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A2 GCE Graphic Communication Exam 2015

Published on Nov 19, 2015

AS graphic communication exam prep 2015

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

A2 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT - LIVE EXAM
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Choose ONE starting point from the booklet
  • 9.5 weeks to prep, inc. 2 week holiday
  • Supervised 15 hour exam over 3 days
  • Prep work used to create a practical outcome(s)
  • No teacher support will be provided in the exam
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ASSESSMENT

  • AO1 - analysis of exiting illustrators/products 20
  • AO2 - experimenting and developing ideas 20
  • AO3 - record project ideas and primary research 30
  • AO4 - practical item(s) 30
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DEADLINES...
SECONDARY RESEARCH (2 weeks) - Friday March 11th
PRIMARY RESEARCH (4 weeks)-Monday 11th April
IDEA DEVELOPMENT (6 weeks)
PRACTICAL EXAM 4th/5th/6th MAY

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SUGGESTED STARTING POINTS - STIMULI

  • Power
  • Sublime
  • Signs
  • Sub-aqua
  • Sleep
  • Legs
  • Sustainable Fishing or Beauty & the Beast promo material
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POWER...

  • Promo material for alternative energy
  • Superheros mechandise
  • Promo material for political related topics
  • ?
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SUBLIME..

  • Calendar using 'sublime' landscape images
  • Recipie book for 'sublime' recipies
  • Greeting cards using 'sublime' images
  • ?
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SIGNS...

  • Stationary pack using a collage of 'city' signs
  • Infographics to convey topical research
  • Sign language guide for children
  • ?
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SUB-AQUA...

  • Branding for an aquarium
  • Children's clothing & packaging
  • Restaurant branding and products
  • ?
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SLEEP...

  • Beauty products to support sleep
  • Branding for a hotel
  • Sleep set for a toddler (baby grow, toy & packaging)
  • ?
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LEGS...

  • Tights packaging
  • Beauty products for legs
  • ???
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TASK 1 - GET "INSPIRED" (30 MINS)

AO1

Consider possible ideas, first thoughts, definitions, inspirations and lines of enquiry and collect inspirational images to help get you inspired.

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TASK 2 - MINDMAP (30 MINS)

AO3
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TASK 3 - DESIGN BRIEF (5 MINS)

AO3
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Present your title page, mindmap and brief for NEXT lesson. Sourcing your 2 illustrators as well ready for discussion

TASK 4 - SECONDARY RESEARCH (2 WEEKS)

AO1 - ENSURE ALL SOURCES ARE REFERENCED
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Part 1:
- Research and present information on 2 relevant artists/designers/illustrators and analyse their work wit regards to content and technique
- Carry out an in-depth analysis of 2 pieces of work from each artist and USE SIMILAR materials to recreate each piece
- Explain what you have gained from doing the reproductions
- Analysis should should be insightful not just factual. Show critical and analytical understanding.

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TASK 5 - PRIMARY RESEARCH (4 WEEKS inc. half term)

AO3

Personal observations:
- Collate a wide VARIETY of photographs/sketches of objects/places related to your theme and select the best 20 photos/sketches for presentation.
- Use a RANGE of media to produce at least 3 well observed drawings/studies of your top 3 photos
- Explain what you have gained from carrying out the observational work and how it may inspire your final product

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Part 2:
- Collect a wide variety of images of inspirational products linked to your design brief to support you in developing your own ideas

- Present alongside your thoughts on how each product is inspirational

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TASK 6 - DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS (6 WEEKS INC. 2 week break)

AO2
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- Experiment, develop and refine your ideas remembering to LINK each to the artists you have studied, primary observation photos/sketches and existing products
- Sketch possible ideas for logos, typography, layout and the final product(s)
- Model construction techniques if required

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Extension 1:
- Produce a fully coloured final design(s) to clarify what your expected outcome(s) will look like
- Annotate to explain:
1. Why you have chosen your final design
2, How it meets your brief
3. Materials
4. Construction methods
5. How it/they link to your primary and secondary research

Extension 2:
Produce a 3 (each day) part plan which offers timings for each of the major manufacturing steps within the 15 hour exam
Be sure to include:
- Expected outcome
- Timings
- Materials
- Equipment

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THE 15 HR LIVE EXAM

YOU MUST BE FULLY PREPARED!
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In 15 hours, complete the making of a high quality product(s) which meets the demands of your brief, makes a CLEAR LINK to your primary research photos, existing products and chosen illustrators and is commercially viable

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JOB DONE!

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