post 16 at carterton community college · unit 2 - litb2 dramatic genres 40% of as, 20% of a level...

Post 16 at

Carterton Community College

2014-2016

English Literature AS and A Level Entry Requirements In order to study English Literature, you will need to achieve a grade B or above in your English Language or Literature GCSE. In addition, you should also:

Have a love of reading Literature Be an analytical thinker Enjoy independent research and reading Be prepared to discuss ideas with others

Specification at a glance Unit 1- LITB1 Aspects of Narrative 60% of AS, 30% of A level Written paper. 2 hours. Open book 84 marks Four texts for study: two novels (at least one post 1990) and two poetry texts 1800- 1945. The paper has two sections. Candidates answer one question from each section Unit 2 - LITB2 Dramatic Genres 40% of AS, 20% of A level Coursework 60 marks Minimum of two texts for study within dramatic genre of Comedy. A portfolio of two pieces of written coursework (one may be re-creative) each 1200- 1500 words. Unit 3 - LITB3 Texts and Genres 30% of total A level Written paper. 2 hours. Closed book 80 marks Minimum three texts for study including at least one text 1300-1800. Candidates choose one topic area for study: Elements of the Gothic, or Elements of the Pastoral. For each topic there will be two sections. Candidates answer one question from each section. Unit 4 - LITB4 Further and Independent Reading 20% of A level Coursework 60 marks Minimum of three texts for study including one pre-released anthology of critical material. A portfolio of two pieces of written coursework: comparative study of an aspect of two texts (1500-2000 words); an application of an aspect of pre-released critical anthology to a literary text (1200-1500 words).

Contents

Welcome and background information

What we can offer you

Courses and Qualifications

What will study at Post 16 be like?

Entry Requirements

How to apply

Course Details

Application Form




Welcome! Background Information Welcome to Post 16 at Carterton Community College. We are pleased to offer you the chance to continue your studies here – you are the first group of students to have that opportunity. The aim of the Community College is to provide you with appropriate courses, small groups and excellent support. You know our teachers – your success is proof of their skills and professionalism. The right choice of subjects at post-16 is important for you in that it will influence what you will be able to study if you go on to university and which career path you might follow. You might not be clear about these future decisions at the moment, but having some good information and guidance at this stage will help you when the time comes. What we can offer you Carterton Community College is able to offer seven post-16 courses for September 2014. These are shown in the table below. Three of our courses lead to BTEC Level 3 vocational qualifications, each of which is the equivalent of three A Level passes. Four of our courses lead to A Level. Both BTEC and A Level qualifications will give you access to higher education courses.




Courses and qualifications

Subject Qualification Art & Design Creative Media Sport

BTEC Level 3 (equivalent to 3 A levels)

English Mathematics Geography History

AS Level leading to A Level

The Community College can also offer you the opportunity to re-sit GCSE English and Mathematics. You may be interested in following one BTEC course on its own. On the other hand you may want to study A Levels. If you choose this route, you could study two, three or all four of the subjects we have to offer.

For example Student 1 BTEC Creative Media Student 2 BTEC Art and Design Student 3 BTEC Sport Student 4 English, Mathematics, Geography and History AS/A Levels Student 5 English, Geography and History A/S A Levels

Whatever subject and qualifications you eventually decide upon, you will find that the level of performance is a step beyond GCSE. Students with good GCSE grades should find the transition from GCSE to Post 16 courses challenging, but within their capabilities.




What courses should I choose?

Consider your ambitions. What is your intended career path? Do the subjects give you access to the higher education courses that interest you?

Which GCSE subjects are you good at and do you enjoy? Your post-16 courses will mean that you spend much more time on the courses you choose, so you will need to be interested in the subject and determined to succeed

Do your subject choices complement each other? Is a BTEC National in any subject sufficient to get me to University?

What will study at Post 16 be like? Without doubt following courses at Post 16 is a challenge! Obviously you will do fewer courses than at GCSE, but they will ask more of you, in terms of knowledge, skills, commitment and time. Some students do find it difficult to adjust to BTEC L3 and AS/A Level work and may at first feel overwhelmed by the amount and nature of the work. If you are experiencing real problems or if you achieved mostly grade Cs at GCSE, Senior Staff will discuss your workload and streamline your programme. All discussions and decisions will be focused on your career ambition, which may be to apply for Higher Education, an Advanced or Higher Apprenticeship or employment. For example many universities ask for tariff points which can be aggregated in a number of ways, but usually include a minimum of 2 full A Levels or equivalent plus perhaps 60-80 points which could be made up from AS Levels or other qualifications. Higher Apprenticeships usually require a minimum of two A Levels or the completion of an Advanced Apprenticeship Entry Requirements 5A*-C grades including English and Mathematics. It is important to have gained a Grade B in subjects you with to study at A Level.




How to apply A Post 16 Application Form is enclosed and you should complete and return it to Mrs Day by Friday 14th February 2014. Once submitted you will have an interview with a member of the Senior Team to discuss your choices and the expectations that Post 16 study will place upon you. Other information about the progress of your application are to be found on the form as well. What happens next?

Thursday 23rd January: Presentation to Year 11 students in assembly Thursday 23rd January: Year 11 Parents Evening Wednesday 12th February: Parents Meeting for Post 16 Friday 14th February: Application Forms to be handed in to Mrs Day Monday 24th February – Friday 14th March: Individual student interviews Friday 28th March: Courses and places offered and confirmed July: Induction course for post-16 students August: Post-GCSE results advice sessions available




Course Details Art & Design Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Subject area: Art and Design Course Type: Full Time Course Description This exciting programme of visual study gives you the opportunity to explore a full range of approaches to art and design. As well as extending your skills in drawing you will learn to use a wide range of equipment and many new materials and processes. You will work on a number of experimental and industry related project briefs that introduce you to the Apple Macs, print making studio, 3D studio, photography, fashion and textiles. The courses core units involves; drawing, materials and processes, contextual understanding, ideas and concepts and visual communication. Year two allows you to specialise, plus gain the confidence and the skills necessary to make a successful university application. There are four main specialist pathways you can choose and these include; Art & Design (Fashion & Textiles), Art & Design (Graphics), Art & Design (Photography) and Art & Design (Fine Art) and you will get to explore a range of different areas within these pathways, such as computer games design, printmaking, product design, illustration, and animation. During the last part of your second year you will be working on a final project. The work produced from these units will then go into a professionally produced end-of year exhibition. Throughout the course you will receive specialist advice and tutor support on portfolio presentation and preparation for university and job interviews. You will also learn about professional art and design through visits to museums, galleries, design studios and work experience. There is also an overseas trip, with the possibility of visiting New York or Italy. Entry Requirements Joining the programme is subject to a satisfactory interview, positive reference and having achieved one of the following: - BTEC Level 2 Diploma at Merit Level. At least five GCSEs at Grades A* to C, including English Language or equivalent.




Creative Media Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Subject area: Media Course Type: Full Time Course Description The Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production is a practical hands-on course that qualifies you for entry directly to university or employment in the media industries. You will study a variety of units including; magazine production, video production, digital photography, video technology, film studies, factual production, media industries and freelancing. The course is well resourced with a fully equipped media room containing digital video and audio editing suites, digital video and still cameras and IT facilities. Taught by fully qualified staff, the course offers professional up to date training in this dynamic industry. Entry Requirements Joining the programme is subject to a satisfactory interview, positive reference and having achieved one of the following: - BTEC Level 2 Diploma at Merit Level. At least five GCSEs at Grades A* to C, including English Language or equivalent.




Sport Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (Sports Development & Fitness) with CSLA (Sports Leader Award) 2 years Subject area: Sport Course Type: Full Time Course Description Do you have a passion for sport? Do you see yourself working in the sports and leisure industry either as a coach or perhaps sports scientist? The Extended Diploma in Sport course will enable you to discover the role of sport in society, the thinking behind sports development and how to coach and train competitors at all levels. You will learn the theory and practice of teaching sport to children, how the body works and how to train it, how to plan and use training programmes for competitors, how to plan and use training programmes for people with particular needs, analysis of sports performance and small business enterprises. You will take part in practical sports, coaching sessions, gain valuable work experience, work with local health professionals to treat patients and produce a project on how the body works. The course is designed to be as practical as possible so that you will enjoy a wide range of experiences to help you understand the content of the units. This is an active course which balances theory with its practical application in a variety of situations, it is a course-work based qualification and you will be able to track your progress as you complete work. There are eight compulsory units including; anatomy and physiology, physiology of fitness, assessing risk in sport, fitness and training, sports coaching, sports development, fit testing for sport and practical team sport. There are also 11 specialist units including; practical sports (individual), outdoor activities, sports nutrition, leadership in sport, /instructing PE, psychology, analysis of sports performance, organising events, sports as a business, outdoor land-based activities and gain valuable work experience. Entry Requirements Joining the programme is subject to a satisfactory interview, positive reference and having achieved one of the following: - BTEC Level 2 Diploma at Merit Level. At least five GCSEs at Grades A* to C, including English Language or equivalent.




English Literature AS and A Level Career Opportunities Studying this course will enable you to demonstrate skills such as, analysis, communication, the ability to debate, and carry out independent research. These skills are required in a multitude of careers and are seen as a solid foundation for any profession working with people or other business. Studying English Literature at A level provides an excellent pathway into further studies such as, Law, Media Studies, Teaching, Journalism, American Studies, Communication Studies, Information Management, Politics, Humanities, English Language, and Literature. For more information see Miss Arnold, Head of English.




Mathematics AS and A Level Entry Requirements A confident knowledge of the Higher Tier at GCSE is essential. Students with a flair for mathematics will find this course challenging and rewarding. Content and Assessment The course consists mainly of Core Mathematics; algebra, geometry, trigonometry, computational methods and a completely new topic, calculus. You will also study either Mechanics or Statistics. Mechanics tends to be linked closely with Physics, whereas Statistics might complement Biology or could be appropriate for a non- Physicist. At AS level students will complete three modules, two Core and either Mechanics or Statistics. Students take Core 1 in January and the other two modules in June. Each module exam lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Successful completion of these exams leads to the AS qualification in Mathematics. Those students wishing to continue the course into Year 13 will follow the A2 course and will take three further modules in the area of Core Mathematics and Statistics. There is no coursework element for this course. Further Mathematics is also offered at AS Level. This involves an additional three modules and must be taken in conjunction with A Level Mathematics. It is very demanding, but suitable for students considering a mathematics or engineering degree. Career Opportunities As well as a subject in its own right, it is also taken by many to complement A level science subjects, geography and economics. If you are planning to study medicine, engineering or any finance related degree You will find having A Level Maths essential For more information see Mr Slater, Head of Maths




Geography AS and A Level Entry Requirements We require a Grade B or above in GCSE Geography. We would consider taking students who did not study Geography at GCSE, but have, however, a keen interest in topical geographical issues. These students must have a Grade B or above in GSCE English, English Language or English Literature. Course Description

4 unit A-Level A flexible and fascinating subject that focuses on the 21st century with the rise of new

superpowers and increasing global issues such as global warming, flooding and population increase.

Stresses the connections between the different aspects of Geography. Allows a balance between students’ own physical, human and/or environmental interests and

key geographical topics. Designed to engage and renew interest in the subject, which offers so much to our

understanding of our planet. Requires fieldwork and individual research; however, this will assessed under examination

conditions.

Assessment AS Level Unit 1 Global Challenges (60%): 1-hour-and-30-minute examination in two sections. The meaning, causes, impacts and management of global challenges. How we can influence global challenges through our own lives. There are two compulsory topics that form this unit:

World at Risk - natural hazard risk and management. Going Global – Migration, globalisation, urbanisation and political power.

Unit 2 Global Investigations (40%): 1 hour 15 minute examination that draws upon fieldwork carried out. A closer look at how physical and human issues influence lives and can be managed.

Crowded Coasts – Population and activity concentration, risks, impacts and management. Rebranding Places – Regenerating and re-imaging urban and rural areas from National Parks to

inner cities. A2 Unit 3 Contested Planet (60%): 2 hour 30 minute examination split into 2 two sections. An examination of the use, conflicts and management of our global resources.

Energy Security – fossils and renewables; present patterns and problems and future options. Water Conflicts – supply, stress and insecurities. Biodiversity Under Threat – Eco- regions, conflicts and management. Superpower Geographies – Power, influence, change and impacts (e.g. USA, rising China, old

USSR) Bridging the Development Gap – Rich and poor trade, aid and debt. The Technological Fix? – How types of technology (from dams and cars to mobile phones) can

lead to improvement in development and can resolve conflict, or not.




Geography AS and A Level Unit 4 Geographical Research (40%): 1 hour 30 minute examination in which students will answer one question that relates to the option they have studied.

Option 1: Tectonic Activity and Hazards Option 2: Cold Environments – Landscapes and Change Option 3: Life on the Margins – the Food Supply Problem Option 4: The World of Cultural Diversity Option 5: Pollution and Human Health at Risk Option 6: Consuming the Rural Landscape – Leisure and Tourism.

Career Opportunities The skills students use and develop in Geography will provide an excellent foundation for students progressing on to further academic study as well as being of potential interest to a wide range of employers. For more information see Miss Hamer, Head of Geography.




History AS and A Level

What do I need to enter the course? The entry requirement for A - Level History is a GCSE pass at level B or above. A good standard of literacy will be required as candidates will need to produce extended writing which presents a coherent written argument. Candidates will also be expected to read widely across the periods they are studying. What will I study on the course? You will study a range of historical periods both British and non-British. You will:

Understand the differences between different groups in History Develop critical thinking and reflection skills Ask relevant questions and research different aspects of the past Make links between periods in History and draw comparisons between different groups

How will I be assessed on the course? You will be assessed through a mix of both examinations and coursework What career opportunities might I have ? A-Level History gives students the skills to prepare them for Higher Education and many other careers. Journalism, Politics, Law, Social Work and Public Services to name but a few. For more information see Mr Harrison, Head of History.

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