The East Manchester Academy

Part of the Education and Leadership Trust

Year 9 Options 2017

W Band What is this booklet about?

This booklet is about choosing the subjects that you will be studying for the next two years, called Key Stage 4. You will be working towards examinations from which important decisions will be made about your future.

This booklet will help you make the best possible start by choosing your examination courses carefully.

We offer many subjects. There is not enough time to study all these subjects fully for examination.

In most cases, a broad choice of courses at this stage will keep your options open for the future. Remember that you are required to stay in education or training until you are 18. This could be at college or in an apprenticeship. It is a good idea to make a list of careers in which you are interested and ask for information from the Careers Advisor (Ms O’Donnell), who is able to speak to you at school.

No. We put the options into pools to best meet students’ choices, but where clashes occur, students will have to choose again.

Choose the course you like, not the teacher you like. You may not have the same teacher next year. Do not choose subjects because your friends choose them. You may have different needs.

Why do I have to choose?

How will I know which course I need for a career?

Can I be sure that I will have all of my options choices?

Remember

How do I make my choices?

• Read the information in this booklet very carefully. • Talk to the subject teachers at the Choices Evening on Wednesday 8th March (4pm to

6pm) • Talk through your choices with your parents. • Make your final choice when you meet with a member of SLT (Senior Leadership

Team) during the week beginning 13th March.

Everyone’s choice will then be studied by Mr Birrell, Mr Benedict and the rest of the senior leadership team. We will do our best to make sure that you have your first choice of courses. Some adjustments will, however, have to be made and these will be fully discussed with you and, if necessary, parents/carers.

After that time it will be very difficult to make any further changes.

There are some subjects which every student must study. These will form the core curriculum:

• English • Mathematics • Science • PE

English

Being able to read and write with confidence and a high level of accuracy is essential for future success. The skills you learn in English will not only help you if you choose an academic future, but they will also help you in everyday adult life.

Mathematics

Maths helps you to develop your thinking, problem solving and numeracy skills and prepares you for the world of work.

Science

Studying Science will help you broaden your understanding of the world around you. We offer different Science courses which include: Separate Sciences and Combined Science. The Separate Science course is offered to students that have been identified by the Science faculty.

What can I choose?

Compulsory Subjects

Colleges and employers want to offer places and jobs to people who have a wide range of skills. They want individuals who show good levels of literacy and numeracy. Individuals who have an understanding of the way the world works, who can research ideas and communicate effectively.

All students choose three subjects, but the number of guided choices depends on the band.

‘W’ band – 3 open choices

• Open choice – Any subject from the booklet • Open choice – Any subject from the booklet • Open choice – Any subject from the booklet

The bands are currently based on projected grades from Year 9 as well as the student’s prior attainment at Key Stage 2.

Every student is considered on an individual basis and changes are possible in consultation with Mr Birrell.

Design and Create

• Photography

• Level 1/2 Certificate in Food and Cookery • Level 1/2 Technical Award in Materials Technology (Y band only) • Level 1/2 Technical Award in Visual Communications (Y band only)

Performing Arts

• Performing Arts BTEC First Award

Digital Technologies and Business

• Level 1/2 Certificate in Creative iMedia • Level 1/2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism

Social Sciences

• Level 1/2 Technical Award in Children’s Learning and Development (Y band only) • Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care (Y band only)

Physical Education

• CNAT P.E. • Level 1/2 Certificate in Sport (Delivered during Core PE time)

Photography Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 1

Exam Board: AQA

Photography at the East Manchester Academy You will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of techniques and processes, including both traditional and new technologies. You will work in one or more areas of lens-based and light-based media such as those listed below. • 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 • Fine Art Photography, photographic installation • Photography involving a moving image • New media practice such as computer manipulated Photography and animated gifs and cinemagraphs. You will produce a portfolio of work throughout the course culminating in a 10 hour controlled assessment test which is assessed to the AQA GCSE Photography criteria. Students will be expected to demonstrate skills and techniques within the use of Photography.

Who is this course suitable for? The course is suitable for students who have a genuine interest in photography. If you look at the world with a creative eye and can be committed and hardworking, this course is practical, creative and fun. GCSE photography is certainly not an easy option, it will demand an investment in your time and a great deal of independent work outside of school. If you want to work within the area of photography when you are older, or you are interested in Art & Design and want to record in an alternative way to drawing, then this is the course for you.

Careers: Studying GCSE Photography will enable you to make the progression onto a level 3 course in Photography or Art & Design. Photography, Graphic Design or Creative Imaging.

Unit Titles Content Portfolio of Work • A portfolio of work exploring Photography

techniques, artist research and final outcomes. 60%

Externally Set Task

• The exam board sets a number of questions to choose from. You will have approximately 8 weeks preparation time and then 10 hours of controlled exam time.

40%

Need more information? Mrs Jefferson, Head of Faculty, n.jefferson@temac.co.uk

BTEC Performing Arts Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 2

Exam Board: Pearson

Performing Arts at the East Manchester Academy

We give all pupils with an interest in Performing Arts an opportunity to shine. Whether you have an interest in acting, dance or you have an interest in set design, stage make-up, costume or lighting there’s something here for you. You will have the opportunity to devise, create and be part of a performance, whether that be from a production or performance element. You will be part of creative workshops which look at devising and scripted performances and your experiences will be recorded in logbook fashion.

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for students who enjoy creatively exploring a variety of themes, topics and issues. If you are a person who enjoys working as a team and contributing ideas to shape performance work you will succeed in this demanding yet very enjoyable subject.

Careers: Performing Arts is the perfect subject to develop public speaking skills; it develops students’ confidence when presenting all kinds of information to a listening audience. Possible career opportunities or links to specific professions are: Lawyer (presenting in court), Social Work or Psychology, Events Manager, Teacher, Actor, Dancer, Theatre Technician, Presenter or Marketing.

Unit Titles Content Unit 1 2 audition pieces or a presentation of

production ideas related to a brief set by an exam board.

25% 2 audition performances or presentations and a letter of application

Unit 2 Creating a performance with a production design or performance focus

25% Performance and logbook

Unit 3 or 4 or 7 Performance where pupils will focus on their chosen specialism of Acting, Dance or Production design (set design, lighting, stage make-up or costume)

50% performance, logbook and evaluation

Need more information? Mrs Sheard-Pearson, Head of Faculty r.sheard-pearson@temac.co.uk

Need more information? Mrs Sheard-Pearson, Head of Faculty r.sheard-pearson@temac.co.uk

Travel and Tourism Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 2

Exam Board: Pearson

Travel and Tourism at the East Manchester Academy The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Travel and Tourism is taught over 120 guided learning hours. It has core and optional specialist units. Learners must complete the two core units, and a choice of optional specialist units to reach a total of 120 GLH. For this optional unit we have chosen to study: Travel and Tourism Customer Experience.

This BTEC First Award has units that we, as a centre, assess (internal) and a unit that Pearson sets and marks (external).

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for anyone with a future career interest in Travel and Tourism. No prior attainment is required to study this course. The grades available through this course are the equivalent of two GCSEs awarded at Pass, Merit, and Distinction.

Careers: This course prepares students for further specialised courses in Travel and Tourism. Manchester is a major tourism area and there are therefore a huge number of employment opportunities. Career specialisms that can be derived from this course include: •Holiday representative •Tour manager •Tourism officer •Tourist information centre manager •Travel agency manager •Customer service manager •Event organiser •Hotel manager •Outdoor activities/education

Unit Titles Content Unit 1: UK Travel and

the Tourism sector

This unit covers the main types of tourism in the UK, the contribution that travel and tourism makes to the UK economy and the different component industries that make up the UK travel and tourism sector.

External Assessment

Unit 2: International Travel and Tourism

Destinations

This unit looks at international travel and tourism destinations and gateways and reasons for their appeal to different visitors.

Internal Assessment

Unit 3: Travel and Tourism Customer

Experience

This unit looks at the needs and expectations of different types of customer in the travel and tourism sector and how organisations address these.

Internal Assessment

Need more information? Mr Peters, Subject Leader, c.peters@temac.co.uk

Creative iMedia Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 3

Exam Board: OCR

Creative iMedia at the East Manchester Academy This vocationally-related qualification takes an engaging, practical and inspiring approach to learning and assessment. It will equip learners with a range of skills and provide opportunities to develop, in context, transferable skills such as research, planning, and review, working with others and communicating creative

concepts effectively. The hands on approach has strong relevance to the way young people use the technology required in creative media. Who is this course suitable for? This course is for pupils who want to explore digital media, develop production skills and learn how to create rich media content. It is specifically designed for those pupils are interested in computers and media. It is a great entry point for job roles such as website developer, games developer, photo editor and many more.

Careers: With Creative iMedia continuing to have a growing importance within digital industries there will be a bigger demand for professionals who are qualified in this area. If students want to go on to higher study and employment in the field of digital media, they will find that this course provides a superb stepping stone.

Unit Titles Content

R081: Pre-production skills Written exam 1hr 15 mins

This unit will enable students to understand pre-production skills used in the creative and digital media sector. It will develop their understanding of the client brief, time frames, deadlines and preparation techniques that form part of the planning and creation process.

25%

R082: Creating digital graphics Coursework assessed task

The aim of this unit is for students to understand the basics of digital graphics editing for the creative and digital media sector. They will learn where and why digital graphics are used and what techniques are involved in their creation.

25%

R085: Creating a multipage website Coursework assessed task

This unit will enable students to understand the basics of creating multipage websites. It will enable them to demonstrate their creativity by combining components to create a functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing website.

25%

R092: Developing digital games Coursework assessed task

This unit will enable students to understand the basics of creating digital games and their environments for the creative and digital media sector. It will enable them to create a playable game from an existing design or brief.

25%

Need more information? Mr Berne, Head of Faculty s.berne@temac.co.uk

Food and Cookery Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 3

Exam Board: NCFE

Food and Cookery at the East Manchester Academy This qualification is designed for learners with an interest in food and cookery. It will provide you with experience of using different cooking techniques and methods to enable you to use these within further education or apprenticeships. It will give you a basic understanding of the skills required for a career in food.

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in the food we eat and its links to health, those who enjoy working with food and are interested in finding out about new foods and how foods are produced, prepared and cooked.

Careers: Studying food preparation and nutrition can lead to exciting and well paid career options. Consumers are becoming increasingly reliant on the food industry to develop solutions for their nutritional needs. This course could lead you into roles such as a Chef, Food Product Developer, Buyer (who travels the world sourcing new food products for manufacturers), Food Safety Inspectors, Health Care professional, Nutritionists, Dieticians, Quality Managers, Teacher, Food Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Photographer, Food Stylist, Home Economist, Hotel and Restaurant Manager, Microbiologist, Food journalism/ Food stylist working for food magazines, radio, television, social media.

Unit Titles Content

Unit 1: Preparing to Cook

• Personal Hygiene • Kitchen Safety • Food Hygiene • Storage of Food • Understanding and Using Equipment

Internally assessed portfolio of evidence

with ongoing practical assessment.

Unit 2: Understanding Food

• Seasonality and Food Choices • Understanding Food Groups • Understanding Recipes

Internally assessed portfolio of evidence

with ongoing practical assessment.

Unit 3: Exploring Balanced Diets

• Eatwell Guide • Nutrient Sources • Functions • Nutritional Learning • Understanding recipes linked to healthy eating

Externally set and marked assessment

paper.

Unit 4: Plan and produce recipes in response to a brief

• Menu Planning • Recipe Planning • Presentation of Food

Internally assessed portfolio of evidence

with ongoing practical assessment.

Need more information? Mr Jones, Food Technology, c.jones1@temac.co.uk

Materials Technology Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 2

Exam Board: AQA

Materials Technology at the East Manchester Academy: The content of the course will cover the following: • Developing a broad knowledge of materials, components and technologies • Developing practical skills to produce high quality functional prototypes and/or products • Develop an awareness of industrial practices and employment opportunities.

Who is this course suitable for? Suitable for creative and inventive students who are interested in understanding the working properties of woods, metals and plastics, who like designing and developing new products and have an interest in finding out how things work and are made.

Careers: Subject specific careers: Graphic design, Product Design, Interior Design, Marketing. Progression: There are a range of Level 3 and 4 courses that can be studied. This can be linked with Maths and science for careers in Engineering and Architecture.

Unit Titles Content Unit 1: Skills Demonstration

• Internally assessed portfolio

• with ongoing practical • assessment which will be • externally moderated • Team working • Marking out • Cutting and Shaping • Forming, bending and • Laminating • Casting and moulding

• The use of powered machinery • Heat and chemical treatment • Joining Techniques (welding, • soldering, wood joining and • solvent welding) • Using CAD/CAM systems • Using finishing techniques • Quality control and maintaining • Accuracy • Quantity production

30%

Unit 2: Extended Making Project

• Internally assessed portfolio

• with ongoing practical • assessment which will be • externally moderated • In response to a brief you

will complete a project.

• Examples are: Create a piece of • jewellery. Create a child’s toy from • sustainable materials or create a • piece of furniture for the home. • The project will be marked against • the following criteria: • Planning and development • Making • Testing and Evaluation • Communication

30%

Unit 3: External Assessment

You will be assessed on the following:

• Materials and their working • properties • Processes and manufacture • Environmental and

sustainability issues

• Health and Safety issues • Systems and Control • CAD and CAM • Industrial practices • Employment opportunities • Externally set and marked exam

40%

Need more information? Mrs Jefferson, Head of Faculty, n.jefferson@temac.co.uk

Visual Communications Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 2

Exam Board: AQA

Visual Communications at the East Manchester Academy The content of the course will cover the following: • Developing a broad knowledge of materials, components and technologies • Developing practical skills to produce high quality functional prototypes and/or products • Developing decision making skills through both independent, team and collaborative

work • Communicating your decisions effectively to a third party • Learn to read, interpret and work from drawings, plans and instructions • Learn to produce working drawings and production plans • To develop an understanding of quality and how this can be achieved by making to fine tolerances • To use graphic materials efficiently in relation to cost and environmental impact

Who is this course suitable for? Suitable for creative and inventive students who are interested in understanding graphic design and communication, who like designing and developing new products and have an interest in finding out how graphic products work and are made. Students will build on the skills, knowledge and understanding introduced at KS3.

Careers: Subject specific careers: Graphic design, Product Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Web Design, Game Design. Progression: There are a range of Level 3 and 4 courses that can be studied.

Unit Titles Content

Unit 1

Unit 1: Skills Demonstration (internally assessed) Learners will carry out a number of bite-sized projects to demonstrate their competence in the 12 core skills outlined. This will include the transferable skill of teamwork and one of the mini projects should allow for this. Learners will produce a series of small made outcomes and record their work in a portfolio of no more than 15 pages.

30%

Unit 2

Unit 2: Extended making project (internally assessed) Learners will undertake an extended project that showcases the skills they have developed in Unit 1 and knowledge they have developed through Unit 3. The project will be in response to a brief, examples of which are included in Unit 2: Extended making project. Learners will develop skills in planning and development, making, testing and evaluation and communication.

30%

Unit 3

Unit 3: Fundamentals of visual communication (externally assessed) Learners will study the fundamentals of the Visual Communication industry and the industrial and commercial processes that exist within it. They will learn about materials and their properties and also about possible careers within the industry.

40%

Need more information? Mrs Jefferson, Head of Faculty, n.jefferson@temac.co.uk

Health and Social Care Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 2

Exam Board: AQA

Health and Social Care at the East Manchester Academy You will leave the course having developed a wide range of practical skills some of which are particularly helpful for a career in one of the Health and Social Care sectors such as taking health measurements, identifying and planning improvements to health and well-being and working with clients. Other skills will be valuable no matter what career path they choose, these include communication, critical analysis and

evaluation, decision making and problem solving.

Who is this course suitable for? This course is suitable for anyone interested in health and social care. The subject content is accessible, interesting and current. The coursework focuses on healthy lifestyles and health promotion which will be something that most learners would enjoy.

Careers: This Technical Award is designed to equip learners with the practical health and social care skills they need to progress to further general or vocational study. They’ll develop a broad understanding of Health and Social Care, so they can make informed decisions about their career opportunities. Learners will also develop valuable transferable skills including communication and collaboration.

Unit Titles Content Unit 1: Improving the

well-being of an individual

Case study of a chosen individual. The use of a range of testing techniques to measure health.

The production, implementation and review of a plan to make lifestyle changes that could improve the health and well-being of the chosen individual.

30%

Unit 2: Promoting healthy living

Research into the aims, types and benefits of health promotion campaigns.

The preparation, production and review of a health promotion campaign.

30%

Unit 3: Development through life stages

The stages and patterns of human growth and development.

Expected development at each life stage.

Roles of professionals from the sectors who are involved in supporting life events.

Definitions of health and well-being.

Factors influencing health and well-being.

Health measures.

40%

Need more information? Mrs Aldred, Head of Faculty, l.aldred@temac.co.uk

Children’s Learning and Development Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 2

Exam Board: AQA

Children’s Learning and Development at the East Manchester Academy The course will provide you with a solid understanding of children’s learning and development that will help you to make choices about further study and career options. You will finish the course having developed a wide range of practical skills some of which are particularly helpful for a career in the

childcare sector such as observing, communicating and working with children and other skills which will be valuable no matter what career path you choose. These include skills in research, communication, decision-making and problem-solving.

Who is this course suitable for? Anyone with a genuine interest, in not just children, but also people and their development, there are two pieces of coursework to undertake whereby you will design and develop activities to showcase how children develop over time.

Careers: Students studying this course can go into a variety of careers these include: Nursing, Teaching, Youth work, and Health Care, to name just a few.

Unit Titles Content Child Study

Learners will observe a single child within the age range of 0 to 11 in one or more childcare settings. Schools can choose to combine this unit with work experience.

30%

Research Study

Learners will choose from a range of tasks covering various areas such as healthy eating, child safety, play facilities, use of the internet, pre-conceptual care and the role of exercise in child development. The tasks are designed to be flexible so learners can choose to focus on any age within the range of 0 to 11.

30%

Written Exam

Learners will look at the development of the child from conception to the end of Key Stage 2

40%

Need more information? Mrs Aldred, Head of Faculty, l.aldred@temac.co.uk

CNAT Sport Studies Number of Exams 1

Controlled Assessments 3

Exam Board: OCR

Physical Education at the East Manchester Academy Students will be taught a mixture of theory and practical sessions. Students will experience a variety of practical activities in lessons and will be assessed on three coursework modules and one written exam. All theory content will be covered in lessons with home works being completed to consolidate understanding

and links to physical activities.

Who is this course suitable for? • Students who can achieve higher through coursework delivery. • Students who are interested in a sporting or scientific career path.

Careers: You would be able to pursue a career in; PE teaching, Coaching, The National Governing Body sports development in specific sports, Sports media/journalist, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, Sports Science, Sports Development Management, PE Technicians, Competition Managers, Leisure Centre Manager, Fitness Instructors, Event Organiser and as a Competitor.

Many students at this stage have no idea at all which career they wish to pursue. This is neither unusual nor worrying but perhaps you ought to start

Unit Titles Content Mandatory units

Sport Studies Mandatory Unit R051: Contemporary issues in sport

Written paper (Externally assessed) - 1 hour – 60 marks (60 UMS) Learners will explore a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, relating to participation levels and barriers, the promotion of values and ethical behaviour through sport and the role of high-profile sporting events and national governing bodies in sport

25%

Sport Studies Mandatory Unit R052: Developing sports skills

Centre assessed tasks - 60 marks (60 UMS) Learners will develop their skills, techniques and use of tactics/strategies/ compositional ideas in both an individual and a team sporting activity, as well as their understanding of the rules to allow them to act in a number of officiating roles within an activity.

25%

Optional units Sport Studies Unit R053: Sports Leadership

Centre assessed tasks - 60 marks (60 UMS) Learners will develop some of the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to be an effective sport leader and plan, deliver and review safe and effective sporting activity sessions themselves.

25%

Sport Studies Unit R054: Sport and Media

Centre assessed tasks - 60 marks (60 UMS) Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the relationship between sport and the media as well as their ability to evaluate and interpret the different ways in which sports items may be represented by the media.

25%

Careers and Looking Ahead Need more information? Mr Singh, Head of Faculty, h.singh@temac.co.uk

looking around, asking yourself what is available and what is realistic in terms of your own ability and interests.

Almost all young people will continue to receive some education until they are 18 and many courses now offer a combination of academic and vocational elements.

At 14, when you are choosing your options, you may not have a clue about your future career. It is probably true that by the time you are 16, you will be a different person and your career ideas may well have changed. The world will not have stood still either and opportunities may be opening up which you had not thought about.

www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Here you can:

1. Browse Job Profiles – so you know the following information • The work you would be expected to do. • Hours you would expect to work. • Salary you would expect to earn. • Qualifications you would need. • Skills, interests and qualities you need to have. 2. Speak to an advisor free of charge, they will call you back on your or

mobile or alternatively speak to an advisor online. 3. Get Advice on Apprenticeships:

You can also get advice on your options in Year 9 and Year 11 – this can be found under the heading “Young People”, and much more.

Useful Websites

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