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The Welsh Baccalaureate is an exciting qualification thatadds a valuable new dimension to the subjects andcourses already available to 16-18 year old students. Forthis reason the Welsh Government has made it a compulsory component of post-16 study.
It combines personal development skills with existingqualifications like A Levels, NVQs and BTECs to makeone wider award that is highly valued by employers andhigher education.
"The Welsh Baccalaureate is central to the future of education in Wales and will offer a unique and valuableexperience for learners."
How the Welsh Bac benefits youThe Welsh Bac combines experiences and projects thathelp you to develop as an individual, and will equip youfor your next steps – for work, university and for life.
The qualification proves you have developed the Key Skills considered important by employersand universities. It also shows you have furthered your personal and social education, undertaken individual
research, gained work experience and participated in acommunity project of your choice aimed to benefit yourpersonal goals in your future.
You get help to succeedThe Welsh Bac has a strong focus on building yourstrengths and you will be encouraged to think and studyindependently. You receive support from personaltutors who will give you the guidance you need to helpyou stay focused. Rather than adding to your workload,students report that the Core activity improves theirunderstanding and performance in their Option subjects. Teachers often say that skills gained throughthe Welsh Bac help students achieve their Option qualifications.
WJEC is pleased to offer the Welsh Baccalaureate at several levels. It has been revised and is more rigorous.The Welsh Baccalaureate is based on a Skills ChallengeCertificate and Supporting Qualifications. The primaryaim is to promote essential skills for employment and toprovide opportunities through three Challenges and anIndividual Project.
How it works
The Welsh Baccalaureate is studied in Morriston at 2 levels:
Post 16- Foundation (1 Year) Advanced (2 Years)
The Skills Challenge Certificate consists of four components which are followed by all learners:
Individual Project Enterprise and Employability Challenge Global Citizenship Challenge Community Challenge
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Welsh Baccalaureate
Further information Mrs C Callaghan Email:[email protected]
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The following Supporting Qualifications must be achieved either during the course orpreviously:
GCSE English Language or GCSE Welsh Language at grade A* - C(Alternatively legacy GCSE English Language and GCSE Welsh Language at grade A* - C are accepted);
GCSE Mathematics – Numeracy at grade A* - C(Alternatively legacy GCSE Mathematics at grade A* - C is accepted);
One of the following Supporting Qualifications options must beachieved during the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate programme:
Two A levels at grade A*- E;One A level at grade A* - E and a Pass in one level 3 vocational qualification of at least 300 GLH;Pass grade in one or two level 3 vocational qualifications which total at least 600GLH.
To achieve theAdvanced WelshBaccalaureate learners mustachieve the SkillsChallengeCertificate atAdvanced leveltogether withSupportingQualifications:
Core element What else is needed
AdvancedLevel 3
The following Supporting Qualifications must be achieved either during the course or previously:
GCSE English Language or GCSE Welsh Language at grade A* - G(Alternatively legacy GCSE English Language and GCSE Welsh Language at gradeA* - G accepted or until November 2016 Essential Skills Wales level 1 Communication accepted);
GCSE Mathematics – Numeracy at grade A* - G(Alternatively legacy GCSE Mathematics at grade A* - G acceptedor until November 2016 Essential Skills Wales level 1 Application of Number accepted).
The following Supporting Qualifications must be achieved while following the Foundation (post-16) Welsh Baccalaureate programme:
A maximum of four Level 1 qualifications with a total of at least 300 GCH.
To achieve theFoundation (post-16)Welsh Baccalaureatelearners mustachieve theFoundation (post-16)Skills ChallengeCertificate togetherwith specifiedSupportingQualifications.
Post 16Foundation
Level 1
at KS5
The English Department at Morriston offers AS / A Level in English Literature, following the WJEC specification (QualificationAccreditation Numbers GCE AS: 601/5405/6 and GCE A level: 601/5389/1).
The two AS Units are studied and assessed at the end of Year 12.A further three units that lead to theA2 qualification are taught and assessed in Year 13.
Throughout the course, you will study a range of texts - novels, plays and poetry - from different periods. Most of these areassessed via an examination. However, there is also the non-examination assessment opportunity where you select and workon writing a 2500-3500 word assignment based on the reading of two prose texts from different periods, one pre-2000 andone post-2000, nominated by the centre
There will be exam in the summer assessment period (May to July).
The AS qualifications will be awarded in the summer of Year 12.
The A level qualification will be awarded in the summer of Year 13.
This course is a fantastic and stimulating course that should appeal to anyone with a passion for English Literature. It isexpected that students embarking on this course will have attained B grades in English Literature at GCSE.
Further information Mr G Bowen Email:[email protected]
English Language and LiteratureAS/A Level
English Language and Literature
You will immerse yourself in the absorbing study of two texts: anacclaimed novel written before 1900 and a celebrated play writtenafter 1900.
This unit offers the fantastic opportunity to study one pair of fascinating poetry texts from the renowned poets listed below:
• Edward Thomas and Alun Lewis • Philip Larkin and Carol Ann Duffy• DH Lawrence and Gillian Clarke • Seamus Heaney and Owen Sheers• Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath
This unit offers the chance to study the work of Chaucer, Keats,Milton, Donne, or Rossetti in depth. Additionally, you will develop theskills necessary to tackle unseen poetry.
You will study, in depth, one the fantastic Shakespeare plays listedbelow:
• King Lear • Henry IV part 1• Antony and Cleopatra • The Tempest• Hamlet
This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated. It requires you to submit a 2500-3500 word assignment based on the reading of twoprose texts by different authors, one published pre-2000 and the other published post-2000. Both texts must be nominated and submitted toWJEC for approval by the end of September in the year prior to submission.
Year Unit Details
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WJEC English Literature Unit1: Prose Fiction pre-1900
and Drama
WJEC English LiteratureUnit 2: Poetry Post-1900
WJEC English Literature Unit3: Poetry Pre-1900 and
Unseen Poetry
WJEC English LiteratureUnit 4: Shakespeare
WJEC English LiteratureUnit 5: Prose Study
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Med
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tudi
esMedia Studies
OverviewThe course is designed to allow you to draw on your experience and enjoyment of the media and to respond critically to it. You will explore a wide variety of media, including digital media technologies, and study media texts,industry and audiences.
ProgressionA Level Media Studies builds on your informal learning and prior experience of media in key stages 1 to 4, in whatever curricular context.
This course is a suitable foundation for the study of Media Studies or a related area in a range of higher educationdegree courses; progression to the next level of applied qualifications (e.g. some degree and HND courses); ordirect entry into employment. It also provides a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study for those whodo not progress to further study in this subject. You should have at least a C grade in English.
Skills Creative work is an important part of the course, enabling you to develop your own production work and skills. AtA2 you have the opportunity to research a media topic of your choice and create production texts inspired by yourincreasing knowledge of Media Studies. Written responses are also very important in both the AS and A2 exams,and especially in the A2 investigative essay. Oracy - discussion, debate and verbal responses are equally valued inlessons. There is also much scope for both independent and peer/group work, both in discussions and practicalactivities.
A Level Media Studies
Externally assessed written Paperquestions based on 9 media texts;questions based on industry representation and audience issues.
a research investigation (1400 – 1800 words): 45 marksa production (informed by the investigation): 45 marksa brief evaluation
Three linked pieces of coursework
Externally assessed written Paper an analysis of an audio/visual or print-based extract questions as well as representation and audience issues
Year Unit Title Details
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MediaRepresentationsand Responses
MS1
ProductionProcessesMS2
13
Media Investigation and
ResearchMS3
Media - Text,Industry and
AudienceMS4
Further information Miss E Butt Email: [email protected]
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Fren
ch French
WJEC FrenchAS and A2
Course DescriptionAt Morriston we may offer French at AS and A2 subject to interested numbers of students. The course advances the existing skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. It also allows students to explore a more cultural dimension throughfilms. Students follow the WJEC syllabus and are taught jointly in Morriston and Bishop Vaughan. There are eight timetabledlessons per fortnight and oral sessions with a French native.
ProgressionThe course is ideal for those students who have enjoyed and studied French in years 10 and 11 and who have gained at leasta B at GCSE in the higher tier. Studying a foreign language is a smart career move as it can expand your prospects in Europeand the wider world. French is widely used in industry, commerce and diplomacy, particularly in Europe.
AS Topics
1. Being a young person in French-speaking society, including family, values, friendships/relationships.2. Understanding the French-speaking world, including culture and heritage of France/French-speaking countries.
A2 Topics
3. Diversity and difference, including migration/integration, marginalisation, cultural enrichment and celebrating difference,discrimination.
4. France 1940-1950: The Occupation and the post-war years, including occupation, liberation and end of WWII, Life in Occupied France and the cultural dimension (theatre, cinema, literature), 1945-1950: rebuilding and restructuring,repercussions for modern day France.
Further information R Page Email: [email protected]
Summary of Assessment
AS Unit 1: Speaking (12-15 minutes)
AS Unit 2: Listening, reading, translation and critical response in writing (2 hours 30 minutes)
A2 Unit 3: Speaking Independent research project (11-12 minutes)
A2 Unit 4: Listening, reading and translation (1 hour 45 minutes)
A2 unit 5: Critical and analytical response in writing (1 hour 30 minutes)
AS Unit 1Period Study Politics, People and Progression in Wales and England c.1880-1980.Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 20% of qualification 60 marks.Open ended questions with a focus on relevant historical concepts.
AS Unit 2Depth Study: Part 1 Weimar and It’s Challenges c.1918-1933.Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 20% of qualification 60 marks.Evidence based questions with focus on the evaluation of historical sources and different interpretations.
A Level(the above plus a further 3 units) AS Unit 3Breadth Study Parliamentary Reform and Protest in Wales and England c. 1780-1885.Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 20% of qualification 60 marks.Essays focused on relevant historical concepts and based on historical themes.
A2 Unit 4Depth Study: Part 2 Nazi Germany c.1933-1945.Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 20% of qualification 60 marks.A source based question and essay arising from further study of the depth study chosen for AS in UNit 2.
A2 Unit 5Historical Interpretations.Non-examination assessment: 3000-4000 words 20% of qualification 60 marks.Focusing on a specific historical problem or issue.
History
GCE AS and A LevelHistory (Wales)ProgressionAt AS and A2 the course is divided into 5 components. Thereare 4 examined topics and a controlled assessment.
Why study History at Morriston?History is one of the most popular A level subjects at Morriston. Results are consistently good. The staff has awealth of experience and a proven record of success. The department is equipped with excellent resources. Thisyear pupils will be following a Period Study which focuses on modern historical events that have shaped the 20thand 21st Century.
Skills RequiredThere is no specific entry requirement to do A level History, but you need 5 A*-C or GCSE. Students will also havea willingness to develop certain skills:The ability to select information and ideas and to organise them to make a logically argued and relevant case.The ability to evaluate a range of evidence and draw conclusions from it.The ability to recognise and explain cause and consequence.The ability to communicate effectively.The ability to work with others.You will need at least an E at AS Level to continue with the A2 course.
Summary of AssessmentThis specification is divided into a total of five units, two AS units and three A2 units.Weightings noted below are expressed in terms of the full A level qualification.
Further information Mr Steve Evans Email: [email protected]
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Hist
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Geo
grap
hy Geography
OverviewGeography at A level aims to teach students to analyse the complex interactions between people and their environment in the 21st century. You will understand how this interaction underpins the key issues facing the worldtoday (population growth, immigration, climate change and more), giving you an excellent grounding for a widerange of careers.
Entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a C grade in GCSE geography, though prior study of the subject is not essential.You must have a C grade or above in English language GCSE. You will need to achieve at least an E grade at ASlevel to progress onto A2.
Course descriptionAt AS level two units are studied:
Unit 1 (24% of A level grade) – Changing landscapes – Section A: Glaciated landscapes. You willfind out how glaciers and ice sheets form and what triggers Ice Ages. You will learn about the landscapes createdby glaciers and carry out fieldwork locally and in the Brecon Beacons.
– Section B: Tectonic hazards. You will further your knowledge of plate tectonics and study volcanology(types of lava and volcanoes). You will deepen your understanding of the hazards associated with tectonic activityand the management of risk in these areas.
Unit 2 – (16% of grade) Changing places – Section A: Changing places. A human geography topicwhich investigates the concept of place and what affects how people feel about communities. Changes in urbanareas in the 21st century are studied, and how out of town shopping and the internet have impacted on our cities.
Section B – fieldwork. Two trips will be run, one physical geography study ofglaciation, and one human study of urban regeneration (Cardiff bay). There will be questions on fieldwork in theexam paper.
A2 (A level)
Unit 3 (24% of A level grade) - Global systems and Global Governance
Section A- Water and carbon cycles. River systems and the water cycle are studied in depth, along with carbon cycles in the rainforest and temperate biomes.
Section B – Change and Challenges. Issues relating to immigration are studied; understanding of this is vitalin a post-Brexit United Kingdom. In addition Governance of the Oceans is considered, with issues such as shipping, smuggling, piracy and people trafficking, as well as marine pollution and sustainability of marineresources being considered.
Unit 4 (16% of grade) Tectonic hazards are examined again in more depth, the content is the same as year 12.Ecosystems and Energy challenges are also taught in this unit.
Unit 5 (20% of grade): independent investigation, students carry out field work on a further two field tripsand write up their conclusions.
WJEC GeographyAS and A2
Further information Mr D Savager Email: [email protected]
Mathematics
WJEC MathematicsAS and A2
Entry RequirementsStudents embarking on AS and A2 study in Mathematics are expected to have achieved at least a Grade B at GCSEMathematics having followed the Higher Tier programme of study. Ideally pupils will have completed the additional Mathematics Level 2 certificate.
Hours per fortnight: 5 lessons of Pure Maths and 3 lessons of Mechanics/Statistics.
Coordinate geometry, Surds, Binomial Theorem, Differentiation of xn and relatedsums and differences, Transformations of graphs, The nature of the roots of quadratic equations, Stationary points, Inequalities, Factor and RemainderTheorems
Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions, Logarithms, Coordinate Geometry ofCircles. The sine and cosine rules and the area of triangles Radian Measure,Solving Trig Equations, Integration of xn, Area under a curve, The Trapezium Rule.
Motion under uniform acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Friction,Momentum and Impulse, the Moment of a force about a point, Centre of mass ofa uniform lamina.
Further trigonometry, Functions, Differentiation of ex, ln x, sin x, cos x, tan x.Differentiation using the product rule, the quotient rule and the chain rule,Differentiation of functions defined implicitly and parametrically. Integration of ex,
, sin x, cos x. Location of roots of f(x) and iteration.
Binomial series for any rational n. Compound angle formulae, Double angle formulae, The harmonic Form, Cartesian and parametric equations of curves,Differential Equations, Volume of Revolution, Integration by parts, Integration bysubstitution, Vectors.
M2: Rectilinear motion, Hooke’s Law, Work, Energy and Power, Projectiles, Vectors, Circular motion.
S1: Probability Laws, Discrete probability distributions, Bernoulli Trials and The Binomial Distribution, The Poisson Distribution, Continuous Probability Distributions, Probability Density and Cumulative Distribution Functions.
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Year Unit Details
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C1 PureMathematics
M1
C3 PureMathematics
C4 PureMathematics
M2Mechanics 2
orS1
Statistics 1
C2 PureMathematics
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Mat
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s Mathematics
ExaminationsAll Mathematics AS and A-levels are now examined by a modular system through the WJEC examination board.Essentially success in three modules will be required for AS-level and six for A-level. It is likely that four PureMaths, and two from Mechanics and Statistics will be studied for A-level and two Pure Maths modules togetherwith one Mechanics or one Statistics Module for AS-level. Assessments consist of a written paper for each moduleof 1.5 hours duration.
Candidates for an AS Level qualification are required to sit three units. The following combinations are allowed:
Further Mathematics
For the more able students we offer courses in AS and A-level. Both are taken in addition to A-level syllabus inMathematics. The courses are designed for those who find sufficient enjoyment in Mathematics to wish to developthe subject beyond the usual A-level extent and depth and want to keep open the option of pursuing a HigherEducation course in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Economics.
A-level Further Mathematics requires the study of six further modules. This further study of Mechanics andStatistics allows more realistic solutions of a greater range of 'real-world' problems to be considered.
Candidates for an A2 Level qualification are required to sit the following six units:
Option Title of Award
Option Title of Award
C1 C2 C3 Pure Mathematics
C1 C2 M1 Mathematics
C1 C2 S1 Mathematics
C1 C2 C3 C4 M1 M2 Mathematics A2
C1 C2 C3 C4 M1 S1 Mathematics A2
Further information Mrs Latinac-Kovacevic Email: [email protected]
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Biol
ogy
WJEC BiologyAS and A2
Biology
What is the course about?Biology is a complex and broad science. You will enjoy this course if you are interested in all aspects of living organisms, howthey work and how they interact with their environment. You will develop a logical approach to problem solving combined withpractical applications in experiments and fieldwork.
Where will success take me?Biology is a great choice of subject for people who want a career in health andclinical professions, such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, physiotherapy,pharmacy, optometry, nursing, zoology, marine biology or forensic science.
Entry RequirementsThis course is ideal for those who have studied and enjoyed Core and Additional Science or the separate Sciences at GCSE. Youmust have achieved a minimum of a B or BB grade in Science, but also on the Biology unit papers
Unit Title Details
AS
A2
Basic Biochemistryand Cell
Organisation
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 20% of qualificationA range of short and longer structured questions, some in a practical context andone essay.
1
Biodiversity andPhysiology of Body
Systems
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 20% of qualificationA range of short and longer structured questions, some in a practical context and one essay.
2
Energy, Homeostasisand the
Environment
Written examination: 2 hours 25% of qualificationA range of short and longer structured questions, some in a practical context and one essay.
3
Variation,Inheritance and
Options
Written examination 2 hours 25% of qualification A range of short and long structured questions, some in a practical context and one esay.
Choice of one option out of four:
Immunology and diseaseHuman Musculoskeletal AnatomyNeurobiology and BehaviourFood Science
4
Unit 5 Practical examination10% of qualification
5
Further information Mrs C Williams-Ford Email: [email protected]
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Che
mist
ry Chemistry
WJEC ChemistryAS and A2
Course DescriptionChemistry is the study of matter and energy and the interaction between them. This course explores the reactions of differentelements in the periodic table, looks at different analytical techniques and constantly asks the question ‘Why?’ Chemistry A-Level is a practical subject and as a result you will develop advanced experimental skills and learn how to use your observationsto arrive at a conclusion. Students who study Chemistry at A level find themselves very desirable to many employers. If you have an interest in studying anything to do with Medicine, Engineering, Research, Pharmacy,Dentistry, Forensic science or Optometry then you should consider Chemistry as one of your options forA-level study.
Entry RequirementsIt is recommended that any A level Chemistry student has achieved GCSE grade B or above in Mathematics and at GCSEScience and Additional Science (or Separate Sciences).
A grade B must be achieved in the Chemistry units of Double Science.
Year Unit Title Details
12
13
The Language ofChemistry, Structure of
Matter and SimpleReactions
You will study formulae and equations, the atom, chemical calculations, bonding, solid structures, the periodic table, and acidbase reactions
1
Energy, Rate andChemistry of Carbon
Compounds
You will study thermochemistry, rates, organic compounds andinstrumental analysis. Units 1 & 2 will be assessed with a 1.5 hourwritten examination. Each examination will contribute 20% of thetotal marks for the qualification.
2
Physical andInorganic Chemistry
You will study redox reactions, standard electrode potentials,chemistry of the p-block and d-block, chemical kinetics, enthalpychanges, entropy and feasibility of reactions and equilibrium constants.
3
Organic Chemistryand analysis
You will study stereoisomerism, aromaticity, aldehydes andketones, amines, amino acids, organic synthesis and analysis. Units3 and 4 will be assessed with a 1hr 45min written examination.Each examination will contribute 25% of the total marks for thequalification.
4
PracticalExamination
This examination involves an experimental task and a practicalanalysis task. They are 90mins and 60mins respectively and willcontribute 10% of the marks for the qualification.
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For more information and advice please come and talk to a member of the Chemistry departmentor email: [email protected]
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Phys
icsPhysics
OCR PhysicsAS and A2
Course DescriptionPhysics is the subject that helps us to understand nature from the smallest possible scale (deep inside the atom) to the largestconceivable scale (stretching across the entire Universe). Physics is about making predictions, testing them through observations and measurements, and devising theories and laws based on these observations.Physics at A-Level is a practical subject and as a result you will develop advanced experimental skills and learn how to use yourmathematical skills to make sense of experiments. If you have an interest in studying anything to do with engineering, technology, maths, science, medicineor computing at University or are simply interested in the way the world works then you should considerPhysics as one of your options for A level study.
Entry RequirementsIt is recommended that any A level Physics student has achieved GCSE grade B or above in Mathematics and at GCSE Scienceand Additional Science (further additional Science).
A grade B or above must be achieved in the Physics units of additional and further additional Science.
Year Unit Title Details
12
13
Motion, Energy andMatter
You will study kinematics, projectile motion, dynamics, work, energy and power, astronomy, particle physics and materials science.
1
Electricity and Light
You will study electricity, D.C. circuits, quantum physics, Einstein's photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality, lasers and wave properties.Units 1 & 2 will be assessed with a 1.5 hour written examination.Each examination will contribute 20% of the total marks for thequalification.
2
Oscillations andNuclei
You will study circular motion, oscillations and resonance, thermodynamics and nuclear physics.There is a 2.25 hour examination contributing 25% of the qualification mark.
3
Fields and Options
Topics in this unit include: electric, magnetic and gravitationalfields, electromagnetism, capacitors,medical imaging and cosmology. There is a 2 hour examination contributing 25% of the qualificationmark.
4
Practical Skills inPhysics
This examination involves an experimental task and a practicalanalysis task. They are 90mins and 60mins respectively and willcontribute 10% of the marks for the qualification.
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For more information and advice please come and talk to a member of the Physics departmentor call Mr. Meredith or Mr. Davies on 797745 or email [email protected]
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Art
and
Des
ign Art and Design
OverviewThe new specification within Art and Design at AS/A Level provides an exciting opportunity for the production ofa portfolio of art work focusing on a range of creative arts. Pupils are provided with the opportunity to experimentwith and explore a range of materials and artistic medias thought out the two years.
In Year 12 the AS qualification provides pupils with the opportunity to develop an extended, exploratory project/portfolio and outcome/s based on themes and subject matter which are personal and meaningful to thestudent.
In Year 13 part one of the A Level qualification enables pupils to build on their skills learnt through a personal presented portfolio developing a theme of their choice. Part two stretches their development further by focusingon an externally set theme, students prepare an outcome through planning, experimentation and research in orderto create a final outcome achieved through a 15 hour sustained focus period.
ProgressionThe course is ideal for pupils who have enjoyed all areas of art and design in Years 10 and 11, wishing to expandtheir skills and art knowledge in order to carry the subject forward into one of many art and design professions.Pupils have the opportunity to focus on all aspects of art through the ‘Art and Design’ focus, or narrow their focusinto one of the many creative art themes provided, such as Photography, Graphic Design, Three DimensionalDesign, Ceramics, Surface Pattern Design, Print Making and Textiles. Pupils are provided with the opportunity toexpand their understanding through evaluation and exploratory written outcomes analysing their own work developing a creative vocabulary using specialist terminology.
WJEC Art and DesignAS and A Level
40% of qualification 160 marks An in-depth portfolio of creative outcomes based on
themes and subject matter that have personal significance tothe students. Pupils will explore a range of medias and artprocessed.
Year Unit Title Details
12
PersonalCreative Enquiry
ASUNIT 1
36% of qualification 160 marks An in-depth portfolio of creative outcomes based on
themes and subject matter that have personal significance tothe students.
A written element of 1000 words minimum that clearlyrelates to their practical outcomes.
PersonalInvestigation
A2UNIT 2
24% of qualification 100 marks The externally set assignment materials are to be released to
students from 1 February (in the second year of the course) andwill consist of a series of visual and written questions/stimuli.Students select their themes from the externally setquestion/stimuli. Preparatory work on the selected theme will inform an outcomecreated in a period of 15 hours sustained focus.
Externally SetAssignment
A2UNIT 213
Further information Miss C Callaghan Email: [email protected]
Performing Arts
OverviewThe purpose of the course is to expand the students skills and knowledge of the Performing Arts. The course isjointly taught with Bishop Vaughan.
Year 12Certificate in Performing Arts (180 GLH)2 mandatory units, of which 1 is externally assessed.
Unit 1 - Investigating Practitioner’s WorkLearners investigate the work of performing arts practitioners and develop critical analysis skills and contextualunderstanding of how practitioners communicate themes in their work.This will include interviewing professionals, watching live performance and participating in workshops.
Unit 2 - Developing Skills & Techniques for Live PerformanceLearners explore technical performance skills with a focus on developing and demonstrating skills and techniquesin at least two performance styles, this could include singing, acting, dance and technical.
Year 13
Extended certificate in Performing Arts (180 GLH)1 mandatory unit which is externally assessed.1 optional unit which is internally assessed.
Unit 1 - Group Performance Workshop
Learners explore and intergrate creative, physical and vocal skills and techniqiues, working collaboratively to create a performance in response to a given stimulus.
Unit 2 - (Optional Unit)Learners will choose 1 unit from a selection of options to develop their skills with an emphasis on practical development and application of performance skills.
Classical Ballet TechniqueTap Dance TechniqueJazz Dance TechniqueStreet Dance TechniqueContemporary Dance TechniqueInterprating Classical Text for PerformanceDeveloping the Voice for PerformanceImprovisationMovement in PerformanceMusical Theatre TechniqueVariety Performance
Performing ArtsAS and A2 Level
Further information Mrs D John / Mrs P Dorward Email: [email protected]
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Sport and Recreation
What are BTEC Nationals?BTEC Nationals are qualifications that are designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range ofsectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare them for employment. The qualifications also provide career development opportunities for those already in work.Consequently they can provide a course of study for full-time or part-time learners in schools, colleges and trainingcentres.
Entry RequirementsThis course is ideal for those who have studied and enjoyed all Physical Education disciplines in years 10 & 11.However, this doesn’t mean you can’t join if you haven’t studied Physical Education before. At Morriston we operate an open entry policy and therefore any one can study Physical Education if they have a keen interest in thesubject area, subject to the school entry policy of 5 A*- C GCSE or equivalent.
There are many reasons to take up this course if you have an interest in sport and exercise. The BTEC course holdsa one ‘A level’ equivalence and the final result is based on continuous assessment not examination. The areas covered challenge knowledge in six aspects of sport and exercise and are directly linked to practical application inthe workplace or in further education. Much of the course is taught using practical methods and relies heavily onstudent input. The BTEC Sport learning environment is always positive, fun and friendly. We have superb facilitiesand expert staff to help you each step of the way.
BTEC National Level 3 Subsidiary DiplomaAwarding Body - EDEXCEL
Year Unit Title
12
and
13
Body Action
Health & Safety in Sport
Training for Fitness & Sport
Sports Coaching
Fitness Testing
Practical Team Sports
1
2
3
4
5
6
Further information Mr Phil Jones Email: [email protected]
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Phys
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Edu
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Further information Mr A Banbury Email: [email protected]
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
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Cre
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Pro
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ionCreative Media
Production (Print-Based Media)
Course DescriptionThe BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media Production (which principally focusses on Print-Based Media) willhelp students to gain practical and academic experiences relating to the Creative Media / Graphic Design Industry. Thecourse involves a large amount of “hands-on” practical work where students will produce their own graphic design products.This will mainly be carried out by using a dedicated suite of computers. This course is equivalent to 40-120 UCAS points. (1 A level equivalent)
Entry RequirementsThis course is ideal for those who have studied Level 2 BTEC Creative Media Production in years 10 & 11. However, anyonewho has achieved at least 5 A*- C GCSE or equivalent and has an interest in graphics and creative media would benefitfrom this course.
Units of StudyThis course provides a good mix of practical and theoretical work. Subjects studied range from the production and manipulation of graphics using computer software to understanding the roles of employees within the industry.
Year Unit Title Details
12
13
Pre-ProductionTechniques for the
Creative MediaIndustries
This unit will develop learners’ understanding of and skills in pre-production. The unit covers planning and resourcingrequirements for production and post-production, how to locateresources and how to organise their deployment. Learners willalso develop their understanding of health, safety and legal issues in relation to pre-production.
1
Research Techniquesfor the Creative Media
Industries
The aim of this unit is to develop understanding of and skills inresearch relevant to creative media production. Learners willpresent their findings in both written and oral forms and will learnhow to cite and reference their sources.
3
Page Layout and Design
This unit aims to develop learners’ skills in designing and producing page layouts for both print-based and digital productsusing design software. Learners will cover editing, sourcing andpreparation of materials, and how to design a page effectively.
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Communication Skillsfor Creative Media
Production
The aim of this unit is to ensure that learners are able to communicate effectively in creative media production contexts in writing and orally.
2
Understanding thePrint-Based Media
Industries
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of theorganisational structures and job roles within the print-basedmedia industries, and to enable them to prepare personal careerdevelopment material.
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Photography andPhotographic Practice
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge of, andpractical skills in, photography. Learners will investigate differentareas of photography, such as promotional, advertising and photojournalism, and produce and reflect on their own practicalexamples of photographic work.
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Digital Graphics for Print
The aim of this unit is to give learners the knowledge and skillsneeded to produce, process, control and manipulate digital graphics used for a range of print, interactive and moving imagemedia.
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
Engineering
Course DescriptionMorriston offers the BTEC level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering, allowing students to gain practical and academic experiences relatingto a career in engineering. The engineering sector continues to suffer from a skills gap and needs to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. The BTEC Nationals in Engineering have been designed to give new entrants to the engineering sector the underpinningknowledge and specific skills needed to meet the needs of modern mechanical engineering industries. The course involves regular field visits to a variety of engineering outlets and the participation team building work related activities. This course is equivalent to 40-120 UCASpoints, 1 GCE A level.
Entry RequirementsThis course is ideal for those who have studied and enjoyed Engineering, Mathematics and Physics in years 10 & 11. However it doesn’tmean you can’t join if you haven’t studied one of these disciplines before. Due to the mathematical content of the course, a minimumrequirement of GCSE Maths grade C or above is required on the higher tier paper.
Units of StudyThere’s a good mix of practical and theoretical work. Students are required to complete all units of study to at least a pass criterion. Thereis no external examination, but requires students to complete all given assignments.
During this unit you will be able to produce engineering drawings ofdifferent components, assemblies and circuits using a variety ofsketching, drawing and computer-aided drafting techniques.
This unit will give you an understanding of the key features of healthand safety legislation and regulations and how these are applied inengineering to ensure safe working conditions.
Year Unit Title Details
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Health & Safetyin the
EngineeringWorkplace
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EngineeringDrawing forTechnicians
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This unit gives you the opportunity to extend their knowledge ofmechanical principles and to apply them when solving engineeringproblems.
This unit aims to give you knowledge of the processes used to safelymeasure, mark out, cut, form and assemble fabricated structuresusing sheet metal.
This unit aims to develop an appreciation of the use of computer sys-tems in a world class manufacturing environment and how they areapplied to product design and manufacture. Emphasis is placed onthe need for a total approach to product development, in particularthe interface between the various functions of the design and makeprocess and the use of simultaneous engineering.
This unit will give learners the understanding that the correct maintenance of engineering systemsresults in improved efficiency and can save organisations time and money in relation to systemdowntime and stoppages in production. This unit introduces learners to a range on commonlyused engineering maintenance proceedures and motion techniques, which may be encounteredin any manufacturing, plant or process environment. The unit will also help learners understandhow the data gathered from monitoring engineering systems can be used.
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EngineeringMaintenance
Proceedures andTechniques
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MechanicalPrinciples andApplications
FabricationProcesses and
Technology
Computer AidedManufacture
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Further information Mrs Smith Email: [email protected]
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Further information Mrs Smith Email: [email protected]
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Hos
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BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
Course DescriptionAt Morriston we are able to offer the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Hospitality, where students are able to gain practicaland academic experiences relating to the hospitality industry. The course involves regular field visits to a variety of hospitality outlets and participation in fun packed team building experiences. The course is supported by Moodle and our school portal, so coursework can easily be completed at home. Thiscourse is equivalent to 40-120 UCAS points. (1 A level equivalent)
Entry RequirementsThis course is ideal for those who have studied and enjoyed BTEC First in Hospitality in years 10 & 11. However anyone whohas achieved at least 5 A*- C GCSE or equivalent and has a genuine interest in hospitality would benefit from this course.Students are expected to purchase chef whites and smart business wear for the practical aspects of the course. Some studentswill be eligible for financial assistance.
Units of StudyThere’s a good mix of practical and theoretical work. Subjects studied include practical cookery, food and drink service, frontoffice, accounts, event management, team leading, business enterprise and human resource management.
Students will develop an understanding of different types of European cuisineand their specific influences and requirements. They will practise and developtheir skills in the preparation and cooking of a range of European dishes.
Students will develop an overview of the importance of the hospitality industry within the economy in terms of its scale, scopeand diversity. They will investigate the commercial and cateringservices sectors of the industry, and develop an understanding ofoperations that provide accommodation, catering and related services.
Year Unit Title Details
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The HospitalityIndustry1
EuropeanCuisine
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This unit will introduce learners to how physical resources within thehospitality industry are selected, controlled and accounted for. It willalso introduce them to aspects of costing, pricing and operationalfinance procedures used in the day-to-day operation of hospitalityoutlets.
Students will learn about the importance of customer service to allhospitality businesses. They will develop and use these skills whenrunning their own business enterprise.
The hospitality industry offers a diverse range of opportunities forthe entrepreneur. This unit will allow students to explore the issuesinvolved in starting a business and to put some of them into practice.
Students will learn how hospitality businesses use the internet andcomputer software to enhance and develop their business.
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E-Business forHospitality
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FinancialControl inHospitality
Customer service in
Hospitality
HospitalityBusiness
Enterprise
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2
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This unit covers all aspects of service and storage relating to bartender skills. Students learn about the law and the social impactalcohol has on society.
AlcoholicBeverageService
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BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiaryin Business
Business
Course DescriptionAt Morriston we offer the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 qualification in Business. A BTEC at Level 3 is designed to provide a specialist work-related qualification for those learners who may, in the future, seek employment in a business related field. TheBTEC L3 Certificate is taught in Year 12 and is a 3-unit qualification, consisting of two compulsory core units plus one specialist unit. For the BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma learners study a further 3 units.
Entry RequirementsThis subject is on offer to all students, whether you have studied business in Year 11 or not and we ideally expect you to havegained at least 5 A*- C GCSE or equivalent. It is an ideal course for those who have studied a Level 2 BTEC qualification inBusiness in years 10 and 11 in which we would expect you to have gained at least a Merit grade.
Course UnitsThe units allow you to study how actual businesses work and are ideal for those who wish to work in administration, marketing, human resources, accounting, retail, ICT and the legal and management areas of business.All units are assessed by an assignment.
The aim of this unit is to develop learner knowledge of the range ofhuman, physical, technological and financial resources required in anorganisation, and how the management of these resources can impacton business performance.
This unit introduces learners to a range of business activities. They willconsider the purposes of different organisations and the influence of stakeholders and how businesses organise themselvesthrough strategic planning and organisational structures. Learners willthen explore the dynamic nature of organisations through studying the impact of external (political, legal and social) influences onbusiness operations. Next, they will study the fundamental economic principles that impact on businesses.
Year Unit Title Details
Year12L3
Certificate
The BusinessEnvironment
1
BusinessResources
The aim and purpose of this unit is to give learners an understanding ofhow marketing, research and planning and the marketing mix are usedby all organisations.
Introduction toMarketing
The aim of this unit is to show learners that the collection and management of business information, and the successful communication of that information throughout a business, is critical forthe future prosperity of the organisation.
BusinessCommunication
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the purpose ofaccounting, and the associated processes and its role in the managing of a business. Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand financial information. The unit isdivided into two parts. The first develops an understanding of theaccounting processes necessary to provide accurate and relevant financial information. The second part covers the practical aspect of carrying out those accounting activities.
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the skills neededto set up and run a business, and the regulations that need to becomplied with, and to have the opportunity to prepare a detailedbusiness plan.
BusinessAccounting
Starting a SmallBusiness
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Year 13L3
SubsidiaryDiploma
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Info
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WJEC Information Communication TechnologyAS and A2
OverviewInformation and Communication Technology is about the application of skills, knowledge and understanding. The subjectis delivered in a practical way enabling students to recognise the purpose of knowledge and to be able to draw on it in practical terms. It should appeal to students who enjoy using software applications and would like to develop their skills toan advanced level. It is suitable for study with any other subject.
AS ICT (usually undertaken in Year 12) consists of two separate units.
Unit 1 is examined by a 2 hour exam paper which is split into two sections. For Section A, students will study the use ofInformation Systems including an appreciation of the types and quality of information, validation, verification, capabilitiesand limitations of ICT, uses of ICT in a number of real-life contexts, the study of ICT applications used in the areas of business, education, health and the home, networks, human computer interfaces, social issues and databases. Section B(worth 25% of the exam) will test students’ understanding of spreadsheets. Students will create a spreadsheet prior to theexam (during lessons), take a printout of it into the exam and answer questions about it. A majority of the lessons for Unit1 will be practical-based.
Unit 2 is assessed through coursework and is concerned with developing students' practical skills in DTP, word processing (MS Word) and presentation (Powerpoint/Dreamweaver) software applications. Students are required to produce three documents such as a leaflet, mail merge letter/labels and a PowerPoint presentation or web pages. It isworth 40% of the AS qualification.
The majority (over 80%) of ICT lessons are practical-based with students developing their ICT skills and producing theircoursework.
ProgressionStudying the AS in ICT should be particularly appealing to students that have previously enjoyed studying GCSE ICT or anystudents who think they will enjoy using office applications (such as spreadsheets and word processing).
Students completing AS ICT can progress to A2 ICT in Year 13. A2 ICT also consists of two units and involves the furtherstudy of ICT theory and the completion of a coursework project using MS Access.
Entry RequirementsA minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C (or equivalent BTEC) will be needed to be accepted onto the course (subject to a class sizeof 30).Students do not need to have studied GCSE ICT.
GuidanceIn the past we have found that students with good English skills (C grade or better at GCSE) have been at an advantage whereas students with lesser English skills have found the course (particularly the exams) more challenging.
A2 ICTStudents can progress to A2 ICT in Year 13 only if they have achieved at lease an E grade at AS level.
Further information Mr S Ferris Email: [email protected]
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AS and A2
WJEC Design and TechnologyProduct Design - Textiles
Course Description
At Morriston we are able to offer Design and Technology Advanced studies in Product Design. This can be followedthrough the medium of textiles. At this level, emphasis is placed upon the design of products for the real world and students will learn about production methods and the application of modern materials. Throughout the course students willdevelop communication and practical skills through the completion of a number of open-ended and focused design activities. Environmental issues are of high priority within this course and students are encouraged to consider aspects ofsustainability when designing and making. Past students studying this subject have ????????
This course provides students with the opportunity to specialise in product design through textile technology and fashiondesign. Students will also have the opportunity to evaluate the work of past and present textile designers and design movements.
What will I Study?
At As level:
Students will develop their ability to enhance their basic design skills in order to solve problems. They will also develop anunderstanding of a range of external influences and demands which affect the work of product designers.
At A level:
Students will increase their knowledge and awareness of the designer's social, moral, ethical and legal responsibilities.Students will also explore the environmental and consumer factors which impact on designers and which might affect thefinal nature of a product.
What can this qualification lead to?
An A-level in this subject can lead to progression to higher education courses related to fashion and design, including textile and surface pattern, fashion and journalism, fashion manufacture, and textile production, including the science ofnew textiles, textile testing, dying and printing.
Entry Requirements
This course is ideal for those who have studied and enjoyed all design and technology/engineering disciplines in years 10 & 11, and achieved a grade C or above at GCSE. You will need 5 GCSE’s to study this subject.
Maximum group size: 15
Hours per week: 8hrs per fortnight
Subject teacher – Z Stephens
Further information Mrs.Smith Call 01792 797745 Email: [email protected]
