Half Term 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 th Sept. AO2 A01, AO2. A02, AO3 AO1, AO2, AO3 AO1 Students begin Introductory course to experience the main conventions used in graphic design, including text, layout and image. Focused task Typography sheet (including at least 2 artists/designers evaluated) Use sketchbook for collecting inspiring images, recording visits, observational drawing etc. Mini project based on typography. To include further research of relevant designers/design companies. To include a range of materials and presentation techniques. Ongoing sketchbook work Mini project based on layout. To include arrangement of text & image. Look at and record relevant examples from design companies. Take your own photographs, produce illustrations, use appropriate software eg DTP Finishing tasks. Intervention sessions after school for students who are behind. Research 2 design companies and the work of 2 artists/designers whose work you like. Present examples and analyse the work. Introduce restaurant branding project to be researched over holidays. Ongoing sketchbook work See specification sheet / mark criteria
Half Term 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 31 st Oct AO3 A personal project based on branding for a restaurant. 31oct- 20 th Jan. Write design brief Begin research and analysis AO4 Continue research to include primary & secondary. Photos of restaurant facades Observational drawing, visits to collect menus etc All research analysed Name ideas AO3 Initial ideas for lettering/logo for chosen name Initial ideas for restaurant façade. AO3 Development of ideas on coreldraw. Mock ups & modelling for façade. Card /foamboard. Include photos in folder. AO2 Development of façade on coreldraw ready for laser cutting. Experimenting with different mediums for surface decoration on façade. (Mark making) AO2 Continue development and modelling. CAD modelling Coreldraw/ sketchup AO1 Begin ideas for menu design. Include further research and explain how it guides your own ideas. See specification sheet / mark criteria
27th Feb AO1, AO3 Half Term 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ideas in response to the given brief. Using research material to put ideas into context. Critical analysis of ideas as they progress. AO1, AO3 Continue ideas. Using research material to put ideas into context. Critical analysis of ideas as they progress. Continue A03 Developing ideas Critical analysis of work as it progresses AO2 Continue developing, modelling/ testing designs A03, A02 Modelling/testing final designs. Intervention sessions after school for students who are behind. A02. Plan for final making See specification sheet / mark criteria
Half Term 5 1 2 3 4 5 24 th April All A01 A02,A03 SHOULD BE COMPLETE Signing candidate record forms. Printing front covers for folder. -------Use time for exam prep for other subjects---------- A04 prep for supervised time A04 prep for supervised time Intervention sessions after school for students who are behind. Possible exam dates Friday March 28 th exam day 4 hours Tuesday May 2 nd 4 hours Wednesday May 3 rd 2 hours
Half Term 6 1 2 3 4 5 Use time for exam prep for other subjects