1. NCFE LEVEL 2:

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What is Graphic Design?
Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography and illustration, to convey information to an audience.

3. Graphic Design Graphic Design Critical thinking
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Graphic Design
Team work
Build confidence
Time management
Communication
Creativity
Passion & drive
Problem Solving
Critical thinking
Graphic Design
These skills are transferable to a variety of fields and are even used as part of the training for the military.

4. Drafter (Architecture and Engineering) Film and Video Editor
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There’s never been a better time to work in the creative industries, with countless career options open to those with artistic flair.
Fashion Designer
Marketing Manager
Illustrator
Creative Director.
Drafter (Architecture and Engineering)
Film and Video Editor
Graphic Designer
Industrial/Product Designer
Multimedia Artist/Animator.

5. Expectations Students must:
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Students must:
Attend all lessons wherever possible – even one missed lesson puts them behind!
To complete homework tasks
Give and receive feedback critically and constructively
Focus in lessons and ensure all work is presented to a high standard
Use their imagination!
Be committed to the course
Trust each other and be team players

6. NCFE LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL AWARD IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
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QUALIFICATION:
NCFE LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL AWARD IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

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To be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Technical Award in Graphic Design, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units. Learners must also achieve a minimum of a Pass in the external assessment.
Overview
Assessment component
Description
Duration
Marks
Contribution to final grade 1
Internal assessment
Portfolio of evidence covering all learning outcomes
Duration of the qualification
N/A
50% 2
External assessment – task-based exam
Invigilated task-based exam assessing application of knowledge and skills
10 hours 90

8. Introduction to Graphic Design
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Unit 1
In this unit you will develop an understanding of the components of graphic design: colour, tone, line, composition, typography, imagery. You will be introduced to graphic design components through personal experimental work.
Introduction to Graphic Design

9. Unit 2 Graphic Design Practise
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Unit 2
In this unit you will explore design disciplines, examine the work of recognised designers and use your understanding of design components to identify successful design practice. You will choose one discipline, select some work by a recognised designer in that discipline and create your own piece of graphic design taking inspiration from your research and using components found in the work of your chosen designer.
Graphic Design Practise

10. Responding to a Graphic Design brief
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Unit 3
Responding to a Graphic Design brief
You will analyse the requirement of a graphic design brief. You will understand the requirements and develop some possible ideas to meet the brief. You will further develop an idea and present your final graphic design. Finally, you will analyse your work and review how you have met the brief.

11. Graphic Design Portfolio
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Unit 4
Graphic Design Portfolio
You will explore working in the graphic design industry, by looking at different ways to present work to understand different types of portfolio. You will then design and create your own portfolio and review how the portfolio presents your skills as a graphic designer.

12. Exam Each learner is required to undertake an external assessment.
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Exam
Each learner is required to undertake an external assessment.
External assessments are set and marked by NCFE. The assessment assesses learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills from across all units of the qualification.
The external assessment will take place towards the end of the qualification after these units have been taught.
Any stimulus material used by the centre or work completed during the teaching of the unit cannot be used as evidence in the external assessment.
The external assessment is as follows:
Practical exam – 10 hours invigilated externally set assessment.

13. QUESTIONS?