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KEY STAGE 4 OPTIONS
INFORMATION 2015 Year 9
EBACC ROUTE
GLOBE ACADEMY
Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
At Globe Academy we recognise the importance of students making the right decisions when choosing their Key Stage 4 subjects. This is a significant phase in their education and crucial in planning ahead for university and future careers; therefore it is critical that we give you all clear and informed guidance about the choices available and how these can be matched to students’ individual needs and interests. The qualifications gained at the end of Key Stage 4 are essential for every student and they play a significant part in ensuring that they are well prepared for a successful future.
Our programme of Parents Evenings and guidance for students ensures that parents/carers and students are fully informed about all of the subjects available and how they can be of benefit to students in the future. You will be pleased to discover that we offer an exciting range of courses this year.
This is also a time to reinforce the partnership between the school, parents and students. We value this partnership as it is instrumental in ensuring that students commit themselves wholeheartedly to the hard work that will enable them to successfully meet the challenges of their new courses.
Staff will be only too pleased to offer any further guidance and information that you may require and to discuss with you the opportunities which are available. The booklet is also available to download on the school website at www.globeacademy.org .
Please make sure that you attend the Options Evening (from 6pm to 7pm) on Wednesday 21 January. On this night you will receive the full Options booklet with detailed information on every subject. It is extremely important that all parents/carers attend with their children to ensure that you are fully informed to support students in making the appropriate subject choices for their GCSEs.
Yours sincerely
Ms C Fernandes
Vice Principal (Curriculum)
OPTIONS TIMELINE
Academic Review Day- Option information provided 8 and 9 January
Student activities, assemblies and career seminars 12 January – 13 February
Parents evenings — “Options Choices” 21 January (6-7pm)
Deadline for Option choices submission 27 February
Globe Academy offer three routes of study
starting at the beginning of Year 9 and continuing
throughout years 10 and 11. We will use your
child’s attainment data last year to provide the
best route for their academic success. The three
routes are called :
Ebacc
Integrated
Vocational
All 3 routes allow the students to continue on to
Advanced level studies if this path is suitable for
them.
Compulsory Subjects
The subjects listed below are compulsory and will
be taken by all students to the end of Year 11:
English (Language and Literature)(GCSE)
Mathematics (GCSE)
Science (GCSE)
Physical Education
B.R.I.C.K.
In addition to the core subjects students have the
choice of a number of option subjects/GCSE
courses depending on the route they choose.
EBACC Route:
Minimum 10 GCSE subjects which include
the Science Triple Award along with the
compulsory subjects
1 Humanities subject (Selected in Year 8)
1 MFL subject (Selected in Year 8)
1 BTec which is a one year course and the
equivalent of 1 GCSE. This will finish this
year
This year students choose a further two
GCSE subjects that they will study until the
end of year 11.
Integrated Route:
Minimum 9 GCSEs subjects or equivalents
In year 8 students chose 2 GCSEs or BTecs
to be studied during years 9, 10 and 11.
This year students choose 2 GCSEs or BTecs
to be studied during years 10 and 11 chosen
from the 3 foundations subjects chosen this
year.
Vocational Route:
Minimum 8 GCSE subjects or equivalents
2 BTECs to study from year 9 to 11. (Chosen
last year)
This year students choose 2 GCSEs or BTecs
studied during years 10 and 11 chosen from
the 3 foundations subjects studied in Year 9
*The three routes outlined above are shown on
the next two pages.
Important Information:
Once students choose and then begin their
chosen programme of study in Year 9 it is
not possible to change the subjects chosen,
therefore it is important to discuss all of the
options presented before making your final
decisions.
KS4 OPTION CHOICES
KS4 OPTION CHOICES
Brief details about each subjects is included
in this booklet-please read it carefully.
All students are encouraged to additionally
discuss subject choices with their teachers
and Learning Family Leads.
During this term there will also be a range
of activities and career seminars to assist
students in making their choices.
Mr M Furnival
Associate Assistant Principal
(Curriculum)
Yr 10-11
Yr 9
3 Year GCSE
(3)
History Geography
3 Year GCSE (3) French Spanish Bengali
2 Year GCSE (3)
Art, Drama, Music, Photography, PE, Dance, Media Studies Religious Studies
2 Year GCSE (3)
Catering, Product
Design, Textiles,
Business Studies,
Computing, ICT
1 Year BTEC (6) (Each the equivalent of 1
GCSE)
Performing Arts, Music, Sport, ICT, Creative
Media, Business, Travel and Tourism, Sport,
Art and Design, Community language GCSE
(Portuguese, Bengali)
3 Year GCSEs
English
(Language and
literature) (5)
Maths (5)
Science
(Triple) (5)
PE/Dance (2)* B.R.I.C.K (1)* *no examinations
(6GCSEs)
CORE OPTION A OPTION B
OPTION C OPTION D
Ebacc
GCSE CHOICES KS4 OPTION CHOICES
Integrated
Vocational
GCSE CHOICES NOTES AND QUESTIONS
Please write down any questions you may have here and bring this with you to the Options Evening.
GCSE CHOICES NOTES AND QUESTIONS
Please write down any questions you may have here and bring this with you to the Options Evening.
SUBJECT
INFORMATION
GCSE Art & Design
What is the subject?
Brief description of the subject
The world of art craft and design is so big it’s impossible to imagine.
It includes everything that any artist, craft worker and designer has ever created since the beginning of
time to the present day, in any part of the world and for any useful or decorative purpose. It’s no small
challenge to know even where to begin!
One advantage with art and design is that you are free to choose the aspects of the subject that interest
you. Successful students make the most of this freedom.
Where will this qualification take me?
Employment opportunities
Artist, Designer, Illustrator, Teacher, Community Art’s Worker,
Exhibition/Set designer, Fashion Designer, Fine Artist, Printmaker,
Jewellery Maker, Sculptor, Web designer, Photographer, ,Museum/
Gallery Conserver.
Further vocational and academic qualifications
A-Level Art & Design Foundation Course in Art & Design BA Degree in specialist subject MA/MFA in specialist subject PGCE in Art & Design/Education PHD
Learning Director: Miss Da Costa Sherwood
Course Components & Key Dates
GCSE Art and Design is made up of two parts or
‘components’. These are marked separately and
the marks added together to give you your GCSE
grade. The two components are controlled
assessment (a portfolio of work) and an
externally set assignment that comes at the end
of the course.
This GCSE is a two year course with work
completed in year 10 submitted for
consideration in the final grade.
The externally set exam will take place at the
end of year 11 in the Summer and will be 10
hours.
GCSE Catering
What is the subject?
Catering provides students an opportunity to study and gain a firm understanding of topics such as the types of
services available, nutrition, costing and portion control, communication and portion control, job
roles ,employment and training, Menu planning and legislation. The GCSE Hospitality and Catering offers a
unique opportunity for candidates to develop their knowledge and extend their skills within hospitality and
catering in a vocational context. It is a suitable qualification for those who want a broad background in this area
and for those who wish to progress to further education. It will offer valuable preparation for those entering the
world of work.
Where will this qualification take me?
Dietician, Nutritionist, and Food Researchers and Scientist graduates
are in short supply so a career in Catering could bring many
rewarding opportunities. Catering is also very useful if you want to
be a chef or work at the front of house in the Hospitality industry.
Our local Colleges have many excellent courses that offer
progression directly after and beyond GCSE Catering course.
This course will equip students with knowledge, understanding and
skills required to cook and apply principles of food science, nutrition
and healthy eating. This will enable students to make informed
decisions about a wide range of career pathways as well as develop
vital life skills that enable them to feed themselves and others
affordably and nutritionally and later in life.
Learning Director: Ms Da Costa -Sherwood
Course Components & Key Dates
You will complete two practical tasks worth 60%
that involve activities such as exploring and using
commodities in the Food industry. It will also be
required of you to research and plan dishes using
milk and dairy products and also complete a task on
any international cuisine of your choice. The final
written paper at year 11 is worth 40%.
Autumn 1:Research—Task 1
Autumn 2: Trialling and justification
Spring 1:Task 1 assessment– Task 1
Spring 2:Research and planning—Task 2
Summer 1: Trialling and justification0 Task 2
Summer 2: Task 2 assessment
GCSE Drama
Where will this qualification take me?
Possible Career Opportunities include:
Actor, Dramatherapist, Theatre Director, Stage
Manager, Teacher, Sound-Engineer, Entertainer and
Youth and Community Worker.
This course will also prepare you for A-level Theatre
Studies, University or Drama school.
Learning Director: Mr Golub
Course Components & Key Dates
Practical Work: 60%
The practical performance unit requires students to
present practical work for two controlled assessment
options each with a weighting of 30%. Students will be
graded on both their process and understanding of
skills development and their final performance
Drama Written Paper: 40%
The written paper unit assesses your ability to write
about the practical work you complete during the
course. In addition it requires you to answer questions
related to the study and performance of a scripted
play.
What is the subject?
GCSE Drama is examined by AQA. The course has one written paper unit and one practical performance unit.
The course runs for two years. In the first year students are introduced to a range of drama techniques and will perform their
first two controlled assessments. In the second year students will consolidate their skills and perform two more controlled
assessments. The written examination will take place at the end of the two years.
As part of the course students will take part in a range of workshops with professional performers and organisations and will
also be expected to take part in numerous after school theatre trips.
The course is aimed at students who love to perform and will help them to develop their understanding of acting and the
theatre.
GCSE Business Studies
Where will this qualification take me?
Employment opportunities
Business Studies is an ideal subject for developing a
wide range of skills. Pupils will learn how to research
information from a range of sources and present it
in a variety of ways. They will develop skills,
knowledge and understanding that will be highly
valued by employers and will be useful in the world
of work. A GCSE in Business Studies is a stepping
stone to a whole range of future opportunities. The
skills developed will support pupils in further studies
and/or employment.
Learning Director: Miss Da Costa-Sherwood
Course Components & Key Dates
Unit 1: Introduction to Small Business
Enterprise; starting and running a small business Putting a business idea into practice Understanding the economic context Unit 2: Investigating Small Business
Research task based on unit 1 content (controlled assess-ment)
Unit 3: Building a Business
Marketing Meeting customer needs Effective financial and people management The wider world affecting business The Unit 1 and Unit 3 examinations are taken at the end of
the second year.
What is the subject?
What is GCSE Business Studies all about?
GCSE Business Studies requires an enquiring mind, an interest in learning about the world around us, and in
discovering how businesses are set up, or what makes someone a great entrepreneur.
How to start up and successfully run a business, using clear analysis of case studies of successful businesses.
The successful marketing, people management and financial control of businesses.
How businesses measure and improve performance.
Government, EU and customer influence upon businesses.
GCSE Computing
About Computing
Innovation is moving at a scarily fast pace - Bill Gates
How we use computers and Information Technology changes daily and we need to harness this change to change the world. GCSE
Computing inspires students to engage with future developments in technology with topics ranging from Computer communica-
tions and networking to application development. Students will learn how information technology affects their own lives and the
impact computers have on society at large.
Students will be encouraged to develop an analytical approach to solving problems using computational thinking and a range of
software development techniques. The skills gained on the course can be applied to real life scenarios, providing a pathway to
higher education and empower them to access some of the most innovative careers.
Students will be able to:
develop an appreciation of current and emerging technologies,
understanding how they work and apply this knowledge in a
range of contexts
acquire and apply technical skills to use algorithms to solve prob-
lems using computer programs
use their knowledge and understanding of computer technology
to become independent and discerning users of IT
make informed decisions about the use of technology and be
aware of the implications of different technologies
understand the career pathways available to them and plan how
to get there
Subject Leader: Mr E Koramoa
Course Components
This GCSE course consists of 3 units
A451 – 1hr30min written Exam taken in the summer
of Year 11
The syllabus for this exam is
Fundamentals of computer systems
Software
Representation of data in computer systems
Databases
Computer communications and networking
Programming
A452 – Controlled Assessment Research Task
A453 – Controlled Assessment Programming Task
GCSE Media Studies
What is the subject?
In today’s media society we are all influenced on a daily basis by news reports, websites, newspa-
pers, films, music, games and television. The Globe Academy Media Studies course studies how
these products are designed to influence, inform, persuade and entertain their specific audience.
As part of the course you will look at different media products and build the skills required to pro-
duce your own media product. You will be expected to research, plan, cast and create a variety of
media products throughout the course.
Where will this qualification take me?
Employment opportunities
Jobs in media can vary from directors, camera person, cos-
tume designer, editor, film producer, technical crew, news pre-
senter, and games designer s.
Further vocational and academic qualifications
Many GCSE students go on to study Media Studies or Film
Studies at AS/ A Level.
At degree level Film and Television Studies, and Media and
Communications are popular in Universities across the country.
Learning Director: Mr Simpson
Subject lead: Ms Cox
Course Components & Key Dates
Unit 1 (30%):Advertisement
Campaigns.
Unit 2(30%): Music Promo-
tion
Exam (40%): Action Adven-
ture Films/ TV Comedy.
AQA Music GCSE
What is the subject?
Music GCSE is the option for pupils who are serious about the development of their composing, performing and theoretical
skills. The course provides plenty of breadth and depth as it focuses its study on a range of Musical styles and areas of study. The
course demands the development of the complete musician, creating numerous opportunities for the study and application of
skills from Classical Music all the way through to Hip Hop.
The course is broken into three units and students will study and cover a wide range of Musical Styles including: Western
Classical Music, Popular Music (Blues, Rock, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre) and World Music (Music of Africa, India and the
Caribbean). You will explore each of these Musical styles through the following areas of study; ‘Rhythm and Metre’, ‘Harmony
and Tonality’, ‘Texture and Melody’ and ‘Structure and Form’. These areas of study and musical styles will also help form the
basis of your two compositions.
Where will this qualification take me?
Employment opportunities
Professional Musician e.g. singer/instrumentalist, song writer,
composer, Music Critic, Conductor, Recording Engineer, Producer,
Publicist, Music Therapist, Music Teacher.
Further vocational and academic qualifications
Post 16: A level Music, BTEC level 3 diploma in Music and BTEC level 3
in Performing Arts, Music Technology A level
University and beyond: Music Degree specialising in Performance
and or Composition, Popular Music Degree, Music Technology
Degree, Music Production Degree/HND, Musical Theatre Degree.
Sean Whitehead
Course Components:
Listening and Appraising: 20%
Written Paper – one hour written/listening exam.
Composing and Appraising Music: 40%
Two original compositions worth 40% of the total
marks
Performing Music: 40%
A combination of the following:
two live performances on your instrument or
one group performance and a sequenced
performance (use Music technology to reproduce a
piece of music)
GCSE Photography
What is the subject?
Photography provides the opportunity to focus in on a specific area of art and design in more depth
It includes everything involving cameras, from story boards to digital photography. You will be taught how to
properly operate a camera and compose a photo. We also have a dark room for developing film and photos.
Another advantage of photography is that it opens up areas of digital design and gives you the opportunity to
work with Photoshop.
Where will this qualification take me?
Employment opportunities
Photographer, Artist, Digital Artist, Animator, Special Effects Artist,
Designer, Illustrator, Teacher, Community Art’s Worker, Fine Artist,
Printmaker, Web designer.
Further vocational and academic qualifications
A-Level Photography or Art & Design
Foundation Course in Art & Design
BA Degree in Photography or Art & Design
MA/MFA in specialist subject
PGCE in Art & Design/Education
Learning Director: Miss Da Costa Sherwood
Course Components & Key Dates
GCSE Photography is made up of two parts or
‘components’. These are marked separately and
the marks added together to give you your GCSE
grade. The two components are controlled
assessment (a portfolio of work) and an
externally set assignment that comes at the end
of the course.
This GCSE is a two year course with work
completed in year 10 submitted for
consideration in the final grade.
The externally set exam will take place at the
end of year 11 in the Summer and will be 10
hours.
GCSE PE
At Globe we are offering the students the opportunity to study the AQA GCSE Physical Education course which is
worth one GCSE. The course is split into two components; the practical (60%) and theoretical component (40%).
This course will cover a wide variety of different topics and allow you to explore the world of sport looking at
nutrition, the performer in action, and anatomy just to name a few.
To take GCSE PE it is important to be an all-rounder....you need to be able to perform well in a range of sports and
not just one. It is also important to have an interest in sport and take an interest in it outside of the academy—this
will give you a good knowledge of the rules and tactics of the sports you will study. If you love your sport and want
to learn what important part it can play in our lives, then this is the course for you. But be warned, you must be a
student with high practical grades, and have very good levels in English, and Science.
Where will this qualification take me?
By successfully completing this course, you will be able to
study for the following qualifications at college or
university:
PE teacher, variety of coaching qualifications,
physiotherapist, sports psychologist , sports journalism,
sports scientist, personal trainer, leisure industry worker
Further vocational and academic qualifications
AS and A2 Level PE, BTEC Sport Level 3, University
degrees associated with sports
Subject Leader: H. James
Course Components:
60% Practical assessment
You will be assessed in four different sports. There is
the possibility to be assessed in these roles as a player,
coach or official.
Part of the Practical includes a piece of coursework—
you must write about your weaknesses in a chosen
sport and how you plan to improve them.
40% exam
You will complete one two hour exam which tests your
knowledge on the topics mentioned above and many
more.
OCR Product Design
PRODUCT DESIGN
In Product Design you will…
Learn to think creatively and intervene to improve the quality of life
Solve problems as individuals and as members of a team.
Work in stimulating contexts, which provide a wide range of opportunities,
Become innovators, identifying needs and opportunities in the community and the wider world.
We will develop students thinking skills and enterprise and entrepreneurial skills and develop students understanding
Where will this qualification take me?
Employment opportunities:
Product Designer
Graphic Designer
Industrial Designer
Engineering
Architecture
Illustrator
Animator
Surveying
Apps designer
Learning Director: Ms Da Costa-Sherwood
Course Components:
There are four Units to the OCR Product
Design GCSE.
UNIT A551— Controlled Assessment.
UNIT A552— Designing & Making (The
Innovation Challenge).
UNIT A553— Making, Testing & Marketing.
UNIT A554— Design Influence (Written
Exam).
Furniture designer
Technician
Interior designer
Exhibition designer
Computer games designer
Set designer
Prop maker
Jewellery designer
GCSE Religious Education
What is the subject?
RE is the study of Religion and religious responses to fundamental questions of life.
At GCS, RE encourages students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of Religion by exploring the impact of beliefs, teachings,
practices, ways of life and forms of expressing meaning. It also encourages them to express their personal responses and informed insights on
fundamental questions about life as well as develop their interest and enthusiasm for the study of Religion and the relationship between Religion
and the wider world.
We offer the AQA exam board specification B: Ethics, Philosophy and religion in society for GCSE .
We offer the AQA exam board Religious Studies
Learning Director: Ms Sookun
GCSE Religious Education
Where will this qualification take me?
Study of Religious Studies lays a good foundation for
further study of Religious Studies at A-level and
complements other related A-level subjects including
Philosophy, Law, History, History of Art, Government and
Politics, Sociology and English Literature.
Employment opportunities:
Religious Studies is a relevant qualification for any job
which involves working with other people; doctors, nurses,
teachers, police officers, lawyers, judges and social
workers. The UK is a multi-faith society and an
understanding of our differences will help us live and work
together peacefully!
Learning Director: Ms Sookun
Course Components & Key Dates
To gain the GCSE candidates take any two of six units
available:
Unit 1 Religion and Citizenship
Unit 2 Religion and Life Issues
Unit 3 Religion and Morality
Unit 4 Religious Philosophy and Ultimate Questions
Unit 5 Religious Expression in Society
Unit 6 Worship and Key Beliefs
Candidates sit two exams in June of their year of
completion and the assessment comprises 100%
external (written) papers.
What is the subject?
RE is the study of Religion and religious responses to fundamental questions of life.
At GCS, RE encourages students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of Religion by exploring the
impact of beliefs, teachings, practices, ways of life and forms of expressing meaning. It also encourages them to
express their personal responses and informed insights on fundamental questions about life as well as develop their
interest and enthusiasm for the study of Religion and the relationship between Religion and the wider world.
We offer the AQA exam board specification B: Ethics, Philosophy and religion in society for GCSE .