Music
Music
Aims of the course To further instil and develop a passion for music. To develop personal expression through performance, creativity through composition and academic analysis through studying set works. To study a wide range of musical genres over the last 500 years and to learn how to analyse and write about them in relation to […]
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Aims of the course The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques. understand coherence and progression in mathematics and how […]
Read MoreIT (Cambridge Technical)
Delivered at Westfield School Aims of the course Develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT and Global Information Systems. Gain an insight into the IT sector as you investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructure, and the flow of information on a global scale Understand the importance of legal and security […]
Read MoreHistory
Aims of the Course To develop students’ enthusiasm for history and an understanding of different identities in society as well as social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity. To provide students with a balanced view of the past, rather than studies that are Anglo-centric or based only on a particular era. To allow students to explore […]
Read MoreGeography
Aims of the course An engaging and contemporary issues-based approach, enabling students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalisation, responses to hazards, water insecurity and climate change. Supports progression to undergraduate level geography. The specification content gives students the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of physical […]
Read MoreFrench
Aims of the course To provide learners with the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the language and culture of the French-speaking world through authentic texts, and cinema and literary works in French. To develop high level skills in comprehension of both spoken and written French. To develop fluency in oral communication regarding a […]
Read MoreEnglish Literature
Aims of the course The A level course in English Literature is a two-year study of literature through the lens of genre and theory, encouraging the independent study of a range of texts within a shared context. This stimulating new specification facilitates a range of wider reading and the application of Literary Theory to a variety […]
Read MoreEconomics B
Aims of the course building knowledge of core microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. investigating economic theory through real-world businesses and the environments in which they operate. Breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding with applications to more complex concepts and models are developed in the second year of study. apply their knowledge and understanding to both […]
Read MoreDigital Media (Cambridge Technical)
Aims of the course To provide learners with the opportunity through applied learning to develop the core specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required in the digital media sector. To develop an understanding of how different media institutions operate to create products that appeal to specific target audiences. To develop knowledge and understanding of the pre-production, […]
Read MoreDesign Technology
Through the provision of a well-resourced and well-maintained facility with a friendly, happy and safe working environment, the department aims to provide a worthwhile technology experience where every pupil can reach their full potential. Aims of the course Core technical and designing and making principles, in the context of product design Developing additional specialist knowledge […]
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