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The Roding Valley High School SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS

Contents The Curriculum

The Courses

Art & Design

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Computer Science

Drama

Economics

English Literature

French

Geography

Government & Politics

History

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Media Studies

Music Technology

Philosophy & Ethics

Photography

Physical Education

Physics

Psychology

Sociology

Spanish

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The Curriculum Roding Valley High School focuses on AS and A Level Courses only at Sixth Form level. A Level & AS Level Courses

Entrance Requirements

This booklet contains some brief information about the courses on offer. More detailed information will be available at our Open Evening or directly from the school.

When deciding which courses to apply for, there are a variety of factors that you will need to take into account. The first thing you need to consider is your academic ability and the point score that you are likely to achieve at GCSE. The point score works by adding up the scores for your best 8 GCSE results – this number needs to be above 42 to gain a place here:

• AS Levels: These are one year courses; the first year of A Level. The assessment is at a level appropriate for a student having completed one year of study. These are both assessed at level 3. • A Levels: These are two year courses. Due to national reforms, all A Level subjects will be assessed by exams at the end of the second year of study. GCSE Programme GCSE Maths & English Language: all students must re-sit these GCSEs if they haven’t already attained at least a new grade 4.

Grade

Points

The new grading for Maths and English is on a numbered scale and in that case the points are the same value as the grade: e.g. Grade 8 = 8 points, etc.

Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Coursework project between September and January (60%)

One coursework project between June and January, which also includes an extended piece of writing of between 1000 and 3000 words. (60%)

Externally set exam released in February with a 10 hour exam in May (40%)

Externally set exam is released in February and the 15 hour final exam takes place in May (40%)

Additional Information: Students will commence a programme which develops understanding of themes explored by different artists from around the world and how it can reflect their personal viewpoint, culture, religion and life experience. This knowledge is then incorporated into your own ideas for extended art pieces and encourages in-depth reflection and analysis. Students will be expected to work independently on their own work and be willing to justify and explain their own ideas. Studying art and design at this level helps to develop opportunities to pursue further studies at art colleges and universities as well as a variety

of industries such as Architecture, Publishing, Advertising and Design (clothes, automotive, games, interior, etc) Recommended Reading: Collings, M (2000) This is Modern Art Weidenfield and Nicholson, London. Hughes, R (1980) The Shock of the New British Broadcasting Corporation, London Gombrich, E (1950) The Story of Art Phaidon, London ISBN-13: 9780714832470

Art & Design (AQA)

Minimum Entry Requirements: Students should have attained a minimum B grade at GCSE Art For Further Information , please contac t: Mr D T isdale, Head of Art

Biology (AQA)

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Biology (AQA) Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

1. Biological molecules

5. Energy transfers in and between organisms

2. Cells

6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments

3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms

7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression

Paper 1

Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks 50% of AS

Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills Written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level

Paper 2

Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks 50% of AS

Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills Written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level Paper 3 Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills Written exam: 2 hours 78 marks 30% of A-level Minimum Entry Requirements: B in Biology if studying Triple Science at GCSE or BB if studying Double Award at GCSE (including B in Biology Component).

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr N Poovilin gham, Head of Scien ce

Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

In the first year you will cover two learning areas.

In the second year you will build on that solid knowledge-base with another two themes

Theme 1: Marketing and people • M eeting customer needs • T he market • M arketing mix and strategy • M anaging people • E ntrepreneurs and leaders Theme 2: managing business activities • R aising finance • F inancial planning • M anaging finance • R esource management • E xternal influences

Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy • Business decisions and strategy • Business growth • Decision-making techniques • Influences on business decisions • Assess no competitiveness • Managing change

There is a significant emphasis on using quantitative mathematical methods to analyse data in order to suggest strategies for business scenarios.

Theme 4: Global business • Globalisation • Global markets and business • Expansion • Global marketing • G lobal industries and companies (multinational corporations)

Two papers, both on all of the learning topics you have studied.

All of the topics across the AS and A level learning are assessed in year two.

• P aper 1 lasts 90 minutes and and accounts for 50% of your total AS Level marks. • P aper 2 lasts 90 minutes and accounts for 50% of your total AS Level marks. • E ach paper has structured data response sections and an extended open-response question.

• Paper 1 lasts 120 minutes and and accounts for 35% of your total A Level marks. This paper is made up of content from Themes 1 and 4. • P aper 2 lasts 120 minutes and accounts for 35% of your total A Level marks. This paper is made up of content from Themes 2 and 3. • P aper 3 lasts 120 minutes and accounts for the final 30% of your A Level mark. It is made up of content from all themes and based on a pre-released context.

Additional Information: Students who take Business Studies often also study Computing, Economics, Modern Languages, or Maths. But students committed to the arts or sciences should also consider taking Business Studies in this cost-centred world. This A Level will get you started in business and give you the skills and knowledge to progress to higher education. You could work for a corporation, or maybe a management consultancy. All businesses (and other organisations like charities and hospitals) need sound business skills behind them.

Business (Edexcel)

Revision Guide AS/A level Business: Themes 1 and 2 of Edexcel’s Business Minimum Entry Requirements: A minimum of a grade B (Grade 6) at GCSE in Maths and English Language

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr O Hussain , Head of IT an d Business Facu lty

Recommended Reading: Edexcel AS/A level Business 5th edition student book and ActiveBook.

Chemistry (AQA)

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Chemistry (AQA) Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

1. Physical chemistry a. Atomic structure b. Amount of substance c. Bonding d. Energetics e. Kinetics f. Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelierâ€™s principle and Kc g. Oxidation, reduction and redox equations 2. Inorganic chemistry a. Periodicity b. Group 2, the alkaline earth metals c. Group 7(17), the halogens 3. Organic chemistry a. Introduction to organic chemistry b. Alkanes c. Halogenoalkanes d. Alkenes e. Alcohols f. Organic analysis

4. P hysical chemistry a. Thermodynamics b. Rate equations c. Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems d. Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells Acids and bases 5. I norganic chemistry a. Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides b. Transition metals c. Reactions of ions in aqueous solution 6. O rganic chemistry a. Optical isomerism b. Aldehydes and ketones Carboxylic acids and derivatives c. Aromatic chemistry d. Amines e. Polymers f. 3.3.13 Amino acids, proteins and DNA g. Organic synthesis h. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy i. Chromatography

Paper 1 Relevant Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, including relevant practical skills Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks 50% of AS

Paper 1 Relevant Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, including relevant practical skills Written exam: 2 hours 105 marks 35% of A-level

Paper 2 Relevant Physical and Organic Chemistry, including relevant practical skills Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks 50% of AS

Paper 2 Relevant Physical and Organic Chemistry, including relevant practical skills Written exam: 2 hours 105 marks 35% of A-level Paper 3 Any content and any practical skills Written exam: 2 hours 90 marks 30% of A-level

For Further , Information t: please contac gham, Mr N Poovilin ce Head of Scien

Minimum Entry Requirements: B in Chemistry if studying Triple Science at GCSE or BB if studying Double Award at GCSE (including B in Chemistry Component).

Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Two main learning topics:

This builds on your knowledge base from AS and cover three main topics as follows:

1. Computing principles’ and includes information on the different types of computer hardware and theory behind how components function. 2. ‘Algorithms’ and gives you an opportunity to explore the ideas behind computational thinking and problem solving

Two papers, one on each of the learning topics you have studied. • P aper 1 lasts 75 minutes and accounts for 50% of your total AS Level marks. • P aper 2 lasts 75 minutes and accounts for 50% of your total AS Level marks.

1. Computer systems - assessed in a written paper recalling knowledge and understanding. 2. Algorithms and programming - problem solving skills needed by learners to apply the knowledge and understanding encountered in the first component. 3. Programming project component is a practical portfolio based assessment with a task that is chosen by the teacher or learner and is produced in an appropriate programming language of the learner’s or teacher’s choice. Two papers and a project: • P aper 1 lasts 150 minutes and accounts for 40% of your total A Level marks. • P aper 2 lasts 150 minutes and accounts for 30% of your total A Level marks. • T he final programming project accounts for 20% of your total A Level mark.

Additional Information:

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Students who take Computer Science tend to have strengths in Maths and Physics. If you like to think about tasks and issues in a systematic way then you would enjoy studying this subject.This A Level will get you started in Computing and give you the skills and knowledge to progress to higher education. You could also work for an organisation, go on to study a technical apprenticeship or code the next big thing in technology.

A minimum of a grade B in GCSE Computing/Computer Science or Grade 6 in Maths and English Language.

Computer Science (OCR)

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr O Hussain , Head of IT an d Business Facu lty

Recommended Reading: OCR A Level Computer Science by George Rouse, Jason Pitt , Sean O’Byrne My Revision Notes OCR A level Computer Science by George Rouse, Sean O’Byrne, Jason Pitt

Drama (Edexcel)

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Drama (Edexcel) Programme of Study: AS Level

Key Text Books:

40% of the qualification

The Theatre and Its Double: Antonin Artaud Brecht for Beginners: Michael Thoss An Actor Prepares: Constantin Stanislavski

• Devise an original performance piece.

GCSE Minimum Requirements:

• Use one key extract from a performance text and a theatre practitioner as stimuli.

B at GCSE or B (Grade 5) in GCSE English.

Component 1: Devising

• Centre choice of text and practitioner. • Performer or designer routes available. Component 2: Text in Performance Coursework 20% of the qualification There are 2 parts to the assessment: 1. a portfolio 2. the devised performance/design realisation Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of the qualification

For Further Information , please contac t: Ms C Harris, Head of Dram a

Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure. This theme focuses on microeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of: • N ature of economics • H ow markets work • M arket failure • G overnment intervention.

Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market. Students will develop an understanding of: • Business growth • Business objectives • Revenues, costs and profits • Market structures • Labour market • Government intervention. Theme 4: A global perspective This theme develops the microeconomic concepts introduced in Theme 1 and focuses on business economics. This theme develops the macroeconomic concepts introduced in Theme 2 and applies these concepts in a global context. Students will develop an understanding of: • International economics • Poverty and inequality • Emerging and developing economies • The financial sector • Role of the state in the macro-economy

Theme 2: The UK economy – performance and policies. This theme focuses on macroeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of: • M easures of economic performance • A ggregate demand • A ggregate supply • N ational income • E conomic growth • M acroeconomic objectives and policy. There is a significant emphasis on using quantitative mathematical methods to analyse data. In the first year (AS Award) you will sit two papers, both on all of the learning topics you have studied. • P aper 1: Introduction to markets and market failure. Questions drawn from Theme 1 - 80 marks, 1.5 hours. 50% of qualification • P aper 2: The UK economy - performance and policies. Questions drawn from Theme 2 - 80 marks, 1.5 hours. 50% of qualification

Economics (Edexcel)

All of the topics across the AS and A level learning are assessed in year two (A Level). • P aper 1: Markets and business behaviour. Questions drawn from Theme 1 and Theme 3 - 100 marks, 2 hours, 35% of qualification • P aper 2: The national and global economy. Questions drawn from Theme 2 and Theme 4 - 100 marks, 2 hours, 35% of qualification • P aper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics. Questions drawn from all themes - 100 marks, 2 hours, 30% of qualification

Additional Information:

Recommended Reading:

Students who take Economics often also study Business Studies, Modern Languages, or Maths. But students committed to the arts or sciences should also consider taking Economics in this cost-centred world. This A Level will get you started in economics and give you the skills and knowledge to progress to higher education. You could work for a corporation, or maybe a management consultancy. All businesses (and other organisations like charities and hospitals) need sound economics skills behind them.

Edexcel AS/A Level Economics 2015: Student Book + Active Book My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS Economics Second Edition Useful books: Edexcel Economics A Student Guide: Theme 1 Introduction to markets and market failure Edexcel Economics A Student Guide: For Further Information Theme 2 The UK economy - performance , please contac and policies t: Mr O Hussain , Minimum Entry Requirements: Head of IT an d Business Facu lty A minimum of a grade B at GCSE or Grade 6 in Maths and English Language

English Literature (AQA) Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Paper 1: Language and the Individual

Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society

• Textual variations and representations • Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 70 marks 50% of AS

• Textual variations and representations • Children’s language development (0-11 years) • Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks 40% of A-level

Paper 2: Language Varieties

Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change

• Language diversity • Writing skills • Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 70 marks 50% of AS

• • • •

Language diversity and change Language discourses Writing skills Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks 40% of A-level

Minimum Entry Requirements: Grade 6/B in both English Literature and English Language.

For Further Information , please contac t: Mrs C Taylor, KS5 Lead for English

French (AQA)

English Literature (AQA)

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Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Paper 1 (Unit 1) - 45% of AS

Paper 1 (Unit 1) - 50% of A Level

Listening, reading and writing

• A spects of French-speaking society: current trends • A rtistic culture in the French/Spanish-speaking world • Grammar

• A spects of French-speaking society: current trends • Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues • Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world • Grammar

Paper 2 (Unit 2) - 25% of AS

Paper 2 (Unit 2) - 20% of A Level

Writing

• O ne text or one film from the lists in the specification

• O ne text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification • Grammar

Paper 3 (Unit 3) - 30% of AS

Paper 3 (Unit 3) - 30% of A Level

Speaking

• O ne sub-theme from Aspects of French speaking society: current trends and one sub-theme from Artistic culture in the French/ Spanish-speaking world.

• I ndividual research project • One of four sub-themes ie Aspects of Frenchspeaking society: current trends, Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues, Artistic culture in the French-speaking world, Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world.

French (AQA)

Minimum Entry Requirements: B at GCSE.

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr A Hayes, Head of Mod ern Languages

Geography (Edexcel)

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Geography (Edexcel) Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

• Dynamic Landscapes (50% of the AS qualification)

Students who study Geography at A-Level will be examined on the same 4 topics as both. In addition, they will study an extra 4 topics and undertake an Independent Investigation (coursework).

- Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards - Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Changes • Dynamic Places (50% of the AS qualification)

- Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity - Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security

○ - Topic 3: Globalisation

- Topic 7: Superpowers

○ - Topic 4: Shaping Places

- Topic 8: Global Development and Connections

Both Exams are 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Paper 1: 2 hr 15 mins (30%) Paper 2: 2 hr 15 mins (30%) Paper 3: 2 hr 15 mins (20%) Coursework - A Level Independent Investigation • A 3000-4000 word independent (20%).

Minimum Entry Requirements: We accept students with a B or above in GCSE Geography, a C (Grade 4) in English is also required.

For Further , Information t: ac please cont , gs in Miss K Stock Head of Geography

Programme of Study: The units studied at AS will be assessed at the end of the first year. This will count towards the award of the A level at the end of two years of study. AS Level

A Level

Unit 1 People, Politics and Participation – 50% of AS , 25% of A level

Unit 3 The Politics of the USA – 25% of A level

Unit 2 Governing Modern Britain – 50% of AS, 25% of A level

Unit 4 The Government of the USA – 25% of A level

Both units are assessed via written exams of 1 hour 30 minutes consisting of two structured, source-based questions from a choice of four.

Both units are assessed via written exams of 1 hour 30 minutes, two topics from a choice of four.

Key Text Books: AS UK Government and Politics (Philip Lynch and Paul Fairclough) A2 US Government and Politics (Anthony J. Bennett – 4th edition) Additional Information: Students are encouraged to undertake extensive background reading including a regular quality newspaper and the use of relevant websites such as BBC News and CNN news. Studying this course will enable students to develop a wide range of skills including the

ability to comprehend, synthesise and interpret political information; analyse and evaluate political knowledge. At AS level, candidates will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the political system of the UK. At A2, candidates will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the political system of the USA. GCSE Minimum Requirements: We accept students with a B (Grade 6) or above in English Language and at least one humanities subject.

Government & Politics (AQA)

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr S Murray, Head of Government & Politics

History (Edexcel)

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History (Edexcel) Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Russia 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin

Paper 3: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914

Examination 2 hours 15 minutes

Section A: one breadth essay Section B: one breadth essay Section C: one interpretations question

Section A: one source question Section B: one depth essay Section C: one breadth essay

30% A level 60% AS The GDR (East Germany) 1949–90 which has a thematic connection to the breadth study in Paper 1 ie communism. Examination 1 hour 30 minutes Section A: one source question Section B: one depth essay

Coursework 20% A level Students complete an independently researched enquiry on historical interpretations, e.g. the origins of WW1 or origins of the Cold War. Assessment 3000-4000 word essay

20% A level 40% AS

Key Text Books: Edexcel AS/A Level History, Paper 1&2: Communist States in the 20th Century Student Book + Activebook Edexcel A Level History, Paper 3: Britain: Losing and Gaining an Empire, 1763-1914: Student Book + Activebook GCSE Minimum Requirements: We accept students with a minimum of a B grade at GCSE.

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr A Goodall, Head of Histo ry

Programme of Study: Both A level and AS Mathematics have a simple 2:1 ratio of pure to applied content. This is yet to be approved by ofqual, but the course will have a proposed structure like this: AS Level

A Level

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1

Proof, Algebra and functions, Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane, Sequences and series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms, Differentiation,Integration, Vectors

AS content assessed at A level standard

2 hours 100 marks Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics Statistics: Statistical sampling, Data presentation and interpretation, Probability, Statistical distributions, Statistical hypothesis testing Mechanics: Quantities and units in mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newtonâ€™s laws Section A: Statistics (25 marks) Section B: Mechanics (25 marks) 1 hour 50 marks

2 hours 100 marks Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 Proof; Algebra and functions; Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane; Sequences and series; Trigonometry; Differentiation; Integration; Numerical methods 2 hours 100 marks Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics Statistics: Statistical sampling; Data presentation and interpretation; Probability; Statistical distributions; Statistical hypothesis testing

Mathematics (Edexcel)

Mechanics: Quantities and units in mechanics; Kinematics; Forces and Newtonâ€™s laws; Moments Section A: Statistics (50 marks) Section B: Mechanics (50 marks) 2 hours 100 marks

GCSE Minimum Requirements: We accept students with a minimum of a Grade 7/A at GCSE.

For Further Information , please contac t: Mrs E Vermaa k, KS5 Lead for Maths

Further Mathematics (Edexcel)

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Further Mathematics (Edexcel) Programme of Study: Both AS and A level Further Mathematics have a simple 50:50 split between compulsory and optional elements, with familiar option choices and defined content. This is yet to be approved by ofqual, but the course will have a proposed structure like this: AS Level

A Level

Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics

Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics 1

Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors

Based on the fixed core AS content assessed at A level standard

1.5 hours 75 marks

Paper 2: Further Pure Mathematics 2 Complex numbers, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations 1.5 hours 75 marks

Paper 2: Further Mathematics Option

Paper 3: Further Mathematics Option 1

Students take one of the following four options:

• Further Pure: Complex numbers, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations

• • • •

• Further Statistics: Linear regression, Statistical distributions (discrete), Statistical distributions (continuous), Correlation, Hypothesis testing, Chi squared tests

1.5 hours 75 marks

• Further Mechanics: Momentum and impulse, Collisions, Centres of mass, Work and energy, Elastic strings and springs • Decision Maths: Algorithms and graph theory, Algorithms on graphs, Algorithms on graphs II, Critical path analysis, Linear programming 1.5 hours 75 marks

GCSE Minimum Requirements: We accept students with a minimum of a Grade 7/A at GCSE and will be required to take an Aptitude Test.

1.5 hours 75 marks

urther Pure F Further Statistics Further Mechanics Decision Maths

Paper 4: Further Mathematics Option 2 Students take one of the following seven options: • • • • • • •

urther Pure Mathematics F Further Statistics 1 Further Statistics 2 Further Mechanics 1 Further Mechanics 2 Decision Mathematics 1 Decision Mathematics 2

1.5 hours 75 marks

For Further Information , please contac t: Mrs E Vermaa k, KS5 Lead for Maths

Media Studies (AQA)

Media Studies (AQA) Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Unit 1 – MEST 1 (50% of AS)

Unit 3 – MEST 3 (25% of A Level)

INVESTIGATING MEDIA

Media: Critical Perspectives

Media Concepts

Media Debates

2 hour WRITTEN EXAMINATION (80 Marks)

Media Theories (analysis) 2 hour WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Unit 2 – MEST 2 (50% of AS)

Unit 4 – MEST 4 (25% of A Level)

CREATING MEDIA

Media: Research and Production

PRACTICAL UNIT (80 Marks)

PRACTICAL UNIT (80 marks)

2 Linked production pieces taken from 2 of the 3 Media Platforms studied in Unit 1 plus 1500 word evaluation

2 Sections Critical

(e.g: Film and Print or e Media)

Investigation (48 Marks) Linked Production Piece (32 marks)

Additional Information:

Key Text Books:

Students are expected to do background reading and research as well as having a genuine interest in the media including news, film, music, photography, and the new digital media. They will need to be able to use ICT skills and demonstrate aptitude in photography and film making skills (all of which are attainable on the latest smart phones).

AS AQA Media Studies A2 AQA Media Studies GCSE Minimum Requirements: B (Grade 6) or above in English Language and at least one Humanities subject. It is useful and preferable (but not essential) that the student did Media Studies at GCSE.

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr C Perera, Head of Media

Music Technology (Edexcel)

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Music Technology (Edexcel) Programme of Study: The Music Technology course consists of two externally-examined papers and two non-examined assessment components. AS Level

A Level

Component 1: Recording Production tools and techniques to capture, edit, process and mix an audio recording. Non-examined assessment: externally assessed 20% of the qualification

Component 1: Recording As AS Level but a higher level of demand

Component 2: Technology-based composition Creating, editing, manipulating and structuring sounds to produce a technology-based composition. Non-examined assessment: externally assessed 20% of the qualification

Component 2: Technology-based composition As AS Level but a higher level of demand

Component 3: Listening and analysing • Knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles, in the context of a series of unfamiliar commercial recordings. • Application of knowledge related to all three areas of study: - recording and production techniques for both corrective and creative purposes - principles of sound and audio technology - the development of recording and production technology. Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes 25% of the qualification

Component 3: Listening and analysing As AS Level but a higher level of demand Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 25% of the qualification

Component 4: Producing and analysing • K nowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques, to be applied to unfamiliar materials in the examination.# • Application of knowledge related to two of the areas of study: - recording and production techniques for both corrective and creative purposes - principles of sound and audio technology Written/practical examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 35% of the qualification

Component 4: Producing and analysing As AS Level but a higher level of demand Written/practical examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 35% of the qualification

GCSE Minimum Requirements:

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr J Savage, Head of Creative Arts

The study of Music in any formal situation in the last two years will enable the student to access this course.

Programme of Study: The three units studied at AS will be assessed at the end of the first year. This will count towards the award of the A level at the end of two years of study. AS Level

A Level

Philosophy of religion

Developments in religious thought

Each unit is assessed with a 1 hour 15 minute examination.

Each unit is assessed with a 2 hour examination which covers all the AS content and additional A level content.

Additional Information: This course is suited to students who enjoy academic challenge. There is a large amount of reading required and high levels of literacy are needed to assimilate, analyse and evaluate different philosophical and ethical theory. It is also a subject where debate and public speaking can flourish as students develop the ability to critique the thoughts of others while developing their own. Students are encouraged to undertake extensive background reading around ethical and moral issues including a regular quality newspaper and the use of relevant websites such as BBC News and CNN news to keep up to date with ethical

issues in the media and changes to legislation on matters such as stem cell research. Key Text Books: Understanding Philosophy of Religion: A complete guide for OCR AS and A2 Understanding Religious Ethics: A complete guide for OCR AS and A2 GCSE Minimum Requirements: We accept students with a B (Grade 6) or above in English Language and at least one humanities subject.

Philosophy & Ethics (OCR)

For Further Information , please contac t: Mrs J Hodges, Teacher of Philosophy & Ethics

Photography (AQA)

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Photography (AQA) Programme of Study: The work produced during your AS-Level in Year 12 is assessed at the end of the first year and you are awarded a grade for AS-Level. This does not count towards your full A-Level grade as this is a separate course taught in Year 13. Successful completion of Year 12 at AS-Level will determine your entry onto the full A-Level in Year 13. AS Level

A Level

Component 1: Coursework Project

Component 1: Personal Investigation Project

60% of AS-Level grade

60% of A-Level grade Component 2: Externally Set Task

Component 2: Externally Set Task

40% of AS-Level grade

40% of A-Level grade

Additional Information:

Recommended Reading:

Students will commence a programme of study which encourages in-depth reflection and analysis of various genres of photography. As well as practical elements such as studio lighting, darkroom photography and digital editing, research and analysis forms an integral part of the course. Studying photography at this level helps to develop opportunities to pursue further studies at art colleges and universities as well as a variety of industries such as Media, Publishing, Advertising and Design.

The Photo Book, Ian Jeffrey (Phaidon) Collins Complete Photography Course, John Garrett (Collins) Minimum Entry Requirements: We accept students with a grade B or above in either GCSE Photography, GCSE Art or GCSE Media plus a photography portfolio. For Further Information , please contac t: Mrs S Costello , Head of Photography

Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

1. Applied anatomy and physiology 2. Skill acquisition 3. Sport and society 4. Biomechanical movement 5. Sport psychology 6. S port and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport

1. Applied anatomy and physiology 2. Skill acquisition 3. Sport and society 4. Exercise physiology 5. Biomechanical movement 6. Sport psychology 7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport

Exam Assessment Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport • S ection A: Applied physiology • S ection B: Skill acquisition and sports psychology • S ection C: Sport and society and technology in sport • H ow it’s assessed - Written exam: 2 hours - 70% of AS level

Exam Assessment Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport • Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology • Section B: Skill acquisition • Section C: Sport and society • How it’s assessed - Written exam: 2 hours - 35% of A-level

Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport. Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance. How it’s assessed Internal assessment, external moderation. 30% of AS.

Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Section B: Sport psychology • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport • How it’s assessed - Written exam: 2 hours - 35% of A-level Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport. Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance. How it’s assessed - Internal assessment, external moderation. 30% of A-level.

Physical Education (AQA)

Minimum Entry Requirements: B at GCSE (with B on the theory paper). For Further Information , please contac t: Ms S Parry, Head of PE

Physics (AQA)

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Physics (AQA) Programme of Study: The Music Technology course consists of two externally-examined papers and two non-examined assessment components. AS Level

A Level

Core Content 1. Measurements and their errors 2. Particles and radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics and materials 5. Electricity 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics 7. Fields and their consequences 8. Nuclear physics Options 1. Astrophysics 2. Medical physics 3. Engineering physics 4. Turning points in physics 5. Electronics Paper 1 Sections 1 - 5 Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 70 marks 50% of AS

Paper 1 Sections 1 â€“ 5 and Periodic Motion (6.1) Written exam: 2 hours 85 marks 34% of A-level

Paper 2 Sections 1 - 5 Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 70 marks 50% of AS

Paper 2 Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 Written exam: 2 hours 85 marks 34% of A-level Paper 2 Section A Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: Students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks 32% of A-level Minimum Entry Requirements: B in Physics if studying Triple Science at GCSE or BB if studying Double Award at GCSE (including B in Physics Component).

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr N Poovilin gham, Head of Scien ce

Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Paper 1 Introductory topics in Psychology – 50% of AS

Paper 1 Introductory topics in Psychology – 33.3% of A-level

Paper 2 Psychology in context – 50% of AS

Paper 2 Psychology in context – 33.3% of A-level Paper 3 Issues and options in Psychology – 33.3% of A-level

Both papers are assessed via written exams of 1 hour 30 minutes consisting of 3 sections containing multiple answer questions, short answer and extended writing.

All three papers are assessed via written exams of 2 hours consisting of 3 sections containing multiple answer questions, short answer and extended writing.

Additional Information:

Key Text Books:

These qualifications are linear as students will sit all the AS exams at the end of their AS course and all the A-level exams at the end of their A-level course.

AQA A-level Psychology Book 1

Studying this course will enable students to develop knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies and research methods. They will apply their psychological knowledge by analysing, interpreting and evaluating psychological concepts, theories and research studies.

Psychology (AQA)

AQA A-level Psychology Book 2 GCSE Minimum Requirements: We accept students with a B or above in Psychology (if previously studied) or at least a B in one humanities subject.

For Further , Information t: please contac s, m ia ill W Miss F s ce en Social Sci

Sociology (AQA)

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Sociology (AQA) Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Compulsory Content • Education • Methods in Context • Research Methods

Compulsory Content • Education with Theory and Methods - Education - Methods in Context - Theory and Methods • Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods - Crime and Deviance - Theory and Methods

Optional Topics in Sociology • Culture and Identity • Families and Households • Health • Work, Poverty and Welfare

Assessment Paper 1: Education with Methods in Context Compulsory content Assessed 1 hour 30 minutes written exam 60 marks 50% of AS level Paper 2: Research Methods and Topics in Sociology Section A: compulsory content Section B: one from Topics in Sociology 1 hour 30 minutes written exam 60 marks 50% of AS level

Optional: Topics in Sociology • Option 1 - Culture and Identity - Families and Households - Health - Work, Poverty and Welfare • Option 2 - Beliefs in Society - Global Development - The Media - Stratification and Differentiation Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods Compulsory content 2 hour written exam 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Paper 2: Topics in Sociology Section A: one from option 1: Section B: one from option 2 2 hour written exam 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Compulsory content 2 hour written exam 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Minimum Entry Requirements: We accept students with a B or above in Sociology (if previously studied) or at least a B in one humanities subject.

For Further Information , please contac t: Miss F W illiam s, Social Science s

Programme of Study: AS Level

A Level

Paper 1 (Unit 1) - 45% of AS

Paper 1 (Unit 1) - 50% of A Level

Listening, reading and writing

• A spects of Spanish-speaking society: current trends • A rtistic culture in the French/Spanish-speaking world • Grammar

• A spects of Spanish-speaking society: current trends • Aspects of Spanish-speaking society: current issues • Artistic culture in the French/Spanish-speaking world • Aspects of political life in the Spanish-speaking world • Grammar

Paper 2 (Unit 2) - 25% of AS

Paper 2 (Unit 2) - 20% of A Level

Writing

• O ne text or one film from the lists in the specification

• O ne text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification • Grammar

Paper 3 (Unit 3) - 30% of AS

Paper 3 (Unit 3) - 30% of A Level

Speaking

• O ne sub-theme from Aspects of Spanishspeaking society: current trends and one sub-theme from Artistic culture in the French/ Spanish-speaking world.

• I ndividual research project • One of four sub-themes ie Aspects of Spanish-speaking society: current trends, Aspects of Spanish-speaking society: current issues, Artistic culture in the Spanish-speaking world, Aspects of political life in the Spanish-speaking world.

Spanish (AQA)

Minimum Entry Requirements: B at GCSE.

For Further Information , please contac t: Mr A Hayes, Head of Mod ern Languages

Roding Valley High School

Alderton Hill Loughton Essex IG10 3JA t: 020 8508 1173 e: office@rodingvalley.net www.rodingvalley.net Headteacher: Mr J Luck