Graphic Design
Curriculum and Assessment Maps
Introduction
The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Graphic Design is designed for learners who want an introduction to graphic design that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the graphic design sector or progress onto further study.
Content areas
Content area 1: Components of graphic design
Content area 2: Work of graphic designers
Content area 3: Requirements of a graphic design brief
Content area 4: Planning, development and experimentation
Content area 5: Graphic design production
Content area 6: Design, present and promote graphic design work
Assessment
The qualification has 2 assessments externally-set by NCFE: one non-exam assessment and one
written examined assessment.
Assessment breakdown
• 1 hour 30 minutes examined assessment
• 17 hours 30 minutes non-exam assessment
Non-exam assessment (NEA) - Externally-set, internally marked and externally moderated:
• synoptic project
Weighting
(60%)
Examined assessment (EA) - Externally-set and externally marked:
• written exam
Weighting
(40%)