Prospectus - Helston Community College

AS/A LEVEL / Exam Board: OCR AS/A LEVEL / Exam Board: AQA
Chemistry dance
IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
You are keen, self-motivated and interested in finding out more about the world around you important in today’s
fast-moving, technologically oriented industry. You enjoy applying your knowledge through practical work and
have an analytical mind. Chemistry is a basis for many higher education courses. Furthermore, by taking chemistry
you also develop useful skills that can be applied outside of the subject discipline; these include problem solving,
numeracy, practical skills as well as developing a broad scientific background. As a result it’s a highly respected
and useful qualification for most higher education courses and areas of employment
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
You will need the general college
requirements as well as a grade B or higher
in GCSE Science. It is recommended that
students are confident in Mathematics due
to the mathematical demand of the course.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?
This course is uniquely different from other
A level chemistry courses because it studies
chemistry in the context of everyday
applications. It introduces a chemical topic
in one unit and then re-visits the same topic
later in the course, developing theories
further and allowing student learning to
mature. Students will develop their
practical expertise in all areas of chemistry
which include making polymers and aspirin.
They will also carry out their own
investigation as part of the A2 course.
Three modules are studied at AS level:
F331 – Chemistry for Life
F332 – Chemistry of Natural Resources
(includes an ‘advance notice’ article which
the students receive before the exam)
F333 – Chemistry in Practice
A further three modules are studied at A2:
F334 – Chemistry of Materials
F335 – Chemistry by Design
F336 – Individual Investigation
HOW WILL MY WORK BE ASSESSED?
AS
F331 – 1hr 15mins written exam (15%)
F332 – 1hr 45mins written exam (25%)
F333 – Internally assessed (10%)
A2
F334 – 1hr 30mins written exam (15%)
F335 – 2 hrs written exam (20%)
F336 – Internally Assessed (15%)
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
Degree courses in science subjects such
as chemistry, biological sciences, chemical
engineering, medicine, veterinary science,
dentistry, healthcare, sports science,
nutrition, pharmacy and teaching. Other
opportunities are considerable since
chemistry is so well regarded by universities
and employers. Students graduating from
university with a chemistry related degree
can also find employment in areas as diverse
as law and management consultancy.
Level 3 AS/A Level Courses
IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
You are keen to get moving and dance, enthusiastic and very willing to acquire new skills.
You enjoy creating original work and expressing yourself through movement. Performing
for others is an exciting experience for you. You can use your analytical ability to keep
thorough records of your work and that of professional choreographers.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
College requirements including C and above
in English, plus the physical potential to be/
get fit quickly. Good I.T. skills would be an
advantage. GCSE Dance would be beneficial
but is not absolutely essential.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?
A1: This level will focus on the development
and performance of your own choreography
and performance within a duo/trio. You will
receive training in technique and
choreography. You will study anatomy and
the health and safety of the dancer. You
will also begin to develop critical skills for
analysis.
A2: This level will focus on the
development of a solo based on a
professional practitioner and choreography
of a group. Written work will revolve around
a Set Work (currently ‘West Side Story’) and
an Area of Study (currently ‘Nederlands
Dance Theater’)
HOW WILL MY WORK BE ASSESSED?
A1
Unit 1 90 minute written paper:
40% of total AS Level - 20% of total A Level
Unit 2 Practical:
Solo Chroeography & Performance and
Performance in a duo/trio
60% of total AS Level - 30% of total A Level
A2
Unit 3 90 minute written paper:
25% of total A Level
Unit 4 Practical:
Solo Performance and Group Choreography
25% of total A Level
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
Degree courses in Dance and the
Performing Arts or Combined Degrees –
Teaching, Performing and Choreography.
Other Dance related career options
including; journalism, photography,
costume design, set design, dance
administration, dance education roles etc...
Some large retail companies (e.g. Marks
and Spencer) value this course for its ability
to develop a wealth of personal skills e.g.
communication, analysis, lateral thinking.
Visit www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk/sixth-form
20 / 21
BE SOMEONE