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JW6 - Graphic Communication A Level

John Wallis Academy, The

Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, ASHFORD, Kent, TN23 3HG

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

The John Wallis Academy

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open: Thursday 6th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

Entry Requirements: Please see specific course details.

Course Summary

Unleash your creative potential and shape the visual world around you with A Level Graphics – a dynamic, hands-on course that blends imagination with real-world design skills.

This is a practical course where you learn by doing. You’ll experiment with a wide range of media, techniques and processes, developing your own distinctive style and creative confidence. Drawing is a key foundation, helping you refine ideas and communicate visually with clarity and flair.

In Graphics, you’ll learn how to craft powerful visual messages that inform, inspire and provoke thought. Working to both set and self-directed briefs, you’ll explore Communication Graphics, Advertising & Branding, Packaging Design, Typography and Motion Graphics

From sketchbook to screen, you’ll combine traditional techniques with cutting-edge digital tools – mastering the art of visual storytelling across print, digital and moving image formats.

If you’re passionate about design and want to make your mark in the creative industries, this course will give you the skills, confidence and portfolio to stand out.

Course Details

Arts subjects are known to build confidence and self=esteem, and promotes enjoyment and engagement for all students. Arts subjects make students look at things anew – even mundane ordinary aspects of the world.

You will be training into a industry that is flourishing because, unlike many industries, the creative industries have continued to grow. More people work in the creative industries than the finance industry!

Even if you are not considering a future in the creative industries, art subjects are a desirable A Level to gain. Outstanding marks, in any subject, indicate skill; intellectual rigour; strong work ethic and a commitment to fulfilling one’s potential. All of these things are desirable traits in an employee or university applicant.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

There are 2 Components in A-Level Graphics.

For Component 1 you will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by written material. This will count for 60% of your total A-level marks.

In Component 2 you will produce personal work in response to one of several exciting starting points which will count for 40% of your total A-level marks.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements: Grade 5 in GCSE Art and Design course such as Fine Art, Photography, Art and Design, Graphic Communication or equivalent.

Your next steps...

Successful A level Graphics students can go on to study on a range of Art & Design foundation and degree courses.

The creative industries have a vast range of exciting career options and choices. These can include working in Film and TV, Journalism, or Marketing for example, as well as many other possible creative Art & Design jobs and careers.

A strong creative training can also develop highly valuable transferable skills, including creative ideas development, problem-solving, contextual interpretation, and visual communication, as well as organisational, presentation, and team-working skills.

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