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ART AND DESIGN COURSES Qualification: AS/A Level Course Content Mascalls Academy offers 4 separate A Level courses within the area of Art and Design and students will be introduced to a wide variety of experiences exploring a range of media, techniques and processes, with candidates using sketchbooks and portfolios to underpin their work where appropriate. FINE ART Students will work in one or more areas of fine art design such as painting and drawing, mixed media including collage, sculpture, printmaking and installation. GRAPHICS This course covers areas of graphic communication such as illustration, advertising, packaging design, communication and computer graphics. PHOTOGRAPHY Students will study areas of photography design such as portraiture, landscape photography, still-life photography, photo-journalism and experimental imagery. TEXTILES Textile design in areas such as fashion, printed or dyed fabrics, constructed textiles and textile installation will be covered within this qualification. How will I be assessed? Students will undertake 2 components in Year 12 and a further 2 components in Year 13. The second component in years 12 and 13 are externally assessed at the end of Year 13. Component 1 combined is worth 60% of the final mark and component 2 combined is worth 40% of the final mark. A Level - Years 1 and 2 Year 12 - Component 1 Students will be introduced to a range of techniques and artists and asked to produce a portfolio of work in response to the common theme which they will develop in their own direction. issue, concept, theme or ideas leading to finished piece. The investigation will involve students researching other artist’s work both historic and contemporary. Year 13 - Component 2 Controlled assessment – Students will be able to select a question from the exam paper and given 8 weeks preparation time which concludes with a 15 hour exam in which to complete the final piece. What could I do next? Many of our art students go onto Foundation Courses at local or London colleges with whom we have close contact and from there to university to specialise in the form of the arts most suited to their skills. The creative arts is one of the fastest growing employment sectors and art students can expect a range of job opportunities either establishing themselves as artists, designers and photographers in their own right or through working in a gallery, museum, in the theatre, in film, advertising, marketing, therapy, teaching, publishing or illustrating, to mention just a few. Entry Requirements A*-C grade in one of the Art subjects at GCSE is essential to undertake a single Art A Level. Students wishing to study more than one A Level will require an A*-B in one or more Art subjects at GCSE. An enthusiasm for exploring independent ideas, being receptive to other artists, photographers and designers work, and honing a sound set of skills is essential. Year 12 - Component 2 This is an externally set unit with the emphasis on the development of ideas and thorough experimenting using a variety of media and techniques. Year 13 - Component 1 Personal investigation – This is a practical unit with written elements (1500-3000 words) in which students are given the opportunity to develop a personal investigation of their choice based on an 8
BIOLOGY Qualification: AS/A Level Course Content A wide range of topics are covered from finding out about how the human body works to understanding the natural environment. Biology is a challenging qualification which requires dedication. You will be expected to gain a sound knowledge of detailed mechanisms which support life within living cells and organisms. The course follows a content-led approach. AS – 1 Year Stand-alone Course You will study cells, exchange and transport. This incorporates learning intricate detail of cell functioning, use of microscopes and how cells are specialised for their functions. You will also learn how animals and plants are adapted to have complex exchange and transport systems including the lungs, heart and blood. Later in the year you study biochemistry, enzymes, food, health and finally ecology. A Level - Years 1 and 2 This course covers topics as per the AS modules, and it builds in year 2 on key knowledge and skills, developing ideas on communications, homeostasis and energy and another module focusing on genetics, evolution and ecosystems. AS grades do not count towards the final assessment for this. How is it assessed? The AS year course has two exams sat in the summer covering content from any of the 4 modules studied. Each paper has a 50% weighting with question styles ranging from multiple choice, short and longer structured questions covering theory and practical skills. The two year A Level course has three exams, all of which are assessed at the end of the two years and covers biological processes (37%), biological diversity (37%) and unified biology (26%). Question styles range from multiple choice, short and longer structured questions covering theory and practical skills. What could I do next? Gaining an A Level in Biology is a passport to a diverse range of exciting careers including various research posts. There is a huge choice of subjects you can go on to study at university including ecological sciences, physiology, genetics and biochemistry. Biology is also necessary for a number of careers, for example physiotherapy, nursing, medicine, veterinary medicine/ science and dentistry. Entry Requirements Minimum grades BB in sciences, including Biology if taken at GCSE. A*-B grades in both English Language and maths are also a course requirement. BUSINESS (Vocational) Qualification: National Extended Certificate Course Content The BTEC National Level 3 Certificate in Business is designed to provide specialist work-related learning giving you the knowledge, understanding and skills that you will need in order to prepare for employment and/or a career in Business and Management. The qualification enables you to gain a solid foundation in how businesses are organised, managed and marketed. The core units in the first year are focused on the business environment, resources and marketing. In the second year, students specialise in a range of pathways by undertaking two optional units. Achievement in this qualification is 100% coursework based and students can attain PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION grades in each unit leading to an overall Level 3 grade. Year 1 The year starts by looking at how businesses are organised and the activities in which businesses engage. You will study three units including: Unit 1: The Business Environment (how businesses are structured, how they are affected by the economic environment as well as political, legal and social factors). Unit 2: Business Resources examines how business resources are organised, the sources of finance available to firms and teaches you how to interpret financial statements and budgets including break even analysis, the profit and loss account and the balance sheet. Unit 3: Introduction to Marketing considers how businesses conduct market research to inform their marketing strategies and target specific consumer segments through the marketing mix. Year 2 Following successful completion of the first year’s course, the focus moves to specialist units where students undertake two additional options depending upon their desired learning pathways. Optional units are available in international business, management, ethics, administration, retail, marketing or human resources. Throughout the course you will develop a clear and to-the-point style of writing, the type used in economics and business, enabling you to communicate effectively in a business and work environment. Achievement in this qualification is also 100% coursework based and students can attain Pass, Merit or Distinction grades in each unit. How will I be assessed? Assessment for this course is 100% coursework based. Candidates must achieve a minimum of a Pass grade in each unit in order to achieve the full qualification. What could I do next? Studying Business helps develop your analytical thinking and teaches you skills such as how to interpret information of different kinds and from different sources. Business studies is a very popular subject choice for Higher Education and students can choose to follow the Business route or specialise in an array of Business related disciplines such as finance, economics, retail, marketing and human resource management. Entry Requirements Whilst study of Business Studies at GCSE is preferable, it is not essential. Welldeveloped writing techniques are however required for this demanding course. 9
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