A Level Classical Civilisation Course – OCR

Vocational qualification

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£ 449 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification Level 4

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

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A Level Classical Civilisation Courses. New and Updated to meet the new specification. The study of classical civilisation is understandably a wide ranging and far-reaching one encompassing a variety of subjects; history, literature, linguistics, numismatics, epigraphy, archaeology, art, architecture and philosophy. Classical civilisation is the term applied to the civilisations of Greece and Rome.

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About this course

Develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the classical world.
Acquire, through a range of appropriate sources, knowledge and understanding of selected aspects of classical civilization.
Develop awareness of the continuing influence of the classical world on later times and of the similarities and differences between the classical world and later times.
Develop and apply analytical and evaluative skills at an appropriate level.
Make an informed, personal response to the material studied

There are no previous qualifications required to register for this course.

Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.


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  • Balance Sheet
  • Accounting
  • Financial
  • Accountancy
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Financial Training
  • Corporation Tax
  • Sales Training
  • Production
  • Business Finance

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Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 14 topics of study in total as listed below.

TOPIC 1
  • Shapes and functions of different types of Greek vases
  • Historical development of Greek vase painting
  • Learn to recognise the features of the Geometric Style
  • Terminology for describing the parts of a vase
  • Impact of near-eastern design
TOPIC 2
  • Black-figure painting and techniques
  • Examples of vase painting
  • Development style and technique of Greek vase painting
TOPIC 3
  • The red-figure technique
  • Examples of vase painting
  • Development style and technique of Greek vase painting
TOPIC 4
  • The white ground vase painting technique
  • Three examples of vase painting
  • Developments in style and technique
TOPIC 5
  • The final examples of vase painting
  • Developments in style and technique of Greek vase painting
  • Comparing red-figure and black-figure vase painting
TOPIC 6
  • How free-standing sculpture was created
  • The origins of Greek sculpture
  • The use of colour by the artist
TOPIC 7
  • Four examples of early Greek kouroi
  • The portrayal of the physical form
  • The differences between the Greek and Egyptian approach to 3-D sculpture
TOPIC 8
  • Four examples of early korai
  • The portrayal of drapery on these statues
  • Compare korai and kouroi
TOPIC 9
  • Homer builds tension
  • Plot development
  • Similarities and differences
  • Odysseus and women
TOPIC 10
  • The theme of the supernatural
  • The themes of morality, justice and revenge
  • The nature of Odysseus’ character
  • The Underworld
TOPIC 11
  • Eurylochus
  • The deaths of the crew
  • Commentary
TOPIC 12
  • Consideration of the fantastic, mythical or supernatural.
  • The theme of truth and lies or story telling
  • How classical texts can be interpreted by different authors
TOPIC 13
  • Aeneas and Latinus
  • Virgil and Homer
  • Juno
  • Turnus and Aeneas
  • Furor
  • The portrayal of the Trojans
  • The portrayal of the Carthaginians
  • The portrayal of the Greeks
  • The portrayal of the Italians
TOPIC 14
  • Thematic knowledge of the Aeneid and Odyssey
  • Plot knowledge of the Aeneid and Odyssey
Assessment

To achieve the full Classical Civilisation A-Level you will be assessed across the 14 topics. All themes will be assessed by 3 paper-based examinations.

Paper: The World of The Hero (H408/11)
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Assessed: In-depth study one of Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid (The study of classical texts)

Paper: Culture and the Arts (H408/24)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Assessed: Greek Art (The study of material and visual culture

Paper: Beliefs and Ideas (H408/31)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Assessed: Greek Religion (The study of texts and visual/material culture)

A Level Classical Civilisation Course – OCR

£ 449 VAT inc.