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Key Stage 4
Graphic Products GCSE (AQA)
Course Content
Year 10 work on a range of small design projects to develop the
necessary skills and knowledge for their main design project
required by the exam board in Year 11. They will design and make
a range of graphic products. In the past these projects have
included promotional goods for a film, package design, logo
design for a tourist attraction, 3d Prototype modelling of a
mobile phone or music device.
During the Summer Term of Year 10 the students will select a
suitable topic for the main GCSE design project. The design
briefs are set by the exam board, students are able to choose
one from the list provided.
Software provided for the students to work at home:-
Prodesktop and 2D design
Unit 1 - Written Paper
Taken in June of Year 11
2 hours - 120 marks - 40% of overall grade
Students will answer all questions
Pre-release materials will be issued
Unit 2 - Coursework task
Completed in Year 11
Approximately 45 hours
90 marks - 60% of overall grade
Coursework folio consisting of approximately
20 sheets of A3 design work, plus a 3D outcome
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