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KEY STAGE 4

OPTIONS

INFORMATION 2015 Year 8

INTEGRATED PATHWAY

GLOBE ACADEMY

Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

At Globe Academy we recognise the importance of students making the right decisions when choosing their Key Stage 4 subjects. This is a significant phase in their education and crucial in planning ahead for university and future careers; therefore it is critical that we give you all clear and informed guidance about the choices available and how these can be matched to students’ individual needs and interests. The qualifications gained at the end of Key Stage 4 are essential for every student and they play a significant part in ensuring that they are well prepared for a successful future.

Our programme of Parents Evenings and guidance for students ensures that parents/carers and students are fully informed about all of the subjects available and how they can be of benefit to students in the future. You will be pleased to discover that we offer an exciting range of courses this year.

This is also a time to reinforce the partnership between the school, parents and students. We value this partnership as it is instrumental in ensuring that students commit themselves wholeheartedly to the hard work that will enable them to successfully meet the challenges of their new courses.

Staff will be only too pleased to offer any further guidance and information that you may require and to discuss with you the opportunities which are available. The booklet is also available to download on the school website at www.globeacademy.org .

Please make sure that you attend the Options Evening (from 6pm to 7pm) on Wednesday 14 January. On this night you will receive the full Options booklet with detailed information on every subject. It is extremely important that all parents/carers attend with their children to ensure that you are fully informed to support students in making the appropriate subject choices for their GCSEs.

Yours sincerely

Ms C Fernandes

Vice Principal (Curriculum)

OPTIONS TIMELINE

Academic Review Day- Option information provided 8 and 9 January

Student activities, assemblies and career seminars 12 January – 13 February

Parents evenings — “Options Choices” 14 January (6-7pm)

Deadline for Option choices submission 27 February

Globe Academy offer three routes of study

starting at the beginning of Year 9 and continuing

throughout Years 10 and 11. We will use your

child’s attainment data to provide the best route

for their academic success. The three routes are

called :

Ebacc

Integrated

Vocational

All 3 routes allow the students to continue on to

Advanced level studies if this path is suitable for

them.

Compulsory Subjects

The subjects listed below are compulsory and will

be taken by all students to the end of Year 11:

English (Language and Literature)(GCSE)

Mathematics (GCSE)

Science (GCSE)

Physical Education

B.R.I.C.K.

In addition to the core subjects students have the

choice of a number of option subjects/GCSE

courses depending on the route they choose.

EBACC Route:

Minimum 10 GCSE subjects which include

the Science Triple Award along with the

compulsory subjects

1 Humanities subject

1 MFL subject

1 BTec which is a one year course and the

equivalent of 1 GCSE

In year 10 students choose a further two

GCSE subjects that they will study until the

end of year 11.

Integrated Route:

Minimum 9 GCSEs subjects or equivalents

3 Foundation subjects to study in Year 9.

This will be either ICT, Religious Education,

Music, Art or Drama.

2 GCSEs or BTecs studied during years 10

and 11 chosen from the 3 Foundation

subjects studies in Year 9.

Vocational Route:

Minimum 8 GCSE subjects or equivalents

2 BTECs to study from year 9 to 11.

3 foundation subjects to study during year

9

2 GCSEs or BTecs studied during years 10

and 11 chosen from the 3 foundations

subjects studied in Year 9

*The three routes outlined above are shown on

the next two pages.

Important Information:

Once students choose and then begin their

chosen programme of study in Year 9 it is

not possible to change the subjects chosen,

therefore it is important to discuss all of the

options presented before making your final

decisions.

Brief details about each subjects is included

KS4 OPTION CHOICES

KS4 OPTION CHOICES

in this booklet-please read it carefully.

All students are encouraged to additionally

discuss subject choices with their teachers

and Learning Family Leads.

During this term there will also be a range

of activities and career seminars to assist

students in making their choices.

Mr M Furnival

Associate Assistant Principal

(Curriculum)

Yr 10-11

Yr 9

3 Year GCSE

(3)

History Geography

3 Year GCSE (3) French Spanish

2 Year GCSE (3)

Art, Drama, Music, Photography, PE, Dance, Media Studies Religious Studies

2 Year GCSE (3)

Catering, Product

Design, Textiles,

Business Studies,

Computing, ICT

1 Year BTEC (6) (Each the equivalent of 1

GCSE)

Performing Arts, Music, Sport, ICT, Creative

Media, Business, Travel and Tourism, Sport,

Art and Design

3 Year GCSEs

English (Language and

literature) (5)

Maths (5)

Science

(Triple) (5)

PE/Dance (2)* B.R.I.C.K (1)* *no examinations

(6GCSEs)

CORE OPTION A OPTION B

OPTION C OPTION D

Ebacc

GCSE CHOICES KS4 OPTION CHOICES

Integrated

Vocational

GCSE CHOICES NOTES AND QUESTIONS

Please write down any questions you may have here and bring this with you to the Options Evening.

SUBJECT

INFORMATION

BTEC ART & DESIGN

ART & DESIGN

This subject includes an introduction to specialist pathways in art and design and a creative project in art and design. You will develop skills in communicating ideas in 2D, communicating ideas in 3D, developing an art and design portfolio and investigating contextual references in art and design. This involves you becoming familiar with the language, practices and processes of the art and design professional, while developing your own creative skills and expression. You will study the formal elements of art and design (form, line, tone, texture and colour) and study a range of skills using two and three dimensional media including: drawing, painting, textiles, fashion, sculpture, 3D design, moving image, interactive media, digital media and the history of art and design.

Level 2 qualifications in literacy and/or numeracy are also part of the programme of study for students who have not achieved a grade C (or above) in English Language and/or Maths at GCSE. Assessment is coursework based and continuous.

Where will this qualification take me?

The BTEC Diploma is designed for those who are interested in a career in

the performing arts industry. Upon successful completion, you may wish

to apply for the BTEC National/BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing

Arts (Dance) or (Acting)

Employment opportunities

Following completion of the BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design,

successful candidates would be able to enter initial employment,

at a junior level, in such areas as web design, graphic design or

interior design

Further vocational and academic qualifications

A pass grade BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design will allow you to

progress to a higher level qualification such as a Level 3 BTEC National

Certificate in Art and Design, or to enrol on another level 2 programme,

such as an NVQ relating to photography or fashion .

Learning Director Ms Da Costa-Sherwood

Course Components & Key Dates

The BTEC course is very “hands-on” and 80% of the teaching takes

place in subject specific specialist rooms, with a duration of two

years.

You are required to complete four units, with the second unit

being externally set. Exam papers are sent out in January and are

usually 10 hours

Functional Skills, which help you improve your writing technique

over the year are taught in standard or IT classrooms.

You will learn by a combination of formal teaching in your

specialist subjects as well as the use of research, tests,

assessments, experimental work and note taking.

You will also have the opportunity to take part in a final major

project which will be externally assessed. Additionally, learning

takes place outside of the classes in the form of museum trips,

galleries, exhibitions, trade fairs and a field trip abroad.

http://www.leyton.ac.uk/en/courses/course-search.cfm/art-and-design-ualab-level-3-diploma-equivalent-to-btec-extended-diploma

GCSE Art & Design

What is the subject?

Brief description of the subject

The world of art, craft and design is so big it’s impossible to imagine.

It includes everything that any artist, craft worker and designer has ever created since the beginning of

time to the present day, in any part of the world and for any useful or decorative purpose. It’s no small

challenge to know even where to begin!

One advantage with art and design is that you are free to choose the aspects of the subject that interest

you. Successful students make the most of this freedom.



Artist, Designer, Illustrator, Teacher, Community Art’s Worker, Exhibition/

Set designer, Fashion Designer, Fine Artist, Printmaker, Jewellery Maker,

Sculptor, Web designer, Photographer, Museum/Gallery Conserver.


A-Level Art & Design

Foundation Course in Art & Design

BA Degree in specialist subject

MA/MFA in specialist subject

PGCE in Art & Design/Education

PHD

Learning Director: Miss Da Costa Sherwood


GCSE Art and Design is made up of two parts or

‘components’. These are marked separately and

the marks added together to give you your GCSE

grade. The two components are controlled

assessment (a portfolio of work) and an

externally set assignment that comes at the end

of the course.

This GCSE is a two year course with work

completing in year 10 submitted for

consideration in the final grade.

The externally set exam will take place at the

end of year 11 in the Summer and will be 10

hours.

BTEC Business Studies


The Edexcel BTEC in Business has been designed to provide an engaging and stimulating introduction to the world of business and

to:

encourage personal development of knowledge and skills relevant to the business world through practical participation in a range of vocational business activities ;

give students a wider understanding and appreciation of the broad range of business specialism's through selection of optional specialist units ;

encourage students to develop their people, communication, planning and team working skills by having the opportunity to select from optional units available in the qualification structure;

give students the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.



Business is an ideal subject for developing a wide

range of skills. Pupils will learn how to research

information from a range of sources and present it

in a variety of ways. They will develop skills,

knowledge and understanding that will be highly

valued by employers and will be useful in the

world of work. A Business qualification is a

stepping stone to a whole range of future

opportunities. The skills developed will support

pupils in further studies and/or employment.

Learning Director: Miss Da Costa-Sherwood


The BTEC qualification has core and optional specialist units.

Students will complete two core units, and a choice of two optional

units.

Core units:

Unit 1 Enterprise in the Business World (controlled

assessment

Unit 2 Finance for Business (exam)

Optional units (all controlled assessments)

Promoting a Brand

Principles of Customer Service

Sales and Personal Selling

Recruitment, Selection and Employment

GCSE Business Studies


What is GCSE Business Studies all about?

GCSE Business Studies requires an enquiring mind, an interest in learning about the world around us, and in

discovering how businesses are set up, or what makes someone a great entrepreneur.

How to start up and successfully run a business, using clear analysis of case studies of successful businesses.

The successful marketing, people management and financial control of businesses.

How businesses measure and improve performance.

Government, EU and customer influence upon businesses.



Business Studies is an ideal subject for developing a

wide range of skills. Pupils will learn how to research

information from a range of sources and present it in a

variety of ways. They will develop skills, knowledge and

understanding that will be highly valued by employers

and will be useful in the world of work. A GCSE in

Business Studies is a stepping stone to a whole range of

future opportunities. The skills developed will support

pupils in further studies and/or employment.

Learning Director: Miss Da Costa-Sherwood


Unit 1: Introduction to Small Business

Enterprise; starting and running a small business

Putting a business idea into practice

Understanding the economic context

Unit 2: Investigating Small Business

Research task based on unit 1 content (controlled assessment)

Unit 3: Building a Business

Marketing

Meeting customer needs

Effective financial and people management

The wider world affecting business

The Unit 1 and Unit 3 examinations are taken at the

end of the second year.


In today’s media society we are all influenced on a daily basis by news reports, websites, newspapers, films, music,

games and television. Creative Digital Media studies how these products are designed to influence, inform, persuade

and entertain their specific audience.

As part of the course you will look at different media products and build the skills required to produce your own media

product. You will be expected to research, plan, cast and create a variety of media products throughout the course.



One of the main purposes of BTEC qualifications is to help learners to

progress ultimately into employment. The vast majority of employers

require learners to have certain technical skills, knowledge and

understanding to work in a particular sector, but they are also looking

for employability skills to ensure that employees are effective in the

workplace.

These skills include: self-management, team working, business

awareness and customer awareness, problem solving, communication,

basic literacy and numeracy, a positive attitude to work, and the use of

IT.

Further vocational and academic qualifications.

Learning Director: Mr Simpson

Subject lead: Ms Cox

Course Components & Key

Dates

Unit 1: Digital Media Sectors and

Audiences.

Unit 2: Planning and Pitching a Digital

Media Product.

Unit 3: Digital Moving Image

Production.

Unit 5: Digital Publishing Production

BTEC Creative Digital Media

GCSE Drama


GCSE Drama is examined by AQA. The course has one written paper unit and one practical performance unit.

The course runs for two years. In the first year students are introduced to a range of drama techniques and will perform their

first two controlled assessments. In the second year students will consolidate their skills and perform two more controlled

assessments. The written examination will take place at the end of the two years.

As part of the course students will take part in a range of workshops with professional performers and organisations and will

also be expected to take part in numerous after school theatre trips.


Possible Career Opportunities include:

Actor, Drama therapist, Theatre Director, Stage Manager, Teacher, Sound-Engineer, Entertainer and Youth and Community Worker. This course will also prepare you for A-level Theatre Studies, University or Drama school.

Learning Director: Mr Golub


Practical Work: 60%

The practical performance unit requires students to present

practical work for two controlled assessment options each

with a weighting of 30%. Students will be graded on both

their process and understanding of skills development and

their final performance

Drama Written Paper: 40%

The written paper unit assesses your ability to write about

the practical work you complete during the course. In

addition it requires you to answer questions related to the

study and performance of a scripted play.

GCSE English Literature & Language


GCSE English Language allows students to develop as creative and analytical writers, to investigate how language is used and

draw on their own experiences by studying a variety of non-fiction texts from both the present and the past and learning key

writing skills.

GCSE English Literature offers students the chance to study a range of both classic and contemporary literary texts in drama,

poetry and prose—from Shakespeare to the modern day.


English as a whole, together with Science and Maths, is one of what is called the core subjects. It is extremely important for students to achieve a good passing grade English as employers recognise that it is important to have the ability to read and write as well as being able to express yourself verbally. Most importantly English provides students with the key skills they need for life outside of school and study—in all forms of written and spoken communication.



English is a dual course meaning you achieve two GCSEs. One is English literature and the other is English language. Achieving a good grade in English is just as important so students want to achieve the best grades possible in both. In year 9 students do a course that introduces them to and prepares them for the GCSE course. They do units on poetry, read a novel and study a Shakespearean text while focusing on the various skills required to achieve the best possible grades in year 10 and 11. They follow a two year course where students will study both literature and language. Again such subjects as pre-19th century novels, poetry and Shakespeare will form the basis of the literature course while writing to persuade, descriptive writing and studying a variety of non-fiction texts will form the basis of language. At the end, in May 2017. students will do two exams for each course to complete their studies.

GCSE Geography

Geography

There has never been a better or more important time to study Geography. With growing interest in issues such as climate

change, migration, economic change and social cohesion, Geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to

study.

It is fun, exciting, challenging and very current. Whatever your passion for the world - fascination with landscapes or concerns

about inequality - GCSE geography will provide you with knowledge and transferable skills that will reward you personally and

advance you professionally. Geographers have transferable skills wanted by all universities and are also highly employable in a

variety of careers.


Studying Geography will not only enhance skills needed for other

subjects such as analytical, numerical and investigative skills. It

helps you to develop your writing ability, at the same time as using

high levels of data, which will prepare you for higher education.

Through the study of Geography at GCSE and then A-Level, you

can access a wide range of Higher Education courses such as

Environmental Sciences, Law, Social Sciences.


Geography graduates are employed in many different occupations

including: journalism, law, marketing, advertising, environmental

awareness, education and the travel industry. Geography is an

exciting topic and plays an important role in our future!

Learning Director: Ms Una Sookun


We offer the OCR exam board specification B where

candidates will take 3 exams at the end of the year:

Unit 1: Our Natural World Global Hazards Changing Climate Distinctive Landscapes Unit 2: People and Society Urban Features Dynamic Development UK in the 21st Century Unit 3: Integrated issues Synoptic assessment SDME exercise

GCSE History


History is a well respected subject that provides students with an

excellent level of general knowledge. Students who study History

GCSE can go on to study History at A-Level. It compliments a

number of other subjects.

Employment opportunities:

Studying History gives you knowledge and skills which prepare you

for further education and are also useful in any career. Students

who study history often go on to work in research, education,

journalism, politics, law, social work and public services.


Learning Director: Ms Sookun


Candidates sit two exams in June of their

year of completion. The assessment

comprises of 75% exam, 25% Controlled

Assessment.

Unit 1: International Relations

Unit 2: 20th Century Depth Study

Unit 3: British History

What is History?

History is the study of the past but the qualification is by no means stuck in the past! Events of the past have shaped society worldwide into

what it is today. By studying History, you will gain a better understanding of the present and see that events do not ‘just happen’ but that

they are the result of a complex web of factors. You will also develop your skills of analysis and an ability to formulate a coherent argument,

executed with finesse. In taking History GCSE, you will study British and world history. The GCSE History course has been designed to help

you understand the value and significance of world events in the past. In the process you’ll gain a deeper understanding of social, cultural,

religious and ethnic diversity. Knowing how people lived in the past helps to understand why people act like they do today.

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

CiDA ICT (Certificate in Digital Applications)

About CiDA “Innovation is moving at a scarily fast pace” - Bill Gates

This course aims to give students the skills to use the tools and techniques provided by artwork and imaging software to design and create effective graphic products for specified purposes and audiences. Students will investigate a range of graphic products to find out how images are used to convey a particular message. They will discover that their audience like some of these products more than others and need to consider why this is the case. Software used will range from word processing and presentation software, to graphic design and web development software. The hands-on nature of the course prepares students to enter the workplace as competent digital citizens, aware of the growing importance of digital media. Skills in digital applications also provide a wide range of career options, as well as a route to self employment and higher education.

About CiDA:

Once students have a good understanding of the possibilities offered by artwork and imaging, they will learn how to produce images that communicate effectively onscreen and in print as well as how to combine them with other components to produce graphic products. Students will demonstrate their ability to create effective images and graphic products through their work on a major project. This will include exhibiting their work and supporting evidence in an E-portfolio. The externally assessed section of the course requires students to demonstrate the graphics techniques and web design skills they have acquired. Students will be expected to design a multi-page web site to a specific brief under exam conditions in a set amount of time. • evaluate the effectiveness of computer programs/solutions and the impact of,

and issues related to, the use of computer technology in society


A level Mathematics and Further Maths

Subject Leader: Mr E Koramoa

Course content:

Students will learn how to use a variety of soft-

ware and will learn about:

Graphics and image editing

Vector graphic software

Bitmap graphic software

Web design software Assessment

Students will achieve a qualification worth the equivalent of one GCSE. Graded A* – C

Work will be coursework based requiring you to plan and organise your work. There will also be an examined element worth at least 25% of your final grade.

GCSE Mathematics


Maths is for everyone. It is diverse, engaging and essential in equipping students with the right skills to reach their future destination, whatever that may be. Mathematics is a universal part of human culture. It is the tool and language of commerce, engineering and other sciences – physics, computing, biology etc. It helps us recognise patterns and to understand the world around us. Mathematics plays a vital, often unseen, role in many aspects of modern life, for example:

Space travel

Safeguarding credit card details on the internet

Modelling the spread of epidemics

Predicting stock market prices

Business decision making


Analytical and quantitative skills are sought by a wide range of

employers. A degree in mathematics provides you with a broad

range of skills in problem solving, logical reasoning and flexible

thinking. This leads to careers that are exciting, challenging and

diverse in nature

Whatever your future academic or career plans a good

mathematics GCSE provides you with particularly good job

prospects


A level Mathematics and Further Maths

Learning Director: Mr Persaud


GCSE Maths is going to change and get more demanding for

everyone:

The volume of subject content has increased.

The demand of that content is increasing too, with

harder topics being introduced.

The total time for the examinations is increasing,

from 3 ½ hours to 4 ½ hours.

In the assessments there’s a greater emphasis on

problem solving and mathematical reasoning,

Students will be required to memorise formulae .

Maths with a level of confidence and fluency that

will provide a genuine foundation for the rest of

their learning and working lives.

GCSE Media Studies


In today’s media society we are all influenced on a daily basis by news reports, websites, newspapers, films, music,

games and television. The Globe Academy Media Studies course studies how these products are designed to

influence, inform, persuade and entertain their specific audience.

As part of the course you will look at different media products and build the skills required to produce your own

media product. You will be expected to research, plan, cast and create a variety of media products throughout the

course.



Jobs in media can vary from directors, camera person,

costume designer, editor, film producer, technical crew, news

presenter, and games designers.


Many GCSE students go on to study Media Studies or Film

Studies at AS/ A Level.

At degree level Film and Television Studies, and Media and

Communications are popular in Universities across the country.


Subject lead: Ms Cox


Unit 1 (30%):Advertisement Campaigns.

Unit 2(30%): Music Promotion

Exam (40%): Action Adventure Films/ TV

Comedy.

GCSE MFL (French or Spanish)


In GCSE French and Spanish, pupils develop their listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. Different units of

work will be covered, including Healthy Lifestyles, Holidays, the Environment, Free Time and Media and

Education. Study relating to the French and Spanish speaking world plays a key role in MFL learning at Globe

Academy and pupils will visit France or Spain as part of the GCSE course.



Language skills are highly prized in professional services such

as banking, law and accountancy where many firms operate

on a global level. Qualifications in MFL are also valued by the

best universities, making entry to Russell Group universities

more likely. In turn, a degree from a top university greatly

improves long-term employability.


AS Level and A Level, single or joint honours Degree



Unit 1—Listening (20%) assessed by

examination at the end of Year 11

Unit 2—Reading (20%) assessed by

examination at the end of Year 11

Unit 3—Speaking (30%) assessed by

controlled assessments in Years 10

and 11

Unit 4—Writing (30%) assessed by

controlled assessments in Years 10

and 11

BTEC Music


BTEC Music will provide you with the practical and theoretical skills to become a modern day musician. You will compose Music

for a range of purposes and record it using industry standard software. You must also dedicate time to learn an instrument

outside of the classroom and take part in regular solo and group performances. These skills will then be put into a wider context

and you will be required to design, promote and deliver a musical product further to studying the Music Industry to prepare you

for life outside of the classroom.

This option is designed to provide wider experiences within Music as a subject and provides a range of opportunities to develop a

variety of skills required to within a rapidly expanding music industry. Music is much more than performing and composing, the

Music BTEC addresses this by providing a focus on all of the roles within the Music industry and how they work together. If

performing and composing is your passion the BTEC is still a great choice with two units designated to these areas, with the

remaining two units providing you with the skills and understanding to take yourself to the next step within the industry.

Life after BTEC Music:

Post 16: A level Music, BTEC level 3 diploma in Music and BTEC level 3 in

Performing Arts, Music Technology A level

University and beyond: Music Degree specialising in Performance and or

Composition, Popular Music Degree, Music Technology Degree, Music

Production Degree/HND, Musical Theatre Degree.

Possible Careers:

include Composer, Music Technician, Sound Engineer, Recording Engineer,

Music Producer, Radio Producer, Sound Designer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering

Engineer, Session Musician, Recording Artist etc.

Sean Whitehead

Course Components:

Unit 1: The Music Industry (Written Exam): 25%

Written Paper – 1 hour written exam (externally

assessed).

Unit 2: Managing and Musical Product

(Coursework): 25%

2 assignments (externally assessed).

Unit 4: Introducing Music Composition

(Coursework): 25%

3 assignments (internally assessed).

Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance

(Coursework): 25%

2 assignments (internally assessed).

AQA Music GCSE


Music GCSE is the option for pupils who are serious about the development of their composing, performing and theoretical

skills. The course provides plenty of breadth and depth as it focuses it’s study on a range of Musical styles and areas of study.

The course demands the development of the complete musician, creating numerous opportunities for the study and application

of skills from Classical Music all the way through to Hip Hop.

The course is broken into three units and students will study and cover a wide range of Musical Styles including: Western

Classical Music, Popular Music (Blues, Rock, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre) and World Music (Music of Africa, India and the

Caribbean). You will explore each of these Musical styles through the following areas of study; ‘Rhythm and Metre’, ‘Harmony

and Tonality’, ‘Texture and Melody’, and ‘Structure and Form’. These areas of study and musical styles will also help form the

basis of your two compositions.



Professional Musician e.g. singer/instrumentalist, song writer, composer,

Music Critic, Conductor, Recording Engineer, Producer, Publicist, Music

Therapist, Music Teacher.


Post 16: A level Music, BTEC level 3 diploma in Music and BTEC level 3 in

Performing Arts, Music Technology A level

University and beyond: Music Degree specialising in Performance and or

Composition, Popular Music Degree, Music Technology Degree, Music

Production Degree/HND, Musical Theatre Degree.

Sean Whitehead

Course Components:

Listening and Appraising: 20%

Written Paper – 1 hour written/listening

exam.

Composing and Appraising Music: 40%

Two original compositions worth 40% of the

total marks

Performing Music: 40%

A combination of the following:

2 live performances on your instrument or

1 group performance and a sequenced

performance (use Music technology to

reproduce a piece of music)

BTEC Performing Arts


The BTEC First Award in Performing Arts (Acting) is a vocational course designed to introduce students to the skills

and expectations they would need to work in the arts industries. Students have to complete 3 units – 2 core units

and 1 optional specialist unit. The BTEC First Award in Performing Arts is the equivalent of one GCSE Grade A* - C.

Students are taught: Basic acting skills, professional practices, performing text and devising scripts, expectations of

the arts industry.

As part of the course students will take part in a range of workshops with professional performers and organisations

and will also be expected to take part in numerous after school theatre trips.


This course will prepare you for:

A career in acting.

A career in stage management.

A career in a range of arts industries.

A Btec (Level 3) Performing Arts

A performing arts course at a Sixth Form

College or Drama School

Learning Director: Mr Golub


Unit 1: Individual Showcase – Learners will complete a

letter of application and presentation/audition in

response to a selected progression opportunity

Unit 2: Preparation, Performance and Production-In

this unit learners will learn how to develop a

performance piece as a member of a fictional

performance company.

Unit 3: Optional Specialist/Acting-This unit is about

starting you on your journey to becoming a

professional actor. You will be introduced to important

acting skills and will learn about the specific demands

that acting makes on the body and mind.

GCSE Photography


Photography provides the opportunity to focus on a specific area of art and design in more depth

It includes everything involving cameras, from story boards to digital photography. You will be taught how to

properly operate a camera and compose a photo. We also have a dark room for developing film and photos.

Another advantage of photography is that it opens up areas of digital design and gives you the opportunity to

work with Photoshop.



Photographer, Artist, Digital Artist, Animator, Special Effects Artist,

Designer, Illustrator, Teacher, Community Art’s Worker, Fine Artist,

Printmaker, Web designer.


A-Level Photography or Art & Design

Foundation Course in Art & Design

BA Degree in Photography or Art & Design

MA/MFA in specialist subject

PGCE in Art & Design/Education

Learning Director: Miss Da Costa Sherwood


GCSE Photography is made up of two parts or

‘components’. These are marked separately and the

marks are added together to give you your GCSE

grade. The two components are controlled

assessment (a portfolio of work) and an externally set

assignment that comes at the end of the course.

This GCSE is a two year course with work completing

in year 10 submitted for consideration in the final

grade.

The externally set exam will take place at the end of

year 11 in the Summer and will be 10 hours.

OCR Product Design

PRODUCT DESIGN

In Product Design you will…

Learn to think creatively and intervene to improve the quality of life

Solve problems as individuals and as members of a team.

Work in stimulating contexts, which provide a wide range of opportunities,

Become innovators, identifying needs and opportunities in the community and the wider world.

We will develop students’ thinking skills and enterprise and entrepreneurial skills and develop students understanding

of work related learning.



Product Designer

Graphic Designer

Industrial Designer

Engineering

Architecture

Illustrator

Animator

Surveying

Apps designer

Learning Director: Ms Da Costa-Sherwood

Course Components:

There are 4 Units to the OCR Product

Design GCSE.

UNIT A551— Controlled Assessment.

UNIT A552— Designing & Making (The

Innovation Challenge).

UNIT A553— Making, Testing & Marketing.

UNIT A554— Design Influence (Written

Exam).

Furniture designer

Technician

Interior designer

Exhibition designer

Computer games designer

Set designer

Prop maker

Jewellery designer

GCSE Religious Education


Study of Religious Studies lays a good foundation for further

study of Religious Studies at A-level and complements other

related A-level subjects including Philosophy, Law, History,

History of Art, Government and Politics, Sociology and English

Literature.


Religious Studies is a relevant qualification for ANY job which

involves working with other people; doctors, nurses, teachers,

police officers, lawyers, judges and social workers. The UK is a

multi-faith society and an understanding of our differences will

help us live and work together peacefully!

Further vocational and academic qualifications.

Learning Director: Ms Sookun


To gain the GCSE candidates take any two of six units

available:

Unit 1 Religion and Citizenship

Unit 2 Religion and Life Issues

Unit 3 Religion and Morality

Unit 4 Religious Philosophy and Ultimate Questions

Unit 5 Religious Expression in Society

Unit 6 Worship and Key Beliefs

Candidates sit two exams in June of their year of

completion and the assessment comprises 100%

external (written) papers.


RE is the study of Religion and religious responses to fundamental questions of life.

At GCSE, RE encourages students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of Religion by exploring the impact of beliefs, teachings,

practices, ways of life and forms of expressing meaning. It also encourages them to express their personal responses and informed insights on

fundamental questions about life as well as develop their interest and enthusiasm for the study of Religion and the relationship between Religion

and the wider world. We offer the AQA exam board specification B: Ethics, Philosophy and religion in society for GCSE .

We offer the AQA exam board Religious Studies

BTEC Sport

At Globe we are offering the students the opportunity to study the level 2 BTEC sport award. In this subject students

will learn about a variety of different topics associated with sports.

Students will learn about leadership and how to coach younger students. They will get the opportunity to lead

sessions with primary aged children. They will learn about fitness levels and how to develop their own fitness and

keep to a healthy balanced diet. Students will also learn different educational skills such as, Independent learning

skills, creativity skills within practically based sessions, and learn how to work with others in a team.

In order to successfully participate in this two year course, you must have a deep interest in sport and participate to

a high level. You must be able to stick to strict deadlines and be reliable. You should also understand that the

majority of the course is assessed through coursework and not through practical performance.


By successfully completing this course, you will be able to study for

the following qualifications at college or university:

Sports Coach, Sports Managing, Fitness Trainer, Leisure Industry,

Sports Science Degree


A-Level and AS level sport, BTEC level 3 Sports, university degrees

associated with sports

Subject Leader: Mr H. James

Course Components:

Below are examples of some of the

units that you can study.

Fitness for sport and exercise

Practical sports performance

Leading sport activities

Training for personal fitness

The sports performer in action

The mind and sports performance.

GCSE Science


During KS3 all students will study the Collins Scheme of Learning. Two classes on both the McKinley and Elbrus side will

study GCSE Science. Science is a compulsory subject at KS4. GCSE Additional Science comprise of studying biology,

chemistry and physics . This course provides a firm foundation for progression to AS and A-level Science. The subjects

are taught separately and combined at the end of the year for an overall two GCSE grades. For Triple Science candidates

these will be separated into three separate science grades, one for each topic. The pathway you are on will be

determined by your prior attainment.


If you are interested in completing a science A Level you must

complete a Science GCSE.


Candidates who study science go on to work in a range of jobs

due to the transferable skills science allows you to acquire.

Some candidates work or study in fields related directly to

science as well as some graduates going into law, politics and

research.


A Level, Level 3, Apprenticeships and Degrees

Learning Director: Ms Kempthorne


At the time of going to press there will be

3 one hour external exams making up

75% of the course content.

25% of the grade will be made up of

controlled assessment in the style of an

investigative assessment or ISA

The external exams will be sat in the June

exam season of the year of completion.

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