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King Arthur’s Community School

Upper School Curriculum

OPTIONS 2018

King Arthur’s Community School Year 9 Options Booklet 2018

Contents Core Subjects (Descriptions) Page 3 Option Subjects (Descriptions) Page 9 Location of Subject Stands Page Backcover

Important Dates Thursday 18th January - Options Assembly – Wendy Watson Monday 6th March - Options Evening 6.30pm Friday 23rd March - Deadline for handing in your Option forms May Half Term - Final confirmation of your options

There are many people in school who are happy to give you help and answer questions

Your Tutor Mr Evans Mrs Pattemore - Head of Upper School Mrs Mesarova Mrs Legg - Careers Mrs Fletcher Mr Dalzell Assistant Headteacher Mrs Creed - Assistant Headteacher Mrs Watson - Independent Advice & Guidance

Parents may find the following websites useful as additional sources of information, particularly if your child has some idea of the career or degree course they wish to follow: www.ucas.com http://russellgroup.ac.uk http://university.which.co.uk www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships

Using the SMARTS We are all smart in different ways and each subject draws upon different intelligences (or smarts). On each of the options pages you will see a graph to help you understand the kind of skills and intelligences needed to be successful in that area. You can complete an online survey to help you identify your learning styles and intelligences on the school website

• Word smart (linguistic) • Math smart (logical-mathematical) • Picture smart (visual-spatial) • Music smart (musical) • Body smart (bodily-kinesthetic) • People smart (interpersonal) • Self smart (intrapersonal)

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The Core Curriculum

All students will continue with these compulsory core subjects.

GCSE or equivalent courses English, English Literature, Combined Science (or Separate Science) and Mathematics

Other courses Physical Education Culture - including themes from Careers, Citizenship, Work Related Learning, Sex Education, Learning to Learn and Thinking Skills.

Options, EBACC and the Progress 8 Measure

You can also study up to three other courses chosen from the curriculum areas below. How you make your decisions will depend on your particular skills and interests and your preferred ways of learning. Please read the subject details for these courses particularly carefully. Please note: The English Baccalaureate is a combination of GCSE exams which many Higher Education institutions (the 20 Russell group Universities) hold in high regard. To achieve the EBacc you will need to achieve French or German and Geography or History, alongside English, Maths and Science. It is expected that all students nationally will study at least 2 Sciences and at least one other subject that does contribute to the English Baccalaureate chosen from Table A

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English Course Content: In Years 10 and 11 you will be following courses leading to awards in GCSE English Language and GCSE Literature. In preparation for the external exams, you will write for a variety of audiences and purposes and will read a wide range of literature and other texts from the nineteenth century to today. Homework expectations: Extended writing homeworks will be set fortnightly by your teacher. These tasks should take 45 minutes and will be either creative (passages of description or narrative, for example), or will ask you to write to give a viewpoint on a particular issue. Listening and Speaking: A formal presentation to an audience on a subject with guidance from the exam board This will no longer count towards the final grade in GCSE Language. Instead, a grade will be recorded separately on certificates as an endorsement to the qualification. This will be assessed by your teacher. English Language Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (fiction) 1 hour 45 minutes Paper 2: Viewpoints and Perspectives (non-fiction) 1 hour 45 minutes English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the Nineteenth Century Novel 1 hour 30 minutes Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry 2 hours 15 minutes Please note that Controlled Assessments have been removed and replaced by 4 public exams (two for each of the English GCSEs). These will take place at the end of the two-year course and are marked externally. The course will help you to understand and respond imaginatively and critically to what you hear, read and experience in a variety of non-fiction and fiction. You will be encouraged to reflect on your personal views and experiences and will be helped to develop your ability to communicate accurately, appropriately and effectively in speech and writing. The emphasis will be largely on preparing to write in an exam context. Skills audit

1 2 3 4 5 Word (literacy) Number (numeracy) Picture (dealing with visual imagery) Body (physical / practical) People (ability to work effectively in groups or understand others) Music Self (ability to understand own thoughts and feelings)

Subject Summary

Level Exam Board Written Exam Other Assessment Number of lessons GCSE grades 9-1 AQA

4 (see above) 1 Listening & Speaking

assessment 9 per fortnight

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Mathematics

Course Content: In Years 10 and 11 you will be following the EDEXCEL GCSE mathematics course. They will follow the new specification for the examination in 2018. Areas of study are: Number, Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change, Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Geometry and Measures.

Homework expectations: 15 - 20 minutes homework is set after every lesson and is reviewed in the following lesson.

Assessment: • Three written papers: each contributes 33.3% of the final grade • Paper 1: Non Calculator – 1 Hour and 30 minutes • Paper 2: Calculator – 1 Hour and 30 minutes • Paper 3: Calculator– 1 Hour and 30 minutes • 80 marks on each paper • Grading 9 - 1 overall (Grade 9 will be the highest, with Grade 1 being the lowest)

o Foundation will be assessed at Grades 1 - 5 o Higher will be assessed at Grades 4 - 9

• Each paper will have a range of question types, utilising both structured and unstructured questions.

This course encourages students to develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in their own lives and to society. This qualification prepares students to make informed decisions about the use of technology, the management of money, further learning opportunities and career choices.

Skills audit 1 2 3 4 5 Word (literacy) Number (numeracy) Picture (dealing with visual imagery) Body (physical / practical) People (ability to work effectively in groups or understand others) Music Self (ability to understand own thoughts and feelings)

Subject Summary Level Exam Board Written Exam Number of Lessons GCSE Grades 9-1 Edexcel

Linear 1MA1 100% 7 per fortnight

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Combined Science Course Content: Biology Cells, organisation, infection and response, bioenergetics, homeostasis and response, inheritance,

variation and evolution, ecology. Chemistry Atomic structure, periodic table, bonding and structure, quantitative chemistry, chemical and

energy changes, rates of reaction, organic molecules, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere.

Physics Forces, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism and electromagnets, particle model of matter,

atomic structure. Students typically have three science teachers at KS4, one for each of these science subjects. Homework expectations: Homework will be set once a week per teacher and should take between 30 – 45 minutes to complete. Assessment: There are six 75 minute written exams at the end of Year 11, two in Biology, two in Chemistry and two in Physics. There are no controlled assessments for any Science GCSEs. Skills audit 1 2 3 4 5 Word (literacy) Number (numeracy) Picture (dealing with visual imagery) Body (physical / practical) People (ability to work effectively in groups or understand others) Music Self (ability to understand own thoughts and feelings)

Subject Summary

Level Exam Board Written Exam Controlled Assessment Number of Lessons GCSE grades 9-1 AQA

GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy

100% summer Year 11

None 9 per fortnight

Sciences During Years 9, 10 and 11 students will study science GCSEs. Students will either study Combined Science, worth two GCSEs or the separate Sciences, which is made up of the three separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics GCSEs.

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Option Courses

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Art Course Content:

• Students will produce units of coursework using various Themes, Artists inspiration or other chosen starting

points to investigate, explore and use to inspire their own responses and artwork. • Students will learn a variety of techniques such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage & digital

image manipulation to effectively create artwork. • Students will learn how to use a wide range of materials and media and will develop the ability to be freely

creative with any art materials they use to produce individual artwork. • Students study the work of artists & designers from a variety of cultures and genres as well as making their

own personal observations and interpretations Homework expectations: Homework involves individual research into a specific topic or the continuation of studies. Homework should take an hour or more each week. Students would be at an advantage if they have a basic range of art equipment at home. Assessment: Portfolio of Work completed by December of Year 11. Exam unit completed between January of Year 11. Why choose this subject Art & Design is a wonderfully creative subject that any student can access and use to enhance their own individual creative skills. The skills required to be successful in Art can also be utilised across many other subjects areas and would complement a broad range of subjects, balancing more academic subjects with a different way of learning and a practical hands-on approach. Art and Design has obvious links with careers in the media, advertising, architecture, fashion, software design and animation. Skills audit


Subject Summary Level Exam Board Portfolio of Work Controlled Test Number of Lessons GCSE grades 9-1 AQA 60% 40% 5 per fortnight

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Dance Course Content: Dance appreciation of own and professional set works Performance Choreography Physical and performance skill development Homework expectations: Continuous rehearsal Theory homework tasks set fortnightly Assessment: Unit 1- Performance; one minute solo performance and a three and a half duet/trio performance (30%) Unit 2- Choreography; solo or group choreography two to three minute (30%) Unit 3- Dance appreciation; written examination 40% Why choose this subject? Dance is a rewarding and expressive course, allowing you to develop physical and performance skills, create exciting dances and contributes to aesthetic and social development. Suitable for further training (A level/BTEC) / employment opportunities in performance, teaching/coaching, choreography and other performing arts roles. It is desirable that students have an interest and passion for dance and are prepared to experience a range of dance styles and genres. The course demands a high level of commitment and creativity, and is based on a contemporary dance style. The course develops transferable skills and key skills that employers are looking for. Skills audit


Subject Summary Level Exam Board Written Exam Other assessment Number of Lessons

GCSE grades 9-1 AQA 40% Summer Year 11

60% controlled assessment

5 per fortnight

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Hospitality and Catering Course Content: The WJEC (Eduqas) Level 1/2 Award in Hospitality and Catering is made up of two mandatory Units: Unit 1: The Hospitality and Catering Industry Unit 2: Hospitality and Catering in Action This structure has been designed to develop in learners the knowledge and understanding related to a range of hospitality and catering providers; how they operate and what they have to take into account to be successful. There is the opportunity to learn about issues related to nutrition and food safety and how they affect successful hospitality and catering operations. In this qualification, learners will also have the opportunity to develop some food preparation and cooking skills as well as transferable skills of problem solving, organisation and time management, planning and communication. Learners must complete both units: Unit 1: The Hospitality and Catering Industry - will be externally assessed The on-line/written paper is an external assessment that will be sat in the summer term of year 11 Details of the external assessment are as follows: Duration: 90 minutes Number of marks: 90 There are 5 Learning Objectives that will be covered in the course: LO1: Understand the environment in which hospitality and catering providers operate LO2: Understand how hospitality and catering provisions operate LO3: Understand how hospitality and catering provision meets health and safety requirements LO4: Know how food can cause ill health LO5: Be able to propose a hospitality and catering provision to meet specific requirements Unit 2: Hospitality and Catering in Action is internally assessed: Learners apply their learning to safely prepare, cook and present nutritional dishes. They will draw on their learning of different types of provision and kitchen and front of house operations in Unit 1, as well as personal safety in their preparations. The content is relevant not only to employees within food production, but also those with a responsibility for food safety in the industry, nutritionists and managers and owners. This extends the learners appreciation of the whole vocational area beyond the kitchen environment. Skills audit


Subject Summary Level Technical Award

Grading Exam Board

Written Exam Other assessment Number of Lessons

GCSE grades 9 -1

Distinction* (Level 2) Distinction (Level 2) Merit (Level 2) Pass (Level 1)

WJEC (Eduqas)

40% summer Yr11

60% Controllled assessment when appropriate

5 per fortnight

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When both elements are assessed together and awarded a level 2 Merit this is equivalent to a GCSE Grade 4 There is a cost implication there is a commitment to provide ingredients for cooking lessons. This will usually be one lesson a week.

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Design Technology Course Content: This new GCSE replaces all previous Design and Technology GCSE exams. However there are elements of all of these in this new exam, including Graphics, Textiles, Resistant Materials and Systems and Control. There are 2 sections each worth 50% of the marks - Paper 1 - a written exam lasting 2 hours, which assesses the following

• Core technical principles • Specialist technical principles • Designing and making principles

Non-exam assessment (NEA) A substantial design and make task assessing these skills Investigating, Designing, Making and Analysing and Evaluating Students will produce a working prototype and a portfolio of evidence (max 20 pages) This section will be marked by teachers and moderated by AQA Homework expectations Homework will be set weekly and should take one hour to complete. Assessment: Work completed in Year 10 is internally assessed and does not count towards the final GCSE grade. The controlled assessment task in Year 11 is worth 50% of the final GCSE grade with a final examination making up the remaining 50%. Why choose this subject? You would choose this subject if you like designing and being creative. This course would be an ideal stepping stone to further study in any practical based subject. Skills audit


Subject Summary Level Exam Board Written Exam Other assessment Number of Lessons GCSE grades 9-1

AQA 50% summer Yr11 50% Controlled assessment

5 per fortnight

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Drama Course Content: The Edexcel Drama GCSE consists of two coursework components and one externally examined paper. There is a strong practical focus with 60% being practical and 40% is written using prescribed texts and evaluation. Homework expectations: Weekly homework including written/theoretical study or practical rehearsals Assessment: Unit 1- Devising a performance piece and written analysis and evaluation (40%) Unit 2- Performance from text externally assessed (20%) Unit 3- Theatre Makers in Practice written examination (40%) Why choose this subject? Drama is a rewarding and expressive course, allowing you to develop imaginative, creative and social skills, engaging in theoretical and practical dramatic study. Unit 1 and 2 provides the opportunity to be assessed as a performer or a performance support role (i.e. set/costume design) Drama requires students to have an interest in performing arts and performance. The course demands a high level of commitment and creativity, being prepared to perform and reflect on own work and the work of other students and professionals. The course is suitable to provide the basis for further study in performing arts as well as employment opportunities in performance, teaching/coaching and other performing arts roles. Skills audit 1 2 3 4 5 Word (literacy) Number (numeracy) Picture (dealing with visual imagery) Body (physical / practical) People (ability to work effectively in groups or understand others) Music Self (ability to understand own thoughts and feelings)


GCSE grades 9-1

Edexcel 40%

Controlled assessments 40% internal 20% external

5 per fortnight

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Geography Course Content: Component 1: Global geographical issues

• Hazardous Earth • Development Dynamics • Challenges of an urbanising world

Component 2: UK geographical issues • The UK’s evolving physical landscape • The UK’s evolving human landscape

Component 3: People and environment issues – Making geographical decisions

• People and the biosphere • Forests under threat • Consuming energy resources

Homework expectations: You will be given research homework to complete in order to support your learning and expand your understanding on certain topics. You will be given a test at the end of every module which will require revision through mindmapping.

Assessment: Component 1 : One hour thirty minute written exam in June Year 11 Component 2 : One hour thirty minute written exam in June Year 11 Component 3 : One hour thirty minute decision-making exam in June Year 11

Why choose this subject? Geography gives you excellent transferrable skills which employers find increasingly useful. You will learn how to collect, analyse and evaluate information and formulate ideas that helps make sense of the ever changing world in which we find ourselves. Skills audit


Subject Summary

Level Exam Board Written Exam Other assessment Number of Lessons GCSE grades 1 - 9 Edexcel B 100 % In summer N/A 5 per fortnight

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History Course Content: You will study : • Understanding The Modern World which includes America 1840-1895 - Expansion and Consolidation. • A wider world depth study, Conflict and Tension, 1918-1939. • Shaping The Nation, Britain: Health and The People, c1000 to the present day. • Britsh Depth Study including a Historic Environment, Elizabethan England, c1568-1603. Homework expectations: You will be expected to complete research to support your lessons at home. You will be regularly assessed and will need to revise at home using Moodle and your revision book. Assessment: There are two exam papers which are each 1 hour 45 minutes containing 84 marks and 4 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Each paper is worth 50%. Paper 1: Understanding The Modern World Paer 2: Shaping The Nation. Why choose this subject? History GCSE is an academic subject that can lead to careers that value the research, evaluation and analysis skills that you will have the opportunity to develop. Skills audit



GCSE grades 1 - 9 AQA 8145 100% June Year 11 N/A 5 per fortnight *NB at the time of writing the specification for this qualification is awaiting approval from the DfE. Any changes to the specification will be reflected in the course content followed by students.

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Modern Languages – French Course Content:

• Grammar skills acquired at KS3 will be revisited, reinforced and improved, as well as new ones introduced. • During the 2 years course you will reinforce and develop some topics covered at KS3, but also learn about

new themes. • Questions across all four language skills are set in common, covering a range of relevant contemporary and

cultural themes: o Identity and culture o Local area, holiday, travel o School o Future aspirations, study and work o International and global dimension

Homework expectations: - Students will be expected to have weekly vocabulary tests in order to improve their range of vocabulary.

Assessments All four language skills assessed: speaking (25%), reading (25%), listening (25%) and writing (25%) • All 4 skills assessed through end of Year 11 final exams. • Foundation and higher tiers of entry

Why choose this subject? • It is a life skill. • It is considered highly desirable for a number of different careers college and university courses. • It gives you options to work directly in the international world. • It is a challenge! • It enables you to develop essential skills, such as working independently and thinking skills.

Skills Audit 1 2 3 4 5 Word (literacy) Number (numeracy) Picture (dealing with visual imagery) Body (physical / practical) People (ability to work effectively in groups or understand others) Music Self (ability to understand own thoughts and feelings)

Subject Summary

Level Exam Board Written Exams

Number of Lessons

GCSE grades 1 - 9 Edexcel

4 final exams: reading ,listening ,speakng and writing at the end of Year 11

5 per fortnight

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Music You do have to learn to read and write music a little and you do have to be able to play one instrument or sing.

Course Content: • You will listen to and learn about many different styles of music including Classical, World and Pop music. • There are set works we have to study and it helps to have an open mind. • You will compose your own music and choose your best two pieces for the exam. • You will perform 1 solo piece of your choice and 1 ensemble performance. These can be in any style you choose.

Homework expectations: • Students will often be practising for a performance as homework. • Occasionally a listening assignment will be set.

Assessment: • The listening knowledge is assessed in a written exam at the end of the course worth 40% of the overall mark. • The 2 compositions submitted are worth 30% of the overall mark. • The solo and ensemble performances together are worth 30% of the overall mark.

Why choose this subject? You may not want to become a musician but employers are always impressed by people who have a music qualification as it shows: - Dedication Creativity An ability to work independently Someone who is good at cooperating with others Someone who has a skill and is coordinated Someone who is a good listener

Music is a well respected qualification with employers and colleges. • “Often those who complete Music GCSE improve their communication, confidence and performance skills in front

of strangers” – Emma Rolls from Thales Underwater Systems Ltd • “Music education builds excellent communication skills useful for those entering music and other professions” –

James Phippen from Strode College

Skills audit 1 2 3 4 5 Word (literacy) Number (numeracy) Picture (dealing with visual imagery) Body (physical / practical) People (ability to work effectively in groups or understand others) Music Self (ability to understand own thoughts and feelings)

Subject Summary

Level Exam Board Written Exam Other assessment Number of Lessons GCSE grades 9-1 Edexcel 40 % summer Yr11 60% Controlled

assessment 5 per fortnight

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Photography Course Content: Students will be able to produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas. The units of work are theme-based which are deliberately open-ended, provided as starting points for students’ exploration to inspire their own individual responses. They will study composition, lighting, mood and subject matter. Students will also look at narrative photography, experimental imagery and photographic installation. Students will learn to use predominantly Photoshop for digital manipulation and editing to create effective imagery. Students will present their work in a variety of creative formats. Homework expectations: Homework involves individual research into a specific topic, taking photographs or the continuation of studies. Homework should take an hour or more each week. Students would be at an advantage if they have a digital camera, computer and maybe printing equipment to use outside of lessons. Assessment: Portfolio of Work completed by December of Year 11. Controlled Test completed between March - May of Year 11 Note: There is no compulsory written element within the course, but annotation alongside visual studies will be required to explain thought processes and ideas. Why choose this subject Photography is a creative subject that covers many different approaches to visual imagery. There are a variety of techniques and a broad range of equipment that can be used and explored. The skills required and learnt whilst studying this subject can be widely utilised and developed further and taken into many different career paths such as journalism, fashion, digital design, photographer, advertising and publishing. Photography can also enable you to see and explore the world in many different ways, taking in cities, cultures and beautiful landscapes as well as people and their social behaviours. Skills audit


Subject Summary Level Exam Board Portfolio of Work Controlled Test Number of Lessons GCSE grades 9-1 AQA 60% 40% 5 per fortnight

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Physical Education Course Content: • Healthy, Active lifestyles and how they benefit you • Influences on your healthy active lifestyle • Exercise and Fitness training • Cardiovascular system • Respiratory system • Muscular system • Skeletal system

• Analysis of performance • Practical performances in sport • Sport Psychology • Movement Analysis • Social and Cultural Influences • Analysis of data

Homework expectations: Every week. 30 minutes Assessment: 2 exams in May in Year 11. Duration Paper 1 - 1 hour 45 mins (36%) Paper 2 – 1 hour 15 mins (24%) Practical Exam in Moderation Window March-May (30%) Personal Exercise Plan (Controlled Assessment) Year 11 – 3 sports Analysis of Performance (Controlled Assessment) Year 11 (10%) Why choose this subject? Ideal preparation for A level, allows for progression to related vocational qualifications, such as BTECS in Sports Science and Sports Studies. Suitable for further training / employment opportunities in the coaching and fitness industry. It is desirable that students currently represent the school or sport clubs in at least two sports practically and/or does officiating/coaching outside of school. The course develops transferable skills and key skills that employers are looking for. Skills audit


Subject Summary

Level Exam Board Written Exam Other assessment Number of Lessons GCSE grades 9-1 Edexcel 60 % summer Yr11 30% Practical

- team sport - individual sport - one other sport 10% Coursework

5 per fortnight

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Separate Sciences This is the more traditional route of separate Science GCSEs. Students will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics separately and they will have a different specialist teacher for each subject. Some students will be selected to follow this course at the end of year 9. Selection will be based on their current grade at that time. Course Content: Students will initially study the same units for Combined Science. Students will then cover the extra modules for each separate science during Year 11. Biology Cells, organisation, infection and response, bioenergetics, homeostasis and response, inheritance,

variation and evolution, ecology, plant disease, the brain, maintaining biodiversity. Chemistry Atomic structure, periodic table, bonding and structure, quantitative chemistry, chemical and

energy changes, rates of reaction, organic molecules, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere, using resources, properties of matter.

Physics Forces, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism and electromagnets, particle model of matter,

atomic structure, space physics. Homework expectations: Homework will be set once a week for each subject and should take between 30 – 45 minutes to complete Assessment: There are six 1 hour 45 minutes written exams at the end of Year 11, two in Biology, two in Chemistry and two in Physics. There are no controlled assessments for any Science GCSEs. Who should be taking Separate Sciences? Students considering taking A level Sciences, because it covers a much wider range of subjects to a higher level. It may also be useful for any students considering Mathematics, Engineering, Technology and ICT based careers. Skills audit 1 2 3 4 5 Word (literacy) Number (numeracy) Picture (dealing with visual imagery) Body (physical / practical) People (ability to work effectively in groups or understand others) Music Self (ability to understand own thoughts and feelings)

Subject Summary

Level Exam Board Written Exam Controlled Assessment Number of Lessons GCSE grades 9-1 AQA 100% summer

Year 11 None 11 per fortnight

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Ansford Academy

Courses The options process will enable both schools to explore the viability of running

additional options that small rural schools traditionally find difficult to run.

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Art Textile Design Course Structure and Assessment Art Textiles is very much a practical subject where you will get a chance to use your creative talents. Like Art it is demanding but the course is structured to help students meet the requirements and produce what is needed for your coursework portfolio, which will be worth 60% of your final mark. The remaining 40% will be gained in the production of an exam project, resulting in a two day (10 hour) examination at the end of Year 11, this exam time is used to make the final piece for the exam project Course Content During the course you will complete three projects and for each you will develop your own ideas. Starting with drawing and photography and then finding a range of inspirations to build your ideas. Each project will involve the study of artists and designers, through practical experimentation with styles and through written analysis. You will also develop various skills through a range of experimental and mixed media techniques including: drawing, painting, mono printing, screen printing, batik, felt making and various types of stitching among many others! This will also include 3D textiles work. You will move your project forward through designing, planning, testing, evaluating and modifying, leading to a final conclusion. Your work will be presented in sketchbooks and on separate sheets.

Skills Checklist

Be interested in textiles, patterns, textures & colour.

Be self-motivated and be capable of working on your own to develop your own ideas.

Be interested in the creative potential of fabric, printing, sewing and textiles, both 2D and 3D.

Be able to listen to and act on advice to improve your work.

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Cambridge National Certificate in Child Development Course Content This course is for students who wish to develop applied knowledge and practical skills in Child Development and is designed to provide a strong base for entry into further education, apprenticeship or work . The topics covered will include reproduction and contraception, child and parent health, antenatal and health and safety. Course Structure UNIT 1 : Health and well-being for child development This unit aims to develop understanding of: reproduction and the roles and responsibilities of parenthood, antenatal care and preparation for birth, postnatal checks, postnatal provision and conditions for development, how to recognise, manage and prevent childhood illnesses and know about child safety. UNIT 2: The equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years. This unit focuses on building understanding of: the key factors when choosing equipment for babies from birth to 12 months, and children from one to five years, and the nutritional guidelines and requirements for children from birth to five years. It also builds the ability to investigate and develop feeding solutions for children from birth to five years UNIT 3: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years This unit covers the developmental norms of intellectual, physical and social nature, the benefits of learning through play, planning activities for a child to help with development and evaluating the effectiveness of activities given to children between the years 0- 5 years. Assessment Unit one is assessed through a written exam of 1 hour and 15 minutes. Units two and three are assessed through coursework.

Skills Checklist Have an interest in Child Development or in a career working with children?

Be a creative individual.

Have clear communication and good listening skills.

Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Enjoy researching, investigating and problem solving tasks and Activities.

Be fair-minded and are you prepared to listen to and understand different points of view?

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Religious Education Course Content Paper 1: Students will study the beliefs, teachings and practices of two religions. This will include beliefs about God, creation, death, judgement, different forms of worship, festivals, prayer, pilgrimage and their significance. Paper 2: Students will study a range of ethical issues, consider different perspectives on these issues both within and between religions as well as non-religious views. Topics covered will include; animal rights, the environment, abortion, euthanasia, war, terrorism, crime, human rights and poverty. Assessment The course consists of two papers: Paper 1—Beliefs, teachings and practices of TWO religions. Christianity and Islam. Paper 2—Thematic studies

• Religion and life • Religion, peace and conflict • Religion, crime and punishment • Religion, human rights and social justice

The course is linear. Both papers will be assessed by 1hour 45 minute examinations. There are no controlled assessment elements in this course. Skills Checklist Enjoy thinking about and discussing current issues.

Be able to argue a point of view and back it up.

Be able to explain things clearly in writing.

Be open-minded and able to listen to and empathise with different points of view.

Be able to evaluate the rights and wrongs of different points of view.

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Cambridge National Certificate in Sport Studies Course Content Sport is a high-profile and expanding industry and there is a growing need for qualified professionals and capable volunteers. There is a wide range of job roles to progress into such as Activity Leader, Sports Coach, Fitness Instructor and Leisure Assistant. Cambridge National Certificate in Sport Studies offers students the solid foundation required for further study or progression into industry. Students will develop a wide range of highly desirable, transferable skills such as communication, problem solving, team working and performing under pressure. As you might expect, both the bulk of learning and assessment is through practical means.

Course Structure Throughout the course students will develop their own performance and how to effectively lead others as well as gain knowledge about the national sports context – excellent preparation for roles such as sport development or sport leadership. The course consists of 4 units which are likely to be Contemporary Issues in Sport, Developing Sports Skills, Sports Leadership and Developing Knowledge and Skills in Outdoor Activities. It is planned that candidates would work with local feeder primary schools, delivering the festivals and tournaments that the academy run along with the climbing wall and outdoor activities. Assessment One of the units will be examined by a 1 hour exam and the others externally moderated.

Skills Checklist Have a passion for sport

Have exemplary attendance and participation rates in practical lessons.

Cope with running a lunch time or after school sports club.

Have clear communication and good listening skills.

Work as well as part of a team.

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Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia Course Content The Creative iMedia certificate is a highly regarded vocational course that is equivalent to a GCSE. It is media sector focused, including film, graphics, web development and gaming, and has IT and computing at its heart. The course consists of four modules: Pre-production Skills- This unit will enable you to better understand the pre-production skills used in the creative and digital media sector. It will develop your understanding of the client brief, time frames, deadlines and preparation techniques that form part of the planning and creation process. Creating Digital Graphics- The aim of this unit is for you to understand the basics of digital graphics editing for the creative and digital media sector. You will learn where and when digital graphics are used and what techniques are involved in their creation. Creating A Multipage Website- This unit will enable you to understand the basics of creating multipage websites. It will enable you to demonstrate your creativity by combining components to create a functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing website. Developing Digital Games- This unit will enable you to understand the basics of creating digital games and their environments for the creative and digital media sector. On completion of this unit, you will be aware of different types of digital games creation software, hardware and peripherals. You will be able to plan a digital game, create and edit the digital game and test the digital game with a client or focus group, identifying areas for improvement. Assessment Pre-production Skills - 1 hour 15 minute written exam (25% of final grade) Creating Digital Graphics - OCR Set Task, marked internally and moderated (25% of final grade) Creating A Multipage Website - OCR Set Task, marked internally and moderated (25% of final grade) Developing Digital Games - OCR Set Task, marked internally and moderated (25% of final grade) Skills Checklist

Have an avid interest in computers and their applications.

Have basic understanding and experience of HTML and one other programming language (can be text or graphical)

Be creative and willing to try new ideas.

Willing to develop critical and abstract thinking skills.

Have an interest in the media industry (film, television, radio, graphics, photography).

Be able to work independently and take charge of your own learning, and be good at meeting deadlines.

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