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A-Level
German
EXAM BOARD: AQA
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 Weekly one-to-one speaking lessons.
3 Small classes and varied lessons.
3 We provide a vibrant linguistic experience in a
welcoming and reassuring environment.
3 An A-Level in German will benefit you in your
application to university and give you a competitive
edge as you pursue a career.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Year 1 (AS) – lifestyles of young people in Germanspeaking
countries, exploring the changing state of the
family, the digital world, fashion, music, TV, festivals and
traditions, art and architecture and the cultural life in
Berlin. Our AS cultural topic is the film ‘Good Bye, Lenin!’
Year 2 (A-Level) – integration and multiculturalism and
the effect on German society. Political life in Germanspeaking
countries, young people and politics, the reunification
of Germany and its consequences. The
literary text ‘Der Vorleser’.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 (AS) – one listening and reading comprehension
exam; one essay exam; one speaking exam (conducted
by your teacher)
Year 2 (A-Level) – a listening and reading comprehension
paper; one essay exam and one speaking exam
(conducted by your teacher)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• GCSE English – usually minimum grade 5
• GCSE German – usually minimum grade 5
• a commitment to learn vocabulary and practise
grammar outside of lesson time
• an interest in current affairs and culture in German
speaking countries
PROGRESSION
There has been an expansion in recent years in the
number of university courses where languages are
combined with other subjects, such as business and
management, marketing, accountancy, law, engineering,
sciences, IT, arts and music. The ability to use languages
has been highly prized by employers.
A-Level
Graphic Design
EXAM BOARD: WJEC EDUQAs
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 You want to develop your design skills.
3 You have ambition to progress into advertising,
website design, illustration, computer game design,
publishing and printmaking.
3 Staff will encourage you to work to your individual
strengths and interests.
3 Students progress to university to study Art or Design,
or the creative industries.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
You will develop skills including a combination of
traditional materials and computer-based processes and
techniques using industry-standard software (Adobe
Creative Suite). Creation of original type and imagery. You
will also be encouraged to experiment and research a
wide range of more traditional methods of image
making, to fully explore your ideas. You will develop
general art and design skills using a variety of media
including drawing and painting, photography, and art
history. You will also learn specialist skills ranging from
digital image making, advertising, typography and
publishing.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Mainly coursework.
Submission of digital and presentation folders.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• to be visually aware
• commitment to creative development of idea
• enthusiasm for producing personal and unique work
• passion for the subject
PROGRESSION
You will build a strong portfolio that will allow you to
apply for top university places or go on to work in the
Creative Industries, in full-time employment or
apprenticeships. Other options include progression onto
the Art Foundation course.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
In the current climate we feel optimistic that we will be able
to offer a range of enrichment activities including university
language events, grammar and revision workshops.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Gallery visits designed to enrich your own practice.
Research trips, speakers from universities and industry to
discuss career progression.
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