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Level 1 Award in Graphic Design
500/8454/9
Level 2 Award in Graphic Design
500/8379/X
Facts and Figures
Qualification no/Learning
Aim Reference: 500/8454/9
Guided Learning
Hours (GLH): 90
Credit value: 10
Fee per learner: £40
Minimum entry age:
pre-16
Performance measures:
equivalent to one GCSE in
the 2015, 2016 and 2017 tables
Qualification
review date: 31/12/2016
Qualification certification
end date: 31/12/2017
This qualification features on the list of
DfE approved Technical Awards and will
be recognised as being equivalent to one
GCSE in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 KS4
Performance Tables.
Qualification Aim
This qualification enables learners
to obtain basic graphic design skills,
underpin their knowledge of
the graphic design process and
provide a basis for progression
into further study.
Qualification Structure
This qualification consists of 4
mandatory units and 3 additional
units.
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
the 4 mandatory units.
Learners may wish to complete
the additional units to gain extra
credits and to facilitate progression;
however these units won’t contribute
towards the overall credit value of the
qualification.
Units
Mandatory
• Unit 01 Explore graphic processes,
materials and techniques
• Unit 02 Explore sources of ideas in
a graphic design context
• Unit 03 Explore and develop
graphic design ideas
• Unit 04 Produce and present final
graphic outcomes
Assessment
Internally assessed and externally
moderated portfolio.
Support Materials
Mandatory
• Qualification Specification
Optional
• Candidate Learning Log
• Purpose Statement
Facts and Figures
Qualification no/Learning
Aim Reference: 500/8379/X
Guided Learning
Hours (GLH): 120
Credit value: 12
Fee per learner: £42
Minimum entry age:
pre-16
Qualification
review date: 31/12/2015
Qualification certification
end date: 31/12/2017
Qualification Aim
This qualification aims to further
develop learners’ graphic design
skills and knowledge and provide
a basis for progression onto other
areas of study.
Qualification Structure
This qualification consists of 4
mandatory units.
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
the 4 mandatory units.
Units
Mandatory
• Unit 01 Investigate graphic
processes, materials and
techniques
• Unit 02 Investigate sources of ideas
in a graphic design context
• Unit 03 Develop ideas and graphic
outcomes
• Unit 04 Plan and produce final
graphic design work
Assessment
Internally assessed and externally
moderated portfolio.
Support Materials
Mandatory
• Qualification Specification
Optional
• Candidate Learning Log
ARTS, MEDIA
& PUBLISHING
Additional
• Unit 05 Job search skills
• Unit 06 Job application skills
• Unit 07 Presenting yourself for
work
If you are interested in this qualification
you may also be interested in:
• Level 1 Certificate in Interactive Media
• Functional Skills Qualification in
Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) at Entry Level 3
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