A guide to your EWS Sixth Form SIXTH Induction 2016 FORM INDUCTION BOOKLET 2016

The School 28TH JUNE | 29TH JUNE | 30TH JUNE

@EWS6TWIT COLLEGE PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT COLLEGE PRINCIPALS ACADEMIC MENTORS DR RADFORD MR MARTIN (NORTH) MRS WRIGHT (NORTH) MR FOREMAN (SOUTH) MRS CHAPMAN (SOUTH)

At EWS Sixth Form we pride ourselves on the achievements of all individuals, in both curricular and extra-curricular activities. The Sixth Form thrives on the positive relationships between staff and students and aims to provide a supportive and friendly atmosphere which will help to ensure all individuals succeed.

The aim of these induction days is to prepare you for the next two years ahead. Many of you will have experienced a demanding exam period which will hopefully have clarified your areas of interest.

During your time in the Sixth Form it is vital that you choose subjects that interest you, courses where you will want to work independently and improve your own understanding. As you attend each of the taster sessions, it is important that you take a moment to reflect on your ability to explore the work at a higher level. Ask questions, think carefully and make sure that each subject is right for you.

On results day you will be expected to confirm your interest in your chosen courses. If you have changed your mind, don’t be afraid to say so. You will also be asked to complete transition tasks in each subject. These are designed to be a realistic reflection of the subject and preparatory work which will allow you to ensure that you are ready for Level 3 study.

We hope that you enjoy the next few days and have an opportunity to experience the Sixth Form here at EWS.

The Sixth Form Team 28TH JUNE 29TH JUNE 30TH JUNE

8:45 8:45 8:45 Registration in the Library Registration in the Library Registration in the Library, Sixth Form Assembly overview of the day PERIOD 1 Welcome to The Sixth Form, PERIOD 1 9:00 a presentation by The Sixth Option B Taster Lessons Depart to Loughborough Form Team. Hosted on University South Campus PERIOD 2 Option C Taster Lessons 3:00 PERIOD 2 Return back to school, Option A Taster Lessons PERIOD 3 assemble in the Library for a 6Fest & BBQ. Hosted on Debrief session PERIOD 3 North Campus Option D Taster Lessons

We asked a Year 12 student about her experiences of Sixth Form at EWS

"I came here in Years 7 to 11, so I knew the school. I knew that I would do well here and so far I have, I'm working at As and Bs"

"Keep up to date with all of your work, use the study lessons well, otherwise within days you will be overloaded"

"Definitely the trips... all of them!"

"Be prepared to work hard, A Levels are a big jump from GCSE, listen to your teachers and meet the deadlines. It sounds geeky, but it's true. I wish I had done this at the start" Female Male Sixth form Smart, formal trousers (no jeans, tracksuit Smart, formal trousers (no jeans, chinos, bottoms, lengths, etc.), or a skirt of a modest trousers with elasticated hems or tracksuit dress code length (no more than a couple of inches above bottoms) the knee) A shirt, buttoned up, with a hard collar A smart blouse or top (not sleeveless, strapless Smart, leather shoes (no trainers, canvas shoes) (‘strappy’ or low cut) with socks Smart shoes (no trainers, canvas shoes or huge Ties will not be necessary heels) Clothes need to be worn smartly; for example, Clothes need to be worn smartly; for example, trousers on the waist, not below the hip. covering the midriff. It will not be acceptable to wear clothes that It will not be acceptable to wear clothes that are not ‘office smart’. are not ‘office smart’. For example: For example: T-shirts, polo shirts T-shirts Soft collar, casual shirts Earrings are acceptable as long as they Mini-skirts Jeans are fairly discrete Chinos Jewellery in moderation, remember, the Jeans aim is still to look smart. 3/4 length trousers Canvas shoes No facial piercings Canvas shoes. ID badges should be worn at all times.

SUPPORTING YOUR STUDIES SIXTH FORM BURSARY FUND

Students and their parents or carers are invited to apply for this funding once they take up their place at EWS Sixth Form in September.

Each applicant will be required to present information and evidence to support their case.

Each case is assessed individually and payments distributed accordingly.

The expectation is that the payments will be used to: assist with transport to and from school; help fund the cost of examinations; finance equipment needed for school; help fund school trips; pay for any examination re-sits.

Please speak to Mrs Wright or Mrs Chapman for further information.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

At the start of the academic year you will set GCSE Mathematics & GCSE English academic goals for each of your courses. Language. If you have achieved less than a GCSE grade C Mathematics and/or English These will be based on your prior attainment Language you will be required to re-take in examinations and will be challenging. At the course(s) to try to improve your grade. regular times during the year your teachers will assess your current progress and make a You will have the opportunity to work on “Do not hesitate prediction about your final grade. your skills and have more practice before taking the exam again. to contact the You will be informed about these grades and sixth form team you will work with your tutor to set interim Please be aware that re-sitting these targets in order to help maintain or improve subjects may affect your A Level subject should you your progress. Students who are not meeting choices. their target grades will be encouraged to do have any so by taking part in additional strategies designed to improve their level of questions” performance.

ethos and expectations

Attendance: Additionally: Attend school on all school days from To use private study time in school 8.45am until 3.20pm, other than when effectively to ensure all homework and absence is unavoidable. Register with coursework deadlines are met your tutor by attending tutor time. Complete all set work to the best of your To attend, and arrive on time to lessons, ability, going beyond the minimum set in participating fully in all activities relating class through wider reading and to your subjects and enrichment independent private study. courses. Work with your tutor to keep up to date To inform Mrs Chapman/ Mrs Wright, and have regular academic mentoring your tutor and/or subject teachers of appointments to ensure your progress is any planned absence in advance. tracked and support is actioned as To contact the school as early as required. possible on the first day of unforeseen Make the most of life in the Sixth Form. absence (eg for illness) and ensure absence notes are provided by your You can expect the following: parent/carer to your tutor, upon your We provide high quality teaching and return to school. learning opportunities which are To ensure any work missed through appropriate to the final examinations absence is discussed with your subject and reflect your progress and ability. To teachers and appropriate action is taken provide facilities for independent and to complete it. private study in school, wider research, background reading and recreation Attitude and Behaviour: time. To behave in the manner expected of We provide opportunities for wider senior and influential students in the development and experiences. school and in a way that would be We provide leadership and other expected of an employee in a opportunities for responsibility within professional working environment. the school. To make appropriate use of the Sixth We provide guidance and academic Form private study facilities and adopt a mentoring quiet working atmosphere when using We will motivate and encourage you to other learning environments. achieve the best level of performance. We provide an introduction to, and Dress Code: preparation for, life after Sixth Form, To adhere to the published dress code such as employment opportunities or which can be found on the school application to the higher education website. system.

TRANSITION TASKS BIOLOGY

E Introduction to the N

I heart and the L

T amazing capabilities

U it has. Video input. O

Heart dissection and

N anatomical drawing. O

S Developing the skills

S of dissection for a E

L specific purpose and accurate drawings to scale. Cardiac cycle – sequencing task. Introduction of new terms such as systole and diastole Modelling activity to show the stages of the cardiac cycle.

YOUR TASK The book can be purchased from the Download the specification for EdExcel To complete the CGP book ‘Head Start to following places: BIOLOGY B 2015 and look through what A Level Biology’ ready to hand in on the Sixth Form College in school you will study. first lesson in September. CGP website Amazon Biology needs to become a passion, You will be assessed on this content in Waterstones most of you won’t get this from a CGP the second lesson to allow a grade to be WH Smiths revision book so we also recommend: obtained.

The book costs approximately £4.95. Science related magazines such as ‘New Any students with financial concerns in Scientist’ or ‘Discover’ purchasing this book should speak to Miss Hodges after the induction lesson. Science related websites to develop your broader interest and USEFUL RESOURCES understanding in Science and Biology These websites are not exam board specific but have a good range of general Biology – Mike Boyle and Kath Senior Biology notes to help with understanding. ISBN – 978-0-00-726745-3 would be a www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/biology good investment if you are considering www.biology-innovation.co.uk/ a BSc beyond A-Level Biology. www.biologyguide.net/ BUSINESS STUDIES

YOUR TASK

E Discussion on course structure,

Merlin Entertainments PLC N I units, requirements and (www.merlinentertainments.biz) is a L

T expectations

multinational business with 62.9 million U Examples of effective O customers in 2015 advertisement. Students will N complete a simple analysis of a

(www.merlinentertainments.biz/income- O

S range of adverts statement). As a PLC (Public Limited S Team Challenge – completing an E

Company), its shares are traded on the L advertising campaign for the re- stock exchange. In 2015, Merlin branding of a selected business Entertainments was the largest based on data analysis and competitor information European entertainments company and Review and presentations followed had 110 attractions in 23 countries by awards for best performance. (www.merlinentertainments.biz/brands): Theme parks including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures TASK 1: BACKGROUND INFORMATION Write an introduction to Merlin Entertainments PLC, please include a description of the following. Please support your ‘Midway Attractions’ including Madame work with pictures/ images/ relevant diagrams: Tussauds, Sea Life and The Dungeons A brief introduction to the company, what it is and what it does, the brands that it operates Legoland resorts based around the A little bit of history of the company world including the UK, Germany, USA The aims and objectives of the company (called Growth Drivers) and Malaysia A description of the three strands of the business- ‘Theme Parks’, ‘Midway Attractions’ and ‘Resorts’ The locations Who are Merlin’s key competitors? What market share do they hold? It’s competitive advantage e.g. exclusive tie ins with The BBC and Dreamworks PASS CRITERIA The financial status of the business The Merlin digital guest journey A description of the background of the Growth plans business and it’s form of ownership, stakeholders and of ‘The Merlin Way’ TASK 2: FORMS OF OWNERSHIP Examples are used to illustrate some Merlin Entertainments is a Public Limited Company, you should carry out some research and then complete the following tasks: elements of this. What is a Public Limited Company? Provide a clear explanation What are the main advantages and disadvantages TO MERLIN of operating as a PLC? MERIT CRITERIA What benefits to Merlin’s shareholders receive? A detailed description of the background of the business and it’s TASK 3: THE MERLIN WAY form of ownership and stakeholders ‘THE MERLIN WAY’ CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF HOW TEAM MERLIN ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR ULTIMATE GOAL OF and of ‘The Merlin Way’ Realistic DELIVERING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES TO OUR GUESTS. OUR PEOPLE STRATEGY UNDERPINS THIS GOAL, DRIVING OUR AMBITION TO BE THE BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR IN OUR INDUSTRY; NURTURING OUR GLOBAL LEADERS; examples are used to illustrate some GIVING OUR TEAM THE SKILLS TO BE THE BEST AT WHAT THEY DO; AND REWARDING GREAT PERFORMANCE. OUR elements of this. SUCCESS IS DEMONSTRATED BY THE OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SCORES RETURNED BY OUR ANNUAL EMPLOYEE SURVEY. (Source: Merlin Annual Report 2015) DISTINCTION CRITERIA A detailed and comprehensive Using the Annual Report 2015 there is a link on www.mrmartin.moonfruit.com (username north, password campus) description of the background of the and any other relevant research complete the following: business and it’s form of ownership and Identify the seven strands of The Merlin Way and the seven values that contribute towards this Describe how Merlin motivates it’s staff (Employee engagement) stakeholders and of ‘The Merlin Way’ Describe how it recruits and trains it’s staff Realistic and detailed examples are Describe the employee benefits of working at Merlin used to illustrate the elements of this. CHEMISTRY

E Mole calculations N

I including ones L

T involving solutions

U Perform an acid-base O titration N Analysis of results to O

S calculate the S unknown E

L concentration Evaluation of the experiment Discussion of the various types of indicators

YOUR TASK PREPARATORY READING The book can be purchased from the To complete the CGP book ‘Head Start to LIST following places: A Level Chemistry’ ready to hand in on Download the specification for OCR Sixth Form College in school the first lesson in September. Chemistry A and look through what you CGP website will study. Amazon You will be assessed on this content in Waterstones the second lesson to allow a grade to be Chemistry needs to become a passion, WH Smiths obtained. most of you won’t get this from a CGP book or textbook so:- The book costs approximately £4.95. Read Science related magazines such as Any students with financial concerns in “New Scientist” and “Chemistry Today”, purchasing this book should speak to Dr Radford after the induction lesson. Research Science related websites to USEFUL RESOURCES develop your broader interest and understanding in Science generally and Periodic Table – See specification to ensure particularly Chemistry. you have the correct version. DRAMA

E Introduction to the N

I course L

T Practitioner activities

U to gain O understanding of N their beliefs and O

S influences S Look at a variety of E

L stimuli and their creative potential Devising process – improvisation, use of strategies Creation and rehearsal of piece including practitioner influence Perform and feedback

YOUR TASK USEFUL RESOURCES Task 1: A research portfolio on the practitioners studied in the course. You will be required to An actor prepares write a minimum of 1 A4 page on each of the following practitioners: Websites Antonin Artaud Knee-high Bertolt Brecht Joan Littlewood Steven Berkoff Punchdrunk PREPARATORY READING Complicate LIST Constantin Stanislavsky Read the following plays

Task 2 Lysistrata, Aristophanes (translated by Write an evaluation of the lesson including evaluation of others (400 words) Alan H. Sommerstein)

That Face, Polly Stenham ENGLISH LANGUAGE

E Using the IPA N

I (international L

T phonetic alphabet)

U Introducing the O contextual factors N (mode, field, O

S function, audience) S Sorting according to E

L levels of formality Shopping conversations – which retail chain are we in Assumptions and stereotypes

YOUR TASK USEFUL RESOURCES Your coursework task in English Language will be to produce two texts at the Visit this webpage, read the articles, access the level of a professional writer. There are three stages to your transition task: guides and listen to the podcast: https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/how-to- Stage one: read two magazine articles of your choice carefully. One should improve-your-writing-free-tools-and- come from a 'chat' magazine (e.g. OK, Take a Break, Nuts, etc.) and one from resources/s2/a553475/ a more serious magazine (e.g. Marie Claire, Vogue, Men's Health, GQ, etc.). Annotate the magazine articles showing how the writing style is different in PREPARATORY READING LIST the two magazines. Access and read the following articles: http://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/14/news/150th- Stage two: re-write both articles but in the style of the other magazine. This anniversary-1851-2001-so-here-s-what-s-happening- means you use the material in the articles, but shape it for the new readers. to-language.html?pagewanted=1 Remember to change the headlines too! http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/ Stage three: now write a commentary which explains the language choices may/06/language-fashion-weather-speak 3. you made. This should be no longer than 500 words. In it you should outline the choices you made in terms of formality, lexis (word choice) and grammar http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/ to make the two articles sound authentic for the new readers. apr/22/brain-swearing-children-study-timothy-jay

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/ may/07/russell-brand-a-level-english-language- evolves ENGLISH LITERATURE

E Explore the course N

I outline. • Explore L

T assessment

U objectives. O Investigate the use of

N Language, Form and O

S Structure in a S Shakespeare drama E

L task. Investigate the use of Language, Form and Structure in a sample poem from the anthology.

USEFUL RESOURCES YOUR TASK Buy a copy of the text Pre-reading task to The Importance Of Being Earnest Watch the film version, also available on Research Victorian including political, social and economic factors. Youtube

BBC history website Create a PowerPoint presentation of social and historical context of Victorian

England including topics such as women, the preoccupations of the upper Victorian England website classes.

PREPARATORY READING Read ‘The importance of being Earnest’. LIST Research the comedy genre (origins, Create a presentation of notes under the headings on themes, language, types and features) form and structure. Handouts given in the Induction lesson FINANCIAL STUDIES

E Topic 6 Borrowing N

I products. L

T Analysis of the

U implication of low O loan rates. N Different types of O

S loans. S Borrowing mini E

L presentations. Borrowing exam style question

YOUR TASK PREPARATORY READING Identify how the way consumers use money as a medium to buy goods has changed in LIST the past 20 years. Students should be aware of the financial stories in the media. Include a timeline, on this timeline include key dates when new ways to pay were http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business introduced or phased out. Complete on A3 paper do not use computers. On starting the course students should Explain different payment methods, you should be including at least 10. Each needs to be know and understand the current rate explained in detail. Presentation should be as a table, you should be able to make of inflation and the bank of england comparisons. base rate.

Evaluate how consumers will pay for goods in the next 10 years. This is an essay question, Students should be reading the money this essay should be 1500 words, you will need to conduct independent research to sections of the broadsheets (Saturday support your findings. and Sunday)

Useful resources to support the completion of this task: Sign up for updates on www.mrmartin.moonfruit.com (username north, password campus) www.moneysavingexpert.com (Free www.bankofengland.co.uk subscription) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business Bank websites. FINE ART

E Introduction to 3 N

I Artists and a L

T selection of their

U work O Analysis of one Artist N Mix ‘n Match task O

S (different medium) S Own response (Artist E

L study) Introduction to the sketchbook

YOUR TASK Students are to respond to an introductory theme of ‘Opposites Attract’ where they will PREPARATORY RESEARCH investigate juxtaposition. Research and begin a library of artists They will create a mini sketchbook which will need to include the following: using books and websites. 1. Primary photographs 2. A page of Secondary stimulus Familiarise yourself with the work of 3. 1X observational drawing (of primary material) contemporary artists, both national and 4. 1x artist page (using one of the artists introduced during the lesson (You can select your international own artist if relevant to your concept) Some useful sites include: The sketchbook can be made up of any paper/material. They do not need to buy one, Saatchi online however if they do, it should A3. Students will be informed that if they buy a sketchbook it Pinterest will be used for the duration of the first project Tate Modern National Portrait Gallery USEFUL RESOURCES Any relevant materials (student specific) which can be borrowed from the department GEOGRAPHY

E Introduction to the A N

I level course content L

T Outline of the field

U work and O independent study N How global am I? O

S Tectonic processes S and me E L

YOUR TASK USEFUL RESOURCES Part 1: To create a scrap book of tectonic hazards that have occurred in the last 3 – 5 years at a Global news sources e.g. BBC, CNN, ITN variety of scales in a variety of countries. For each event answer these questions: https://www.usgs.gov/ - latest earthquake - Where did it happen and when? and volcano data - What was the cause of the hazard? Go into detail about the tectonic processes and https://www.youtube.com/watch? plate movements. v=dFjFP8uxyEM – Youtube film ‘Cultural - What impact did it have on people and the surrounding area? impacts of globalisation’ - Could the hazard be prevented or managed in the future and if so how?

Part 2: PREPARATORY READING LIST Explain why globalisation results in cultural erosion in some parts of the world. Identify examples of geographical issues in To answer this question you will need to research two named places and find out how everyday event. the culture of that place has changed due to globalisation. The culture of a country may Regularly watch news reports changes due to the introduction of the internet, television, TNCs, migration, Watch documentary programmes based on collaboration of government (e.g. EU) or the ease of travel. geographical themes e.g. Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure (BBC iplayer) When you hand in your work you will need to include your research notes GERMAN

E Background on N

I German TV L

T Types of programmes

U Cinema, tag lines for O films N Vocabulary bank to O

S discuss TV & express S opinions. E L

YOUR TASK PREPARATORY READING Power point (10 slides minimum) on one aspect of induction session lesson LIST to be presented (in German) to the rest of the class. Thorough grammar revision using Linguascope or languagesonline. 200 word film/TV programme review in German – to be marked to A - Level Vocabulary revision on Memrise for the exam criteria. topic of media, cinema & TV

Preparation of detailed answers for speaking assessment on TV.

USEFUL RESOURCES Website list for TV & Cinema to be discussed in the lesson BTEC HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

E An introduction to N

I BTEC Level 3 L

T An overview of the

U structure of the O course N To gain an overview O

S of the modules and S units on the course E

L An overview of the assessment methods and structure of assessment

YOUR TASK PREPARATORY READING In the world of Health and Social Care there a variety of different opinions as what is the LIST best way to accommodate society’s needs and wants. Newspapers Various websites and the use of primary You need to choose a subject area which has featured in the media recently and write a research to support your work. 2000 review.

You need to consider a variety of viewpoints and make a conclusion. I would recommend that you chose a subject area in which interests you. Some areas you may want to explore • Obesity in children • The ageing population • NHS and its pros and cons • The issues around childcare

There are many other things you may want to discuss. We will be looking at your ability to research and communicate your thoughts and opinions when assess this piece of work. HISTORY E

N Pupils will be given I

L different images T which relate to U Germany 1918-1945. O Pupils will be given N

O time to establish S

S what these events are

E and how they L changed the course of Germany history. Class discuss these key events. This leads on to discussion of AJP Taylor and the highly controversial figure of David Irving. YOUR TASK Class discuss reasons for Taylors thesis, Pupils read Alan Bullock’s ‘Hitler, A study in Tyranny’. Then answer the also what does Irving following questions, at least 200 words each; According to Bullock show us about the inherent dangers of A) what was the greatest weakness of the Weimar period? studying this period. B) Was Hitler a genius? Pupils write summary of what they have C) Why did many Germans support the Nazi’s? learnt in the lesson. D) Why did Germany lose the Second World War? Examples read. E) Was Hitler a ‘weak dictator’?

USEFUL RESOURCES Alan, Bullock, Hitler, A Study in Tyranny, Penguin, 1962.

PREPARATORY READING LIST Key texts for classroom and individual study; R Whitfield, Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945, Oxford University Press, 2015 M Collier, P Pedley, Heinemann Advanced History: Germany 1919-45, Heinemann, 2000 Gillingham C Rowe, AQA AS History Anti-Semitism, Hitler and the German People, 1919-45, Nelson Thornes, 2009 J Hiden, The Weimar Republic (Seminar Studies In History), Routledge, 1996 Hinton J Hite, Weimar and Nazi Germany (SHP Advanced History Core Texts), Hodder Education, 2000 G Layton, Access to History: From Kaiser to Fuhrer: Germany 1900-1945, Hodder Education, 2009 F McDonough, Hitler and Nazi Germany (Cambridge Perspectives in History), Cambridge University Press, 1999 BTEC ICT

E Create a folding N

I information booklet L

T which must outline

U how the Internet O operates and the N technologies that are O

S used. S The following topics E

L to be researched and discussed: The internet, Global network, Points of presence and internet exchange points, Internet infrastructure (clients, servers, routers), Connection methods

YOUR TASK PREPARATORY READING Task 1: LIST Produce Leaflet as a guide that describes how the Internet operates, and Read about the latest developments in communication takes place on the Web. This is to be submitted via email to ICT [email protected] Visit W3 Schools for the different languages used for Websites to operate Task 2: Write a 500 word report discussing the role of the technologies, particularly Server side www.w3schools.com technology and Client side technologies, in order for a website to operate. You must use diagrams and images.

You should cover the following points ; • How do websites work? • How do emails get to your computer? • How does the use of computer applications affect your daily life? MATHS E N

I Solving and sketching L functions T

U Completing the O

square

N Translations O Using the S

S discriminant E

L Matching activities

YOUR TASK USEFUL RESOURCES PREPARATORY READING Students will be given a book to work There are useful lessons and work on LIST through and complete on return in mathswatch, mymaths and other internet All GCSE Higher knowledge should be September. The contents of this will be based maths sites. collated into review form (cards, books, formally assessed within the first weeks notes etc) to allow easy reference during back. Previous GCSE work should have covered P16 studies. the very basics of this topic so previous If you require a copy, please contact work can be referenced. GCSE knowledge should be maintained [email protected] or to the highest standard to ensure no [email protected] performance/knowledge drop off occurs MEDIA STUDIES

YOUR TASK E What is Media Studies N

I quiz L

Part 1: Create a blog using Blogger T Introduction to Create your own blog using Blogger and personalise it. Your blog will be the home of your U blogging O Basic textual analysis

Coursework and some classwork tasks, including all your research and planning. N with key words O

S Filming production Part 2: Create a shot type sheet S task E Use your photography skills to create a shot type sheet and upload it to your blog. L Share presentations Transition homework will be set Part 3: Print Analysis Analyse the print advertisements on Mrs McCleery’s blog. You should write at least 500 words in total about: • colours • fonts • images • layout • language • the audience

Upload your analysis to your own blog.

Part 4: Media consumption In order to be successful at AS media you will need to consume a wide range of media, exposing yourself to texts that you would not normally choose.

Below is a suggested list of the media you should read or watch over summer. You should see it as a starting point rather than a complete list; good students will look beyond. It should be noted, you’re looking at these as a media student. Some of the items below will provide examples of political and gender bias, negative representations and stereotyping.

Add the media texts you have consumed to your blog. • Newspapers: tabloids and broadsheets, print and online; • TV: sit-coms (e.g. Friday Night Dinner), Channel 4 documentaries, news bulletins • Radio: BBC Radio 1, Radio 4, LBC • Magazines: Wired, BBC’s Focus, Cosmopolitan, Empire/Total Film

PREPARATORY READING LIST WJEC AS Media Studies: Study and Revision Guide by Christine Bell (Illumiate Publishing) PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS

E Discussion on course N

I structure, units, L

T requirements and

U expectations O Exploration of the N history of O

S philosophical S thought. E

L A group activity where research of an ethical theory will be carried out. Each group will then prepare a presentation to outline the theory – using set criteria

YOUR TASK Task 1 (2 hours) PREPARATORY READING http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/republic.1.introduction.html Watch the news and current affairs programmes which cover Follow the link above and read the Introduction to Plato’s ‘Republic’. topics such as: Write a summary outlining this introduction. The role of women (Suggested word limit – 500) Animal rights Human life and death Task 2 (2 hours) Evil and suffering Research the role of women in Christianity and the Church. (See Miracles links for guidance) Research the role of Christian feminism (See links for guidance) USEFUL RESOURCES Task 3 (1 hour) www.religioustolerance.org/lfe_bibl.htm Use your research to help you answer the following question: www.heretication.info/_womensrights.html 1. Examine the different views within Christianity on the role of https://bible.org/seriespage/6-new-testament-church-role- women. (15 marks) women www.gotquestions.org/feminism-Christian- 2. Assess the claim that the feminist movement has had very little feminist.html impact on the role of women. (10 marks) (Suggested word limit – 1000 for 1 and 2 combined) PHOTOGRAPHY

YOUR TASK

E Students will discuss N

You are to be present a plan for your Alphabet, the plan should I and present key L

include information about the ideas and concept behind your work. T information relating

U to a 'Found Alphabet' O You should discuss where when and how you intend to take the Students will use a N view finder to record photos for your Alphabet. O

S what they see from a S variety of viewpoints. E

Give initial consideration as to how you see yourself presenting the L Students will go and Alphabet photograph a found Alphabet around school environment, Present your own Alphabet through recording using a digital Students will discuss camera. You are to visually make the selection through the view and plan ideas for finder in the first instance, without the reliance on photoshop or found Alphabet other photo manipulation programs. If you intend to use photoshop to develop final images then you must present the initial photos for assessment too. This is an exercise in ‘looking’ and not Photoshop

Opportunities to create an interesting photograph Cropping Viewpoint Lighting Positive space Negative Space Shadow Colour Line

For the first lesson back you must present your alphabet. Consider how you would like to present your work, you can be as innovative PREPARATORY READING as you like. Consider where when and how you created the Alphabet, consider the experience you had, where you were, how Create an A5 book of photographs that inspire you. long it took to create. How can you make your Alphabet creation original? USEFUL RESOURCES Be prepared to do a small presentation to the class about the http://www.saatchiart.com/ experience of creating your Alphabet. How you present the work is http://www.studentartguide.com/ up to you but make sure that what you include is clear and http://www.tate.org.uk/ accessible. http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/ PHYSICS

YOUR TASK

E You will be Completion of the CGP book ‘Head Start to A Level Physics’ N I investigating the L ready to hand in on the first lesson in September. T stretching of various

U metal wires to

Students will also be assessed on this content in the O measure their second lesson to allow a baseline grade to be obtained. N physical properties O

S and use that data to S plot a graph from E

The book can be purchased from the following places: L which you can Sixth Form College in school calculate the Young modulus of each CGP website wire. Amazon This is similar to a Waterstones core practical that will be completed in WH Smiths. year 12. There will also be a short challenge of The book costs approximately £4.95. your physics and maths ability (nothing beyond standard Any students with financial concerns in purchasing this maths and additional book should speak to Dr Radford after the induction science GCSE) and the lesson. opportunity to find out more about the course.

ADVICE FROM YOUR TEACHERS

I strongly advise you to check out the Institute of Physics (http://www.iop.org/tailored/students/) and perhaps consider joining for free if you are interested in science careers.

PREPARATORY READING Try and read at least one book from the reading list in the booklet handed out in the induction session. A reading list will be provided in the lesson, if you require a copy please contact [email protected] Review your GCSE notes; we will expect you to be USEFUL RESOURCES comfortable with a lot of the GCSE material especially Your GCSE revision guide and GCSE notes. motion and forces from additional physics/additional BBC Bitesize website or other similar websites aimed at GCSE science in the first few weeks of the A level course. revision. PRODUCT DESIGN

YOUR TASK E Design some themed N

I sunglasses or eye L

Part 1 T wear Research task into a designer/design movement. U Design this on 2d O design Computer Choose 1 of the following designers/movements & N aided design software O produce detailed design sheets using PowerPoint. S Laser cut these out in S acrylic E

L Strip heat the bends You need to use ACCESS FM to analyse the chairs and Glue on laser cut identify the key characteristics for that Designer/ detail parts. Enjoy leaving with movement. some fun new glasses. You need to have at least 1 designer & movement analysed: Charles Rennie Mackintosh Marc Newson Charles Eames Robin Day Philippe Starck Art Deco De Stijl Bauhaus PREPARATORY READING Op & Pop Art Italian design Download Google sketch up software at home. Take copy of Pro desktop software from school (require memory stick) Scandinavian Design. Students are welcome to bring in own laptops to work on. Have a camera/phone & be able to download images.

Part 2 Using your chosen designer/movements produce the following 1. an A3 sheets of initial sketches for a chair min 12 USEFUL RESOURCES sketches The Access FM help sheet given out in intro lesson. Resources 2. Analysis of sketches using ACCESS FM to decide the on student shared areas into design movements. best ideas (technologystudent.com can also be used) 3. Development of 3 highest scoring ideas. 1 A3 page per chair PSYCHOLOGY

E Introduction to psychology N

I as a subject and how we L

T study it.

U Discussion: What is O personality ? Where does it

N come from? O

S Complete personality S questionnaire on E

L extraversion v introversion. Discussion of results – categorising personality Issues of using questionnaires e.g. wanting to present yourself well. Video clip to introduce personality disorder and psychopathy Analysing the case studies of 2 famous serial killers using a mapping techniques of personality traits Set transition task:

YOUR TASK Research these 4 approaches in psychology using the document PREPARATORY READING given and suggested web links: www.simplypsychology.co.uk • the behavioural approach • the cognitive approach www.psychlotron.org • the social learning approach • the humanistic approach www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/notorious/shipman/30.html

Prepare a 5 slide powerpoint presentation on each one www.theinvisiblegorilla.com

Create a ‘strap line’ for each one – summarising the approach http://study.com/academy/lesson/carl-rogers-humanistic- theory-and-psychotherapy.html Create a key word list for each approach to include key terms, concepts and relevant psychologists. Youtube for: Skinner’s pigeon project

Youtube for: Bandura’s Bobo Doll experiment SOCIOLOGY

YOUR TASK E Introduction to N

Research into youth sub cultures and their impact on I sociology as an L society T subject Feral children

U and the O nature/nurture Some distinctive youth subcultures in the past have been: N debate O

S The role of S institutions in our TEDDY BOYS – MODS/ROCKERS –HIPPIES - SKINHEADS - E PUNKS - GOTHS - RAVERS L socialisation and impact on gender expectations You are required to use a variety of sources to research Preparation for the two of these subcultures and write a summary overview for transition task each of the subcultures you investigate including some illustrative images – also make some reference to sociological research and include a bibliography (to show you have used a range of sources at least 4 for each)

Use the following questions as a guide to what to include:

When did the subculture emerge in the UK? What were the style, dress and behaviour of the young people involved in the subculture? What were the major music, dance and other social USEFUL RESOURCES behaviour features of the group? Sociologists to research as a starting point Were there any key social events associated with the Brake (1977) Hippies and Skinheads youth subculture? Hebdige- Punks What social groups were represented in the subculture Stan Cohen – mods and rockers (class, ethnicity, gender) Cohen and Clarke- skinheads How were the subculture represented in the media? Hall and Jefferson/ Fyvel – Teddy Boys How did society react to the subculture -public, police Hodkinson 2005 Goths etc? Bennett (2001) Ravers Has the subculture continued and how has it changed/been modified?

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