Personal Portfolio
Overview
Graphic Communication is the only endorsement where somebody else is always in the room. A fine artist answers to an idea; you answer to a message, an audience and a format. Your Personal Portfolio has to prove that you can take a brief, interrogate it, generate far more solutions than you need, and then defend the one you chose on grounds an examiner can see.
That is a different kind of evidence from a folder of nice images. It is thumbnails by the dozen, type set at real size and rejected, a grid drawn out before the layout is filled, a net folded up in paper before anything is printed, and artwork prepared properly for the output it was designed for. This note shows what the four assessment objectives look like on a graphics sheet, and why the most common failure in this endorsement is arriving at a logo in week two and defending it for the rest of the term.
Objectives
- Create a personal portfolio of work demonstrating knowledge, understanding and skills for Graphic Communication
- Develop and explore ideas in response to centre-devised themes, projects or tasks
- Research primary and contextual sources
- Experiment with media, materials, techniques and processes
- Present personal responses to themes set by the centre
- Submit three sheets of supporting studies (maximum A2) and one sheet of final outcome(s) (maximum A2)
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Personal Portfolio. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- In the Graphic Communication endorsement, which of these is the best evidence for AO2? A) Ten downloaded mock-up templates showing the same finished logo B) Twenty-four thumbnails grouped into routes, with rejected routes crossed through and reasons given C) A neat grid of existing brand logos with captions D) A single highly finished digital layout Answer: B
- Which statement about producing Graphic Communication work digitally is correct? A) Digital work is not permitted for this endorsement B) All the work for this endorsed title may be produced in digital form C) Only the final outcome may be digital D) Digital work is capped at the Basic band Answer: B
- A student wants to bring their own laptop and software into the examination venue. What must they do? A) Nothing; personal equipment is always allowed B) Obtain permission from the examination centre C) Apply directly to Pearson for an exemption D) Submit the request with the coursework authentication sheet Answer: B
- Which of these is a listed area of study for Graphic Communication? A) Constructed textiles B) Jewellery and body adornment C) Package design D) Ceramics Answer: C
- What is a die line in package design? A) The deadline for submitting artwork B) The flat plan of the package showing cuts, creases and glue areas C) The line of type running along the base of a pack D) A printed registration mark Answer: B
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