Peter Symonds College Prospectus 2014
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Film StudiesWJECFilm Studies is a creative and analytical course that is designed to deepen your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of film. You will engage with a wide variety of films and production contexts. As well as developing skills to deconstruct and understand meaning in film you will have the opportunity to acquire practical filmmaking skills and explore ways of creatively producing visual storytelling. AS LevelExploring Film Form (coursework 40%) You will produce one 1,500 word essay which focuses on how micro codes, such as cinematography and editing, create meaning and provoke emotional response in the spectator in a short film extract. You will also produce a short horror/thriller film focussing on visual communication (rather than dialogue). British and American Film (external examination 60%) The Film Industry and Film Audiences – You will study British and American cinema industries and learn about the processes of film production, distribution and exhibition. As well as how films are marketed and sold to audiences. Another topic: British Film, analyses the horror genre and the way in which specific British cultural and societal issues are represented. You will also study a successful British Film Production Company, Working Title through the films Hot Fuzz and Love Actually. Thirdly, in US Film Comparative Study you will compare two US films (e.g. same genre or theme but from a different time period).
A2 LevelFilm Research and Creative Projects (coursework 50%) In this unit you will produce two projects. One is research based and the other is creative (making a short film/film sequence or write a screenplay). Varieties of Film Experience (external exam 50%) In these units you will study a broader range of films than at AS. Topics include National Cinema (Mexican, French, Spanish, and Hong Kong) as well as studying Spectatorship and Documentary. You will also study one specific film from US or World cinema as a close critical study. This unit will consider political and social themes such as race and gender issues. Standard entry requirements. Please Note: In some units at AS (specifically genre studies) we will analyse 18 certificate films as exam case studies. FrenchEdexcelThis course offers you the opportunity to improve your language skills whilst gaining an understanding of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of France. You will learn to speak and write at length in French about all aspects of society and culture in France. Enthusiasm and a commitment to learning are essential to language acquisition at this level. You should expect to engage in whole class discussion, small group work and pair work. AS LevelThe course will move you on from GCSE covering the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will also gain a greater knowledge of grammatical structures and so develop accuracy in the language. Teaching is based on a thematic approach and the language is taught through a variety of contemporary issues, using a range of authentic resources. The general topic areas are; youth culture and concerns; lifestyle, health and fitness; travel, tourism, environmental issues; education and employment. A2 LevelThe course will enable you to develop your linguistic skills further whilst continuing to enhance your knowledge of the target language, country and culture. You will use the language to present viewpoints, develop, analyse and evaluate arguments both when speaking and writing. You will study aspects of the contemporary society and culture of France and other French-speaking countries. In addition to the AS topics you will study; customs, traditions and beliefs; National and International events; and literature and the arts. The practical, applied approach to the study of French at this level means that it is useful to students of the arts and sciences alike. The course will enable you to progress on to further study of languages, whilst being equally rewarding for those not intending to pursue the subject beyond A Level. Standard entry requirements plus a Grade B or above in French. Students with a Grade B in French at GCSE will be supported in their first term by an extra grammar support session. General StudiesAll advanced level students at Peter Symonds College will takeGeneral Studies AS and A2. The course is delivered in university-style weekly lectures and offers the opportunity to develop independent learning skills. You will develop your knowledge, understanding and opinions as well as a wide range of important and relevant skills. General Studies is the study of the world in which you live and crosses boundaries between subjects. The programme also includes study skills and topics from the wider curriculum. Over half of British university courses, including at some of the most prestigious universities, accept General Studies as part of a points-score offer. It is widely recognised that this subject is a good indicator of potential degree performance.
AS LevelGeneral Studies at AS integrates knowledge from different disciplines. You will study important topics from science and technology, the arts, humanities and the social sciences. A2 LevelA2 General Studies provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate greater ‘critical awareness’ towards issues that affect you from the fields of science, culture and society and interconnections between these areas of knowledge. GeographyEdexcel"Whatever your passion for the world – fascination with landscapes or concerns about inequality – Geography will provide you with knowledge and transferable skills that will reward you personally and advance you professionally." Dr Rita Gardner, Director of the Royal Geographical Society. There are many good reasons to study Geography: you will have opportunities to explore and debate the characteristics and issues of our dynamic world; develop essential skills for university and future employment, particularly highly-valued independent research skills; participate in local and more exotic field courses in locations such as Iceland, California and Uganda. AS LevelGlobal Challenges – two topics, 1.5 hour exam.
Geographical Investigations – one physical and one human topic, 1 hour exam. Fieldwork, research and practical work form an intrinsic part of each option.
A2 LevelContested Planet You will study six topics examining conflicts over the use of global resources: Superpower Geographies, Water Conflicts, Biodiversity under Threat, Bridging the Development Gap, Energy Security and Technological Fix. Geographical Research This is your opportunity to conduct your own research into one of six research options: Tectonic Activity and Hazards; Cold Environments; Life on the Margins; The World of Cultural Diversity; Pollution and Human Health at Risk; Consuming the Rural Landscape. Standard entry requirements. An interest in Geography is essential but you do not need to have studied it at GCSE. Directory: prospectus prospectus -> State school prospectus -> Prospectus ms/MPhil/llm shari’ah/Phd programmes Download 229.69 Kb. Share with your friends:
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