Graphic Communication A Level Independent Study Guide Assessment Objectives AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, focused investigations informed by contextual and media, materials, techniques and processes, other sources, demonstrating analytical and reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. critical understanding. AO4: Present a personal and meaningful AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights response that realises intentions and, where relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work appropriate, makes connections between and progress. visual and other elements. Outside of timetabled lessons you should be Contextual Research developing and extending Conduct further research into designers that relate to your personal your Component 1 theme. You should have a broad and investigation. Where deep understanding about the designer(s) and the possible make use of the context of their work in addition to the techniques used. art rooms and resources Become well versed in being able to articulate this available or continue your knowledge verbally in class discussions. Annotate work in the study area. research imagery. You should be a visible presence in the art department. Essay Development Digital Portfolio The essay is developed over the in the form of a course of your personal investigation PowerPoint. Photography so you should continue to add to it Update as your Demonstrate use regularly as your work develops and work progresses of primary the thought process is fresh. include resources by annotations taking your own photographs to Annotation and Analysis use within your Analyse your own work and the work designs. of artists and designers. Make reflective notes explaining the Sketchbook work development of your ideas. Sketching ideas, exploring Design Development alternative media, Further develop your own designs inspired by artistic references include research selected during the research stage. Push ideas to show a range of imagery and alternative compositions and explorations demonstrating different annotations about ways of communicating ideas. your thoughts & idease. Fine Art, Textiles and 3D Studies A Level Independent Study Guide Assessment Objectives AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, focused investigations informed by contextual and media, materials, techniques and processes, other sources, demonstrating analytical and reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. critical understanding. AO4: Present a personal and meaningful AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights response that realises intentions and, where relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work appropriate, makes connections between and progress. visual and other elements. Drawing From Contextual Research observation, exploring Conduct further research into artists and subject alternative media, or matter informing your personal investigation. drawing digitally is hugely You should have a broad and deep important and underpins understanding about the artist, background all subsequent information and thought process, in addition to development work. the techniques used. Become well versed in Regular drawing will being able to articulate this knowledge both enhance your practice. verbally in class discussions and in the Outside of timetabled lessons you supporting essay. should be developing and Design Development extending your personal Further develop your own designs investigation. Where possible inspired by contextual references make use of the art rooms and studied. Push ideas to show a range resources available or continue of inventive exploration of materials, your work in the study area. You techniques and alternative should be a visible presence in the compositions. Demonstrate flexibility in creative thinking skills. art department. Digital Portfolio Essay Development Build a digital The essay is developed over the course portfolio in the of your personal investigation so you Photography form of a should continue to reflect regularly as Demonstrate an PowerPoint. your work develops to document exploratory and Update as your research and progression, making investigative approach. work develops. connections with contextual studies. Primary resources are preferable to images from the internet. Use Annotation and Analysis your own photographs Analyse the work of professional artists and designers. Make for informing your reflective notes of your own work explaining the development of design ideas. your ideas. Include in your 3,000 word essay and sketchbook. Photography A Level Independent Study Guide Assessment Objectives AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, focused investigations informed by contextual and media, materials, techniques and processes, other sources, demonstrating analytical and reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. critical understanding. AO4: Present a personal and meaningful AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights response that realises intentions and, where relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work appropriate, makes connections between and progress. visual and other elements. Drawing Contextual Research Demonstrate your Conduct further research into photographers drawing skills through that relate to your personal investigation. the lens of the camera, digitally or You should have a broad and deep with traditional understanding about each photographer and materials to underpin the context of their work in addition to the your development. techniques used. Become well versed in being able to articulate this knowledge both verbally in class discussions and in the supporting essay. Outside of timetabled lessons you should be developing and Design Development extending your personal Further develop your own designs inspired by contextual references investigation. Where possible studied. Push ideas to show a range make use of the art rooms and of inventive techniques and resources available or continue processes, alternative compositions your work in the study area. You and critical thinking demonstrating should be a visible presence in the different ways of communicating art department. ideas. Essay Development The essay is developed over the Digital Portfolio Photography course of your personal investigation Build a digital Demonstrate use so you should continue to add to it portfolio in the of primary regularly as your work develops and form of a resources by whilst the thought process is fresh. PowerPoint. taking your own Update as your photographs to work progresses. use within your Annotation and Analysis designs. Analyse your own work and the work of your chosen Photographers. Make reflective notes explaining the development of your ideas. Turton Biology Department Independent learning For all sections of each topic you have been taught, you can: Key terms, list with definitions- could do this as flash cards Spider diagrams linking key topics For each required process you should draw a flow chart or a diagram, so that you can sequence the process. Commit factual content to memory, so that you can verbally explain each process and compare and contrast. Read textbook chapter on the next topic before the lesson Work on Maths Core practical’s List of required maths skills including worksheets you can do can Foe each of the 12 required practicals be found in: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/biology/AQA- http://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/as-and-a-level/teach/ 7401-7402-PHBK.PDF maths-skills-briefings https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/ Use the CGP :Essentials for Maths skills to revise and practice collection/83424/level-set-biology-practicals statistical tests, calculating SA and % change. summarise the method Exam questions can be found on the reference drive/science/A level Biology. Identify the variables Evaluate the data Further Reading Practice related exam questions Biological Sciences Review. Philip Allan Updates. (4 issues each year), edited by an ex- Essays pert team at the University of Manchester, leading biolo- Practice essays gists will stretch and challenge students’ knowledge with: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/biology/AQA- • Specially written articles on recent research in the biologi- BIOLOGY-ESSAY-TITLES.PDF cal sciences, central to A-level topics Include : • Grade-boosting advice from examiners 4-6 different topics per essay. • Additional online support, with tailored resources to sup- A level content port articles in the magazine Make sure the importance is integrated within Useful websites: the text. There are many, the following is a short selection: BBC science You Tube videos : Mr Pollock, Freescience, Khan Academy Text book (AS and A2): https://getrevising.co.uk/resources/aqa-as-and-a2-biology- required-practicals Recall questions for each sub topic – attempt these www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/biology Application questions for each topic on blue pages https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/a-level-biology-revision/ Exam style questions for each topic at the end of the www.abpischools.org.uk/page/resource/age/subject.cfm? chapter www.biozone.co.nz/links.html Read the practical skills, maths skills and an exten- www.cellsalive.com sion tasks. www.dnai.org www.dnalc.org/resources Revision list for MJB 3.1: What is Business? Revision List: 3.1.1 Understanding the nature and purpose of business Contents Why businesses exist The relationship between mission and objectives Common business