Academic Courses Film Studies A Level (Eduqas) This course allows you to explore a range of historical and contemporary films with a focus on the following six units: Old and New Hollywood (1930 to 1990); American film since 2012; British film since 1995; Global film; Documentary film; Film Movements focussing on silent film and experimental film (1960 2000). Eleven feature-length film texts and short film texts will complement your study of the above all of which will be examined (70% of final Grade). Over your two years of study you will also learn how to analyse and write about film in detail. Coursework (30% of final grade) includes a solo practical component, involving either screenwriting and storyboarding or the creation of a short film. Parents and students should be aware that 18 certificate content will sometimes be studied. A study guide is available to purchase from the WJEC. Students with an interest in Arts and humanities subjects such as Photography, History, English Literature, Philosophy and Politics would find this course interesting as well as students of Media studies. Students wishing to develop media portfolios for entry into the industry would be advised to combine their study of Film with a BTEC in Media. Specific entry requirements Grade 4 in English Language French A Level (AQA) During the course you will study topics and issues on current trends and artistic culture of French-speaking society which interest young people today; for example, cyberspace and contemporary Francophone music, as well as an in-depth analysis of a French film. The course will help develop French communication skills practised at GCSE Level to a higher level over a broader, more adult range of language. You can expect a range of activities in the classroom to practise all language skills and a lesson with the Foreign Language assistant to enhance your speaking skills. In the second year, you will study topics on current issues and political life of French-speaking society such as how criminals are treated and immigration, as well as an in-depth analysis of a French fiction book. Specific entry requirements Grade 6 in French + Grade 4 in English Language Geography A Level (Edexcel) Geography is subject for those who are truly curious and inquisitive about the world around them. Topics such as tectonic hazards, coastal landscapes, physical systems, migration, and geopolitics are all covered. It can enhance communication skills, ICT (including GIS), teamwork, and problem solving, as well as develop a greater awareness of the environment and the issues that face our world both now and in the future. Students will be required to write evaluative essays throughout the course as well as apply statistical techniques to data. Fieldwork is an invaluable component of the course, and students will undertake four days of compulsory fieldwork throughout year 1. An optional trip to Iceland in year 2 is also offered. 80% of the A-Level is assessed through terminal exams, and 20% is from a piece of coursework based on each student’s own individual investigation; this will involve primary data collection which students must be prepared to undertake during the summer break of the first year. Specific entry requirements Grade 4 in English Language + Grade 5 in Maths + Grade 4 in Geography (if taken) Geology A Level (Eduqas) In the first year, exciting topics include volcanoes, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, dinosaurs and other fossils, folds and faults, and minerals. There will be two days of local fieldwork. In the second year we carry on with earthquakes, plate tectonics, earth resources, and geological maps and an additional two days of essential fieldwork. Students may have the opportunity to visit volcanoes in Iceland, and our local field trips are an important element. Students should have an interest in the natural world, especially the physical aspects of the planet. Useful combinations are Geography, Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science. Specific entry requirements Grade 5 5 in Combined Science + Grade 4 in Maths OR Grade 5 in two separate sciences + Grade 4 in Maths 29
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