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Year 9 Options 2017

Z, X and Y Bands What is this booklet about?

This booklet is about choosing the subjects that you will be studying for the next two years, called Key Stage 4. You will be working towards examinations from which important decisions will be made about your future.

This booklet will help you make the best possible start by choosing your examination courses carefully.

We offer many subjects. There is not enough time to study all these subjects fully for examination.

In most cases, a broad choice of courses at this stage will keep your options open for the future. Remember that you are required to stay in education or training until you are 18. This could be at college or in an apprenticeship. It is a good idea to make a list of careers in which you are interested and ask for information from the Careers Advisor (Ms O’Donnell), who is able to speak to you at school.

No. We put the options into pools to best meet students’ choices, but where clashes occur, students will have to choose again.

Choose the course you like, not the teacher you like. You may not have the same teacher next year. Do not choose subjects because your friends choose them. You may have different needs.

Why do I have to choose?

How will I know which course I need for a career?

Can I be sure that I will have all of my options choices?

Remember

How do I make my choices?

• Read the information in this booklet very carefully. • Talk to the subject teachers at the Choices Evening on Wednesday 8th March (4pm to

6pm) • Talk through your choices with your parents. • Make your final choice when you meet with a member of SLT (Senior Leadership

Team) during the week beginning 13th March.

Everyone’s choice will then be studied by Mr Birrell, Mr Benedict and the rest of the senior leadership team. We will do our best to make sure that you have your first choice of courses. Some adjustments will, however, have to be made and these will be fully discussed with you and, if necessary, parents/carers.

After that time it will be very difficult to make any further changes.

There are some subjects which every student must study. These will form the core curriculum:

• English • Mathematics • Science • PE

English

Being able to read and write with confidence and a high level of accuracy is essential for future success. The skills you learn in English will not only help you if you choose an academic future, but they will also help you in everyday adult life.

Mathematics

Maths helps you to develop your thinking, problem solving and numeracy skills and prepares you for the world of work.

Science

Studying Science will help you broaden your understanding of the world around you. We offer different Science courses which include: Separate Sciences and Combined Science. The Separate Science course is offered to students that have been identified by the Science faculty.

What can I choose?

Compulsory Subjects

Colleges and employers want to offer places and jobs to people who have a wide range of skills. They want individuals who show good levels of literacy and numeracy. Individuals who have an understanding of the way the world works, who can research ideas and communicate effectively.

Subjects widely recognised as ones where these skills are used are History, Geography, French and Spanish. These are our guided choices.

All students choose three subjects, but the number of guided choices depends on the band.

‘Z’ band – 3 guided choices (Ebacc Triple Science)

• Guided choice - History or Geography • Guided choice - Spanish • Guided choice – Separate Sciences

‘X’ band – 2 guided choices and 1 open choice (Ebacc)

• Guided choice - History or Geography • Guided choice - Spanish • Open choice – Any subject from the booklet, including another subject

from the guided choice list if you want.

‘Y’ band – 1 guided choices and 2 open choices

• Guided choice – History, Geography, Spanish or Computer Science • Open choice – Any subject from the booklet, including another subject

from the guided choice list if you want. • Open choice – Any subject from the booklet, including another subject

from the guided choice list if you want.

The bands are currently based on projected grades from Year 9 as well as the student’s prior attainment at Key Stage 2.

Every student is considered on an individual basis and changes are possible in consultation with Mr Birrell.

Languages

• French (Z and X band only unless already studying)

• Spanish

Humanities

• History • Geography • Religious Education

Design and Create

• Art and Design • Photography • Level 1/2 Certificate in Food and Cookery • Level 1/2 Technical Award in Materials Technology (Y band only) • Level 1/2 Technical Award in Visual Communications (Y band only)

Performing Arts

• Drama • Performing Arts BTEC First Award • Music BTEC First Award

Digital Technologies and Business

• Computer Science • Level 1/2 Certificate in Creative iMedia • Level 1/2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism • Business Studies

Social Sciences

• Psychology (X band only) • Sociology • Level 1/2 Technical Award in Children’s Learning and Development (Y band only) • Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care (Y band only)

Science

• Separate Sciences (Z band only)

Physical Education

• P.E. or CNAT P.E. • Level 1/2 Certificate in Sport (Delivered during Core PE time)

History Number of Exams 3

Controlled Assessments 0

Exam Board: Pearson

History at the East Manchester Academy Edexcel GCSE History is designed to prepare you with the skills needed to improve not just your History

work but also wider study skills needed in further education.

This course consists of four very different units to be studied for three exams. From understanding the life of the Native American Indians to the rise of Adolf Hitler. From life as Norman soldier to the murders of Jack the Ripper. From tortuous medieval punishments to life in a prison cell – History GCSE has it all!

A GCSE in History is widely recognised as a sure foundation for many employment opportunities. It will prepare you for later studies by improving skills including: the use of evidence, the formation of judgements, independent research, the recognition of bias and the analysis of sources - all of which will help you with further studies. Who is this course suitable for? History is a true academic subject that helps you understand how we have got to where we are today. It allows you to make links with the past and predict the future. It is suitable for any student who is interested in the people that have changed the way we live and the events that have shaped the planet. History is ideal for students that can look at arguments from different angles and who realise that the past is not ‘black and white’. History is perfect for those that do not like being told what they have to believe, but instead want to find out for themselves.

“If you don't know History, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree.” - Michael Crichton Careers:

• People with qualifications in History, and the life skills that it develops, are in most major professions – Health, Teaching, Local and National Government and Broadcasting.

• Many students enter jobs with obvious History connections, such as Law, Journalism, Tourism, Archaeology, Marketing, Sales, Retail, the Armed Forces and Business Management, to name just a few.

Unit Titles Content Paper 1 -Thematic study and historic environment

Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present and Whitechapel, c1870–c1900: crime, policing and the inner city

30%

Paper 2 – British Depth Study

Anglo-Saxon and Norman England c1060- c1088 20%

Paper 2– Period Study The American West c1835 - c1895 20% Paper 3 – Modern Depth

Study Weimar and Nazi Germany c1918-c1939 30%

Need more information? Mrs Travis, Head of Faculty, [email protected]

Geography Number of Exams 3


Exam Board: AQA

Geography at the East Manchester Academy

The Geography GCSE is designed to develop and extend skills, concepts and themes studied at Key Stage 3. However, it is not essential that you studied Geography in year 9.

The units studied cover a range of themes from both physical and human geography and investigates the links between them. You will undertake two fieldwork investigations in contrasting environments, to show an understanding of both physical and human geography. You will explore a range of case studies in the United Kingdom, low income countries and High income countries which will give you a deep knowledge and understanding of the world you live in.

Who is this course suitable for? Geography promotes a lifelong interest and fascination in how the world works. It is suitable for students who want to study the features of the earth such as volcanic eruptions and gain an appreciation of the social, economic and physical processes which shape and change our world. There are so many ways of learning in geography. It is very practical with opportunities to learn new skills such as modern computer based mapping (called GIS), map skills, interpreting photographs, fieldwork skills, presenting, and problem solving. You will also improve your literacy through your written work and make practical use of your numeracy skills when you interpret data and construct graphs.

Careers: Students who study Geography develop a range of skills that are required for further study and in the work place. They include; Leisure, Travel & Tourism, Meteorology, Social Services, Business & Finance, Scientific Service, Environmental Management and many more.

Unit Titles Content Living with the

Physical Environment

• The challenge of natural hazards • The living world • Physical landscapes in the UK • Written Exam: 1 hour 30 minutes

35%

Challenges in the Human Environment

• Urban Issues and Challenges • The changing economic world • The challenge of resource management • Written Exam: 1 hour 30 minutes.

35%

Geographical Applications

• Issue evaluation • Fieldwork – 2 geographical enquiries • Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes.

30%

Need more information? Mrs Travis, Head of Faculty, [email protected]

Computer Science Number of Exams 2


Exam Board: OCR

Computer Science at the East Manchester Academy The specification provides progression from Key Stage 3 studies by building on the knowledge and skills

taught and will provide excellent progression to ‘A’ level Computer Science, vocational courses and on to degree level courses in the areas of computing, engineering and science.

Who is this course suitable for? This course is for pupils who want to explore how computers work, develop computational thinking and learn programming skills. It is specifically designed for those pupils are interested in computers and finding out more about how they work. It is a great entry point for job roles such as software developer, web developer, systems analyst and many more. It is a challenging course and pupils should have confidence in their maths ability and problem solving skills.

Careers: With Computer Science continuing to have a growing importance there will be a bigger demand for professionals who are qualified in this area. If students want to go on to higher study and employment in the field of Computer Science, they will find that this course provides a superb stepping stone.

Unit Titles Content

Component 01 – Computer Systems

In this unit students will learn a range of computer science theory including systems architecture; memory; storage; wired and wireless networks; network topologies, protocols and layers; system security; system software; and legal, ethical and environmental concerns.

40 %

Component 02 – Computational Thinking,

Algorithms and Programming

In this unit students will learn a range of programming skills including: algorithms; programming techniques; producing robust programs; computational logic; translators and facilities of languages; and data representation.

40%

Component 03 – Programming Project

This assessment is completed over a period of 20 hours and involves learners coding a computer system based on a brief provided by the exam board. Learners will be expected to showcase their skills at: programming techniques; analysis; design; development; testing; evaluation and forming conclusions.

20%

Need more information? Mr Berne, Head of Faculty [email protected]

French Number of Exams 4


Exam Board: Pearson

French at the East Manchester Academy The main aim of the course is to develop your linguistic and communicative skills in French. Through the topics studied in Year 10 and 11, (media, leisure, sports, travel and tourism), you will develop a wider knowledge of vocabulary and structures which will help you to communicate effectively in French. You will also acquire an awareness and understanding of countries and communities where French is spoken. A Full Course GCSE in a language is part of the passport to advanced Courses and from there to Higher Education. Qualifications in a modern foreign language are highly regarded by Higher Education Institutions and employers

Who is this course suitable for? Students who:

• Have previously studied French. • Are highly motivated to achieve a qualification in French.

Careers: Language related careers include jobs in travel and tourism, translating, interpreting and teaching. Languages are also valuable in careers in law, business and medicine. Many companies have global links with Europe and Asia and look to employ staff who can speak foreign languages.

Unit Titles Content

Unit 1: Listening and Understanding

This unit draws on the vocabulary and structures from four themes:

• Local Area • School • Future aspirations, study and work • International and global dimension

25%

Unit 2: Speaking The focus of the speaking test will relate to the vocabulary and structures mentioned above. 25%

Unit 3: Reading and Understanding

This unit draws on the vocabulary and structures mentioned above. 25%

Unit 4: Writing The focus of the writing test will relate to the vocabulary and structures mentioned above. 25%

Need more information? Mr Coe, Head of Faculty, [email protected]

Spanish Number of Exams 4


Exam Board: Pearson

Spanish at the East Manchester Academy The main aim of the course is to develop your linguistic and communicative skills in Spanish. Through the topics studied in Year 10 and 11, (media, leisure, sports, travel and tourism), you will develop a wider knowledge of vocabulary and structures which will help you to communicate effectively in Spanish. You will also acquire an awareness and understanding of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken. A Full Course GCSE in a language is part of the passport to advanced Courses and from there to Higher Education. Qualifications in a modern foreign language are highly regarded by Higher Education Institutions and employers

Who is this course suitable for? Students who:

• Have previously studied Spanish. • Are highly motivated to achieve a qualification in Spanish.

Careers: Language related careers include jobs in travel and tourism, translating, interpreting and teaching. Languages are also valuable in careers in law, business and medicine. Many companies have global links with Europe and Asia and look to employ staff who can speak foreign languages.

Unit Titles Content

Unit 1: Listening and Understanding

This unit draws on the vocabulary and structures from four themes:

• Local Area • School • Future aspirations, study and work • International and global dimension

25%

Unit 2: Speaking The focus of the speaking test will relate to the vocabulary and structures mentioned above. 25%

Unit 3: Reading and Understanding

This unit draws on the vocabulary and structures mentioned above. 25%

Unit 4: Writing The focus of the writing test will relate to the vocabulary and structures mentioned above. 25%

Need more information? Mr Coe, Head of Faculty, [email protected]

Separate Sciences Number of Exams 6


Exam Board: AQA

Separate Sciences at the East Manchester Academy Students will be taught by specialists in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. As well as the content that students will be taught, there will be development of practical skills throughout the course in order to prepare students for the examinations.

Who is this course suitable for? Students have been selected to study this subject by the Science staff in consultation with SLT.

Careers: Studying this option will help to prepare students for studying the Sciences at A-Level. The potential careers this can lead to are: medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy as well as numerous other areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Unit Titles Content

Biology

• Cell biology • Organisation • Infection and response • Bioenergetics • Homeostasis and response • Inheritance, variation and evolution • Ecology

100%

Chemistry

• Atomic structure and the periodic table • Bonding structure and the properties of matter • Quantitative chemistry • Chemical changes • Energy changes • The rate and extent of chemical change • Organic chemistry • Chemical analysis • Chemistry of the atmosphere • Using resources

100%

Physics

• Forces • Energy • Waves • Electricity • Magnetism and Electromagnetism • Particle model of matter • Atomic structure • Space Physics

100%

Need more information? Mrs Bates, Head of Faculty, [email protected]

Physical Education at the East Manchester Academy Students will be taught a mixture of theory and practical sessions. Students will experience a variety of practical activities in lessons and will choose to be assessed in their three best sports/highest marks. All theory content will be covered in lessons with home works being completed to consolidate understanding and links to physical activities.

Who is this course suitable for? • Students who are interested in a sporting or scientific career path. • Students that have been recommended to study P.E. at GCSE by a member of the P.E. staff.

Careers: You would be able to pursue a career in; PE teaching, Coaching, The National Governing Body sports development in specific sports, Sports media/journalist, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, Sports Science, Sports Development Management, PE Technicians, Competition Managers, Leisure Centre Manager, Fitness Instructors, Event Organiser and as a Competitor. Progression- Students can progress from this qualification to: further study of physical education at AS and A Level, vocational courses such as the BTEC Nationals in Sport and Sport and Exercise, Sciences, Apprenticeships and other training and employment in a related sector.

Unit Titles Content Component 1: Physical Factors Affecting Performance

• Topic 1: Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Topic 2: Physical Training

30%

Component 2: Socio-Cultural Issues and Sports Psychology

• Topic 1: Socio-cultural influences • Topic 2: Sports Psychology • Topic 3: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

30%

Component 3: Performance Physical Education

• Team Sports Assessments (at least one, a maximum of two).

• Individual Sports Assessments (at least one, a maximum of two).

• Analysing and Evaluating Performance (AEP)

40%

Physical Education Number of Exams 2


Exam Board: OCR

Need more information? Mr Singh, Head of Faculty, [email protected]

Religious Studies Number of Exams 2


Exam Board: AQA

Religious Studies at the East Manchester Academy

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A is designed to prepare you with the skills needed to improve not just your Religious Studies work but also wider study skills needed in further education. It will also prepare you for life in a diverse world, where you will need to understand different beliefs and attitudes and respond to these appropriately.

This course consists of two exams which allow for both an in depth study of the beliefs and practices of two religions, and investigation into attitudes towards different ethical issues, including dilemmas surrounding euthanasia, abortion, the death penalty and sexual relationships.

A GCSE in Religious Studies is widely recognised as a sure foundation for many employment opportunities. It will prepare you for later studies by improving skills including explanation of ideas, evaluation, and comparison - all of which will help you with further studies.

Who is this course suitable for? Religious Studies is an academic subject that helps you understand the world we live in. It allows you to consider the views of others and gain a greater understanding of the two main religions of Great Britain. It is suitable for any student that is interested in people and their views, as well as the ways that society functions. Religious Studies is ideal for students that can look at arguments from different angles and who realise that it is important to recognise these differences in belief in our diverse society. Religious Studies allows pupils to explore their own belief as well as considering different responses to the big issues we face in the modern world.

“The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.’

Careers: People with qualifications in Religious Studies, and the life skills that it develops, are in most major professions –Teaching, Local and National Government, Media, Politics, Law. Many students go on to follow degree courses in a wide range of subjects, including law, history, politics, journalism, media, to name just a few.

Unit Titles Content Paper 1 - The study of

religions: beliefs, teachings and

practices

• Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings • Christianity: Practices • Islam: Beliefs and Teachings • Islam: Practices

50%

Paper 2 – Thematic studies

• Relationships and families • Religion and life • Religion, peace and conflict • Religion, crime and punishment

50%

Need more information? Miss Carr-Brown, Subject Leader, [email protected]

Psychology Number of Exams 2


Exam Board: AQA

Psychology at the East Manchester Academy Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. It is an ideal subject for those interested in how people think, learn and interact, and you will look at relationships between individuals. You do not have to be a ‘scientist’ to take Psychology. It is a useful subject that combines well with Science, Business or Art subjects.

Studying Psychology helps you to develop many skills which will greatly help you with whatever A-Level choices you make in the future. You will be able to develop critical and analytical skills; acquire, select and handle information; plan and carry out research and your personal and academic development will be greatly enhanced. All of these skills are transferrable and will prepare you very well for A Level study.

Who is this course suitable for? Students who are interested in studying behaviour and why we act the way we do. 100% of the course is assessed through exams, so students need to be good at recalling information in exam conditions.

Careers: So many students of Psychology go into a variety of careers and studying it at GCSE Level will equip you well. Careers include: law, Journalism, Teaching, Marketing, PR, Civil Service, Social Work, Health Care Professional, Media, Business and many, many more.

Unit Titles Content Paper 1 – Cognition and

Behaviour

• Memory • Perception • Development • Research Methods

50%

Paper 2 –Social Context and Behaviour

• Social Influence • Language • Neuropsychology • Psychological Problems

50%

Need more information? Mrs Aldred, Head of Faculty, [email protected]

Sociology Number of Exams 2


Exam Board: AQA

Sociology at the East Manchester Academy

GCSE Sociology is an introduction to the study of society. We ask and try to answer a wide variety of questions and people often disagree about the answers. Here are some of the questions we ask:

• WHY are people the way they are? WHY are some rich, some poor? • WHY do girls achieve more than boys? WHY are males more likely to be in prison than females?

WHY are black people more likely to be arrested than white or Asian people? WHY males more likely to be aggressive and females are go into caring jobs?

• WHO tells us how to behave? WHO can force us to behave in certain ways? WHAT happens to us if we don’t behave how we are supposed to? WHO decides what is right and wrong in society? Does this affect us equally?

Who is this course suitable for? Students interested in contemporary social issues and what influences our behaviour.

100% of the course is assessed through exams, so students need to be good at recalling information in exam conditions. The course is designed to stand alone so no prior knowledge is needed.

Careers: Students of Sociology go into a variety of careers and studying it at GCSE Level will equip you well. Careers include: Law, Media, Journalism, Teaching, Marketing, Business, PR, Civil Service, Social Work and the Caring Professions, to name a few.

Unit Titles Content Paper 1 – The Sociology of

Families and Education

• Families • Education • Relevant Theories • Relevant Research Methods

50%

Paper 2 –The Sociology of Crime and Deviance and

Social Stratification

• Crime and Deviance • Social Stratification • Relevant Theories • Relevant Research Methods

50%


Drama or Production Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: AQA

Drama at the East Manchester Academy

You will have the opportunity to create, perform and evaluate performance work. You will develop your acting skills to a higher level through improvisation and exploring scripted plays. You will have the opportunity to devise, create and be part of a performance, whether that be from a production or performance element. You will be part of creative workshops which look at devising and scripted performances and your experiences will be recorded in logbook fashion. You are required to watch a live theatre performance which you will review as part of your written exam.

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for students who enjoy creatively exploring a variety of themes, topics and issues. If you are a person who enjoys working as a team and contributing ideas to shape performance work you will succeed in this demanding yet very enjoyable subject.

Careers: Drama is the perfect subject to develop public speaking skills; it develops students’ confidence when presenting all kinds of information to a listening audience. Possible career opportunities or links to specific professions are: Lawyer (Presenting in court), Social Work or Psychology, Events Manager, Teacher, Actor, Dancer, Theatre Technician, Presenter or Marketing.

Unit Titles Content Component 1 Exploring theatre, study of 1 set play, analysis

and evaluation 40% Written exam

Component 2 Creating a piece of devised drama through acting or production focus, analysis and evaluation

40% devising log and performance

Component 3 Performance of 2 extracts from 1 play with a focus on production or acting

20% performance

Need more information? Mrs Sheard-Pearson, Head of Faculty [email protected]

Business Studies Number of Exams 2


Exam Board: Pearson

Business Studies at the East Manchester Academy GCSE Business Studies helps students to gain a thorough understanding of the dynamics of business

activity. The course provides students with a sound basis for candidates to progress either directly to employment or to proceed to further qualifications, such as A Level Business.

Who is this course suitable for? 100% of the course is assessed through exams, so students need to be good at recalling information in exam conditions. The demands of this subject require that you have are projected a grade of 4 in English and Maths. The problem-solving nature of the course would certainly help students who wish to go on to higher education but the course would be equally suitable for students wanting to work in the Business sector. • The course is designed to stand alone and so no prior knowledge is needed. • Students will be expected to have good organisational skills and study skills.

Careers: If you achieve a grade 9-5 you could progress onto A-levels or a BTEC Level 3. Whatever career path you choose in the future, you will be working in a business – whether that ‘business’ is a solicitors, theatre company, hospital, insurance company, pharmacy or a vet. All of these businesses will have to consider business concepts and ideas, and this subject will give you an understanding of business.

Unit Titles Content

Unit 1: Investigating small business

Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes • Enterprise and entrepreneurship • Spotting a business opportunity • Putting a business idea into practice • Making the business effective • Understanding external influences on business

50%

Externally Set Task

Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes • Growing the business • Making marketing decisions • Making operational decisions • Making financial decisions • Making human resource decisions

50%

Need more information? Mr Peters, Subject Leader, [email protected]

Art and Design Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: AQA

Art and Design at the East Manchester Academy

The main aim of the course is to develop your artistic skills and your ability to understand how artists work. We want to give you as many opportunities as possible to succeed and to get the most out of the course. We provide workshops to cover a wide range of skills using materials and techniques that are exciting and teach you how to work with them in different ways to create interesting outcomes. The course covers all aspects of Art and you will study areas such as observational drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, mixed media, digital imagery and 3D work. We encourage you to develop your own ideas, to start thinking for yourself and to express your personality in your work. You will also engage with the work of historical and contemporary artists.

Who is this course suitable for? GCSE Art and Design is an excellent opportunity for pupils to create art work with in independent and individual approach. If you want to go into an Art related career when you are older, or if you are just interested in Art and Design and enjoy expressing yourself in creative and practical ways, then this GCSE could be for you.

Careers: Studying Art at GCSE will enable you to make the progression onto a level 3 course in Art and Design. If you think you want a future career in the creative industries then Art is a must for you. • Fine Art • Photography • Graphic Design • Textiles and Fashion Industry • Product and Graphic Design • Illustration • Architecture • Advertising • Interiors • Teaching

Unit Titles Content Portfolio of Work • A portfolio of mixed media work covering two

or more projects. 60%

Externally Set Task

• The exam board sets a number of questions to choose from. You will have approximately 8 weeks preparation time and then 10 hours of controlled exam time.

40%

Need more information? Mrs Jefferson, Head of Faculty, [email protected]

BTEC Music Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: Pearson

BTEC Music at the East Manchester Academy We give all pupils with an interest in Music an opportunity to shine. Whether you have an interest in playing a specified instrument, singing or music technology there’s something here for you. You will have

the opportunity to devise, create and be part of a music performance whether that is composing from a technology resource or a musical instrument (including voice). You will be part of creative workshops which look at composing or existing tracks and your experiences will be recorded in logbook fashion.

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for students who enjoy creatively exploring a variety of topics in the music industry. If you are a person who enjoys working as a team and contributing ideas to shape performance work you will succeed in this demanding yet very enjoyable subject.

Careers: Music shows you have important qualities that ALL employers and colleges are looking for such as self-discipline, organisation skills and the ability to work in a team. It can lead into many different fields, including • A-Level music, Degree courses, teaching qualification • Music technology courses - music producer or composer, working in a studio, recording artist • Performing - singer, actress, session musician • Journalism - music critic, radio presenter • Composer - advertising, film scores, jingle

Unit Titles Content Unit 1

Music industry – pupils will look at how the industry develops including copyright, the recording and production process and music licences.

25% written exam

Unit 2 Managing a Music Product – pupils will plan, deliver and promote their own music product. This can be for a podcast, CD or live performance.

25% Performance and logbook

Choice of 2 of the below; Unit 3 Introducing Live

Sound Unit 4 Introducing Music

Composition Unit 5 Introducing Music

Performance Unit 6 Introducing Music

Recording Unit 7 Introducing Music

Sequencing

2 of these units will be selected according to the skillset of the cohort. This decision will be made with a focus on creativity and with a practical approach. Pupils do not have to play an instrument to take this option. There are opportunities for pupils to look at live instrumental music or music technology.

25% for each unit with

performance and logbook

Photography Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: AQA


Photography at the East Manchester Academy You will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of techniques and processes, including both traditional and new technologies. You will work in one or more areas of lens-based and light-based media such as those listed below.

• Portraiture • Landscape Photography (working from the built or natural environment). • Still Life Photography, (working from natural or manufactured objects). • Documentary Photography, photo journalism, narrative photography • Fine Art Photography, photographic installation • Photography involving a moving image • New media practice such as computer manipulated Photography and animated gifs and cinemagraphs. You will produce a portfolio of work throughout the course culminating in a 10 hour controlled assessment test which is assessed to the AQA GCSE Photography criteria. Students will be expected to demonstrate skills and techniques within the use of Photography.

Who is this course suitable for? The course is suitable for students who have a genuine interest in Photography. If you look at the world with a creative eye and can be committed and hardworking, this course is practical, creative and fun. GCSE Photography is certainly not an easy option, it will demand an investment in your time and a great deal of independent work outside of school. If you want to work within the area of Photography when you are older, or you are interested in Art & Design and want to record in an alternative way to drawing, then this is the course for you.

Careers: Studying GCSE Photography will enable you to make the progression onto a level 3 course in Photography or Art & Design. Photography, Graphic Design or Creative Imaging.

Unit Titles Content Portfolio of Work • A portfolio of work exploring Photography

techniques, artist research and final outcomes. 60%

Externally Set Task

• The exam board sets a number of questions to choose from. You will have approximately 8 weeks preparation time and then 10 hours of controlled exam time.

40%


BTEC Performing Arts Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: Pearson

Performing Arts at the East Manchester Academy We give all pupils with an interest in Performing Arts an opportunity to shine. Whether you have an interest in acting, dance or you have an interest in set design, stage make-up, costume or lighting there’s something here for you. You will have the opportunity to devise, create and be part of a performance, whether that be from a production or performance element. You will be part of creative workshops which

look at devising and scripted performances and your experiences will be recorded in logbook fashion.

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for students who enjoy creatively exploring a variety of themes, topics and issues. If you are a person who enjoys working as a team and contributing ideas to shape performance work you will succeed in this demanding yet very enjoyable subject.

Careers: Performing Arts is the perfect subject to develop public speaking skills; it develops students’ confidence when presenting all kinds of information to a listening audience. Possible career opportunities or links to specific professions are: Lawyer (presenting in court), Social Work or Psychology, Events Manager, Teacher, Actor, Dancer, Theatre Technician, Presenter or Marketing.

Unit Titles Content Unit 1 2 audition pieces or a presentation of

production ideas related to a brief set by an exam board.

25% 2 audition performances or presentations and a letter of application

Unit 2 Creating a performance with a production design or performance focus

25% Performance and logbook

Unit 3 or 4 or 7 Performance where pupils will focus on their chosen specialism of Acting, Dance or Production design (set design, lighting, stage make-up or costume)

50% performance, logbook and evaluation


Travel and Tourism Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: Pearson

Travel and Tourism at the East Manchester Academy The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Travel and Tourism is taught over 120 guided learning hours. It has core and optional specialist units. Learners must complete the two core units, and a choice of optional specialist units to reach a total of 120 GLH. For this optional unit we have chosen to study: Travel and Tourism Customer Experience.

This BTEC First Award has units that we, as a centre, assess (internal) and a unit that Pearson sets and marks (external).

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for anyone with a future career interest in Travel and Tourism. No prior attainment is required to study this course. The grades available through this course are the equivalent of two GCSEs awarded at Pass, Merit, and Distinction.

Careers: This course prepares students for further specialised courses in Travel and Tourism. Manchester is a major tourism area and there are therefore a huge number of employment opportunities. Career specialisms that can be derived from this course include: •Holiday representative •Tour manager •Tourism officer •Tourist information centre manager •Travel agency manager •Customer service manager •Event organiser •Hotel manager •Outdoor activities/education

Unit Titles Content Unit 1: UK Travel and

the Tourism sector

This unit covers the main types of tourism in the UK, the contribution that travel and tourism makes to the UK economy and the different component industries that make up the UK travel and tourism sector.

External Assessment

Unit 2: International Travel and Tourism

Destinations

This unit looks at international travel and tourism destinations and gateways and reasons for their appeal to different visitors.

Internal Assessment

Unit 3: Travel and Tourism Customer

Experience

This unit looks at the needs and expectations of different types of customer in the travel and tourism sector and how organisations address these.

Internal Assessment

Need more information? Mr Peters, Subject Leader, [email protected]

Creative iMedia Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: OCR

Creative iMedia at the East Manchester Academy This vocationally-related qualification takes an engaging, practical and inspiring approach to learning and assessment. It will equip learners with a range of skills and provide opportunities to develop, in context, transferable skills such as research, planning, and review, working with others and communicating creative

concepts effectively. The hands on approach has strong relevance to the way young people use the technology required in creative media. Who is this course suitable for? This course is for pupils who want to explore digital media, develop production skills and learn how to create rich media content. It is specifically designed for those pupils are interested in computers and media. It is a great entry point for job roles such as website developer, games developer, photo editor and many more.

Careers: With Creative iMedia continuing to have a growing importance within digital industries there will be a bigger demand for professionals who are qualified in this area. If students want to go on to higher study and employment in the field of digital media, they will find that this course provides a superb stepping stone.

Unit Titles Content

R081: Pre-production skills Written exam 1hr 15 mins

This unit will enable students to understand pre-production skills used in the creative and digital media sector. It will develop their understanding of the client brief, time frames, deadlines and preparation techniques that form part of the planning and creation process.

25%

R082: Creating digital graphics Coursework assessed task

The aim of this unit is for students to understand the basics of digital graphics editing for the creative and digital media sector. They will learn where and why digital graphics are used and what techniques are involved in their creation.

25%

R085: Creating a multipage website Coursework assessed task

This unit will enable students to understand the basics of creating multipage websites. It will enable them to demonstrate their creativity by combining components to create a functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing website.

25%

R092: Developing digital games Coursework assessed task

This unit will enable students to understand the basics of creating digital games and their environments for the creative and digital media sector. It will enable them to create a playable game from an existing design or brief.

25%

Need more information? Mr Berne, Head of Faculty [email protected]

Food and Cookery Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: NCFE

Food and Cookery at the East Manchester Academy This qualification is designed for learners with an interest in food and cookery. It will provide you with experience of using different cooking techniques and methods to enable you to use these within further education or apprenticeships. It will give you a basic understanding of the skills required for a career in food.

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in the food we eat and its links to health, those who enjoy working with food and are interested in finding out about new foods and how foods are produced, prepared and cooked.

Careers: Studying food preparation and nutrition can lead to exciting and well paid career options. Consumers are becoming increasingly reliant on the food industry to develop solutions for their nutritional needs. This course could lead you into roles such as a Chef, Food Product Developer, Buyer (who travels the world sourcing new food products for manufacturers), Food Safety Inspectors, Health Care professional, Nutritionists, Dieticians, Quality Managers, Teacher, Food Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Photographer, Food Stylist, Home Economist, Hotel and Restaurant Manager, Microbiologist, Food journalism/ Food stylist working for food magazines, radio, television, social media.

Unit Titles Content

Unit 1: Preparing to Cook

• Personal Hygiene • Kitchen Safety • Food Hygiene • Storage of Food • Understanding and Using Equipment

Internally assessed portfolio of evidence

with ongoing practical assessment.

Unit 2: Understanding Food

• Seasonality and Food Choices • Understanding Food Groups • Understanding Recipes



Unit 3: Exploring Balanced Diets

• Eatwell Guide • Nutrient Sources • Functions • Nutritional Learning • Understanding recipes linked to healthy eating

Externally set and marked assessment

paper.

Unit 4: Plan and produce recipes in response to a brief

• Menu Planning • Recipe Planning • Presentation of Food



Need more information? Mr Jones, Food Technology, [email protected]

Materials Technology Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: AQA

Materials Technology at the East Manchester Academy: The content of the course will cover the following: • Developing a broad knowledge of materials, components and technologies • Developing practical skills to produce high quality functional prototypes and/or products • Develop an awareness of industrial practices and employment opportunities.

Who is this course suitable for? Suitable for creative and inventive students who are interested in understanding the working properties of woods, metals and plastics, who like designing and developing new products and have an interest in finding out how things work and are made.

Careers: Subject specific careers: Graphic design, Product Design, Interior Design, Marketing. Progression: There are a range of Level 3 and 4 courses that can be studied. This can be linked with Maths and science for careers in Engineering and Architecture.

Unit Titles Content Unit 1: Skills Demonstration

• Internally assessed portfolio

• with ongoing practical • assessment which will be • externally moderated • Team working • Marking out • Cutting and Shaping • Forming, bending and • Laminating • Casting and moulding

• The use of powered machinery • Heat and chemical treatment • Joining Techniques (welding, • soldering, wood joining and • solvent welding) • Using CAD/CAM systems • Using finishing techniques • Quality control and maintaining • Accuracy • Quantity production

30%

Unit 2: Extended Making Project

• Internally assessed portfolio

• with ongoing practical • assessment which will be • externally moderated • In response to a brief you

will complete a project.

• Examples are: Create a piece of • jewellery. Create a child’s toy from • sustainable materials or create a • piece of furniture for the home. • The project will be marked against • the following criteria: • Planning and development • Making • Testing and Evaluation • Communication

30%

Unit 3: External Assessment

You will be assessed on the following:

• Materials and their working • properties • Processes and manufacture • Environmental and

sustainability issues

• Health and Safety issues • Systems and Control • CAD and CAM • Industrial practices • Employment opportunities • Externally set and marked exam

40%


Visual Communications Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: AQA

Visual Communications at the East Manchester Academy The content of the course will cover the following: • Developing a broad knowledge of materials, components and technologies • Developing practical skills to produce high quality functional prototypes and/or products • Developing decision making skills through both independent, team and collaborative

work • Communicating your decisions effectively to a third party • Learn to read, interpret and work from drawings, plans and instructions • Learn to produce working drawings and production plans • To develop an understanding of quality and how this can be achieved by making to fine tolerances • To use graphic materials efficiently in relation to cost and environmental impact

Who is this course suitable for? Suitable for creative and inventive students who are interested in understanding graphic design and communication, who like designing and developing new products and have an interest in finding out how graphic products work and are made. Students will build on the skills, knowledge and understanding introduced at KS3.

Careers: Subject specific careers: Graphic design, Product Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Web Design, Game Design. Progression: There are a range of Level 3 and 4 courses that can be studied.

Unit Titles Content

Unit 1

Unit 1: Skills Demonstration (internally assessed) Learners will carry out a number of bite-sized projects to demonstrate their competence in the 12 core skills outlined. This will include the transferable skill of teamwork and one of the mini projects should allow for this. Learners will produce a series of small made outcomes and record their work in a portfolio of no more than 15 pages.

30%

Unit 2

Unit 2: Extended making project (internally assessed) Learners will undertake an extended project that showcases the skills they have developed in Unit 1 and knowledge they have developed through Unit 3. The project will be in response to a brief, examples of which are included in Unit 2: Extended making project. Learners will develop skills in planning and development, making, testing and evaluation and communication.

30%

Unit 3

Unit 3: Fundamentals of visual communication (externally assessed) Learners will study the fundamentals of the Visual Communication industry and the industrial and commercial processes that exist within it. They will learn about materials and their properties and also about possible careers within the industry.

40%


Health and Social Care Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: AQA

Health and Social Care at the East Manchester Academy You will leave the course having developed a wide range of practical skills some of which are particularly helpful for a career in one of the Health and Social Care sectors such as taking health measurements, identifying and planning improvements to health and well-being and working with clients. Other skills will be valuable no matter what career path they choose, these include communication, critical analysis and

evaluation, decision making and problem solving.

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for anyone interested in health and social care. The subject content is accessible, interesting and current. The coursework focuses on healthy lifestyles and health promotion which will be something that most learners would enjoy.

Careers: This Technical Award is designed to equip learners with the practical health and social care skills they need to progress to further general or vocational study. They’ll develop a broad understanding of Health and Social Care, so they can make informed decisions about their career opportunities. Learners will also develop valuable transferable skills including communication and collaboration.

Unit Titles Content Unit 1: Improving the

well-being of an individual

Case study of a chosen individual. The use of a range of testing techniques to measure health.

The production, implementation and review of a plan to make lifestyle changes that could improve the health and well-being of the chosen individual.

30%

Unit 2: Promoting healthy living

Research into the aims, types and benefits of health promotion campaigns.

The preparation, production and review of a health promotion campaign.

30%

Unit 3: Development through life stages

The stages and patterns of human growth and development.

Expected development at each life stage.

Roles of professionals from the sectors who are involved in supporting life events.

Definitions of health and well-being.

Factors influencing health and well-being.

Health measures.

40%


Children’s Learning and Development Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: AQA

Children’s Learning and Development at the East Manchester Academy The course will provide you with a solid understanding of children’s learning and development that will help you to make choices about further study and career options. You will finish the course having developed a wide range of practical skills some of which are particularly helpful for a career in the

childcare sector such as observing, communicating and working with children and other skills which will be valuable no matter what career path you choose. These include skills in research, communication, decision-making and problem-solving.

Who is this course suitable for? Anyone with a genuine interest in, not just children, but also people and their development, there are two pieces of coursework to undertake whereby you will design and develop activities to showcase how children develop over time.

Careers: Students studying this course can go into a variety of careers these include: Nursing, Teaching, Youth work, and Health Care, to name just a few.

Unit Titles Content Child Study

Learners will observe a single child within the age range of 0 to 11 in one or more childcare settings. Schools can choose to combine this unit with work experience.

30%

Research Study

Learners will choose from a range of tasks covering various areas such as healthy eating, child safety, play facilities, use of the internet, pre-conceptual care and the role of exercise in child development. The tasks are designed to be flexible so learners can choose to focus on any age within the range of 0 to 11.

30%

Written Exam

Learners will look at the development of the child from conception to the end of Key Stage 2

40%


CNAT Sport Studies Number of Exams 1


Exam Board: OCR

Physical Education at the East Manchester Academy Students will be taught a mixture of theory and practical sessions. Students will experience a variety of practical activities in lessons and will be assessed on three coursework modules and one written exam. All theory content will be covered in lessons with home works being completed to consolidate understanding

and links to physical activities.

Who is this course suitable for? • Students who can achieve higher through coursework delivery. • Students who are interested in a sporting or scientific career path.

Careers: You would be able to pursue a career in; PE teaching, Coaching, The National Governing Body sports development in specific sports, Sports media/journalist, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, Sports Science, Sports Development Management, PE Technicians, Competition Managers, Leisure Centre Manager, Fitness Instructors, Event Organiser and as a Competitor.

Many students at this stage have no idea at all which career they wish to pursue. This is neither unusual nor worrying but perhaps you ought to start

Unit Titles Content Mandatory units

Sport Studies Mandatory Unit R051: Contemporary issues in sport

Written paper (Externally assessed) - 1 hour – 60 marks (60 UMS) Learners will explore a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, relating to participation levels and barriers, the promotion of values and ethical behaviour through sport and the role of high-profile sporting events and national governing bodies in sport

25%

Sport Studies Mandatory Unit R052: Developing sports skills

Centre assessed tasks - 60 marks (60 UMS) Learners will develop their skills, techniques and use of tactics/strategies/ compositional ideas in both an individual and a team sporting activity, as well as their understanding of the rules to allow them to act in a number of officiating roles within an activity.

25%

Optional units Sport Studies Unit R053: Sports Leadership

Centre assessed tasks - 60 marks (60 UMS) Learners will develop some of the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to be an effective sport leader and plan, deliver and review safe and effective sporting activity sessions themselves.

25%

Sport Studies Unit R054: Sport and Media

Centre assessed tasks - 60 marks (60 UMS) Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the relationship between sport and the media as well as their ability to evaluate and interpret the different ways in which sports items may be represented by the media.

25%

Careers and Looking Ahead Need more information? Mr Singh, Head of Faculty, [email protected]

looking around, asking yourself what is available and what is realistic in terms of your own ability and interests.

Almost all young people will continue to receive some education until they are 18 and many courses now offer a combination of academic and vocational elements.

At 14, when you are choosing your options, you may not have a clue about your future career. It is probably true that by the time you are 16, you will be a different person and your career ideas may well have changed. The world will not have stood still either and opportunities may be opening up which you had not thought about.

www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Here you can:

1. Browse Job Profiles – so you know the following information • The work you would be expected to do. • Hours you would expect to work. • Salary you would expect to earn. • Qualifications you would need. • Skills, interests and qualities you need to have. 2. Speak to an advisor free of charge, they will call you back on your or

mobile or alternatively speak to an advisor online. 3. Get Advice on Apprenticeships:

You can also get advice on your options in Year 9 and Year 11 – this can be found under the heading “Young People”, and much more.

Useful Websites

Notes

http://www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/

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