Options Booklet 2013 - Wentworth High School

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The CurriculumAll pupils must study English, Maths, Science, ICT and PE. In addition, RE, careers andPSHE/Citizenship are a statutory part of the KS4 curriculum although RE can also be taken as anoption.English BaccalaureateThere are two possible curriculum pathways, both of which are equally valid. Students who followthe English Baccalaureate Pathway must study GCSEs in the following subjects and recognition willonly be awarded at the end of two years if students achieve a Grade C or better in all five areas.EnglishMathsDouble or Triple Science (with C or above in at least 2 of the elements)History or GeographyFrench or SpanishUsing information provided by various sources teachers have been asked to recommend whetherthe English Baccalaureate Pathway is appropriate for your child and this is indicated on the letteryou have with the <strong>Options</strong> <strong>Booklet</strong>. Similarly if your child has not been identified as being in theEnglish Baccalaureate group they are very welcome to choose the English Baccalaureate subjects inthe same way as they would make any option choice. Although the school may recommend theEnglish Baccalaureate Pathway students and/or parents may choose to not to follow this route.
Option SubjectsArt and DesignGCSEThe syllabus itself is a broadly based course covering a numberof aspects of Art and Design. It may include a variety ofDrawing and Painting techniques; Design work in both twoand three dimensions; Sculpture; Fabric and Textile work;Ceramics, (clay); Photography and computer Aided Design andMixed Media work.Candidates will produce a number of pieces throughout thecourse that will be individual in nature or developed inresponse to an externally imposed brief. All candidates willshow, as the course progresses, that they can pursue ideas ina logical and thoughtful manner through a wide variety ofmedia, eventually producing images that are attractive,interesting and satisfying.Throughout the course candidates will be given access to thework of other visual artists, both historical and contemporary,as an integral part of the course.The Fine Art course does require a substantial amount ofcommitment both in and out of school. Work produced athome throughout the two years will be necessary forsuccessful completion of the examination. Regular homeworkis set.Art and Design provides a unique vehicle for communication andself-expression. The Art and Design course seeks to develop inthe fullest way possible the aesthetic and intellectual awarenessof each examination candidate through a wide variety of visualskills.Business StudiesBTECWhy take Business Studies?
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