2024 14-16Curriculum Pathways course information
Welcome 14-16 Curriculum 1 Curriculum Pathways Process 2-3 Compulsory Courses: English Language 4 English Literature 5 Maths 7-8 Science 9 Course Information: Art & Design 11 Computer Science 12 Drama 13 Film Studies 15 French 16 Geography 17 History 18 Media Studies 22 Music[GCSE] 23 Photography 25 Physical Education (GCSE) 26 Product Design 27 Religion and Ethics 29 Spanish 30 Triple Science 31
welcome 14-16 Curriculum Our Curriculum is designed to provide students with a wide range of choices to suit students’ strengths, interests and future aspirations. We want our students to thrive at KEVICC and develop a love of learning through the broad range of subjects on offer. We aim to carefully guide students onto courses which they will find exciting and enjoyable, but will also provide them with a solid base from which to progress at their next transition phase – Post 16 education and training. Over the course of the information evening, through conversations with staff and tutors, and in this booklet, I hope you find the answers to all of your questions to help you make the right choices on into Key Stage 4. The choices you will make this year mark an exciting stage in your school career. You’ll decide which subjects to study in more depth and which ones to leave behind. Some students will know exactly what they’d like to do for GCSE, A’ Level and professionally, and will welcome the opportunity to see their plans starting to take shape; but for those who don’t have a clear idea of their future direction, it can be very daunting. It’s completely normal to have uncertain future career ideas at this stage and students need not be worried about their progression, there’s plenty of time to decide. Changing your mind along the way is completely fine and natural too. At this stage, we look to give you two important pieces of advice: Choose subjects that you love Keep your options open by selecting a broad range of subjects Ultimately, GCSEs are a stepping stone onto the next phases in your life: Post 16 Study – A ‘ Levels, Vocational Courses and Apprenticeships Post 18 Study – University and Higher Level / Degree Level Apprenticeships Employment For this reason, whilst it’s not necessary to know what you’d like to end up doing in your career, it is a good idea to start investigating the different options available to you further on in life. So talk to teachers, talk to your tutor, talk to your parents and older students. Find out exactly what the courses entail and how you’ll be assessed. Is it all final exams or are the assessments spread partly coursework-based? How does the subject build on KS3 learning? Where can it take you? I hope you enjoy the evening and find the process of making your choices supportive and stimulating. Remember: stay calm and make good, informed choices... Ben Cotton Assistant Principal 1
Science Students will either study: • GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics (Triple Science) - three GCSEs or • GCSE Combined Science - two GCSEs Should students wish to take Triple Science they will need to pick it as one of their ‘Open Choices’. Guided Choice (1) Students must choose ONE of the following: • GCSE French • GCSE Spanish • GCSE Computer Science • GCSE History • GCSE Geography 14-16 Curriculum The Key Stage 4 Curriculum is comprised of core, compulsory subjects and four option subjects. One of the options choices must be from a prescribed “Guided Choice” list. All students will study: • GCSE English Language • GCSE English Literature • GCSE Mathematics • GCSE Science • Core Physical Education Core Subjects 2
14-16 Curriculum GCSE courses: • Art & Design • Computer Science • Dance • Drama • Film Studies • French • Geography SEND Students with additional needs who currently receive extra provision such as LiteracySupport,maybeguided to takeup fewer optionchoices toenable their provision to continue. The Learning Support department will be in contact with you during the choices process to ensure students with SEND are supported onto the right courses. The EBacc is a set of core subjects at GCSE that can help keep options open for further study and future careers. The EBacc includes: • English Language and Literature • Maths • Science • Geography or History • A language Whilst this choice of subjects may not be right for all our students, a study by UCL Institute of Education shows that studying the EBacc can help provide greater academic career opportunities later in life. English Baccalaureate (EBacc) • Media Studies • Music • Photography • Physical Education • Product Design • Religion and Ethics • Spanish • Triple Science 3 Students must choose THREE subjects from the folliowing courses: Open Choices (3)
COMPULSORY COURSES ENGLISH LANGUAGE GCSE Exam Board: AQA Compulsory Assessment Structure This is a linear course with two exams at the end of Year 11. Topics Studied • A range of fiction from the 20th and 21st centuries. • A range of literary non-fiction (such as journalism, diary writing, biographical and autobiographical writing, travel writing and letters) from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. • Creative writing for a variety of purposes, audiences and in a variety of forms - with an emphasis on writing short, crafted and self-edited pieces. • Speaking and Listening in a range of situations but focusing particularly on formal presentations. Why take this course? • This is a Core course which must be taken by every students in the country. • It is the qualification, along with Maths, which opens the door to further education and employment. • It helps students gain experience of the world through breadth and depth of literacy study and discussion. • It builds on established literacy skills necessary to get along in life. • It is excellent preparation for A Level English Literature or A level English Language and Literature. Where could it lead? Post 16 There are a wide range of Level 3 courses available for English. At Kennicott, this course can lead specifically to the combined English Language and Literature A Level. Post 18 E English is offered by almost every Higher Education provider in the country and students can further their study at any level of university, even following in the footsteps of one of our recent leavers who is now studying at Oxford University. Career English graduates find opportunities withmany different employers. Public and private sector organisations such as the National Health Services (NHS), educational institutions, local and national government, financial and legal firms, and voluntary and charitable organisations employ English graduates in a range of roles. Other typical employers include: publishing companies, advertising, marketing and public relations agencies and media organisations. Contact: Ms J Avis 4
COMPULSORY COURSES ENGLISH LITERATURE GCSE Exam Board: AQA Compulsory Assessment Structure This is a linear course with two exams at the end of Year 11. Topics Studied • A play by William Shakespeare (Macbeth); • A 19th century novel (A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens); • A modern text (An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley); • A selection of poety from 1789 to the present. Why take this course? An interesting and cultured course which helps develop skills in analysis and inference. It involves wide and deep reading of a range of British texts from Shakespeare to the present. There will be opportunities for drama and discussion throughout the course. It is excellent preparation for A Level English Literature or A level English Language and Literature. English Literature is the qualification that demonstrates to others that you are thoughtful and cultured. It also shows future employers that you are eloquent and can write intelligently. Where could it lead? Post 16 There are a wide range of Level 3 courses available for English. At Kennicott, this course can lead specifically to the English Literature A Level. Post 18 E English is offered by almost every Higher Education provider in the country and students can further their study at any level of university, even following in the footsteps of one of our recent leavers who is now studying at Oxford University. Career The skills you gain through studying an English degree are marketable in most career areas. Jobs directly related to an English degree include: editorial assistant; lexicographer; magazine journalist; newspaper journalist; teacher or writer. Contact: Ms J Avis 5
COMPULSORY COURSES MATHEMATICS GCSE Exam Board: AQA Compulsory Assessment Structure GCSE Mathematics has a Foundation tier (grades 1-5) and a Higher tier (grades 4-9). Students must take three question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series. The information below is the same for both Foundation and Higher tiers. Topics Studied Why take this course? What’s Assessed For all papers, content from any part of the specification may be assessed. Questions A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems. The mathematical demand increases as a student progresses through the paper. Maths is a wonderfully creative subject. At KEVICC, the dedicated team of skilled mathematicians is committed to ensuring that all students gain confidence with their problem solving, enabling them to learn to take risks. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively with the subject and soak up the enthusiasm the staff have for learning. This course builds on skills developed through Key Stage 3 and assesses these skills in a linear system at the end of the course. It requires commitment, dedication and independent study. continued... Paper 1: non-calculator Paper 2: calculator Paper 3: calculator • 1 Number • 2 Algebra • 3 Ratio, proportion and rates of change • 4 Geometry and measures • 5 Probability • 6 Statistics 7
COMPULSORY COURSES Where could it lead? Post 16 We offer Mathematics and Further Mathematics here at KEVICC and many of our students go on to study Mathematics related to degrees at university. Along with the compulsory core modules,studentshavetheopportunitytospecialiseineitherappliedmathematicsorstatistics. Further Maths is studied alongside the normal maths A Level. Students experience many new and exciting areas of mathematics such as complex numbers and decision maths. The course is divided into two parts: Pure and Applied. Pure Maths is the study of algebra, trigonometry, geometry and calculus and is essential for both the understanding of the subject and to provide tools to deal with real life applications. AppliedMaths is the study of theway inwhichMaths is used in life and is offered in three areas: • Mechanics Post 18 E Mathematics is a valuable qualification for scientific, computing and engineering degrees and has links with many other subjects including Business Studies, Geography, Economics, Biology, Environmental Science and Psychology. Career Recent research suggests that those who have a Maths A Level earn an average 10% higher income. Maths affects everything we do in our lives. It forms the basis for many other subjects and is fascinating in its own right. It can lead to a variety of fulfilling careers from engineering, design and architecture to philosophy, geography and even careers in music and the media. The list is endless. For more information please visit the Maths Careers Website. Contact: Mr K Price • Decision Maths • Statistics For AS Mathematics you will study 3 modules: 2 pure modules (Core 1 and Core 2) and an applied module (either Statistics 1 or Machanics 1). For A2 Mathematics you will study Core 3, Core 4 and one Applied module, either Statistics 2 or Mechanics 2 depending on the route you chose in Year 12. Further Mathematics in year 12 involves studying Core 1, Core 2, the three Applied modules detailed above and a further pure module, FP1. This course is designed for students who enjoy exploring the world of Mathematics and who have a real passion for the subject. 8
COMPULSORY COURSES SCIENCE GCSE Exam Board: AQA Compulsory Assessment Structure 100% Examination Topics Studied Biology: Cell Biology and Organisation, Energy in Organisms, Infections and Response, Controlling the Internal Environment, Ecology and Inheritance and Evolution. Chemistry: Atomic Structures, Bonding and Matter, Resources (Earth, Water and Atmosphere), Measuring Chemical Reactions, Analysing Chemicals, Chemical Changes, Reactivity, Chemistry in Industry and Using Resources. Physics: Magnetism, Energy Forces, Electricity Waves, Atoms and Matter. Why take this course? The GCSE is suitable for students of all abilities and the course encourages students to understand theoretical concepts alongside developing practical Science skills. Students on KS3 Science, Maths and English grades of 6 and above can study at Triple level by selecting it as an option subject; all other students study 2 GCSEs. The course is designed to give you more detail on the breadth of content that has already been introduced in KS3 as well as introducing newmaterial. The programme sets out to try to give you an understanding of the world around you as well as develop your thinking skills in analysis and using evidence; your mathematical skills by applying them to real experiments and your literacy skills in describing and explaining the science that has been studied. The Combined GCSE course Across Years 10 and 11 students follow a programme that covers topics in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Unlike in previous versions of the course there is no controlled assessment based around practical work. In the final assessments, there are 6 topics, each with 1hr 15 min examinations. Where could it lead? Post 16 Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Post 18 E There are a wide variety of Higher Education Courses in the Sciences, including at Russell Group Universities. Career There are many career opportunities in the field of science and technology, ranging through health and medical, research and development, conservation, engineering, teaching and industrial applications. Contact: Mr N Holbourn 9
COURSE INFORMATION ART & DESIGN GCSE • Exam Board: AQA Open Assessment Structure • 60% Coursework • 40% Exam Topics Studied You will study the work of artists and designers and will have the opportunity for trips to galleries to see their work first hand. Projects will be directed by our teachers but there will be plenty of opportunity for development of individual ideas. Qualities you will need and develop include: flexibility, determination and a willingness to experiment and try new ideas and techniques. Techniques taught during the course will include drawing, painting, ceramics, print making, digital photography, 3D cardboard construction and ICT aided design and research. Why take this course? The Art and Design GCSE is a very successful course at KEVICC. The course is designed to allow students to work in a wide range of media, giving them a broad foundation. We believe that Art can truly change lives and that this course can equip candidates with valuable life skills, as well as a rich subject knowledge. Lessons will help increase confidence, independent learning skills and many skills that will help students in later life. At a time in history when creativity is becoming more and more highly valued, it is a great time to study Art and Design. Where could it lead? Post 16 Many of our students go on to study Art at A Level and BTEC (level 3). Both courses are highly successful and many of our students continue studying Art at Post 18. Post 18 E Many of our students progress on to our very successful Foundation Art diploma which is a full-time, intensive but free course that many people liken to the first year of a degree. Many people who take this course use it to decide which of the many Art specialisms they want to focus on at degree level. Career Careers in the Art and Design world are many and varied, including fine artists, illustrators, designers, “creatives”, advertisers, architects, interior designers and fashion designers. Contact: Mr N Rangecroft 11
COURSE INFORMATION COMPUTER SCIENCE GCSE Exam Board: AQA Guided/Open Assessment Structure 2 Exams - 50% each Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E A level Computer Science at our Sixth Form Centre at Kennicott or more specialised vocational course in computer hardware, network support and application development. Some employers may offer level 3 apprenticeships in Computing/IT for which GCSE Computer Science would be a great asset. Career There are a wide range of careers available in Computing and IT, from technical support and software development, including games, apps and websites, to network security, working to prevent cyber attacks and the spreading of viruses. Contact: Mr P Woodger Paper 1: Algorithms - what they are, techniques used in creating them and some important and useful ones (searching and sorting). Programming - how to use key concepts such as selection and iteration to create and test working programs to solve a range of tasks and problems. Paper 2: DataRepresentation - howcomputers storedatausingbinaryandhowbinarycanbeused to store numbers, characters, images and sounds. Computer Systems - components inside a computer, how data is physically stored, operating systems and logic circuits. Computer Networks - types and topologies of networks, network security and network protocols Cyber Security - the threats to computer systems and how to detect and prevent them Relational Databases - how databases are structured and the language used to create, maintain and interrogate them (SQL). Ethical, environmental and legal impacts of digital computer systems This course is ideal for students who have a keen interest in how computers work and how they are programmed. If you want to understand what goes on inside your digital devices or want to learn how to code your own application then GCSE Computer Science is for you. Computer Science can be studied at most Universities, with a range of degree courses allowing students to specialise in a particular area of interest. Alternatively, students might look for higher level apprenticeships in Computing or IT. 12
COURSE INFORMATION DRAMA GCSE Exam Board: WJEC/Eduqas Open Assessment Structure Components 1 & 3 40%; Component 2 20% Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E A Level Theatre Studies or BTEC Level 3 in Performing Arts. Career From performance roles to all aspects of technical theatre, there are all sorts of jobs in the creative arts industry, which is one of Britain’s largest economical exports. Productionmanagement, lighting, acting, direction, set design, educational theatre, drama therapy, artsadministration, theatre management, festival performance; any industry in which you’ll need to communicate with members of the public, such as police or lawyers, or within the business sector when pitching ideas to a board. Contact: Ms D Shaw Component 1: Devising Theatre Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated. Learners will research and explore a stimulus, work collaboratively and create their own devised drama. Component 2: Performing from a Text Externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Learners develop and apply theatrical skills in acting or design by presenting a showcase of two extracts from a performance text. Component 3: Interpreting Theatre Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes. Section A: Learners will practically explore a performance text set by the examination board in order to develop their knowledge and understanding of drama, theatre and the social context of the play. Answering questions in the exam on the performance and staging of a given extract from the play. Section B: Learners will analyse and evaluate a live theatre performance. Drama is an excellent addition to all manner of subjects. The skills that you develop are not explicitly linked to ‘acting and performance’. Whilst you will develop your understanding and approaches to creating original theatre, you will also benefit from workingcreatively,planningandcreatingworkcollaboratively. Thisrequiresyoutodevelopyour personal skills in negotiation, teamwork and problem solving, as well as building personal confidencetopresentyourideastoanaudience. Thecourseisexcitingandallowsyoutoworkina different way to most other lessons. Degree courses in Acting / Theatre Studies / Direction / Theatre History / Creative Writing/ Technical Theatre / Drama School. 13
COURSE INFORMATION FILM STUDIES GCSE Exam Board: EDUQAS Open Assessment Structure 70% Examination 30% Non-exam assessment (coursework) Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E Film Studies A-Level at Kennicott. Career Most graduates find jobs within the art/design/culture sector and, within the film industry itself as directors, video/film recorder operators and broadcasters. Within the film, TV and video industries, roles may include film/video/television editor, camera operator, photographer, art director, TV or filmproducer or production assistant, runner, location/props manager or programme researcher. Contact: Mr D Chilton Paper 1: US Film (35%) Section A US Film comparative study Film: Rear Window &Witness Section B Key developments in film and film technology Section C US Independent Film Film: Me Earl & the Dying Girl Practical Production (30%) Choose one of 2 Options: Option 1: Filmed extract from a genre film Option 2: Extract from a screenplay for a genre film Film can help with English because you read into hidden meanings, in visual texts, rather than written texts, and there is some cross over in analysis. Because we watch nearly 20 films over two years. However, some of these films are ‘old’ films so they will challenge you and will require some endurance. If you just want explosions and action you’re probably best off picking triple science and blowing stuff up in Chemistry. Please note: due to the content of the new course, Film Studies is a separate course to Media Studies and is taught over 2 years. If you want to take Media Studies AND Film Studies you’ll have to choose both. Tip: If you really want to take Film Studies it has to go down as a first choice. There are a wide variety of Higher Education Courses in Film Studies, including at Russell Group Universities. Paper 2: World Film (35%) Section A English Language Film Film: District 9 Section B Non-English Language Film Film: Tsotsi Section C Contemporary UK Film Film: Skyfall 15
COURSE INFORMATION FRENCH GCSE Exam Board: AQA Guided/Open Assessment Structure 100% Examination: 25% Reading 25% Listening 25% Writing 25% Speaking Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E AS and A2 French is offered at Kennicott. Our students attain excellent results. They benefit from teaching by native speakers, as well as weekly individual speaking sessions with Foreign Language Assistants. Career Employers recognise that languages are a useful skill and will value this qualification even if the career does not directly link to languages. Careers that directly link to MFL include being a translator, interpreter, teacher, civil servant or working in the tourist industry or in a foreign bank/ company. Contact: Ms C Fernandez Topics include identity and culture, relationships, technology, global areas of interest, social issues, travel and tourism, and current and future study and employment. During the course, you will use both textbooks and authentic texts. You will also watch and listen to films and music in target language, and complete vocabulary work using ICT. Studying Modern Foreign Languages enables you to develop a huge range of skills. Good linguists are good communicators, with a strong grammatical knowledge and the ability to work both independently and cooperatively, with their classmates. If you learn a language, you will be able to converse with people from other countries, watch films, read texts and understand music, which otherwise would be inaccessible for you. At KS4, students will have the opportunity to work with foreign language assistants and participate in trips abroad. You will learn to understand not only the language but the culture of the country whose language you are studying. There are a wide variety of Higher Education Courses in French, including at Russell Group Universities. Studying a language at a higher level opens the opportunity to study or work abroad. Students who study MFL at University can spend their third year in a foreign country. Programmes such as ERASMUS mean you can study abroad at very little cost, and jobs during a gap year abroad include being a languages assistant, a holiday rep or working in an office. 16
COURSE INFORMATION GEOGRAPHY GCSE Exam Board: AQA Guided/Open Assessment Structure 100% Examination Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E Geography is inherently multidisciplinary in a world that increasingly values people who have the skills needed to work across the physical and social sciences. The subject will enable students to have access to a wide range of possible career and Higher Education opportunities. Students will learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course. Career Students may opt upon a career focusing upon geographical techniques such as cartographers, or climate change analysts. Others may pursue a career in environment and development, examples include humanitarian programme manager and nature conservation Officer . Contact: Mr L Collings Paper 1: Living with the physical environment • The challenge of natural hazards (natural hazards, tectonic hazards, Haiti & Kobe earthquakes, weather hazards, Hurricane Katrina, climate change); • The living world (ecosystems, tropical rainforest, the Amazon, cold environments, Alaska); • Physical landscapes in the UK (UK physical landscapes, UK coastal & river landscapes). Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment • Urban issues and challenges (urbanisation, urban growth in Rio de Janeiro, urban change in Bristol, urban sustainability); • The changing economic world (economic development, development gap, economic development in Nigeria, economic futures in the UK, the North-South divide); • The challenge of resourcemanagement (resourcemanagement, energy) Paper 3: Geographical applications and skills • Issue evaluation; • Fieldwork (including field trips to collect data in Bristol & Slapton, Devon). GCSE Geography enables students to have access to a wide range of possible career and Higher Education opportunities. You will learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course. Taken with Sciences and Mathematics, Geography supports applications for almost any science based degree; taken with other humanities subjects, Geography supports an equally wide range of university courses, such as business, law, media and politics. 17
COURSE INFORMATION HISTORY GCSE Exam Board: OCR Guided/Open Assessment Structure Five units - 20% each, tested in three examinations Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E A Level History is a highly respected qualification which is fantastic to study in its own right but is also a great companion subject, sitting as happily with English and Art as it does with Mathematics and Science. Career History’s main strength is its versatility linking it to a wide range of possible careers. It is the historian’s ability to analyse, evaluate and present information which is so highly valued. Careers directly linked to History are: law, journalism, criminology, police, politics, heritage management, architecture, medicine, science, archaeology, researchers and teaching, to name but a few! Contact: Mr L Collings Unit One: Thematic Study: Crime and Punishment c.1250 to Present At times gruesome, always fascinating, murder and mayhem fromMedieval Times to the present day. Unit Two: British Depth Study: The Norman Conquest, 1065-87 Stormin’ Normans: 1066 and all that! Unit Three: Site Study: History Around Us Hands on History: Exploring and evaluating a site of historical interest and its evolution over time. Unit Four: Period Study: The Making of America, 1789-1900 A ‘Manifest Destiny’ to rule the American Continent? Native Americans, cowboys and slavery. Unit Five: World Depth Study: Living under Nazi Rule, 1933-45 The horrific impact Hitler’s rule had on Germany, and occupied Europe. History is a core subject in the English Baccalaureate. Government research has identified History as a highly valued and relevant subject that equips students with the skills of selection, analysis, presentation and debate: invaluable skills for the modern world that are essential for anyone aiming for the top in a profession. History is a flagship subject that can be studied at nearly every further educational establishment. At Universities, the History students form the heart of the institution being by nature discursive, vibrant and opinionated. 18
COURSE INFORMATION MEDIA STUDIES GCSE Exam Board: EDUQAS Open Assessment Structure 70% Examination 30% Controlled Assessment Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 Media Studies A Level and OCR Media Production Course at Kennicott. Career A job in the media. There are lots of jobs in the media. Everyone uses it now, so that means there are a lot of jobs. Some business areas, such as advertising, marketing and communications, may also utilise the creative and analytical abilities of Media Studies graduates. Contact: Mr D Chilton Paper 1: Exploring Media Forms & Products (40%) In this section you will be introduced to key media terms and apply these to an episode of Sherlock. You will then use these terms to analyse a variety of adverts, newspaper front pages and magazinecoversforSectionAoftheexam. ForSectionByouusethesetermstoanalysefilmmarketing (Spectre), video games (Fortnite), newspapers (The Sun) and radio shows (The Archers). Paper 2: Understanding Media Forms & Products (30%) In this section we will use the keymedia terms studied for Paper 1 and apply these tomusic videos (Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams & Duran Duran) and TV Crime Dramas (Luther & The Sweeney). Practical Production (30%) Firstly, students submit a Statement of Aims (250 words) and then choose one of following options from a Brief set by EDUQAS: Television: create a sequence or website, Advertising & Marketing of Music: create a music video or website, Advertising & Marketing of Film: create print-based marketing material for a new film, Magazines: create a new print or onlinemagazine. • Because it is something which you use, probably all the time. And this means you need to understand it, otherwise people can use it to control you. • Because it’s fun, most of the time. Sometimes it’s depressing when you have to study TV News. Other times it’s really fun when you get to study TV Crime Drama, the Music Industry and create things with cameras. • Tip: If you really want to take Media Studies it has to go down as a first choice otherwise you probably won’t get in. We often have lots of students wanting to take a course in which we can only take 25 students. Please note: due to the content of the new course Film Studies is a separate course to Media Studies and is taught over 2 years. If you want to take Media Studies AND Film Studies you’ll have to choose both. There are a wide variety of Higher Education Courses in Media Studies, including at Russell Group Universities. 22
COURSE INFORMATION MUSIC GCSE Exam Board: Eduqas Open Assessment Structure 60% Coursework 40% Written Examination Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E BTEC Level 3; A Level Music Career The possibilities are endless. Music will enable you to demonstrate many skills which employers, colleges and universities are looking for. It can give you opportunities to travel, meet people and get the most out of life. Eduqas Music teachers were recently asked to give details of the next steps of former students. Many had continued to study Music at Music Colleges, or Universities including Cambridge, Derby, Durham, Huddersfield, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Oxford, Sheffield, Surrey and York. Others had gone on to various universities to read Acting, Art, Arts Journalism, Classics, English and Drama, English Literature, Japanese, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Midwifery, Journalism and Occupational Therapy. Contact: Mrs N Hansford The GCSE Music course is divided into the three units: Unit 1 Performing Music 30% A minimum of two pieces, one of which must be an ensemble performance of at least one minute duration. Unit 2 Composing Music 30% Two compositions, one of which must be in response to a brief set by the exam board. Unit 3 Appraising Music 40% This is a written examination based on listening to extracts of music. Eight questions in total, two on each of the four areas of study. Area of study 1: Musical Forms and Devices Area of study 2: Music for Ensemble Area of study 3: FilmMusic Area of study 4: Popular Music Two of the eight questions are based on extracts set by the board. Your practical skills of composing music and performing will be refined and will demonstrate creativity, reflection and resilience, as well as developing confidence and presentation skills. Studying music will give you opportunities for higher order thinking, by considering ideas which go beyond language. This is great brain-training which will help you in other areas too. You will gain a deep understanding of a number of transferable skills and practice applying these to new situations, developing analytical and problem solving skills. Through studying music, you will be equipped with the skills to succeed in your next steps. There are a wide variety of Higher Education Courses in Music and Music Performance. 23
COURSE INFORMATION PHOTOGRAPHY GCSE Exam Board: AQA Open Assessment Structure 60% Coursework Unit 40% Exam Unit Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E Many of our students go on to study Photography at A Level. This course is highly successful and many of our students continue studying Photography at Post 18. Career Careers in Photography are becoming more and more varied and wide spread including fashion, advertising, photo journalism, documentary, press, graphic design and stock photography . Contact: Mr N Rangecroft You will study the work of photographers and will have the opportunity for trips to galleries to see their work first hand. Projects will be directed by our teachers but there will be plenty of opportunity for development of individual ideas. Qualities you will need and develop include: flexibility, determination and a willingness to experiment and try new ideas and techniques. You will explore aspects of some of the following topics: Cultures, Landscape and Local Environment, Experimental CreativePhotography, Still lifeandPinhole. Areasof studywill include lighting, camera skills, editing on photoshop, creative photography and analysing photographs using a specialist vocabulary. The Photography GCSE has been running for nine years and the results have been consistently excellent. Photography is all around us and is very much part of our everyday lives. In this course you will explore the creative aspects of this subject under an “Art” umbrella. The way we deliver the course allows students to immerse themselves in both the practical and theoretical study of Photography. At KEVICC, we are fortunate to have a range of Photography specific facilities and resources including a large darkroom, loan SLR cameras, studio lightingandthe latestAdobePhotoshopsoftware, allofwhichyouwillbeabletoaccessduringthecourse. Many of our students progress on to our very successful Foundation Art diploma which is a full-time, intensive but free course that many people liken to the first year of a degree. Many people who take this course use it to decide which of the many art specialisms they want to focus on at degree level. 25
COURSE INFORMATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION GCSE Exam Board: OCR Open Assessment Structure 60% Theory 30% Practical 10% Coursework Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E A level PE and OCR Cambridge Technical Courses. Career Students could also progress into the world of work in leisure and management, personal training, apprenticeships and coaching. Exit routes from the Higher Education degrees could lead into a variety of careers including; physiotherapy, teaching, working in the media or as a journalist or managing events. Contact: Mr S Quick Students will have five hours of designated time for PE as an option subject. Of this time, students will receive 1 hour of practical sport, with 4 hours studying the theory content. This theory content will begin with Anatomy & Physiology in year 10, with Sociocultural content delivered in year 11. Students’ practical lessons will be focused on developing their skillset in their chosen sports. Theory content will also be applied to practical lessons The practical aspect of the course makes up 30% of the overall grade. As such, students MUST be taking part in AT LEAST one sport outside of school, with a local club, consistently. This MUST, be a sport on the designated sports list from the DfE approved list for OCR GCSE PE. The Theory content is broken down in to two distinct areas. Students can expect to study the following: Anatomy: Bones, Muscles, Movement, Planes, Axis, Levers, Effects of exercise, Cardiorespiratory systems. Social Cultural: Participation, Commercialism, Drugs in sport, Ethics, Values, Safe participation and trends in sport. There are two one-hour exam papers for bite size and more focused revision rather than one long paper. Both written papers include a range of question styles for easier access. You get to learn about the human body and the important role it plays in helping to produce movement as well as what current trends are happening in the world of sport. This course is fun and interesting. We encourage students to discuss with their teacher about what sports course will suit them best because the final decision will be that of the teacher. Students may progress to sports related degree courses, such as Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sport Therapy, Sport Media or Journalism, Sport Management, PE Teaching, Sport Coaching, Dance and Sport Law. 26
COURSE INFORMATION PRODUCT DESIGN GCSE Exam Board: AQA Open Assessment Structure 50% Examination 50% Controlled Assessment Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E A Level Product Design is the natural progression route for students. However, students can now also study the Btec Art and Design if they have studied Art at GCSE. At Post 16 level, we now have a partnership agreement with Falmouth University who ensure any student who is predicted a ‘B’ grade or above will automatically receive an interview. Career Students who have completed the course have gone on to study product design, interior design, jewellerydesign, furniture design, architecture, engineering, exhibitiondesign andmodel making. Many ex-students now work in product design companies nationally and attend some of the best educational design universities in the country. Contact: Mr D Irish Unit 1 Examination The examination tests you on your understanding of all the topics covered during the course, and your ability to design in a time situation. Questions are a mixture of multiple choice, short response, extended response and design tasks. Unit 2 Controlled Assessment The AQA exam board set the theme for each year’s task. Students are able to develop highly personalised responses to these. The project is completed in and out of class time to allow for a more realistic simulation of design and making practice. There are opportunities to attend after College sessions to gain extra support with Controlled Assessments and to help develop your skills and this has meant that student results exceed their targets. Product Design is an exciting, dynamic and creative design specialism, which gives you the chance to work on projects individually and in teams. The course is centred on designing and developing products in any material in the workshops and design studios. There is a strong emphasis on learning through practical work, reinforced by theoretical studies. Many of our Product Design students further their studies in the Product Design related courses across the country. The degrees they followmay be Product Design Engineering (Bsc) or other product design courses that award BA(Hons). Other students have chosen to follow courses in sustainable design, education, interior design, engineering and architecture. 27
COURSE INFORMATION RELIGIOUS STUDIES GCSE Exam Board: AQA Open Assessment Structure 100% Examination - 2 exams Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E A Level Philosophy and Ethics . Career Employment and career value. In the world of work, employers look for someone with an enquiring mind, an appreciation of different viewpoints, and an ability to come to clear balanced decisions. These skills are all developed through study of religion and ethics. If you want to work with people, in caring work, teaching, journalism, publishing, policing, with children, health, catering, leisure and tourism or to work abroad or in a cosmopolitan setting, this course will give you plenty to think about, and valuable expertise. Contact: Mr L Collings Study of two religions: • Hinduism beliefs and teachings • Hinduism practices • Christianity beliefs and teachings • Christianity practices This highly successful subject consists of the study of Hinduism and Christianity, plus the discussion of a range of ethical and moral issues relevant in today’s world. Students will need to be able to appreciate the religious viewpoints and formulate personal opinions. Methods of teaching include visits, visitors, role play, drama, debate, presentation and group work. To continue this subject, sensitivity and maturity is crucial due to the variety of ethical and moral dilemmas involved. It is all about life and death issues that may change our lives. It also deals with cultural issues and allows students to formulate their own personal beliefs. And opinions. Degree in Philosophy and Ethics, Theology, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology . Study of two religions: • Theme A: Religion and life • Theme B: Religion, peace and conflict • Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment • Theme F: Religion, human rights & social justice 29
COURSE INFORMATION SPANISH GCSE Exam Board: AQA Guided/Open Assessment Structure 100% Examination: 25% Reading; 25% Writing; 25% Listening; 25% Speaking Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E AS and A2 Spanish is offered at Kennicott. Our students attain excellent results. They benefit from teaching by native speakers as well as weekly individual speaking sessions with Foreign Language Assistants. Career Employers recognise that languages are a useful skill and will value this qualification even if the career does not directly link to languages. Careers that directly link to MFL include being a translator, interpreter, teacher, civil servant or working in the tourist industry or in a foreign bank/ company. Contact: Ms C Fernandez Topics include identity and culture, relationships, technology, global areas of interest, social issues, travel and tourism, and current and future study and employment. During the course, you will use both textbooks and authentic texts. You will also watch and listen to films and music in Target Language and complete vocabulary work using ICT. Studying Modern Foreign Languages enables you to develop a huge range of skills. Good linguists are good communicators, with a strong grammatical knowledge and the ability to work both independently and cooperatively, with their classmates. If you learn a language, you will be able to converse with people from other countries, watch films, read texts and understand music which otherwise would be inaccessible for you. At KS4, students will have the opportunity to work with foreign language assistants and participate in trips abroad. You will learn to understand not only the language but the culture of the country whose language you are studying. Students should only take this option if they have studied Spanish at Key Stage 3. There are a wide variety of Higher Education Courses in Spanish, including at Russell Group Universities. Studying a language at a higher level opens the opportunity to study or work abroad. Students who study MFL at University can spend their third year in a foreign country. Programmes such as ERASMUS mean you can study abroad at very little cost, and jobs during a gap year abroad include being a languages assistant, a holiday rep or working in an office. 30
COURSE INFORMATION TRIPLE SCIENCE GCSE Exam Board: AQA Open Assessment Structure 100% Examination Topics Studied Why take this course? Where could it lead? Post 16 Post 18 E Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Career Therearemanycareeropportunities inthefieldof scienceandtechnology, rangingthroughhealth and medical, research and development, conservation, engineering, teaching and industrial applications. Contact: Mr N Holbourn BIOLOGY: Cell Biology and Organisation, Energy in Organisms, Infections and Response, Controlling the Internal Environment, Ecology and Inheritance and Evolution. CHEMISTRY: Atomic Structures, Bonding and Matter, Resources (Earth, Water and Atmosphere), Measuring Chemical Reactions, Analysing Chemicals, Chemical Changes, Reactivity, Chemistry in Industry and Using Resources. PHYSICS: Magnetism, Energy, Forces, Electricity, Waves, Atoms and Matter. Across Years 10 and 11, students follow a programme that covers topics in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The extension topics mix some newmaterial along with Combined GCSE material covered in greater depth. Unlike in previous versions of the course, there is no controlled assessment based around practical work. The new qualification has compulsory practical work in the course that is examined during the terminal assessments at the end of Year 11. Due to the challenging nature of this course, it is recommended that students should be targeting grade 6 or better in their English, Maths and Science when considering this course (please see the Science section in Compulsory Courses above for further details). In the final assessments, each subject’s course content is split into 2 topics and there is a 1hr 45min examination of each topic. This means that triple science students take 6 examinations at the end of Year 11. Students will get 3 Science GCSE grades, from 9 to 1. There are a wide variety of Higher Education Courses in the Sciences, including at Russell Group Universities. 31
Useful websites: www.kingedwardvi.devon.sch.uk www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.ucas.com www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.cswgroup.co.uk Key contacts: Ben Cotton: Assistant Principal ben.cotton@kingedwardvi.org.uk Natalie Clark: SENDCO natalie.clark@kingedwardvi.org.uk Mike Morgan: Head of Babbage House Alison Marshall: Head of Davis House Sally Hinchcliffe: Head of Gyles House Nicola Ambrose: Head of Scott House King Edward IV Community College Ashburton Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5JX t 01803 869200 f 01803 869201 administration@kingedwardvi.org.uk
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