Priestley College courses

...HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? In both your AS and A2 courses there will be one paper in January (30%) followed by another in June (50%). There is an assessed...

...In your AS course, Unit 2 is assessed in January and is a source-based exam. Unit 1 is assessed in the summer of your first year and is an essay based paper...

...As assessment is by extended written response you will require good essay writing skills, as well as the ability to read often long and challenging pieces of...

...the amount of money in our pockets and the quality of life we have in the future. An A Level in Politics provides an excellent background for careers in...

...(you and me) and the experiences we have and why people think and behave in the ways that they do ('the scientific study of human behaviour and experiences')...

...WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED AND DEVELOP? This subject requires academic discipline, whereby knowledge, understanding and written skills are essential along with an enquiring...

...methods to research issues which may arise within education. WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED AND DEVELOP? It is essential to develop a good style of critical writing...

...will be an invaluable source of information to support the core study topics. With this underpinning background you will, through class discussions...

...The second unit is 'Programming Techniques and Logical Methods' which looks at designing, structuring, writing and testing computer programs...

...the effects of ICT applications on society and individuals. WHAT ARE THE KEY AREAS OF STUDY? In the first year you will study two units, one a written...

...BTEC National IT Practitioners WHY TAKE BTEC NATIONAL IT PRACTITIONERS? If you have a keen interest in computers, in how they work and what they are used...

...areas that you may study. Achieving a good pass is a good stepping stone to move on to a higher level ICT programme such as BTEC National or...

...If you enjoy working independently, exploring your creativity through contemporary dance. If you already attend dance classes on a weekly basis and...

...in the first unit you will practically study two different play texts using different practitioners and write up your experiences in your 3000 word coursework...

...in discussing and writing about films, analysing the camerawork, the soundtrack, the set-design, or researching how they have been produced and marketed to attract an audience...

...study the different ways of analysing the media. A close study of British Television Drama programmes such as Dr. Who and Hollyoaks will focus on exploring...

...to take part in subject-related enrichment activities such as recording workshops, ensemble performances, concert trips, guest speakers from the music...

...composer, acoustic engineer and music producer. WHAT ARE THE KEY AREAS OF STUDY? You will complete three areas of study; The Principles and Practice of Music Technology... Learn about: Music Technology...

...to create multitrack audio recordings, compose and arrange music using. AS / A2 Music Technology WHY TAKE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY? You will enjoy this course...

...performers who wish to further their skills while learning more about the musir,c industry. Many students have progressed to university to complete music...