Unit 1 Portfolio of work (coursework) students will complete 2-3 projects throughout Year 10/11 (60% of final mark).

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1 GCSE Fine Art Fine Art is about producing art chiefly for its aesthetic value, as opposed to applied art. It involves being introduced to a variety of experiences, exploring a range of fine art media, techniques and processes and becoming aware of both traditional and new technologies. Students explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to art and design from the past and from recent times. This is integral to the investigating and making process. Their responses to these examples, shown through practical and critical activities demonstrate an understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Students explore drawing using a variety of methods and media on a range of scales, using sketchbooks, workbooks and design sheets to underpin their work where appropriate. The course allows for students to work in one or more area(s) of Fine Art, including: - painting and drawing, mixed media, including collage and assemblage, sculpture and printmaking: relief and intaglio. A typical project might involve producing a series of self portraits using different media and styles of working based on the work of contemporary portrait artist Danny O'Connor Unit 1 Portfolio of work (coursework) students will complete 2-3 projects throughout Year 10/11 (60% of final mark). Unit 2 Externally Set Task (exam) students will choose from a variety of questions.

2 GCSE Graphic Communication Graphic Communication is the art of using design elements (as typography and images) to convey information or create an effect. Students produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more area(s) including illustration, advertising, packaging design, design for print, communication graphics, computer graphics, multimedia and photography. Students will gather information relating to a particular theme/artist/designer. They will analyse existing products and identify a target audience. Students must develop and explore ideas using media, processes and resources including: drawing, painting, print, collage, mixed media, stencilling, and ICT. Design ideas must be refined using colour, material experimentation and the influence of a designer/artist style. A typical example of a project would be to design a laptop or mobile phone skin based on the work of contemporary artists Alexander Blue and Jon Burgerman. Unit 1 Portfolio of work (coursework) students will complete 2-3 projects throughout Years 10/11(60% of final mark). Unit 2 Externally Set Task (exam) - students will choose from a variety of questions. -

3 GCSE Textiles Design Textile design is a creative field that explores the areas of interiors, fashion and costume. Students will experiment with various surface manipulation techniques such as printing, constructing, hand and machine embroidery, dyeing materials and batik. Students will research artists and a theme, collect visual resources from first and second hand observation, produce a series of related fabric samples and develop designs for a textile outcome. Work will be documented in sketchbooks, mood boards and design sheets. All students will personally reflect on each stage of the process in order to inform future developments in their work. A typical example of a project students will study would be to Look at the work of designers Claire Coles and Maxine Sutton and explore their use of imagery, colour, pattern and texture. Produce a range of fabric samples in response to the theme. Design and create a mixed media textile outcome such as a bag, skirt or wall hanging. Unit 1 Portfolio of work (coursework) students will complete 2-3 projects throughout Years 10/11 (60% of final mark). Unit 2 Externally Set Task (exam) - students will choose from a variety of questions.

4 GCSE Product Design Product Design is the efficient and effective generation and development of ideas through a process that leads to new products. Product Design enables students to design and make products with creativity and originality, using a range of materials and techniques. Research, design and experimentation with materials is fundamental to the process making experience and helps create products which can be evaluated for their commercial viability. A typical example of a project would be for students will develop a range of outcomes on the theme of Lighting. They will explore shapes, styles and colours associated with the Art Deco and refine their ideas by experimenting with materials and techniques. They will record ideas and observations through drawings, photographs and present 3D personal responses. Unit 1 Portfolio of work (coursework) students will complete 2-3 projects throughout Years 10/11(60% of final mark). Unit 2 Externally Set Task (exam) - students will choose from a variety of questions.

5 GCSE Photography This course introduces students to a variety of experiences exploring a range of lens-based and light-based media, techniques and processes, focusing on aspects of digital technology. Students research images as well as artefacts relating to lens-based and light-based media from the past and from recent times which is integral to the investigating and making process. Responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities which demonstrate the students understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Students will work in different areas of lens-based and light-based media including :- 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, reportage, fine art photography, photographic installation and new media practice such as computer manipulated photography and photographic projections. A typical project would involve students investigating images of portraiture informed by the work of contemporary photographers and abstract artists Unit 1 Portfolio of work (coursework) students will complete 2-3 projects throughout Years 10/11(60% of final mark). Unit 2 Externally Set Task (exam) - students will choose from a variety of questions.

6 BTEC Construction The BTEC Construction qualification is for students who wish to pursue careers in the technical side of the construction industry. Students will develop a range of key skills and a depth of knowledge about the Construction industry within the 3 units studied in each of the two years of the course. Course Content Year 1 Unit 1 Structure of the Construction Industry Unit 2 Health and Safety in the Construction Industry Unit 14 Exploring Painting and Decorating Year 2 Unit 6 Exploring Construction methods and processes for low rise domestic buildings Unit 11 Exploring Carpentry and Joinery Unit 17 Exploring Building Services (plumbing & electrical wiring) Within the context of the units, students will complete workbooks containing assignments covering the Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria in each unit e.g. Describing the key roles at all levels in a construction project team; Explaining how the Construction Industry operates and how people can develop their careers. Understanding of Risk analysis and COSHH data requirements. Naming, describing and explaining the selection, safe use and maintenance of tools, machinery, equipment and materials to complete a range of tasks; Identifying and describing the purpose of items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Using safety related equipment safely. Understanding of practical skill development tasks. Painting and decorating framed specimen boards. Construction of a wooden frame using four different joint types. Construction of gas/ water piping systems and electrical ring main and lighting circuits. Assessment: On-going, in class teacher assessment as work progresses. Regular teacher reviews and feedback with guidance on what is required to achieve success. All units are internally assessed based on the achievements of specified learning outcomes. A summative unit grade can be awarded as a pass, merit or distinction.

7 ENGINEERING (Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering) BTEC Engineering has been designed to give students the underpinning knowledge and specific skills needed to meet the needs of modern engineering industries. Students will develop a range of key skills and a depth of knowledge about the Engineering industry within the 6 units studied; three units in year 10 and a further two at year 11. Year 10 UNIT 2: Interpreting Engineering Information. UNIT 8: Selecting Engineering Materials. UNIT 18: Engineering Marking Out. Year 11 UNIT 1: Working Safely and Effectively in Engineering. UNIT 17: Fabrication Techniques and Sheet Metal Work. Tasks: Research given topics from a range of sources. Research of case studies related to H&S. Independent learning tasks related to tools, materials and processes. Unit booklets worked through to ensure depth of understanding for all Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria. Questions/worksheets to reinforce understanding. Writing reports to explain a particular process. Preparing power point presentations. Preparing Tool box talks. Practical skill development tasks. Assessment: On-going, in class teacher assessment as work progresses. Regular teacher reviews and feedback with guidance on what is required to achieve success. All units are internally assessed based on the achievements of specified learning outcomes. A summative unit grade can be awarded as a pass, merit or distinction.

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