The Graphic Communication and Design GCSE offers an exciting opportunity for students to explore traditional techniques such as collage and printing with contemporary practices using digital media (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop). Students will explore what communication is through a variety of practitioners and projects, including working on real briefs set by external agencies. We will investigate how imagery can be used to tell a story and convey information without using words and the importance of formal elements such as colour and line in Graphics. In Year 10, we will be working with a variety of themes, including local history, the environment and typography before moving onto the coursework and exam projects in Year 11. Students will be encouraged to find their own graphical style, drawing inspiration from the world around them as well as contemporary designers.