year 12 curriculum booklet

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Year 12 Curriculum Booklet - Version 1

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Academic Year: 2021 to 2022 Version 1

Dear Parent/Guardian Welcome to Birmingham Ormiston Academy’s Year 12 Curriculum Booklet which outlines the content of all courses studied by our current Year 12 students. I hope you will find the booklet interesting and informative. The purpose of the booklet is to:

• explain the structure of each qualification and how each course will be assessed;

• inform parents and Year 12 students of the key units covered in each qualification, along with key assessment dates.

At Birmingham Ormiston Academy we provide all Post-16 students with a curriculum that is tailored to their individual needs and which leads to a range of possibilities after Post-16 education. At the beginning of Year 12, students chose one of BOA’s specialist pathways that combine practical learning and forms of assessment based on applied knowledge and understanding of the relevant subject, and will work towards achieving a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. I would like to wish all students every success during their first year at BOA and as they prepare for their futures. Best wishes

Michael Penn Vice Principal Disclaimer: As the academic year progresses, slight changes or amendments to the curriculum outlines

and assessment plans, as outlined in this booklet, may occur. Should there be any amendments, we will contact you and publish the latest version of the curriculum booklet on BOA’s website.

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The Post-16 Curriculum at BOA What subjects are offered in Years 12 and 13? The Post-16 curriculum at BOA combines a specialist pathway course and up to two additional A Level option subjects. Qualifications (BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma) The BTEC is a specialist vocational qualification highly valued by industry and higher education. It encourages and stimulates students’ achievement through practical learning and forms of assessment based on applied knowledge and understanding of the relevant subject area. BTEC courses provide considerable opportunities for teamwork and in-depth study based on specialist activities. Since September 2016, the majority of BTEC National Level 3 qualifications have included both internally assessed units and externally-assessed units. Vocational courses that underpin the specialist pathways at BOA provide experiences and education relevant to working life. You will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills across a broad vocational area, and will also gain experience of work in that area. BTEC courses are assessed mainly through evidence collated in portfolios but externally-marked assessments also contribute significantly. The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A’ level qualifications. Students receive 14 hours of timetabled lessons for the BTEC qualification, as well as extra-curricular activities and rehearsal time. Student will also be directed to complete a number of independent learning tasks ahead of their weekly lessons (see below). Independent Learning All qualifications at Post-16 require students to complete independent learning tasks in support of the lesson activities and associated assessments. Independent learning tasks should be completed during ‘free periods’ and also from home. Students will be guided to carry out 5 hours of independent learning for their BTEC Level 3 qualification per week, with tasks set in advance of the week’s lessons. The specialist pathways on offer at BOA in 2020 are as follows: Creative Arts

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Art & Design Digital Arts

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production: Broadcast • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production: Games Design

and New Media Performing Arts

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Acting • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Dance • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music Technology • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Musical Theatre


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Additional subjects: A’ Levels (General Certificate of Education: Advanced Level) A’ Level courses are offered in addition to the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma. As a result, students who opt to take an A’ Level qualification are – in effect – studying an equivalent of either four or five A’ Level subjects. A’ Level subjects are delivered on 5 hours of timetabled lessons per week, as well as up to 5 hours of independent learning activities. At BOA, we offer a small range of A’ Level subjects that Post-16 students can opt to take in addition to their BTEC qualification. BOA offers the following A’ Level subjects:

Subject and Examination Board A’ Level Art & Design (AQA) A’ Level English Literature (OCR) A’ Level Geography (AQA) A’ Level History (AQA)

A’ Level Maths (Pearson Edexcel) A’ Level Media Studies (EDUQAS) A’ Level Music (Pearson Edexcel)

The Compulsory Subjects: GCSE retake examinations in GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics (General Certificate of Secondary Education) The Department for Education expects students to achieve a ‘standard pass’ or ‘good pass’ in both GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics, and we passionately believe that students should want to pass these subjects. Institutions of Higher Education and employers place great value on these subjects, and it is important for all to be literate and numerate. Students receive 3 hours of timetabled lessons per GCSE retake subject over the course of each academic week, as well as independent learning activities. GCSE English Language (AQA GCSE English Language: Specification 8700) and GCSE Mathematics (Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics: Specification 1MA1) Students who do not achieve a standard pass (Grade 4) in GCSE English Language and/or GCSE Mathematics are required to re-sit the subject until they gain a Grade 4 or above.


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Assessment by Subject The subject descriptions in the following table indicate the methods of assessment for all subjects on offer at BOA:

Subject

Assessed by external assessors

Internal assessment

BTEC BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Art & Design 40% 60% BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production: Broadcast

40% 60%

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production: Games Design & New Media

40% 60%

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music 40% 60% BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music Technology 40% 60% BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Acting 40% 60% BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Dance 40% 60% BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Musical Theatre

40% 60%

A’ Level A’ Level Art & Design (Fine Art) 40% 60% A’ Level English Literature 80% 20% A’ Level Geography 80% 20% A’ Level History 80% 20% A’ Level Mathematics 100% - A’ Level Media Studies 70% 30% A’ Level Music 40% 60% GCSE (Retake) GCSE English Language 100% - GCSE Mathematics 100% -

The Post 16 Curriculum – in brief: The table below condenses the information provided throughout this booklet and provides a clear overview of the curriculum offer at Key Stage 5 along with details of qualifications and time allocation per subject: Compulsory Timetable – Pathway and Personal Development:

Subject

Qualification Time allocation

BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Equivalent of 3 A’ Levels

14 hours per week

Personal Development Time & Tutorials Non-exam 1.5 hours per week (Currently reduced due to

covid-19 restrictions) Total: 15.5 hours per week

Additional Subjects:

Subject

Qualification Time allocation

Additional Subjects (A’ Levels) – Option 1 A’ Level 5 hours per week


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Additional Subjects (A’ Levels) – Option 2 A’ Level 5 hours per week GCSE English Language (retake) GCSE 3 hours per week GCSE Mathematics (retake) GCSE 3 hours per week Total: From 3 to 10 hours per week

pathway Subjects


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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) Students on the Acting Pathway in Year 12 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (RQF). The qualification is assessed through externally assessed units alongside centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/performing-arts-2016.html

Year 12 Pathway Curriculum

Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021

Unit / Topic Assessment dates Key Units: Unit 21:Improvisation

• This unit will allow you to evaluate the potential of improvisation to create drama and apply the skills in practical workshops. You will also review your progress in a written response that presents an ongoing review of your experience and contributions.

Unit 29: Storytelling

• Students will investigate folk tales, legends and creation tales as part of a response to the forms of traditional storytelling. They will then engage in workshops that will help them to develop individual stories for assessed performance. As the work develops students will submit evaluative reports that that reflect on, and evaluate, their progress.

Assignment Brief hand out: 27/09/21 Submission: 08/11/21 Assignment Brief hand out: 27/09/21 Submission: 08/11/21

Term 2 – 2nd November – 17th December 2021

Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance

• Students will start this unit during the last couple of weeks of Term 1 and continue through to Term 2.

• This unit will introduce students too some of the great performers and also allow them to apply skills and technique to workshop and performance within two styles.

Mock Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop

• Students will gain a clear understanding of what is expected of them for their externally assessed unit 3.

• They will be given a mock scenario in order to practise for Unit 3 later in the year.

Assignment Brief hand out: 16/11/21 Submission: 07/01/21

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/performing-arts-2016.html



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Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop

• This will be a unit that approaches a performance from stimuli supplied by Pearson/BTEC. There are 3 written Milestones in controlled conditions based around the student’s development of a dramatic piece in response to the stimulus provided.

• There is a performance then of the work completed up to that point and Q&A with an audience.

• There is a further written milestone in controlled conditions. Unit 19: Acting Styles

• This unit will allow you to understand a variety of acting styles, apply them to texts and review your progress. You will also research various practitioners and apply their ideas and teachings to roles in set texts.

Brief Hand out Date: TBC by exam board (Pre-release February 2022) Examination Date: March-April 2022 Assignment Brief hand out: 17/01/22 Submission: 25/03/22

Term 4 – 28th February -8th April 2022

Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Work

• You will investigate the work of performing arts practitioners and develop critical analysis skills and contextual understanding of how practitioners communicate themes in their work.

• You will identify the contextual factors that influence their work and critically analyse key information, such as creative intentions, performance, production and repertoire in order to develop and communicate independent judgements.

• You will be given a brief and 4 weeks to prepare, then assessed under supervised conditions.

Brief Hand out Date: TBC by Exam Board (Pre-release March 2022) Examination Date: TBC

Term 5 – 25th April – 27th May 2022

Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Units 1 and 3 will be completed this term. Unit 18: Interpreting Classical Text for Performance

• In this unit you will investigate three areas of classical theatre such as ancient Greek, Restoration and Elizabethan. You will submit a report evidencing your understanding of these forms of theatre.

• You will be cast in, and rehearse a classical text for performance in the Old Rep Theatre.



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Unit 4: Performing Arts in The Community • This unit will allow you to research and evaluate what makes

good community performance from investigating professional community arts companies and apply this to a project organised across in an area of the community such as a school or other environment.

• You will also evaluate your progress in ongoing milestone written response documents.


Term 6 – 6th June – 21st July 2022

Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 18 and 4 will be completed this term.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production (Broadcast Pathway) Students on the Broadcast Pathway in Year 12 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Specification 2016 - NQF). The qualification is assessed through centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at https://qualifications.pearsons.com/Our Qualifications/BTEC Nationals/creativemediaproduction



Unit / Topic Assessment dates Unit 1: Media Representations (External Assessment)

● Learners will study and consider how different media representations are constructed by media producers to create meaning, messages and values.

Exam date: 06/22


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Unit 4: Pre-Production Portfolio / Unit 15: Advertising Production

● Learners study the requirements of planning and delivering a digital media product, carrying out essential pre-production tasks and creating a pre-production portfolio.

● Learners will explore codes and conventions of advertising production. They will select and prepare materials to produce an advertisement for a specified platform and audience.

● They will also explore and utilise the techniques needed to produce a single camera production.

Assignment set: 11/10/21

Deadline: 14/01/22


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 1: Media Representations (External Assessment)


Unit 4: Pre-Production Portfolio / Unit 15: Advertising Production

● Learners study the requirements of planning and delivering a digital media product, carrying out essential pre-production tasks and creating a pre-production portfolio.

● Learners will explore codes and conventions of advertising production. They will select and prepare materials to produce an advertisement for a specified platform and audience.

● They will also explore and utilise the techniques needed to produce a single camera production.

Unit 35: Multi-Camera Techniques

● Learners will study and practice multi-camera techniques in order to support the various shows and productions that will form a significant part of the entire course. This will include interviews, studio-based entertainment and news broadcasts and the overall technical workflow of studio operation.

Exam date: 06/22


Deadline: 14/01/22


Deadline: 25/03/22

Term 3 – 4th January – 17th February 2022

Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 1: Media Representations (External Assessment) Exam date: 06/22


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● Learners will study and consider how different media representations are constructed by media producers to create meaning, messages and values. Unit 35: Multi-Camera Techniques ● Learners will study and practice multi-camera techniques in order to support the various shows and productions that will form a significant part of the entire course. This will include interviews, studio-based entertainment and news broadcasts and the overall technical workflow of studio operation. Unit 17: News Production ● Learners will develop an awareness of news values and the practical skills required to source, edit and produce news products for television, radio, newspapers and the internet.


Deadline: 26/03/22 Assignment set: 16/02/22

Deadline: 7/04/22




Unit 17: News Production

● Learners will develop an awareness of news values and the practical skills required to source, edit and produce news products for television, radio, newspapers and the internet.

Unit 3: Digital Media Skills (External Assessment)

● Learners look at the creative digital media technical skills required to produce a product to a prescribed brief. They will then produce this content under a controlled assessment.

Exam date: 06/22 Assignment set: 16/02/22

Deadline: 7/04/22

Provisional Brief Released: 22/02/22

Provisional Supervised Period: 22/02/22 - 07/05/22




Unit 3: Digital Media Skills (External Assessment)

Exam date: 06/22 Provisional Brief Released: 22/02/22

Provisional Supervised Period: 22/02/22 - 07/05/22


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● Learners look at the creative digital media technical skills required to produce a product to a prescribed brief. They will then produce this content under a controlled assessment.

Unit 11: Radio Production (Fiction)

● Learners will explore radio fiction before planning and producing a radio drama of their own by adapting a television production for radio.


Deadline: 18/06/22


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 11: Radio Production (Fiction)

● Learners will explore radio fiction before planning and producing a radio drama of their own by adapting a television production for radio.


Deadline: 18/06/22


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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production (GDNM Pathway) Students in Year 12 will be entered for BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production. The qualification is assessed through external examinations and controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics they will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/creative-digital-media-production-2016.html



Unit / Topic Assessment dates Induction project – Summer brief presentations Students will showcase their work from the set task over the summer preparatory to beginning the induction project. Induction project- Platform game level build presentations GDNM students induction project will be to build and implement the plans for the 2D platform game that comprised the summer design brief. Students will create their own game mechanics and artwork to make a playable section of the game. BAFTA project teaching and learning This project works to a brief set by BAFTA for student game designers and takes a deeper dive into the world of 2D and mobile platform games. Students will design and create a game in response to the brief. Unit 1 Media representations end of topic test Students will regularly undertake end of topic tests as part of their unit 1 study programme preparatory to the summer exam. Developing and presenting ideas, teaching and learning This project will challenge students or originate and develop ideas to a brief, through drawing, digital design and use of presentation skills.

14/9/21 28/9/21


Deadline: 11/11/21 24/11/21 Assignment set: 4/10/21

Deadline: 2/11/21


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates BAFTA project Submission deadline for assessed brief

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/creative-digital-media-production-2016.html

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/creative-digital-media-production-2016.html


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Students will work to product a game outcome from the preparatory section of the BAFTA project brief, students will design and create a game and submit it to the BAFTA student game competition. Unit 1 Media representations end of topic test Students will regularly undertake end of topic tests as part of their unit 1 study programme preparatory to the summer exam. Developing and presenting ideas, Submission deadline for assessed brief While under assessment students will respond to a design brief and originate and present original designs for a game concept.


Deadline: 14/12/21 15/12/21 Assignment set: 2/11/21

Deadline: 6/1/22


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates

Unit 3- externally assessed unit preparation Unit 3 requires students to showcase the development of a specific set of making skills related to game design, in response to a brief set by the exam board. Students have a set time to develop their response, and during the exam window a time period to create a product which showcases those skills. Introduction to 3D modelling teaching and learning This project will intrudce students to the software and design skills for working in 3D preparatory to working on a 3D game level after the unit 3 and 8 exam periods. Unit 1 Media representations end of topic test Students will regularly undertake end of topic tests as part of their unit 1 study programme preparatory to the summer exam.

Preparation period: 4/1/22 – 17/2/22 Assignment set: 6/1/22

Deadline: 17/2/22 27/1/22


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 3- externally assessed unit – formal assessment window Unit 3 requires students to showcase the development of a specific set of making skills related to game design, in response to a brief set by the exam board. Students have a set time to develop their response, and

Assessment window: 28/2/22 – 25/3/22


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during the exam window a time period to create a product which showcases those skills. Unit 8 external assessment preparation period Unit 8 requires students to respond creatively to a brief and pitch a product which addresses client needs, students have a preparatory period to develop their response and in the exam window must create a presentation which summarises their plans for the response to the brief. Unit 1 Media representations end of topic test Students will regularly undertake end of topic tests as part of their unit 1 study programme preparatory to the summer exam.

Preparation period: 28/2/22 – 8/4/22 16/3/22


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Digital magazine project teaching and learning Students will learn the skills to create and present professional digital documents through the lens of a digital games magazine. They will learn indesign, illustrator and how to generate and edit copy for publication. Unit 8 external assessment exam window Unit 8 requires students to respond creatively to a brief and pitch a product which addresses client needs, students have a preparatory period to develop their response and in the exam window must create a presentation which summarises their plans for the response to the brief. Unit 1 Media representations end of topic test Students will regularly undertake end of topic tests as part of their unit 1 study programme preparatory to the summer exam.


Deadline: 24/5/22 Assessment window: 25/4/22/ 6/5/22 11/5/22


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Digital magazine project submission deadline for assessed brief Students will design, generate content for and present a finished selection of pages as part of a proposal for a new commercial magazine.


Deadline: 4/7/22


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3D environment design Teaching and learning (incorporating assessed brief for 3D modelling) Students will work in 3D games engines and using 3D modelling skills to create an interesting navigable environment, with a focus on environmental storytelling. Unit 1 Media representations Exam Students will sit the unit 1 exam they have been preparing for. Unit 5 preparation Students will begin to look at the year 2 external unit which concerns specialist areas of study related to the industry. These ar revealed by the exam board nearer the time.


Deadline: 28/6/22 Exam window: 6/6/22 – 17/6/22 20/6/22 – 22/7/22

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance Pathway) Students on the Dance Pathway in Year 12 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance Specification 2016 - RQF). The qualification is assessed through externally assessed units alongside centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/performing-arts-2016.html


Term 1 – 13th September – 25th October 2021

Unit / Topic Assessment dates Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners This will be an initial introduction into how to analyse dance, watching key works and developing evaluative writing skills. Unit 2: Developing Skills for Performance Unit 8: Classical Ballet Technique Unit 10: Jazz Dance Technique Unit 12: Contemporary Dance Technique These units will focus on developing your skills in the above styles, through practical lessons and initial technique assessments. You will also be completing a project studying the skills needed to be a professional performer, looking at training routes and discussing interrelated roles in the industry.

Unit 2 Learning Aim A– Week beginning 18th October




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Unit 3: Performance Workshop/Choreography These lessons will be focusing on developing your initial choreographic skills through solo and group tasks responding to a stimulus. You will also be reflecting on your practice through small written reflections.

Term 2 – 1st November – 17th December 2021

Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners In these lessons, you will be starting to look at the three professional artists studied for the Unit, which are Matthew Bourne, Bob Fosse and Alvin Ailey. You will be looking at the context in which the works were set in, and analysing the artists influences on the professional works. Unit 2: Developing Skills for Performance Unit 8: Classical Ballet Technique Unit 10: Jazz Dance Technique Unit 12: Contemporary Dance Technique These units will focus on developing your skills in the above styles, through practical lessons and initial technique assessments. You will be completing a Technique Reflection document, which will track your progress in all styles. You will be working towards assessment pieces in all lessons, to demonstrate your skill development, and this will be assessed in the penultimate week of term. Unit 3: Performance Workshop/Choreography You will be undertaking a mock assessment of the Unit 3 External exam. This will involve a given stimulus to create a 5-10 minute dance performance in groups. You will also be completing reflective milestones to track your choreographic journey.

Technique/ Choreography Assessment Week – Week Beginning 6th December Unit 2 Learning Aim D – Week Beginning 13th December Unit 1 Activity 1 Mock Assessment – Week Beginning 13th December


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners In these lessons, you will start to analyse 3 professional works in detail, examining factors such as movement, lighting, costume and sound. You will be comparing the works to each other, to encourage a more detailed analytical approach. Unit 8: Classical Ballet Technique Unit 10: Jazz Dance Technique Unit 12: Contemporary Dance Technique In your technique lessons, you will start to learn about the origins of the style and how it has developed through time. You will complete research and investigation into the impact key practitioners have had on the style.

Week beginning 14th Feb – Unit 1 Activity 2 Mock Assessment Unit 3 Milestone 1 and 2 Exam – Date TBC


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Additionally, you will be learning set assessment exercises in each style to demonstrate your developing physical and interpretative skills. Unit 3: Performance Workshop/Choreography You will receive the exam paper for the Unit from the exam board. In these lessons, you will be undertaking initial exploration into the brief and starting to create your assessment piece. You will be assessed on your choreographic skills, as well as your creative response to research and ideas.

Term 4 – 7th March – 8th April

Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners In these lessons, the official exam paper will be launched that includes a theme to respond to. You will gather your research you have conducted and start to form insightful analytical opinions on the practitioners and their work. Unit 8: Classical Ballet Technique Unit 10: Jazz Dance Technique Unit 12: Contemporary Dance Technique You will continue to develop your technique in the above styles to create a group performance assessment piece. You will also be reflecting on your progress in your Technique Reflection document and setting clear targets for your assessment. Unit 3: Performance Workshop/Choreography In these lessons, you will be continuing your initial exploration into the brief and creating your assessment piece. You will be assessed on your choreographic skills, as well as your creative response to research and ideas.

Unit 3 Milestone 3 Exam – Date TBC


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners You will be completing your exam notes and final exam preparations. Unit 8: Classical Ballet Technique Unit 10: Jazz Dance Technique Unit 12: Contemporary Dance Technique This term will be your final assessment in these units, through a performance to the year group. You will also complete your technique reflection document to finalise your targets and evaluate your overall progress. Unit 3: Performance Workshop/Choreography

Unit 1 Exam – Date TBC Technique Assessment Week – Week Beginning 2nd May Hand in of Learning Aim D for Unit 8 10 and 12 – Week Beginning 9th May


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You will be completing your official exam assessment in your performance, which will be recorded and sent to the exam board. You will also complete your final evaluation. Unit 4: Community Arts/End of Year Showcase After Unit 3 is complete, there will be a launch of your End of Year Showcase. In this showcase you will have the opportunity to audition student pieces, as well as a show piece in the different techniques. You will also start to explore what Community Arts is and its place in the arts industry.

Term 6 – 7th June – 23rd July 2021

Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 4: Community Arts/End of Year Showcase Final preparations for the End of Year Showcase, alongside your usual technique lessons. You will complete a Showcase reflection, setting targets and reflecting on your skills developed.

Unit 4 Learning Aim A and D - TBC

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Students on the Music Pathway in Year 12 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music. The qualification is assessed through externally assessed units alongside centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year.


Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021 Unit / Topic Assessment dates Introduction Project: Pupils will complete a composition or performance-based project introducing them to the BOA learning environment. Solo & Ensemble Performance Skills Development: During this unit learners analyse examples of existing performances and audit their own skillset. Over a series of rehearsal sessions with a technical focus, learners develop their skills within these areas. Digital Audio Workstations: During this unit pupils will gain an introduction to Logic production software and the associated production

End Of Week 1 Formative Assessment End of term assessment


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techniques. Pupils will cover a range of skills from basic audio session set up through to advanced application of plug-ins, FX mixing and mastering processes. Module A: This large-scale unit is comprised of 3 main assessment points & areas of study; ‘A1: Performing as an Ensemble’, ‘A2: Creating Musical Material’, ‘A3: Using Musical Styles’. Music Theory in Practice: This theory-based unit covers keys, time signatures, scales, circle of fifths, rhythm & musical elements.

Unit A1: 17th December End of term Assessment


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Music Industry Basics (C7 Prep): During this unit pupils will begin to look at the music business covering job roles, publishing, recording deals & contracts, live music events and royalties. Notation & DAW Composition: During this unit pupils will explore Sibelius and MIDI sequencing using more traditional notation-based compositional techniques. Pupils will apply knowledge gained during the previous terms ‘Theory In Practice’ unit. Module A (2 & 3): During this term pupils will focus on applying DAW skills and responding to a brief commercial remix brief during A2 sessions. During A3 sessions pupils will be exploring musical styles in a practical context. Christmas Concert: Pupils will prepare solo and group repertoire for a Christmas showcase.

End of term progress check. End of term progress check. End of term submission. W/C 13th Dec


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Module A3 - Music Through the Ages: During this unit learners will explore the key musical milestones, pioneers and musical genres from the 1950’s to present day. Pupils will analyse the musical characteristics of each genre and aim to replicate each in a practical context. Pupils will also submit written articles to accompany practical exploration into genres. Module A2: During term 3 of this unit, pupils will work collaboratively to respond to a musical brief with original material. They will learn not only how to compose but how to manage musicians in a creative scenario. Module C7: The Music Industry. During this term of study pupils will the explore landmark technological and social developments that have shaped the music industry.

End of term submission End of term submission

Submission Date 17th Feb.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Module A3 - Styles and Genre Studies: Following on from their study of music through the ages, learners will develop their understanding of popular musical styles and genres through practical and theoretical exploration.

End of term Submission End of term Submission


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Module A (A2): During this term of study pupils will explore the recording studio and advanced levels of production. Arrangement & Orchestration: Learners develop their abilities to arrange and orchestrate music using a mixture of Logic Pro X and Sibelius, they will then submit two pieces of arranged or orchestrated music and a written document displaying their understanding. Module C7: During this term, learners explore job roles and the associated networks within the music industry. Learners will investigate two areas and craft an article presenting their findings.

End Of Term Submission Submission Date 8th April.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Summer Showcase Preparation: Students will develop their repertoire for the end of year showcase event. Module C7: During this term, pupils will investigate the current challenges faced by musicians and professionals within the music industry. Learners will propose resolutions to current problems and predict the state of the music industry in 10 years time. Module A2: During this time pupils will draw on skills developed over previous terms and craft 3 original tracks forming the response to the assignment brief.

Showcase Date W/C 11th July. Submission Date 27th May. Submission Date: 4th July


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Module A2: Pupils will continue to craft responses to A2 assignment brief. Summer Showcase: W/C 11th July

Submission Date 4th July.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre Pathway) Students on the Musical Theatre Pathway in Year 12 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Performance – Musical Theatre (Specification 2016 - RQF). The qualification is assessed through centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/performing-arts-2016.html



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Unit / Topic Assessment dates Unit 13: Healthy Dancer:

Learners will develop an understanding of anatomy, physiology and safe practice in dance training, through the development and application of training techniques.

In this unit you will:

• A Understand the structure and function of the human body • B Develop training techniques for a dancer’s fitness programme • C Apply the principles of training techniques to a dancer’s fitness

programme • D Review own development and application of training

techniques to a dancer’s fitness programme.

Unit 23: Singing Techniques for Performers: Teaching and Learning Phase

Learners develop their vocal skills and singing techniques to interpret and perform songs in a performance.


• A Understand the key features of singing techniques for performance

• B Develop vocal skills and singing techniques for a performance • C Apply vocal skills and singing techniques to a performance • D Review personal development and own performance.

An Actor Prepares: Greek Theatre and the Theatrical Ensemble

Learners will be introduced to the roots of Greek Theatre, and it’s influences on the Theatrical Ensemble culminating in a performance.

Internal Assignments: Week Commencing:

18/10/21

Teaching and Learning Phase: Mock Internal

Assignments: 27/10/21

Internal assignments 18/10/21


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners in the Performing Arts Learners investigate the work of performing arts practitioners and develop critical analysis skills and contextual understanding of how practitioners communicate themes in their work.

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This mandatory unit will be assessed through a task and completed under supervised conditions. The task is formed of two parts, Part A and Part B. Part A will be issued to learners four weeks before the timetabled session for Part B. Part B is taken under supervised conditions in a single session of 3 hours timetabled by Pearson. Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance Learners explore technical performance skills with a focus on developing skills and techniques in at least two performance styles. In this unit you will:

• A Understand the role and skills of a performer • B Develop performance skills and techniques for live

performance • C Apply performance skills and techniques in selected styles • D Review and reflect on development of skills and techniques for

live performance. Unit 27: Musical Theatre Techniques Learners explore key features of musical theatre, developing specialist skills and techniques as a musical theatre performer combining acting, singing and dance skills for a performance. In this unit you will:

• A Understand the key features of musical theatre performance • B Develop skills and techniques in musical theatre • C Apply musical theatre skills and techniques to a performance • D Review personal development and own performance.

Internal assignments: Week commencing:

01/11/21

Teaching and learning Phase

Internal Assignments: Week commencing:

01/11/21


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Core EXTERNAL Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners: Learners investigate the work of performing arts practitioners and develop critical analysis skills and contextual understanding of how practitioners communicate themes in their work. EXTERNAL Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop: Learners explore and integrate creative, physical and vocal skills and techniques, working collaboratively to create a performance in response to a given stimulus. This mandatory unit will be assessed through a task worth 60 marks and completed under supervised conditions. The supervised assessment period will be completed in five hours - Teaching and Learning Phase will begin week commencing 03/01/22

Teaching and Learning Phase Pre-Release Early January The assessment availability is May/June only.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Core EXTERNAL Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners: Learners investigate the work of performing arts practitioners and develop critical analysis skills and contextual understanding of how practitioners communicate themes in their work.

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EXTERNAL Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop: Learners explore and integrate creative, physical and vocal skills and techniques, working collaboratively to create a performance in response to a given stimulus.

Teaching and Learning Phase


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Core Unit 4: Performing Arts in the Community; Learners develop their knowledge and understanding of performing in the community, applying specialist skills and techniques to a community performance project. In this unit you will:

• A Understand community performance and practice • B Develop ideas for a community performance • C Apply skills to a community performance • D Review own development and final community performance.

EXTERNAL Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop: Learners explore and integrate creative, physical and vocal skills and techniques, working collaboratively to create a performance in response to a given stimulus.

Week commencing 30/05/22

External Assessment availability is May/June only.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Showcase/Revue

Unit 23: Unit 23: Singing Techniques for Performers:

Learners develop their vocal skills and singing techniques to interpret and perform songs in a performance.


• A Understand the key features of singing techniques for performance

• B Develop vocal skills and singing techniques for a performance • C Apply vocal skills and singing techniques to a performance • D Review personal development and own performance.

Performances at the Old Rep Theatre: 27th -28th June 2022

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Students on the Music Technology Pathway in Year 13 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology. The qualification is assessed through externally assessed units alongside centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year.


Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021 Unit / Topic Assessment dates Introductory Project: Pupils will complete a composition or performance-based project introducing them to the BOA learning environment. Unit 02: Recording Studio Techniques Part 1: Pupils will be introduced to the recording studio environment covering basic multi-track recording techniques, DAW’s, Hardware & Signal Flow, Microphone techniques, microphone types & polar patterns. Pupils will craft a ‘how to’ introductory guide to the studio environment. Unit 03: Music for Sound & Media: During this unit, pupils will explore the uses of audio to picture, foley and theme music. Learners will analyse advertisements, television shows, films and video game visuals that all feature audio production. Techniques to approaching creation of sound FX covered. Unit 08: Creative Synthesis & Sampling: During this unit students will analyse techniques and technology used within the world of synthesis.

End of Week 1. End of Term Progress Check. Project Submission 17th Feb. End of Term Progress Check. End of term progress Check.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 02: Recording Studio Techniques Part 2: During this part of the unit pupils will plan and conduct various multi-track recordings using the academy recording studio, applying techniques learned during term 1. Fully tracked instrumentals will be recorded, edited and submitted as pre-mixed files. A production log will be kept to document progress across each recording session. Unit 03: Music for Sound & Media Part 2: During this part of the unit, learners will develop sound and musical material for use in media products. Elements of this material must be formed by manipulating captured audio sources and utilising MIDI sequencing. Unit 08: Creative Synthesis & Sampling Part 2: During term two of this unit, pupils will explore the process of audio sampling and the cultures/music associated with this audio manipulation technique. Pupils will carry out the production of music using sampling techniques.

End of Term Progress Check. Project Submission 17th Feb. End of Term Progress Check. 17th December 2021.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 02: Recording Studio Techniques part 3: During the final term of this unit, pupils will refine their recording session material for submission and reflect on their professional practice.

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Unit 03: Music For Sound & Media Part 3: During the final term pupils will, select one of the smaller projects crafted in the previous term and develop it into a larger scale composition. Learners will evaluate the success of their composition against existing musical material. Unit 17: Music Technology & Musicianship: Pupils explore applications of technology in live performance including vocal FX & processing, triggering and pedals. Unit 05: Music Technology In Context (External Unit): Learners analyse the development of technology within music and the impact it has had on creation and production.

Final Project Submission 17th February. End of term progress check. End Of Term Progress Check.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 13: Mixing & Mastering Techniques: During this unit, learners will explore the process of audio mixing and mastering covering basic techniques for session preparation. Learners will investigate session structure, reference mixes, basic audio editing approaches, EQ, Compression and FX plug-ins, pitch correction and outboard hardware. Unit 17: Music Technology & Musicianship Part 2: Pupils will apply use of technology within a live performance using ‘Mainstage’ and original backing tracks. Pupils will cover live looping & Ableton Live. Unit 05: Music Technology in Context Part 2: Learners will analyse musical material to interpret the influence of music technology on musical developments over time.

End Of Term Progress Check. Final Project Submission 8th April 2022. Final Project Submission 8th April 2022.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Unit 13: Mixing & Mastering Techniques Part 2: During part two of this unit, learners will cover advanced editing & comping techniques, processing FX, bussing, outboard routing and preparing a track for the mastering engineer. Learners will explore the Mastering process before applying skills to their own mixing and mastering projects. Unit 15: Music Technology Investigation Project: During this unit, pupils explore both the business and theoretical aspects of Music for visual productions. Unit 07: Music Technology Enterprise Opportunities: This externally assessed unit requires learners to explore different types of music technology businesses and apply their knowledge, skills and understanding to enterprise opportunities. Summer Showcase Prep: Pupils will prepare content to be performed during the year 12 summer showcase. Material will both solo and collaborative.

Final submission Deadline 27th May 2022. Final Project submission 27th May. Final Project submission 27th May. W/C 11th July 2022.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Collaboration Project: During the final term of study, pupils will collaborate with Musicians from the Performance Pathway to write and produce original Material. Showcase Event: Year 12 showcase event W/C 11th July.

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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Visual Art & Design Students on the Visual Art and Design Pathway in Year 12 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Specification 2016 - RQF). The qualification is assessed through externally assessed units alongside centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at https://qualifications.pearsons.com/Our Qualifications/BTEC Nationals/Art & Design



Unit / Topic Assessment dates • Introduction to the studios • Introduction to the L3 programme • Skills Audit

• Baseline Assessment

• Introduction to Unit 2 - Learners develop skills in contextual research and visual analysis in order to critically analyse the work of others and improve own practice.

• Teaching and Learning phase. Focus on explaining the Assessment Objectives for this externally set and assessed unit.

• AO1 – Be able to apply an effective investigation process to inform understanding of creative practitioners.

• AO2 – Demonstrate the ability to visually analyse the work of creative practitioners.

• AO3 – Demonstrate understanding of how contextual factors relate to creative practitioner’s work.

• AO4 – Communicate independent judgements demonstrating understanding of the work of creative practitioners.

• Introduction to Units 3 and 41. Unit 3 – Learners will explore

and experiment with the stages of the creative process to develop ideas and produce outcomes. Unit 41 – Learners will investigate and explore painting practice, applying their knowledge and skills to a set brief.

• Teaching and Learning phase. • Learning Aims A-D covered for Unit 3. A - Understand the

stages and activities within the creative process. B - Experiment with the stages and activities within the creative process to develop own working practise. C - Apply stages and activities within the creative process to develop own art and design work. D - Review how use of the creative process developed own art and design practice.

N/A 13th September Feedback given W/C - 19th September Formative and Summative teacher feedback on a weekly basis during the T&L phase. Mock brief hand in for Unit 2 – Part A W/C 18th October. Part B W/C 1st November. Formative and Summative teacher feedback on a weekly basis during the T&L phase.


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• Learning Aims A-C covered for Unit 41. A - Explore how painting media, techniques and processes are used to communicate creative intentions. B- Apply painting media, techniques and processes in response to a brief. C - Review own use of painting media, techniques and process is.

• Unit 3 and 41 – Brief hand out 12th October.



• Unit 2 - Under brief.

• Unit 3 and 41 – Under brief.

• Unit 4 – Introduction to the unit. Learners will explore and experiment with a range of Art and Design materials, techniques and processes to develop their own visual language and creative process.

• Learning Aim A – Understand how materials, techniques and processes are used by Art and Design practitioners.

• Learning Aim B – Explore Art and Design materials, techniques and processes to develop practice.

• Learning Aim C – Apply materials, techniques and processes to a brief.

• Learning Aim D – Review own use of Art and Design materials, techniques and processes.

• Brief hand out – 17th January

Externally assessed. Hand in date – 30th November. Summative feedback – 7th December. Resubmission deadline – 14th December. Formative and Summative teacher feedback on a weekly basis during the T&L phase.



• Unit 1 – Introduction to this externally set unit. • Teaching and Learning phase. Focus on explaining the

Assessment Objectives for this externally set and assessed unit. • AO1 - what understand how recording issues to communicate

visually in the work of others. • AO2 - Demonstrate understanding of visual communication

through exploration and application of different methods of recording.

• AO3 - Demonstrate ability to record to communicate intentions. • AO4 - Evaluate visual recording and communication skills.

• Unit 4 – Under brief.

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• Unit 15 and 33 - Introduction to the units. • Unit 15 – Learners will be introduced to the fundamental

materials, techniques and processes used in fashion. • Unit 15 learning Aims A-C covered. Learning Aim A – Explore

fashion materials, techniques and processes. Learning Aim B – Apply fashion materials, techniques and processes to a brief. Learning Aim C – Review use of fashion materials, techniques and processes.

• Unit 33 – Learners will develop ideas for fashion design briefs through exploring contemporary design trends and contextual influences used in design development in the fashion industry.

• Unit 33 Learning Aims A-C covered. Learning Aim A - explore future design trends and contemporary contextual influences in the fashion industry. Learning Aim B - By the design development process to produce designs for a fashion brief. Learning Aim C - Review the interpretation of fashion trends and contextual influences in the production of fashion designs to a brief

• Teaching and Learning phase. • Brief hand out 14th February.

Summative feedback – 23rd March. Resubmission deadline – 30th March. Formative and Summative teacher feedback on a weekly basis during the T&L phase.



• Unit 1 – Under brief. Hand in date, TBC.


Externally assessed. Brief hand in date – 20th June. Summative feedback – 27th June. Resubmission deadline – 11th July.



• Unit 1 – Under brief. Hand in date, TBC.


Externally assessed. Brief hand in date – 20th June. Summative feedback – 27th June. Resubmission deadline – 11th July.


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Unit / Topic Assessment Dates • Unit 15 and 33 – Under brief. • Hand in date – 20th June.

• End of year assessment

• Preparation for end of year show – Date TBC. • Final few weeks will be workshop based sessions in preparation

for next year’s modules. • Summer projects will also be set.

Brief hand in date – 20th June. Summative feedback – 27th June. Resubmission deadline – 11th July. W/C 13th June Feedback – W/C 27th June N/A

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Art & Design Students in Year 12 will be entered for AQA A’ Level Fine Art (Specification 7201). The qualification is assessed through external examinations and controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics they will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at: www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level

Year 12 A’ Level Curriculum


Unit / Topic Assessment dates • Introduction to the studios. • Introduction to the A’ level programme. • Skills audit.

• Baseline assessment

• Mini 6 week project with a foci on: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Artist Research.

• Students will have weekly workshop lessons based on a number of Art disciplines, materials, processes and techniques. Theme will be ‘My surroundings’.

N/A W/C 13th September. Feedback W/C 27th September. Hand in date – W/C 18th October. Feedback W/C 1st November.



• Main focus Assessment Objective 1 - Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.

Formative and Summative feedback W/C 22nd November.




Formative and Summative feedback W/C 24th January.



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• Introduction to Assessment Objective 2 - Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.

Formative and Summative feedback W/C 28th February, W/C 14th March and W/C 4th April.



• Main focus Assessment Objective 2 – Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.

Formative and Summative feedback W/C 25th April and W/C 23rd May.



• Main focus Assessment Objective 2 – Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.

• End of year assessment on Assessment Objective 2.

• Introduction to Assessment Objective 3 – Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.

• Summer work set with a focus on Assessment Objective 3.

Formative and Summative feedback W/C 26th June and W/C 18th July. W/C 4th July. Summative feedback W/C - 11th July. N/A


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English Literature (A’Level) Students in Year 12 will be entered for OCR A’ Level English Literature (Specification H472). The qualification is assessed through two 2 ½ hour external examinations and a ‘Non-examined assessment’ folder consisting of two pieces of written coursework, totalling approximately 3000 words. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year. Students will be taught by two teachers, each focusing on a different aspect of the specification content. Further information can be found at: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-english-literature-h072-h472-from-2015



Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 01: Drama and Poetry pre-1900 Section 1: William Shakespeare, Hamlet (3 lessons per week) Component 03: Non-exam Assessment Task 1: Tennessee Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire (2 lessons per week)

w/b 20/09/21 Comp 01 – Section 1A w/b 04/10/21 Comp 03 – Task 1 draft w/b 18/10/21 Comp 01 – Section 1A


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 01: Drama and Poetry pre-1900 Section 1: William Shakespeare, Hamlet (3 lessons per week) Component 02: Comparative and Contextual Study (The Gothic) Task 1: unseen prose extract (2 lessons per week)

w/b 08/11/21: Comp 03 – Task 1 final w/b 22/11/21: Comp 01 – Section 1B w/b 06/12/21: Comp 01 – Section 1B w/b 13/12/21: Comp 02 – Task 1


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 02: Comparative and Contextual Study (The Gothic)

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Task 2: Bram Stoker, Dracula (3 lessons per week) / Angela Carter, The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories (2 lessons per week) With guided revision of Task 1: unseen prose extract

Comp 02 – Task 2 (open book) w/b 31/01/22: Comp 02 – Task 1 w/b 14/02/22: Comp 02 – Task 2

Term 4 – 28th February – 8th April 2022

Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 02: Comparative and Contextual Study (The Gothic) Task 2: Bram Stoker, Dracula (3 lessons per week) / Angela Carter, The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories (2 lessons per week) With guided revision of Task 1: unseen prose extract

w/b 14/03/22: Comp 02 – Tasks 1 & 2 w/b 04/04/22: Comp 02 – Task 2


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 01: Drama and Poetry pre-1900 Section 2: John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi (3 hours per week) / selected poems by Christina Rossetti (2 hours per week) With guided revision of Section 1: Hamlet

w/b 09/05/22: Comp 01 – Section 2 (open book) w/b 16/05/22: Comp 01 – Section 1A w/b 23/05/22: Comp 01 – Section 2


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 01: Drama and Poetry pre-1900 Section 2: John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi (3 hours per week) / selected poems by Christina Rossetti (2 hours per week) With guided revision of Section 1: Hamlet

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Geography Students in Year 12 will be entered for AQA A-level Geography (7037). The qualification is assessed through external examinations and controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics they will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/as-and-a-level/geography-7037/specification-at-a-glance



Unit / Topic Assessment dates Component 2 human geography section C ‘Population and the environment’: This section of our specification has been designed to explore the relationships between key aspects of physical geography and population numbers, population health and well-being, levels of economic development and the role and impact of the natural environment. Engaging with these themes at different scales fosters opportunities for students to contemplate the reciprocating relationships between the physical environment and human populations and the relationships between people in their local, national and international communities. Component 1 physical geography section B ‘Coasts’: This section of our specification focuses on coastal zones, which are dynamic environments in which landscapes develop by the interaction of winds, waves, currents and terrestrial and marine sediments. The operation and outcomes of fundamental geomorphological processes and therefore the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and association with distinctive landscapes are readily observable

Ongoing weekly assessments on the last lesson of the week. These will cover recent and prior learning


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 2 human geography section C ‘Population and the environment’: This section of our specification has been designed to explore the relationships between key aspects of physical geography and population numbers, population health and well-being, levels of economic development and the role and impact of the natural environment. Engaging with these themes at different scales fosters opportunities for students to contemplate the reciprocating relationships between the physical environment and human populations and the relationships between people in their local, national and international communities. Component 1 physical geography section B ‘Coasts’: This section of our specification focuses on coastal zones, which are dynamic environments in which landscapes develop by the interaction of winds, waves, currents and terrestrial and marine sediments. The


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operation and outcomes of fundamental geomorphological processes and therefore the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and association with distinctive landscapes are readily observable


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 2 human geography section C ‘Population and the environment’: This section of our specification has been designed to explore the relationships between key aspects of physical geography and population numbers, population health and well-being, levels of economic development and the role and impact of the natural environment. Engaging with these themes at different scales fosters opportunities for students to contemplate the reciprocating relationships between the physical environment and human populations and the relationships between people in their local, national and international communities. Component 1 physical geography section A “Water and Carbon Cycles” This section of the specification focuses on the major stores of water and carbon at or near the Earth’s surface and the dynamic cyclical relationships associated with them. These are major elements in the natural environment and understanding them is fundamental to many aspects of physical geography.



Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 2 human geography section C ‘Population and the environment’: This section of our specification has been designed to explore the relationships between key aspects of physical geography and population numbers, population health and well-being, levels of economic development and the role and impact of the natural environment. Engaging with these themes at different scales fosters opportunities for students to contemplate the reciprocating relationships between the physical environment and human populations and the relationships between people in their local, national and international communities. Component 1 physical geography section A “Water and Carbon Cycles” This section of the specification focuses on the major stores of water and carbon at or near the Earth’s surface and the dynamic cyclical relationships associated with them. These are major elements in the natural environment and understanding them is fundamental to many aspects of physical geography.



Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 1 physical geography section C ‘Hazards’: This optional section of our specification focuses on the lithosphere and the atmosphere, which intermittently but regularly present natural hazards to human populations, often in dramatic and sometimes

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catastrophic fashion. By exploring the origin and nature of these hazards and the various ways in which people respond to them, students are able to engage with many dimensions of the relationships between people and the environments they occupy Component 3 Geographical Investigation non-examined assessment (NEA): As an independent investigation this NEA is worth 20% of the course and an opportunity for students to select an area of the specification that they are to conduct a feasible investigation into. This part of the course will be delivered through seminars and one-to-one meetings. Students are to construct and investigation before then: conducting preliminary research; conduct a variety of geographical methods; present and analyse data before reaching conclusions and evaluating their investigation overall.

last lesson of the week. These will cover recent and prior learning


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 1 physical geography section C ‘Hazards’: This optional section of our specification focuses on the lithosphere and the atmosphere, which intermittently but regularly present natural hazards to human populations, often in dramatic and sometimes catastrophic fashion. By exploring the origin and nature of these hazards and the various ways in which people respond to them, students are able to engage with many dimensions of the relationships between people and the environments they occupy Component 3 Geographical Investigation non-examined assessment (NEA): As an independent investigation this NEA is worth 20% of the course and an opportunity for students to select an area of the specification that they are to conduct a feasible investigation into. This part of the course will be delivered through seminars and one-to-one meetings. Students are to construct and investigation before then: conducting preliminary research; conduct a variety of geographical methods; present and analyse data before reaching conclusions and evaluating their investigation overall.



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History Students in Year 12 will be entered for AQA A’ Level History (Specification 7042). The qualification is assessed through external examinations and controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/as-and-a-level/history-7041-7042



Unit / Topic Assessment dates Component 1: The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 (2hrs p/w) –Miss Cotgrave Component 2: The English Revolution 1625-1660 (2hrs p/w) – Mr Paterson Component 3: Non-Examined Assessment (outside class + 2-3hrs p/half-term) – Mr Paterson

Component 1: The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 Part 1: The Era of Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865– 1890 • The weaknesses of Federal Government: Johnson, Grant and the failure of Radical Reconstruction

Component 2: The English Revolution 1625-1660 Part 1: The emergence of conflict and the end of consensus, 1625– 1629 • The legacy of James I: religious issues; relations between Crown and Parliament; relations with foreign powers • Monarchy and Divine Right: the character and aims of Charles I; the Queen and the court; the King's advisers; ideas of royal authority

Minimum one in-class assessment each for component 1 and 2


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 1: The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 Part 1: The Era of Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865– 1890 • The politics of the Gilded Age and the era of weak presidents; political corruption • Social, regional and ethnic divisions: divisions within and between North, South and West; the position of African-Americans

Component 2: The English Revolution 1625-1660 Part 1: The emergence of conflict and the end of consensus, 1625– 1629 • Challenges to the arbitrary government of Charles I: reactions against financial policies; conflict over Church; reactions against foreign policy and the role of Buckingham

Minimum one in-class assessment each for component 1 and 2 USA Assessment w/c 08/11/2021 English Revolution Assessment w/c 15/11/2021

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• Economic growth and the rise of corporations: railways; oil; developments in agriculture; urbanisation

• Parliamentary radicalism; personalities and policies of parliamentary opposition to the King; the Petition of Right; the dissolution of Parliament and the King’s commitment Personal Rule


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 1: The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 Part 1: The Era of Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865– 1890 • Laissez-faire dominance and consequences; the impact of the ending of the frontier • The limits of foreign engagement and continuation of isolationism: the continuation of the Monroe Doctrine; territorial consolidation (Alaska) and tensions over Canada Part 2: Populism, Progressivism and Imperialism, 1890– 1920 • Political tensions and divisions: the reaction against Big Business at national and state level • The ideas and influence of Bryan, Roosevelt and Taft; Populism, Progressivism and Wilson’s New Freedom

Component 2: The English Revolution 1625-1660 Part 2: An experiment in Absolutism, 1629– 1640 • Charles I’s Personal Rule: his chief ministers; methods of government; financial policies and the reaction against them Religious issues: Laud and Arminianism in England and Scotland; the growth of opposition from Puritans.

Component 3: Non-Examined Assessment • Introductory lessons to prepare students for their coursework – developing understanding of historiography and research skills.

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Component 1: The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 Part 2: Populism, Progressivism and Imperialism, 1890– 1920 • The ideas and influence of Bryan, Roosevelt and Taft; Populism, Progressivism and Wilson’s New Freedom • Foreign affairs: imperialism; engagement in international affairs; Spain and the Philippines; the Panama Canal; the First World War, neutrality and entry

Component 2: The English Revolution 1625-1660 Part 2: An experiment in Absolutism, 1629– 1640 • Political issues: the role of Wentworth; policies in Ireland and England; the reactions against the Crown; demands for the recall of Parliament

Component 3: Non-Examined Assessment • Introductory lessons to prepare students for their coursework – primary and secondary source evaluations / develop essay plans.

Minimum one in-class assessment each for component 1 and 2 End of unit exams in USA w/c 07/03/2022


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 1: The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 Part 2: Populism, Progressivism and Imperialism, 1890– 1920 • Economic change and developments: the rise of US dominance as an economic and industrial power and the consequences of this. • Social developments: mass immigration and urbanisation and their consequences; the

Component 2: The English Revolution 1625-1660 Part 2: An experiment in Absolutism, 1629– 1640 • Radicalism, dissent and the approach of war: the spread of religious radicalism; the Scottish Covenant and the Bishops' War; the Pacification of Berwick; the second Bishops' War.

Component 3: Non-Examined Assessment • Topic selection and presentation

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position of African-Americans


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Component 1: The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 Part 2: Populism, Progressivism and Imperialism, 1890– 1920 • The USA by 1920: economic power; social and ethnic divisions; political reaction and renewed isolationism Part 3: Crisis and the Rise of World Power, 1920– 1945 •Domestic politics: Harding, Coolidge and Republican conservatism;

Component 2: The English Revolution 1625-1660 Part 3: The crisis of Parliament and the outbreak of the First Civil War, 1640–1642 • The Political Nation 1640: the recall of Parliament; the strengths and weaknesses of Charles I; the strengths and divisions of parliamentary opposition • Pym and the development of parliamentary radicalism: Pym’s personality and aims; the Grand Remonstrance; the London mob; popular radicalism

Component 3: Non-Examined Assessment • Introductory lessons to prepare students for their coursework – primary and secondary source evaluations / develop essay plans. Begin extended writing of NEA over summer.

Minimum one in-class assessment each for component 1 and 2 End of year exam in USA w/c 06/06/2022 Focus on NEA for homework


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Mathematics Students in Year 12 will be entered for Edexcel A` Level Mathematics (9MA0). The qualification is assessed through external examinations and controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics they will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/mathematics-2017.html



Unit / Topic Assessment dates Pure

1. Algebraic Expressions: Index notation, surds, expanding brackets & factorisation

2. Quadratics: Solving quadratic equations, function notation, understanding the discriminant, modelling

3. Simultaneous Equations: Linear and quadratic simultaneous equations, inequality regions, linear and quadratic inequalities

4. Graphs: Cubic, quartic, reciprocal graphs Applied

1. Data Collection: Sampling, types of data and the Large Data Set. 8. Modelling in Mechanics: Constructing a modelling, mechanics

terminology and introduction to vectors 9. Constant Acceleration: Displacement-time and velocity-time

graphs, constant acceleration formulae, applications of gravity

Baseline & Modelling in Mechanics assessments W.C. 13th Sep Constant Acceleration assessment W.C. 18th Oct


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Pure

4. Graphs: Cubic, quartic, reciprocal, transformations of graphs 5. Straight Line Graphs: Equations of parallel and perpendicular

lines 6. Circles: Equations of circles, midpoints, tangents & chords 7. Algebraic Methods: Solving algebraic fractions, factorising into

triple brackets, factor theorem & proof 11. Vectors: Representing vectors, position vectors, magnitude and

direction. Applied

2. Measures of Location and Spread: Interquartile range, standard deviation, variance, interpolation and coding

3. Representations of Data: Outliers, cumulative frequency, histograms, comparisons of data,

4. Correlation: Applications of Linear Regression

Algebraic Expression, Quadratic, Simultaneous Equations and Graphs assessment W.C. 8th Nov Vectors assessment W.C. 29th Nov Graphs & Circles assessment W.C. 6th Dec

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8. Binomial Expansion: Factorial notation, Pascal’s Triangle, Solving Binomial Problems

9. Trigonometry Review: GCSE rules, transforming trigonometric graphs

10. Trigonometry Equations: Trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equations

12. Differentiation: Gradients of curves, stationary points, gradients of tangents and normal, modelling

Applied

5. Probability: Venn diagrams, proof of independence 6. Statistical Distributions: Probability distributions, binomial

distribution, cumulative probability distribution 10. Forces and Motion: Forces as vectors, forces and acceleration,

connected particles, pulleys

Applied Chapters 1 to 4 assessment W.C. 3rd Jan

Algebraic Methods and Binomial Expansion assessment W.C. 17th Jan

Forces and Motion assessment W.C. 31st Jan

Trigonometry assessment W.C. 7th Feb

Probability assessment W.C. 14th Feb



13. Integration: Indefinite and definite integrals, areas under curves, areas between curves and lines

14. Exponentials and Logarithms: Modelling of the ex graph, the rules of logarithms, solving equations with logarithms

Applied

11. Hypothesis Testing: Mechanics of a hypothesis test, finding critical values in a one and two tailed test

12. Variable Acceleration: Using differentiation and integration to solve acceleration, velocity and displacement problems

Differentiation & Statistical Distributions assessments W.C. 7th March Variable Acceleration assessment W.C. 28th March


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Commencement of Year 2 Material

1. Proof & Algebraic Fractions: Understanding the different styles and applications of proof, partial factions, algebraic division

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5. Radians: Converting between degrees and radians, applying radians to arc length, sector area and trigonometric equations

assessment W.C. 25th Apr Exponentials and Logarithms assessment W.C. 2nd May Practice Assessment Week W.C. 9th May



2. Functions: Inverse functions, compound functions, understanding the application of domain and range.

3. Sequences and Series: Arithmetic series, geometric series, inductive sequences, calculating the sums of sequences and the sum to infinity.

4. Binomial Expansion: Using partial fractions to solve binomial problems, using the binomial expansion formula

12. Vectors: Solving geometric problems with vectors in three dimensions

End of Year Assessment Week: W.C. 6th June

Media Studies Students in Year 12 will be entered for EDUQAS A Level Media Studies. The qualification is assessed through two external examinations and one controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at: www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/media-studies/as-a-level/



Unit / Topic Assessment dates Key Units:

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• Introduction of key content for study of media language, including key terminology, genre, narrative, character types and intertextuality. This will also include study of relevant media language theories, such as Roland Barthes and Claude Levi-Strauss.

• Analysis of set texts for key content alongside comparison to unseen texts (preparation for Component One exam).

Set Texts: Tide Washing Powder 1950s print advert, Kiss of the Vampire film poster, WaterAid TV charity campaign, the Daily Mirror newspaper front cover and article page, The Times newspaper front cover, Formation music video and Riptide music video.

w/b 18.10.21 – assessment of knowledge of set texts for media language.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Key Units: • Introduction of key content for study of representations, including

stereotypes, misrepresentation, under-representation and theories on gender and ethnicity representation. This will also include study of relevant representation theories, such as Stuart Hall, bell hooks, Liesbet Van Zoonen, Paul Gilroy and David Gauntlett.

• Study of set texts for key content alongside comparison to unseen texts (preparation for Component One exam).

Set Texts: Tide Washing Powder 1950s print advert, Kiss of the Vampire film poster, WaterAid TV charity campaign, the Daily Mirror newspaper front cover and article page, The Times newspaper front cover, Formation music video and Riptide music video.

w/b 13.12.21 – assessment of knowledge of set texts for representations.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Key Units: • Introduction of key content for study of media industry, including

ownership patterns, funding, regulation and production and distribution methods. This will also include study of relevant media industry theories, such as David Hesmondhalgh, Sonia Livingstone & Peter Lunt and James Curran and Jean Seaton.

• Study of set texts for key content (preparation for Component One exam) - there is no need for comparison to unseen texts for this topic.

Set Texts: Tide Washing Powder 1950s print advert, WaterAid TV charity campaign, the Daily Mirror full print edition and website, The Times full print edition and website, Assassin’s Creed Video Game website and gameplay and Late Night Woman’s Hour full episode and website.

w/b 14.02.22 – assessment of knowledge of set texts for media industry.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Key Units: • Introduction of key content for study of audiences, including

categorising audiences, targeting audiences, appealing to audiences, audience interpretation and engagement. This will also include study of relevant audience theories, such as Stuart Hall, Albert Bandura, George Gerbner, Henry Jenkins and Clay Shirky.

w/b 04.04.22 – assessment of knowledge of set texts for audiences.


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• Study of set texts for key content (preparation for Component One exam) - there is no need for comparison to unseen texts for this topic.

Set Texts: Tide Washing Powder 1950s print advert, WaterAid TV charity campaign, the Daily Mirror full print edition and website, The Times full print edition and website, Assassin’s Creed Video Game website and gameplay and Late Night Woman’s Hour full episode and website.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Key Units • Introduction to set brief for controlled assessment (Component

Three). Overall planning of media texts to be produced. • Research and planning activities for chosen brief, including analysis

of existing products, audience research and layout designs/plans.

w/b 23.05.22 – submission of research and planning activities.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates Key Units • Production of media products for chosen brief, including filming or

photography, layout editing, text design and colour schemes.

w/b 18.07.22 – submission of first draft (final piece to be submitted in Year 13).

Music Students in Year 12 will be entered for Edexcel A’ Level Music. The qualification is assessed through externally assesses performing and composing and a 2hour 10 minute examination. Below are details of the specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year. Further information can be found at: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/music-2016.html



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Unit / Topic Assessment dates Introductory/baseline Project: Pupils will complete an introductory task that will reflect the approach to study and content covered during this course. Musical Elements. AOS 1: Vocal Music: Bach & Vaughn Williams set work study. Composition: SATB/Counterpoint. Word setting. Melody writing. Accompaniment. Assessment point: End of term AOS 1 revision questions.

End of term assessment,


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates AOS 2: Instrumental Music: Schumann & Berlioz set work study. Composition: Writing for small ensemble. Writing for large orchestra. Assessment point: End of term AOS 2 revision questions. Recall & retention check based on AOS 1.

End of term assessment.


Unit / Topic Assessment Dates AOS 3: Music For Film: Elfman and Herrmann set work study. Composition: Writing Leitmotifs. Exploring Instrumentals. Exploring timbres. Performance skill development. Pupils to refine performance technique with particular focus on certain areas. Assessment point: End of term AOS 3 revision questions. Recall & retention check based on AOS 1 & 2.



Unit / Topic Assessment Dates AOS 4: Pop Music & Jazz. The Beatles, Bush and Pine set works covered. Composition: String arrangements. String techniques. Use of technology. Extended chords. Improvising. Modes. Performance skill development. Pupils to refine performance technique with particular focus on certain areas. Assessment point: End of term AOS 4 revision questions. Recall & retention check based on AOS 1, 2 & 3.



Unit / Topic Assessment Dates AOS 5: Fusions. Shankar and Debussy set work study. Composition: Indian classical. Pop Fusion. Pentatonic elements. Impressionism. Performance skill development. Pupils to refine performance technique with particular focus on certain areas. Ensemble context explored.


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Assessment point: End of term AOS 5 revision questions. Recall & retention check based on AOS 1, 2, 3 & 4.



Unit / Topic Assessment Dates AOS 6: New Directions. Saariaho and Stravinski set work study. Composition: New Timbres. Atonal music. Rhythms. Avante Garde. Performance recordings. Pupils to refine performance pieces & record in solo & group context. Recordings to form evidence submitted at end of year 2. Assessment point: End of term AOS 6 revision questions. Recall & retention check based on AOS 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.

TBC End of term assessment

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