Peter Symonds College Prospectus 2014
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Graphic CommunicationGraphic Communication conveys information and ideas by visual means. This course focuses on the commercial side of Art and Design and is taught as part of the Product Design Department. You will have a genuine interest in Graphic Communication and this course will give you the opportunity to explore your own design practice through the development of practical skills, problem solving ability, creative thinking and self-motivation. The topics you will study will include typography, illustration, advertising, packaging and some multimedia skills which are essential for the industry. Traditional practical skills are combined with modern day techniques and ICT to create solutions for various design briefs. Students will learn industry standard software including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and 2D Design. There are also opportunities to learn 3D modelling software Solid Works.
A2 level Graphic Communication enables access to further study, through a portfolio of work, on to foundation courses in Graphic Design and courses at BA Honours Degree Level such as Graphic Design, Illustration, Digital Media, Animation and Design Management. Standard entry requirements. If you have not studied Art or Design Technology GCSE, you will need to have enthusiasm and commitment for the subject. GCSE Graphic Products is advantageous, but not essential. Health and Social CareOCRHealth and Social Care can be taken as:
Health and Social Care helps prepare you for a vocational career such as teaching and a wide range of careers in the NHS e.g. nursing, midwifery, radiography and occupational therapy. It can also lead into careers such as social work. This qualification is accepted by universities as part of standard entry requirements. It is particularly valued by universities if you are applying for nursing, midwifery and other health related degrees because the A Level promotes the development of independent learning and research skills. By the end of two years studying Health and Social Care, students feel confident about embarking on and achieving in higher education.
Two A levels over two years. For those seriously considering careers in the health, social and early years sectors. See range of unit topics below. Work experience is an important component of this course giving valuable insight into various careers helping students to make informed university degree and career choices. Please note a charge of £40 will be made for an enhanced DBS check required for access to work experience. All combinations allow students to study other A levels of their choice.
Specialist units include:
Standard entry requirements plus, if taking double Health and Social Care, a Grade B in a GCSE essay-based subject is required due to the coursework component of the subject and the need for advanced writing skills. History (Early)EdexcelEarly History offers you an exciting opportunity to explore political, social, economic and religious aspects of the past. It develops both an understanding of the past and an appreciation of the present. It helps you to develop a range of skills including analysis, evaluation, critical thinking, logic and clear communication which will prepare you for work or further study in a wide variety of areas. At A2 level, you will have the opportunity to study a topic that has attracted particular controversy amongst historians (Unit 3). For your coursework (Unit 4) you will carry out an investigation which covers a 100 year period. AS LevelUnit 1: Historical Themes in Breadth
Unit 2: British History in Depth
A2 LevelUnit 3: Protest, Crisis and Rebellion in England, 1536-88
Unit 4: Coursework
Standard entry requirements, plus we stronglyadvise a Grade B in GCSE English due to thecomplexity of the texts studied and the need foradvanced essay writing skills. We will, however, accept committed students with C grades inEnglish. If you have taken History GCSE you need toachieve a Grade C. It is not, however, a requirementto have studied History at GCSE provided you havean interest in the subject. You cannot however, study both Early History and Late History. 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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