate and explain the modifications made to their design which then completes their design folios.	Click here to view other photos of the Bristol Zoo visit.