MCMA 6th Form Booklet

7/31/2019 MCMA 6th Form Booklet

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S i x t h F o r m 2 0 1 3

www.mcmacademy.co.uk


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Some o thebest acilities

in the North West

A new 38

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TheManchester Creative

& Media Academy Sixth Form

will oer you a unique experience!

With high quality teaching and an innovative curriculum,we believe in giving you a learning experience that will prepare

you or the world o work today and or the challenges o an ever-changing uture. We will prepare you to become a truly independent

learner, ready to excel in education and start a successul career.

As a Sixth Form in a large, state-o-the art Academy, and part o TheManchester College, we can provide you with a personalised and ocused

learning experience. You can also access a wealth o enrichment opportunities,so you can mix hard work and achievement with un!

Like you, we believe in high standards and have high expectations oreveryone. We will support you to achieve the success you know you are

capable o, using our experience and guidance.

Become an exceptional citizen and contribute to your localcommunity and the great city o Manchester.

Come and join us!


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Mathematics A Level- OCR (MEI)

Why choose this course?

I you appreciate the logic and power o mathematics I you enjoy solving problems and applying knowledge

What are the benefts o choosing this course?

It is very highly respected by universities and employers

It is a valued A or AS Level qualifcation and givesyou access to many courses including Engineeringand Accountancy.

What do you need to studyA Level mathematics?

A good grade at GCSE, having studied at higher tier.Students will need A or A* grade at GCSE.(In exceptional circumstances we may accept a grade B).

Course Content

In year 12 three modules are studied:

Core 1 (C1) Pure Mathematics 1(including Algebra, Trigonometry and Geometry)

Core 2 (C2) Pure Mathematics 2

Statistics 1 (S1)

C1 exam is normally sat in January o year 12 with C2and S1 ollowing in June o year 12.

In year 13 three more modules are studied:



Mechanics 1 (M1)

C3 exam is normally sat in January o year 12with C4 and M1 ollowing in June o year 13.

Biology A Level- OCR


I you enjoy learning acts about the nature o lie I you enjoy practical investigation


It is highly respected by universities and employers

It is a valued A Level and gives you access tomany courses

It is extremely valuable or prospective medical

students, veterinarians. pharmacists, nurses andall paramedical felds.

What do you need to study A Level Biology?

A good grade in Science GCSE and Mathematics GCSE.

Course Content

The AS consists o two exams and one practical investigation

Unit 1 - Digestion & Gas Exchange Systems Unit 2 - Systems o Disease

Unit 3 - Investigation & Practical Skills

The A2 consists o:

Unit 1 - Ecosystems

Unit 2 - Ecological balance

Unit 3 - Investigations

& Practical Skills


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Chemistry A Level- OCR


I you enjoy learning acts about the building blocks o lie I you enjoy practical investigation



It is a valued A Level and gives you access tomany courses

It is extremely valuable or many proessions including

medicine, biochemistry and environmental sciences

What do you need to study A Level Biology?

A good grade in Science GCSE, grade B or better.

Mathematics GCSE at grade B or better.

Course Content


Unit 1 - Atoms, Bonds & Periodicity Unit 2 - Chains, Energy and Resources coursework,

practical investigation

The A2 consists o:

Unit 1 - Rings, Polymers and Analysis

Unit 2 - Equilibria, Energetics and Elementscoursework, practical investigation

Physics A Level- OCR


I you enjoy learning acts about the building blocks o lie I you enjoy practical investigation



It is a valued A Level and gives you access to many courses

It is extremely valuable or many proessionsincluding engineering, astrophysics, technological

research and fnance

What do you need to study A Level Physics?

A good grade in Science GCSE, grade B or better

Mathematics GCSE at grade B or better

Course Content


Unit 1 - Atoms, Bonds & Periodicity Unit 2 - Mechanics, Material and Waves

Unit 3 - Investigation & Practical Skills

The A2 consists o:

Unit 1 - Fields & Further Mechanics

Unit 2 - Nuclear &Thermal Physics

Unit 3 - Investigations& Practical Skills


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BTEC Level 3Media - EdexcelWhy choose this course?

this course will give you the opportunity to gainspecifc knowledge, understanding and skills o arange o media areas o study

prepare you or employment or higher education.On successul completion you will gain the confdenceto use state-o-the-art equipment and sotware enablingyou to work alongside industry proessionals successully.

develop your creativity, originality, andcommunication skills to a high standard preparingyou or the next step o your journey.


Gives access to many career pathways -graphic design, scriptwriting, animation, flm making,music technology, radio production, print and broadcastjournalism, website design, flm studies

Course content Range o media areas

Communication skills

Sotware

BTEC Level 3 Health &Social Care - EdexcelWhy choose this course?

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge whichyou will need to start your career in health and social care.On successul completion you will be able to make a realdierence to the lives o others by entering directly intoemployment or continuing your studies at university.


University degree routes include nursing, health studies,

community work, social work and social policy.Course content

Health and socialcare services

Equality, diversity andrights in care work

Applied psychology

Applied sociology

Biology

Protecting sel and others

Liespan development

Health and social careresearch

Vocational practice


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BTEC Level 3 PerformingArts (Acting) - BTEC EdexcelWhy choose this course?

BTEC qualifcations in Perorming Arts aim to provide a broadeducational base or urther training, urther education andemployment within the perorming arts sector.


achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationallyspecifc qualifcation

the opportunity to enter employment in the perorming arts

sector the opportunity to develop a range

o skills and techniques, personal skills and attributesessential or successul perormance in working lie

Course Content

You will be trained in the key components o PerormingArts through practical classes and urther study o acting,perorming scripted plays and devising theatre. You willalso cover a range o other topics such as:

The course is project based which means that you will havethe opportunity to be involved in the rehearsal and productiono whole plays, some o which will be perormed to a publicaudience.

BTEC Level Art & DesignBTEC - Edexcel


BTEC qualifcations in Art & Design will provide you witha broad educational base or urther studies and training.

This qualifcation will develop your abilities through theknowledge and skills gained in dierent parts o theprogramme.


the opportunity to enter employment in the Arts sector

the opportunity to develop a range o skills and techniques,personal skills and attributes

Course Content

Visual Language in 2 and 3 dimensional work

Technology processes and techniques

Business practices in the Arts

Arts in the community

Theatre in Education

Perorming or an audience

Directing

Arts in the community


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20 PER WEEKTO COMETO SIXTH FORMThe Manchester Creative & Media Academy

now oers 20 per week to help 16-18 yearold students meet the cost o studying.

I you are eligible or the payment,you can spend it on:

Travel Books Stationery Libraryfees

Lunches Anythingelseto

help you study!

*Payments are made for 36 weeks of the year and

are based on your attendance, behaviour and effort,as well as your household income. Additional bonuses

may also be paid.

Where to fnd us

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Documents

MCMA 6th Form Booklet