Hillview Course Guide 2020-21

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Contents Welcome 1 French 22 Student leadership 2 Geography 23 What the students say 3 Government & Politics 24 Performing Arts 4&5 History 25 How to apply 6 Mathematics 26 Courses 7 Media Studies 27 Art & Design: Fine Art 8 Music 28 Art & Design: Graphic Design 9 Music Technology 29 Art & Design: Photography 10 Psychology 30 Art & Design: Textile Design 11 Religious Studies 31 Biology 12 Sociology 32 Business Studies 13 Applied Business 33 Chemistry 14 Applied Science 34 Classical Civilisation 15 Childcare & Education 35 Computer Science 16 Health & Social Care 36 Dance 7 Musical Theatre 37 Drama 18 Sport 38 English Language & Literature 19 Sixth Form Enrichment 39 English Literature 20 Sixth Form Enrichment 40 Film Studies 21 Hillview Facilities 41

Welcome The Hillview Sixth Form is a highly successful, all-inclusive centre of study performing in the top 5% nationally, based on progress for students. Our long-established Sixth Form offers one of the widest ranges of courses locally, with access to stimulating, purpose-built facilities and a supportive learning environment. At Hillview we strive to ensure that our innovative The Hillview Sixth Form prides itself on are required to succeed in Sixth Form and Key Stage 5 programme encompasses and moves the diversity of its curriculum and the beyond. Our facilities are tailored to the needs beyond education, into preparation for life beyond support and guidance that it gives all its of our Sixth Formers and were designed by our school. students new and old. Sixth Formers to create an ideal environment in which to study and flourish. We offer a range of We believe that our students have the Pure Potential Our learning programmes are supported by a IT suites (including a creative arts suite with to achieve exceptional standards and develop the strong team of mentors that are trained to Apple Macs), a large study centre, a café/social essential skills and qualities required to be successful support Sixth Formers in their studies and space, full use of the school library as well as a and happy in their future lives. Our Sixth Form is highly development into adulthood. mini cinema and a gym. popular to students from academic, creative and performance backgrounds due to our record of high Our range of A Levels, Btecs and Diplomas The Hillview Sixth Form has a fantastic achievement, supportive ethos and the wide range of are complemented by our enrichment atmosphere and represents the dynamic, subjects we offer. We also invest heavily in careers and programme of certified courses that both in supporting our students to make the right choices offer enhancement to the student and stimulating and supportive learning and secure the best possible next steps when moving to to potential university offers. environment that we are proud to offer the universities, apprenticeships or the world of work. To support our students, we deliver young people of Tonbridge and beyond. the “A Level Mindset” programme Whether you are an existing which helps them acquire the Ken Burkett, student or are currently characteristics and attributes that studying in a different Director of Sixth Form educational establishment I would recommend you attend The experienced and forward-thinking confident to engage with the challenges and the Sixth Form Open Evening Sixth Form team are committed to opportunities Sixth Form brings. and make the most of the delivering the best possible learning opportunity to speak with the experience at Hillview Sixth Form. For us, We develop our students to be community Sixth form Team and the the development of the whole student is key minded and students enthusiastically engage subject teachers. with events within the school and wider to their wider success and happiness in community. High levels of quality assurance Hilary Burkett, the future. of teaching and learning support the team in Pastoral care is paramount to the ensuring we maintain the consistently high Headteacher success of students and the individual student results that have placed us in the support and safe- top 10% of schools. guarding at KS5, ensures that students are Ruth Makepeace Assistant Headteacher KS5

Meet the Student Leadership Team Head Student Deputy Head Student Deputy Head Student Transition Leader Jazmin Bartram Ellen Whysall Bethany O’Brien Harriet Dey Student Voice Leader Student Voice Sixth Form ComESmlliiuxenthCithFyaoLtrfeimealdders Heather Maxwell Assistant Leader Community Leaders Ella de Blasi Andrew Taylor Student Community Student Community Student Community Leader (Austen) Leader (Westwood) Leader (Hepburn) Mehek Kakroo Orla Crane Katie Briers 2

What the students say… Maisy Hillview Sixth Form has Studies: English Language & Applied achieved in the Literature, Drama and Musical Science Theatre. top 10% “The creative subjects I have achieved in the top nationally for A Levels studied at Hillview have 5% nationally Film & improved my leadership skills and Dance A Level Ellie motivated me to pursue a career Media Studies 86% A*-B within the performing arts industry. Studies: Psychology, Religious Drama and English My English A Level has developed my achieved in the top Studies Literature. “Hillview Sixth Form ability to produce creative media. I English 5% nationally A Level offers such a wide range definitely made the right choice in 56% A*-B of subjects, compared to other local schools, attending Hillview Sixth Form!” Language & Sociology especially creative ones. A Level My A Level choices have Literature assisted me in 44% A*-B strengthening my A Level analytical and research skills, which will be an 78% A*-C Art A excellent foundation with the language Level degree I hope to study 63% A*-A at university. I would Andrew recommend Hillview, for the many opportunities, Studies: History, English Language & Literature and such as the prefect team and work experience, Maths. which gives students confidence and “I hope to make a career in the independence in choosing where to RAF as an Intelligence Officer go next. and decided to attend Hillview Drama Sixth Form as I feel their courses best suit my future A Level career plans. The skills I have developed in A-level Maths, 59% A*-B English and History are going to be vital to my career. The pastoral care has been excellent, with a supportive attitude from the school towards students, where we are made to feel welcome, as young adults.” 3

Performing Arts Specialism Our Performing Arts specialism is a corner stone to what makes Hillview the creative and dynamic place it is. We work with students to ‘industry standards’ across all disciplines. We currently hold Arts Mark Platinum and have held the highest level of this award from its first introduction seventeen years ago. This is testament to the quality of the Performing and Creative arts at Hillview. We offer an outstanding range of inclusive curricular and extra-curricular Performing Arts provision across all art forms. This is taught and led by highly skilled and dedicated staff who boast a range of specialisms and excellent links with creative professionals in the industry and local community. Sixth Form students have the option to complete the Gold Arts Award which enables them to develop their skills and leadership qualities as part of our enrichment programme. This qualification also supports entry to university as it carries UCAS points. 4

Preparing for alone do not prepare students to enter into the excellence in work place. the performing arts industry Great importance is also placed on industry- standard experiences and a holistic Our assessed understanding of the performing arts sector. curriculum and wider Our Performing Arts curriculum aims to take an super-curriculum provide our students with innovative approach to teaching and learning, countless opportunities to develop a wide range involving enterprise projects and close of skills within Performing Arts, Production Arts associations with employers. and Arts Administration. We are extremely proud of being able to offer This curriculum offers qualifications which are not only the A Level Drama course, but also the endorsed and valued by the employment Performing Arts BTEC. community and Higher Education. If a student has a particular Production Arts role in which they wish to specialise, such as The focus is firmly on equipping young people lighting, sound or costume, we would not only with key qualifications, but also with recommend that they consider studying A Level the broad range of employability and life skills Drama. they need for a sustained career with the option Our specialist curriculum offers Hillview to continue their studies in Higher Education. students much more than just academic success. Feedback from industry tells us that qualifications 5

How to apply Hillview offers one of the broadest curricula in the local area. The entry requirements ensure students are on the right courses so that they can be successful over the two years of study. The majority of students will take three Level 3 qualifications alongside an How to apply enrichment programme of Extended Project, Core Maths or Gold Arts In order to apply for Hillview Sixth Form students must complete an Award, combined with supervised study. online application through the Kent Choices website: www.kentchoices.co.uk. General entry requirements Grade 4 in English and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade Please contact 4 or above (A*-C) is the minimum requirement to enter Hillview Sixth Our Sixth Form Administrator Mrs Kelly Flower ([email protected]. Form. sch.uk) or telephone 01732 778894 / 01732 352793 if Subject entry requirements you have any questions about joining our Sixth Form. Please note that all subjects have different entry requirements. This is to ensure that students can embark on the most appropriate courses and succeed in their studies. Please consult our Course Guide for individual subject criteria. NB: Entry requirements are subject to change and entry to the Sixth Form may be considered subject to agreed conditions. Hillview Sixth Form reserves the right to tailor an individual student’s programme of study based on their average GCSE point score and results in specific subjects. The school decision in these matters is final. Hillview Sixth Form reserves the right to withdraw unviable courses 6

Courses Academic Courses Applied and Technical Courses 7

Art & Design: Fine Art A Level Courses What will I study? experimental exploration, looking at alternative A Level Fine Art provides an exciting ways of finding a solution. opportunity for students to develop a broad Sketchbook work needs to be informed, range of art skills such as painting and drawing, purposeful and extensive. Students must work printmaking, sculpture and lens-based image with independence carrying out in-depth making/ installation. research from a range of primary sources, Students are encouraged to incorporate critiquing and referencing their experimentation newer digital technologies in their work. The before developing their final responses. This course requires students to Links with independent work is demanding. make in-depth personal and other courses Therefore, students must be imaginative responses to a prepared to be hardworking and COURSE TITLE  given theme and has a strong Art and Design: Fine Art is innovative risk takers. Fine Art HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  academic element. Students complementary to most Where will it lead? Ar learn how to respond to and subjects but in particular; COURSE LEVEL  Level 3 discuss ideas, concepts and Media, English, Psychology, This course enables students to EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel issues relating to Art and History, Drama, Fashion move on to a wide range of Art SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Art & Design Grade 5 or above and Design. and Photography. and Design courses at Grade 5 in English Language. This course consists of two Foundation and Degree level e.g. 8 components. Fine Art, Textiles, Interior and • Component 1, which makes up 60% of the Graphic Design, or a combination of Art with mark, is in two parts: Personal Investigation (72 English, Journalism, Drama and Set Design. The marks) and Personal Study (18 marks). creativity, problem-solving skills and personal • Component 2 is the Externally Set resilience that students develop through Assignment, which makes up 40% of the mark. completing this course are highly sought after Both components involve creative problem- across many sectors. solving which requires students to undertake investigative and research work in addition to Super-curricular Opportunities Workshops run by Visits to major London Guest speakers e.g. visiting artists. galleries, museums and smaller Heads of Foundation commercial galleries. Courses and alumni. Life drawing Exhibitions run by external Hillview Art workshop run by Arts organisations. Exhibition. Royal Academy tutors.

A Level Courses Art & Design: Graphic Communication What will I study? Journal work needs to be informed, A Level Graphic Communication engages purposeful and extensive. Students must learn students in creative graphic design activities in to work with independence; carrying out which they can develop a broad range of design in-depth research from a range of primary skills in one or more of the following disciplines: sources, critiquing and refining their • Advertising experimentation before • Illustration Links with developing final responses. COURSE TITLE  • Branding other courses This independent work is Graphic Communication • Information design Through engaging students demanding so students must be HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  The course consists of two in creative exploration, the prepared to be hard-working and Gr main components: Component course is complementary to innovative risk takers. 1, which makes up 60% of the all areas of study. This COURSE LEVEL  overall mark and consists of qualification supports Where will it lead? Level 3 two parts: Personal progression into further Investigation (72 marks) and education, training or This course enables students EXAMINATION BOARD  the Personal Study (18 marks). employment by developing to move on to study Art & Edexcel skills in key areas such as Design and principally Graphic Component 2, which is the planning, research, project Communication. Students taking SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Externally Set Assignment management and self- the course could broaden their Art & Design: Graphic Communication - Grade makes up 40% of the overall reflection. Art & Design possibilities by 5 or above in a creative Art & Design subject. mark. continuing their studies on a Level 3/4 Foundation Course in Both components involve creative problem-solving, which Art and Design, from which they requires students to undertake could go on to study a wider investigative and research work in addition to range of Art or Design subjects at degree level. experimental practical exploration, looking at alternative ways to find a solution to a Graphic Communication problem. Super-curricular Opportunities Guest speakers e.g. Visits to Art & Graphic Designers Design galleries & and College museums. Lecturers 9

Art & Design: Photography A Level Courses What will I study? For both components, sketchbook work needs A Level Photography provides the opportunity to be informed, purposeful and extensive. for students to develop a broad range of Students must carry out focused independent photographic skills using traditional analogue research, from primary source investigation, methods, digital editing and fine art outcomes exploration and experimentation, before such as sculpture and installation. developing their final outcomes. The course requires students Independent work is COURSE TITLE  to make in-depth personal and Links with demanding and students must Art and Design: Photography imaginative responses to a given other courses be prepared to be hard-working HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  theme. Students use research and innovative risk takers. Ap and problem-solving to Art and Design: COURSE LEVEL  independently develop ideas. Photography is Where will it Level 3 Analysis of visual imagery helps complementary to most lead? EXAMINATION BOARD  students to interpret visual subjects but in particular; Edexcel language and use it to Art and Design, Fashion, This course enables students SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA communicate complex and Business Studies, Film to pursue Art and Design and Art & Design: Photography - Grade 5 or personal concepts. Studies and Media Studies. Photography courses at a higher above in a creative Art and Design subject. vocational or degree level. Our 10 This course consists of two Photography students have components: successfully completed degree • Component 1 which makes up 60% of the courses in a range of disciplines, such as Fine mark is in two parts: Practical work and Personal Art Photography, Fashion Photography, study. Theatrical Make-up, Film-making and • Component 2 is the externally set assignment, Illustration. which makes up 40% of the mark. Super-curricular Opportunities Visits to Photography exhibitions. Professional photographers Professional photographers and designers as guest as guest speakers. speakers

A Level Courses Art & Design: Textile Design What will I study? create a sketch book of samples. Art and Design: Textile Design aims to equip Links are also made to the broader areas of students with the knowledge and skills required fashion, such as marketing, promotion and to successfully progress onto higher or further styling. education courses in Fashion and Textiles or The A Level Art and Design: Textiles course other Art disciplines. consists of two components. Students will research • Component 1, which makes primary and contextual sources, Links with up 60% of the mark, is in two record practical and written other courses parts: Practical work and observations, generate and Personal study. develop ideas, experiment and Art and Design: Fine Art, • Component 2 is the develop their skills with various Photography, Media Studies, Externally Set Assignment, which Textile and Fashion media and Business Studies, English makes up 40% of COURSE TITLE  Textile Design processes. and Film Studies. the mark. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Students will have access to Where will it lead? Tx an exciting array of equipment COURSE LEVEL  and technologies to refine their ideas towards This course can lead onto a wide range of Art Level 3 producing a personal outcome. Over the and Design degree courses at university. In the EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel duration of the course students will develop past our students have gone on to study courses SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA fashion design ideas, which may include digital in Fashion: Design, Buying and Management, Grade 5 or above in a creative Art & Design subject. designs with Photoshop. Styling, Tailoring, Communication and Textile: In Year 12 the course assists students in Design, Print, Surface Design, as well as developing and building a range of skilful Make-up Design, Costume Design, History of techniques and processes enabling them to Fashion and many more. Super-curricular Opportunities Links with Workshops covering universities textiles techniques. Kew Gardens visit Entry to Young Annual Hillview and Designers Fashion Designer of Fashion Show. Exhibition. the Year. 11

Biology A Level Courses What will I study? • Genetic information, variation and Biology is the study of living organisms and relationships between organisms covers a wide variety of topics including • Energy transfers in and between organisms organisms, cells, exchange and mass transport, • How organisms respond to changes in their biochemistry, genetics and ecosystems. environments In fact, biological issues are never far from the • Genetics, populations, evolution and headlines, be they G.M crops, ecosystems HIV, the human genome, obesity Links with • The control of gene or deforestation. other courses expression Students will learn about the Chemistry, Geography, Where will it biology behind contemporary lead? issues such as DNA structure, Physical Education, Physics, COURSE TITLE  mutations and control within the Psychology and Applied A qualification in Biology can Biology HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  human body. Science. lead to a variety of jobs and Bi COURSE LEVEL  They will also explore the careers including Nursing, Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD  different types of cloning and Medicine, Radiology, Dentistry, AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA inherited change, along with cell recognition and Research, Fieldwork, Pharmaceuticals, GCSE Biology Grade 6, Chemistry Grade 5, Physics Grade 5 or GCSE Combined Science the immune system. Pathology, Conservation and Physiotherapy, to minimum Grades 6 and 5. An APS of 4.75 or above. Students will study the following modules: name but a few. 12 • Biological molecules • Cells • How organisms exchange substances with their environment Super-curricular Opportunities Trip to London for a Workshops which focus on a wide range of talk on genetics. subject-specific topics. Visit to a Presentations from biomedical guest speakers e.g. lab. a microbiologist.

A Level Courses Business Studies What will I study? Students will develop an understanding of the Global Business, requiring students to take concepts and techniques used in managing a a strategic view of business opportunities business. and issues. Students are introduced to Links with other The A Level itself, is made up COURSE TITLE  business in Year 12 by looking at courses of three 2-hour papers, the last Business Studies the themes of Marketing and of which has a pre-release People and Managing Business Psychology and Sociology. A which is industry focused - HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Activities, helping to build students will research this Bs knowledge of core business Level Business is also a in advance. concepts and applying them to COURSE LEVEL  business contexts to develop a valuable qualification for any Where will it Level 3 broad understanding of how lead? student aspiring to reach EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel management level in the SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA public or private sector. Subject Specific Entrance Criteria: Grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Maths in businesses work. There are many business-based addition to an APS of 4.5 or above. A Grade 4 or above in GCSE Business Studies or During this year topics such university courses available. Economics, or Merit or above in BTEC First Award in Business, is preferred but not as the marketing mix, entrepreneurs and leaders Business students often progress onto Business essential. and financial planning will be covered. Management courses or specialise in an aspect In Year 13, the course develops greater depth of business such as Marketing. They may also of knowledge and understanding, investigating choose to pursue an apprenticeship degree more complex business information around the programme. themes of Business Decisions and Strategy and Super-curricular Opportunities Students take part in a number of Guest speakers external business and entrepreneurial from the business challenges during the course. world. Year 12 students take part in a regional business challenge. 13

Chemistry A Level Courses What will I study? Organic Chemistry topics include: Alkanes, A level Chemistry gives students the Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, opportunity to study key concepts in greater Ketones, Carboxylic acids, Amines and depth.Many of the ideas first covered at GCSE Chromatography. will be revisited but with a greater emphasis on There are three examinations: explaining rather than simply describing the Paper 1 – Elements of Physical Chemistry and behaviour of molecules. Inorganic Chemistry While studying A level Links with Paper 2 – Elements of Physics Chemistry students will develop other courses Chemistry and Organic practical skills which include Chemistry making observations, collecting Mathematics, Physics, Paper 3 – Practical Skills COURSE TITLE  data, analysing experimental Biology, Geography, Practical endorsement – Chemistry results and formulating Government & Politics, Students achieve a pass or fail. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Ch conclusions. Students will study Computer Science and This is independent of their final COURSE LEVEL  the following: Sports Science. grade but is recorded on their Level 3 Physical Chemistry topics exam certificate. EXAMINATION BOARD  AQA include: Atomic structure, Where will it lead? Bonding, Kinetics, Chemical equilibrium, Redox SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Chemistry Grade 6, Biology Grade 5, reactions, Rates of reactions, Electrochemical Over 500 degree courses contain a notable Physics Grade 5 or GCSE Combined Science minimum grades 6-6 in addition to a Grade 5 cells and Acids and Bases. element of Chemistry allowing breadth of study. in English and a Grade 6 in Maths. An APS of 5.5 or above. Inorganic Chemistry topics include: Periodicity, Group 2 elements, Group 7 elements, Properties of group 3 elements, Transition elements and Reactions of ions. Super-curricular Opportunities Visit to Brewery/ Links with Pharmaceutical universities company 14

A Level Courses Classical Civilisation What will I study? • Unit 3: Beliefs and Ideas: Greek Religion. In The Classical Civilisation A Level course gives this unit students study classical thought, students the opportunity to study a range of exploring the nature of the gods and their significant individuals, societies and events relationship with mortals alongside the role which will inspire and motivate them to that religion played in the creation of local and engage further with the classical world. Panhellenic identities. The course offers a range of options, and Where will it lead? covers both the study of Roman and Greek societies. The A Level consists of There are many university courses available to • Unit 1: The World of the Hero students who have studied History at explores both the Greek and A Level, such as Ancient History, Roman epic through the study of Links with Classical Civilisation, History COURSE TITLE  Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s other courses and Archaeology, which could Classical Civilisation Aenied. With their unique lead to a range of career composition and exciting tales English, Religious Studies possibilities from Museum HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  of gods and heroes, these Curator, to Law and Journalism. CC and History COURSE LEVEL  works of literature form an Level 3 excellent grounding for EXAMINATION BOARD  OCR exploration of the classical world. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA • Unit 2: Culture and Arts: The To study Classical Civilisation students do not require any previous study of a classical Invention of Barbarian, involves the study of subject or knowledge of Classical Greek or Latin language. However we ask for a minimum physical remains of the ancient world to of a Grade 5 in History, Ancient History or English at GCSE. explore how the Greeks saw themselves as An APS of 4.25 or above. distinct from their ‘barbarian’ neighbours. Super-curricular Opportunities Trips to local important historical sites Visit to British London History Museum conferences 15

Computer Science A Level Courses Introduction to the Course A-Level Students will study: Computer Science allows students to see relationships between different aspects of • Unit 1: Computer Systems. You will learn Computer Science, develop their mathematical about the characteristics of contemporary skills and develop the ability to articulate the processors, software and development; individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and exchanging data; data types structures and cultural opportunities and risks of digital algorithms; and legal, moral and ethical issues. technology. • Unit 2: Algorithms and Programming. You   will learn about elements of computational thinking; problem-solving and programming; What will I study? This A Level course is designed to allow algorithms to solve problems; and standard progression from GCSE Computing and allows algorithms. COURSE TITLE  students to develop an understanding of and • Unit 3: Programming Project. This Computer Science ability to apply the fundamental coursework project involves the analysis of a HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  CS principles and concepts of problem, design of a solution, development of COURSE LEVEL  Computer Science Links with the solution and an evaluation. Level 3 including abstraction, other courses decomposition, logic, Where can it lead to? EXAMINATION BOARD  OCR algorithms and data Business, Media, A Level Computer Science is a SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA representation. Mathematics and specialised course which is ideal if Students must have completed GCSE Computing or Computer Science and achieved Throughout the course many more. students are planning on moving onto a at least a Grade 6. Students who have Level 2 ICT qualifications (including GCSE ICT) will students will develop Computer Science or Computing-based not be accepted onto the course. An APS of 4.25 or above. the ability to analyse higher level or degree course. The course is problems in computational also suitable for students seeking to go into a terms through practical experience of career in Computing (e.g. software development solving such problems including writing or programming) or an apprenticeship. programs to do so. Super-curricular Opportunities Regional and Opportunities to University workshops national maintain the school’s for programming and competitions website and social animation media platforms 16

A Level Courses Dance Links with other COURSE TITLE  courses Dance HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  What will I study? A Level Dance complements Da many other subjects, most COURSE LEVEL  Level 3 Students will study the practical notably; Art, Biology, Drama, choreography for three, four or EXAMINATION BOARD  AQA and theoretical aspects of English, History, Music and five dancers, in response to an SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Dance Grade 5 or above and/or contemporary dance PE. externally set task. equivalent experience. An APS or 4.25 or above. performance, choreography and • Component Two: Critical 17 appreciation. The A Level Dance Engagement Written course extends students’ knowledge and Examination, 50% of the overall qualification. understanding of dance as an art form through Students will develop an in-depth knowledge developing technique, creativity and analytical and understanding of ‘Rooster’ by Christopher skills. Bruce and ‘Sutra’ by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, as well The course also provides exciting learning as their corresponding areas of study, Rambert opportunities through which students will Dance Company and The Independent develop a broad range of skills such as strength, Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain. stamina, musicality, creativity, problem-solving Where will it lead? and effective communication. • Component One: Performance and A Level Dance at Hillview prepares students Choreography Practical Examination, 50% of the for professional dance training and university overall qualification. study. Dance enables the development of skills Students will learn and perform a solo which which are highly sought after by many different is linked to a specific practitioner within the area employers and could lead onto a variety of of study. Students must be able to perform as a careers such as dancer/performer, soloist for a minimum of two minutes and in a choreographer, director, stage manager, dance quartet in a live performance setting. Students critic, physiotherapist, movement therapist, will create an original piece of group dance teacher and many more. Super-curricular Opportunities Biennial New York Hillview Senior Dance Company. Leading Dance Trip. workshops and clubs for younger students as Dance Ambassadors. Theatre trips. Practical Numerous performance workshops from opportunities e.g. the annual Hillview industry Dance Platform event at the EM professionals. Forster Theatre in Tonbridge.

Drama A Level Courses What will I study? Students will develop their acting skills and the – includes both an extract from prescribed plays ability to work creatively with and a monologue from another others. Students will study Links with other text. different theatre practitioners courses • Component 3: 40% Theatre as well as modern and classical Makers in Practice - this is a texts through practical Dance, English Literature, written examination and exploration and research. Film Studies, Music and includes reviewing a live theatre There are three main Media Studies performance and writing about performances during the course; contrasting texts as a performer, a directed role in a play, a designer and director. monologue and a group-devised piece of Where will it lead? theatre. Students usually choose to act but it is COURSE TITLE  possible to complete units as a designer. There are many university or drama school Drama HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  The A Level Drama qualification has three courses available. Students taking A Level Dr COURSE LEVEL  assessed components: Drama develop the skills to progress into Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD  • Component 1: 40% Devising - students will performing, stage management, journalism, Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA devise a performance based on an extract from teaching, law and the caring professions. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama. An APS of 4.25 or above. a performance text and an influential theatre Theatre Studies improve students’ confidence, 18 practitioner. communication and presentation skills which are • Component 2: 20% Text in Performance vital for success in many careers. Super-curricular Opportunities Additional Arts Award We actively look for opportunities to engage with a range qualifications. of professional practitioners within the Performing Arts Industry. Previous examples have included: Frantic Assembly, The Stanislavski Experience, Kate Griffiths, a make-up artist who has a wealth of experience in stage, television and special effects, and True Edge, who train students in stage combat. Trips to see Theatre productions at school and at professional live theatre venues where students have the opportunity to performances. both perform and work back-stage.

A Level Courses English Language and Literature What will I Study? The A Level English Language and Literature • One set prose fiction ‘anchor text’ course allows students to develop as • One other literary text, thematically linked to independent, confident and reflective readers the anchor text and writers. For the coursework element, students will be The course helps students to explore the guided in the choice of a theme, studying one relationship of language and literature through a fiction and one non-fiction text relating to their wide range of reading opportunities, critical chosen topic. These texts will be used as the reading of and response to both literary and stimuli for two pieces of original creative non-literary texts, as well as writing for writing, with accompanying a variety of audiences and purposes. Links commentaries. Students will explore a wide range of literary, non-literary and with other Where will it lead? courses COURSE TITLE  English Language and Literature digital texts from the 20th and Drama, Media, The qualities of oral and written HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Ll 21st centuries. The course will Film Studies and communication that are gained COURSE LEVEL  Level 3 focus on the ways in which History. through the course, combined EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel ‘voices’ are used or crafted in a with the high level of skills acquired SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language variety of genres, encouraging the in self-reliant study, provide a firm and English Literature. An APS of 4.75 or above. integrated analysis of linguistic and literary basis for future employment. 19 features. Those who study English go on to a variety of The texts studied for examination will include: different careers including: Broadcast and Print • A variety of non-literary and digital texts from Journalism, Multimedia, Arts Administration, an anthology Advertising and Marketing, Primary and • One literary drama text Secondary Teaching and Law. Super-curricular Opportunities The study of Shakespeare is supported by Visits from guest speakers visiting the Globe theatre and taking part who talk to our students in a theatre workshop. about careers relevant to English, including publishing, journalism and fiction writing. Annual trip to The Guardian newspaper, during which students Theatre visits allow students work with Guardian staff to to attend productions of the produce articles to a professional drama texts studied. standard.

English Literature A Level Courses What will I study? This course encourages students to develop an required to produce a comparative critical interest in and enjoyment of English Literature, study of two texts, at least one of which must through reading widely, critically and have been written pre-1900, on a theme of independently, across centuries, genre your choice.  and gender. This aspect of the course encourages Students will experience an extensive range autonomous personal reading, with teacher of views about texts and how to read them and guidance on appropriate text choices and will investigate the wider social and historical combinations, providing a challenging and context of their production and reception. wide-ranging opportunity for independent The course focuses on close textual study. analysis, the relationship between texts and the contexts within Links which they are written, received with other Where will it lead? courses COURSE TITLE  The qualities of oral and written English Literature HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  and understood, and how groups Drama, Media, communication that are gained Li COURSE LEVEL  of texts fit into themes. Film Studies and through the course, combined Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD  For examination, the set texts History. with the extensive skills acquired Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA studied across the three papers will through self-reliant study, provide a Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English include two collections of poetry, two firm basis for future employment. Language. An APS of 4.75 or above. pieces of prose, one Shakespeare and one Those who study English go on to a variety 20 modern drama text.  of different careers, including: Broadcast and Students will also analyse and respond to one Print Journalism, Multimedia, Arts unseen poem, comparing it to a known poem. Administration, Advertising and Marketing, For the coursework element, students are Primary and Secondary Teaching and Law. Super-curricular Opportunities Theatre visits allow students to Annual trip to The Guardian attend productions of the newspaper, during which students work with drama texts studied. Guardian staff to produce articles to a professional standard. Visits from guest speakers who talk to our students about The study of Shakespeare is careers relevant to English, supported by visiting the Globe including publishing, journalism theatre and taking part in a and fiction writing. theatre workshop.

A Level Courses Film Studies What will I study? • Documentary Film Film Studies utilises many of the critical skills • Silent Cinema developed through the study of English • Experimental Film Literature and allows students to express these Component 3 through a visual medium. The practical coursework elements give Students are introduced to a wide variety of students the opportunity to make their own films originating from diverse cultures films, develop their own screenplays and and communities, with the aim of Links with storyboards whilst also requiring both enhancing their critical other courses them to undertake research on a appreciation of such art forms as topic/aspect of film of their well as honing their ability to English Literature, Film own choosing. critically analyse texts. Studies, History, Psychology, Film Studies include: Assessment: 70% written Sociology, Art and Casablanca, Bonnie and Clyde, COURSE TITLE  Film Studies exam, 30% coursework. The Photography. La La Land, Trainspotting, Pan’s HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Fs two-year course is divided into Labyrinth, Amy, the films of COURSE LEVEL  Level 3 three components: Buster Keaton and Pulp Fiction. EXAMINATION BOARD  WJEC / EDUQAS Component 1 Where will it lead? SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA • Hollywood 1930 – 1990 Grade 6 in English Literature and Grade 5 in English Language. An APS of 4.5. • American Film since 2005 Film Studies students can progress into a wide 21 • British Film since 1995 range of careers such as journalism, marketing, Component 2 graphic design, film production, public relations • Global Film and publishing. Super-curricular Opportunities Industry experts Departmental blog, YouTube as guest speakers. channel and internal social networking. Workshops run by Access to the external professionals Hillview cinema. Trips to the End of year External British Film Hillview ‘Oscars’ competitions. Institute. ceremony.

French A Level Courses What will I study? Students will study technological and social autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity and change, looking at diversity and the benefits it critical thinking. brings. Throughout their studies, students will learn They will study highlights of French-speaking the language in the context of French-speaking artistic culture, including francophone music countries and the issues and influences which and cinema, and learn about political have shaped them. engagement and who wields political Students will study texts and films and power in the French-speaking Links with have the opportunity to carry out world. other courses independent research on a topic of personal interest, relating to a Students also explore the influence of the past on Business Studies, Travel and country or countries where COURSE TITLE  present-day French-speaking Tourism, Spanish, English French is spoken. French communities. Literature and Drama. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Students will develop their Fr Where will it lead? COURSE LEVEL  ability to interact effectively with There are many university courses Level 3 users of the language through and career paths available to A Level EXAMINATION BOARD  AQA engaging with authentic spoken and French students, such as Translation SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA written sources in French. Studies, Literature and Journalism. Grade 6 or above in GCSE French and an APS 4.75 or above. Students will be also These include online media, intellectually Language Studies and Linguistics courses interviewed by a language teacher in French and English. They will need to demonstrate a stimulating texts, films and other materials. develop many key skills useful in the workplace. keen and active interest in the culture and current affairs of the country as well as strong They will develop transferrable skills such as linguistic skills. Super-curricular Opportunities Trips to France. Trips to the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells Opportunities to work to watch French films. with primary school language students. Events at the French Institute in London. 22

A Level Courses Geography What will I study? Links with geography. A 3000 COURSE TITLE  other courses Geography HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Business Studies, Biology, Gg COURSE LEVEL  This is an issues-based approach to Chemistry, Mathematics, English, – 4000 word Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD  studying Geography, enabling History, Media Studies, PE, investigation report Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA students to explore and evaluate Drama, ICT, Health and will be produced. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Geography on the Higher Paper. An APS of 4.25 or above. contemporary geographical Social Care, RS Key issues include: 23 questions and challenges facing the and Languages. the local and global world today. impacts of globalisation, Over the duration of the A Level responses to hazards, managing Geography course students will develop an water insecurity and climate change. in-depth understanding of physical and human Students will be required to read widely and Geography, the complexity of people and undertake independent research. environmental questions and issues, and to Where will it lead? become critical, reflective and independent learners. Geography can take you anywhere! There are The course consists of four compulsory many university courses available that link to elements, including three examinations: Physical Geography; from Accountancy, Travel, paper, Human paper, Synoptic paper. Conservation, Ecology, Geology, Town Planning, Students also complete an Independent Management and European Studies, to Resource Investigation (coursework) - students will be Management and Retail Management - the list is required to attend a minimum of four days of endless! You can of course study a variety of fieldwork, which will support geographical Human and/or Physical Geography courses too. understanding in both human and physical Super-curricular Opportunities The Geography A week long residential trip in Visits to Department runs the UK to prepare students exhibitions and museums, trips to Naples for their Non-Examined such as the Crystal Cities and Iceland Assessment Unit in Year 13. exhibition, London Lectures at the local branch of The Royal Geographical Association the Geographical Association, competitions, such as Royal Holloway University and Young Geographer of Royal Geographical the Year, The Phillip’s Association. World Photography.

Government & Politics A Level Courses What will I study? Lively, relevant, controversial… there are core ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism and many ways to describe A Level Government Socialism and then one other of either and Politics. Nationalism or Feminism. Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it will help you understand how the Where will it lead? UK is run whilst developing research, written It’s ideal if you’re considering and debating skills. The A Level consists of three studying Politics, Sociology, units, each with a 2-hour exam and each Ethics, Advertising or Journalism worth 33.3% of the total grade. at university and is highly Paper 1: Government and Politics of the UK. This unit explores the Links with regarded by employers in other courses industries including politics, COURSE TITLE  inter-relationships of different History, Sociology, international organisations, the Government and Politics key aspects of British politics in Geography, Media media, government and the Civil HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Go order to understand and Service. COURSE LEVEL  appreciate the complexities of the Level 3 system in the UK. EXAMINATION BOARD  AQA Paper 2: Government and Politics of the SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA USA. This unit explores the nature and sources Grade 6 in English and / or a humanities subject. of the US political system as a comparative An APS of 4.75 or above. study to the UK exploring issues such as civil rights, pressure groups and electoral systems. Paper 3: Political ideas This final unit is made up of the study of the Super-curricular Opportunities Trips to parliament Guest speakers including Links to Amnesty local politicians International 24

A Level Courses Links with History other courses COURSE TITLE  Politics, English, History HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  What will I study? Religious Studies and and groups? Hi Classical Civilisation • Unit 2: Democracy and COURSE LEVEL  History develops students’ independent Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD  thought and analytical skills and requires Nazism: Germany, 1918– AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA excellent communication skills. 1945 Grade 5 or above in GCSE History and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English. Students will be required to present the This option provides for the in-depth study of An APS of 4.25 or above. results of research both in independent work a period of German history during which a 25 and in the context of group discussions. Wider newly developed democratic form of reading is essential. The course comprises of government gave way to a dictatorial Nazi three units. Two units are assessed by final regime. It explores political concepts such as examination, each worth 40% of the total A ‘right’ and ‘left’, nationalism and liberalism as Level. The third unit is assessed by an historical well as ideological concepts such as racialism, investigation of 4000 words. anti-Semitism and social Darwinism. It also • Unit 1: The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 encourages reflection on how governments This unit allows students to study in breadth work and the problems of democratic states as issues of change, continuity, cause and well as consideration of what creates and consequence in this period through the sustains a dictatorship. following key questions: • Unit 3: Historical Investigation. An • How effectively did the Tudors restore and independent research project focusing on develop the powers of the monarchy? approximately 100 years of Russian History • In what ways and how effectively was from Tsardom to Communism 1850 - 1953. England governed during this period? Where will it lead? • How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured? There are many university courses available to • How did English society and economy change students who have studied History at A Level, and with what effects? such as History, Ancient History, Classical • How far did intellectual and religious ideas Civilisation and Archaeology which could lead to change and develop and with what effects? a range of career possibilities from Museum • How important was the role of key individuals Curator to Law and Journalism. Super-curricular Opportunities On-line Visits to Study trips Modern local History historical Journals sites

Mathematics A Level Courses What will I study? The Mathematics A Level course covers Pure solving and mathematical logic will be required Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The throughout the course. syllabus is divided in a simple 2:1 ratio of Pure Where will it lead? to Applied content. The Pure Mathematics Mathematics is fundamental for COURSE TITLE  elements of the course include Links with a wide variety of Higher Mathematics algebra, geometry, calculus, other courses Education courses and careers. series and trigonometry. Mathematics is essential if you HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Mathematics combines well wish to study Mathematics or Ma The Applied Mathematics Engineering and is advisable for elements are split between with most other subjects, Economics, Business, COURSE LEVEL  Statistics and Mechanics. Computing, I.T. and Sciences. Level 3 Statistics is the study of the particularly the Sciences, Mathematics is also very much collection, presentation and EXAMINATION BOARD  Social Sciences, Business Edexcel Studies and ICT. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade A / Grade 7 or higher in GCSE analysis of data. welcomed for Medicine, Mathematics. An APS of 4.75 or above. Mechanics is a study of the Dentistry, Veterinary Science mathematics of movement, including Newton’s and Architecture. laws of motions, the formulae concerned with acceleration, velocity and displacement, vectors and force diagrams. It will be examined through three examination papers at the end of Year 13. There will be two Pure Mathematics papers and one Applied Mathematics paper. High levels of problem- Super-curricular Opportunities Mentoring younger students Managing the budget Sitting on the school’s Charities for the Sixth Form Committee with budgeting and Prom financial planning 26

A Level Courses Media Studies What will I study? Links with COURSE TITLE  other courses Media Studies How can we interpret the world around us? Whether that be through access to the digital English Literature, Film HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  innovations of the last thirty years or through Studies, History, Psychology, Ms the traditional channels of print and broadcast, we are bombarded with thousands of messages Sociology, Art and COURSE LEVEL  on a daily basis. Photography. Level 3 The A Level Media Studies course aims to Where will it lead? EXAMINATION BOARD  equip students with the critical and practical Eduqas / WJEC skills to allow them to make sense of the Media Studies students can progress into a wide increasingly complex times in which we live. range of careers such as journalism, marketing, graphic design, film production, public relations Assessment: 70% written exam, 30% and publishing. coursework. The two-year course is divided into 3 components. • Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences • Component 2: Television in the Global Age, Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative, Online Media • Component 3: A cross-media production from a choice of briefs set by the awarding body, applying knowledge and understanding of the key concepts studied. Super-curricular Opportunities SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 6 and Grade 5 in English Literature and Industry Workshops run by external Departmental blog, English Language (any combination). An APS of experts as professionals. YouTube channel and 4.25. guest internal social networking. speakers. 27 Cross-curricular and key stage projects. Trips to the End of year Hillview External British Film ‘Oscars’ ceremony. competitions. Institute.

Music A Level Courses What will I study? The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma offers an community, marketing and performance. engaging programme for those who want to Assessment: All units are internally assessed study Music in an integrated way with a broad and learners are encouraged to make maximum and balanced outlook. use of practical activities and work experience. The course offers great flexibility and Students are assessed in the following a choice of emphasis through the areas: optional units and is designed for those who are keen to eventually Links with • Application of knowledge and other courses understanding work in the music industry. Music Technology, • Development of practical and Students will study Music as a Drama, Dance, Maths, technical skills practical, intellectual and creative Physics and Art. • Personal development for COURSE TITLE  subject, covering areas such as occupational roles BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Music (Performing) performing and composition. Students • Application of generic skills HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  will explore a wide range of different types Where will it lead? Mu of music over the two years including vocal COURSE LEVEL  music, instrumental music, music for film, There are many university courses and music Level 3 popular music, jazz and fusion. colleges available. Music students can progress EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel • Component 1: Music Performance Techniques onto a wide range of careers including SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA • Component 2: Solo or Ensemble Performance performing, composing, teaching, music therapy, Grade 5 in GCSE Music and the ability to read music notation and play a musical instrument Skills librarianship, publishing and broadcasting. to at least Grade 5. An APS of 4.25 or above. Optional Units covering a range of topics such 28 as: composition, classical music, music in the Super-curricular Opportunities As a Performing Arts College the Visits to see Musical The annual Music Department at Hillview Theatre Productions in Hillview offers an excellent range of London’s West End and ‘Stars in their super-curricular opportunities international choir trips Eyes’ show including: Rock Band, Orchestra, to Europe. and the school Hillview Singers, production are both Show Choir, Flute performed in professional Group and Arts external venues. Award.

A Level Courses Music Technology What will I study? Links with other courses Music, Drama, Dance, Students will develop and use a Maths, Physics and Art. listening exam at the end of the variety of Music and Music year. Furthermore, students will be Technology skills such as MIDI taught how to operate a Digital sequencing and multi-track recording, Audio Workstation, learning to mix as well as arranging skills, to produce a with reverb, delay, equalisation and other portfolio of work that consists of the following: effects to produce a finished master recording. • A recreation of a pop song using only MIDI There are three areas of study: synth instruments and using Reason or Cubase • The Principles and Practice of Music computer software. Technology • A composition and arrangement based on a • Popular Music Styles since 1910 creative brief. • The Development of Technology-based Music • A multi-track recording of a song of their Where will it lead? COURSE TITLE  choice which includes drums, guitar and vocal Music Technology mixing. There are many university courses and music HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Mt This course also provides students with the colleges available to students who study A Level COURSE LEVEL  opportunity to study the styles most common in Music Technology. Students typically go on to Level 3 popular music. Students are required to study have careers in a wide range of jobs such as film EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel the development of popular music styles from composer, sound designer, producer, recording SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA 1910 through to the present day. Two special engineer, sound technician, live sound engineer, Any student meeting the Hillview entrance criteria is eligible for this course focus styles will be selected each year for more DJ/remixer, music editor and video game in-depth study and culminate in a two-hour composer. Super-curricular Opportunities Students can record their own Trips to professional recording and others’ songs in Song Writing studios in London. Club. Producing a mastered CD of Students have the opportunity to Hillview talent including take on the role of sound recording and mixing choirs assistants for the school musical and solo singers. and other live performances. 29

Psychology A Level Courses What will I study? Where will it lead? Psychology is the study of the brain and Psychology provides a useful foundation for human behaviour and is directly relevant to any job, as you will nearly always be working everyday life. with people, whatever career path you follow. If focuses on why people behave as they do. However, it is particularly valuable as For example, what makes people obey, what preparation for a career in Teaching, Journalism, happens inside our brain and how much of our Health, Business, Social Work, Law and behaviour is caused by either nature or nurture? Medicine. Students will follow the following units: In order to work as a Chartered Psychologist, • Unit 1: Introductory Topics in you will need to gain a degree COURSE TITLE  Psychology (Social influence, Links with in Psychology and then Psychology Memory, Attachment and other courses undertake post-graduate study HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Psychopathology) to PhD level. Py • Unit 2: Psychology in Context Biology, Sociology, Media COURSE LEVEL  (Approaches in Psychology, Level 3 Biopsychology and Research Studies, Health & Social EXAMINATION BOARD  Methods) AQA Care, Religious Studies SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 6 or above in GCSE English, in addition and Maths. to a Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics and/or a Science. • Unit 3: Issues and Options in An APS of 4.75 or above. Psychology (Issues and debates 30 in Psychology, Gender, Schizophrenia and Aggression) All exams are taken at the end of Year 13 and have equal weighting. The A Level is assessed by exam only. Super-curricular Opportunities Annual trip to Visiting guest speakers from the A programme of external events to London Zoo to focus University of Kent and the attend, sourced by the Psychology on learning and also Applied Clinical Psychology Subject Ambassadors. the treatment of phobias. Doctorate Tailored additional programme at projects to suit Canterbury career ambitions. Christchurch University.

A Level Courses Links with Religious Studies other courses COURSE TITLE  English Literature, Religious Studies HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Sociology, Psychology students will be examining the Rs COURSE LEVEL  What will I study? and History. following issues: Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD  The A Level Religious Studies Component 1: Philosophy of AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA course requires students to think Religion and Ethics Grade 6 in GCSE English Language. An APS of 4.25 or above. critically about their own views and • Arguments for the existence of God 31 opinions relating to religion, beauty, life and • Evil and suffering death, humour and the mere existence of life. It • Issues of human life and death is an inclusive subject, designed for people of • Introduction to meta-ethics any faith and people who have no faith. • Free will and moral responsibility Students will learn how to construct well- • Bentham and Kant informed, reasoned arguments, substantiated by Component 2: Study of Christianity and its relevant evidence and also how to critically Dialogues with Philosophy and Ethics analyse and evaluate the views of scholars and • Sources of wisdom and authority academics from across the past 3,000 years of • God/gods/ultimate reality philosophical and ethical thought. It will also • Expression of religious identity focus on the contrasts between Eastern and • Religion, gender and sexuality Western thought along with atheistic belief • Religion and science systems such as Humanism. • Religion and secularisation The Religious Studies A Level is a broad • Religion and religious pluralism course designed to encourage students to develop an interest in the rigorous study of Where will it lead? religion and belief and how it relates to the wider world and their own values, opinions and This subject can also be used to support entry attitudes. Assessment takes place at the end of into higher education courses, especially Year 13 and is 100% external examination. Over Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Law, the duration of the two year A Level course, Sociology and the Social Sciences. Super-curricular Opportunities Lectures and talks given Visits to key places of Many university philosophy by some renowned worship in London, as departments hold regular religious leaders and well as the National essay competitions for A current philosophers, Gallery and British Level students to enter. such as Richard Dawkins, Museum Stephen Law, Keith Ward and Rowan Williams.

Sociology A Level Courses What will I study? Beliefs in society, including the role of Sociology is the study of society and social religion, types of religious organisation, and behaviour. It is a social science that uses data science and political ideology as belief systems from various sources to analyse trends in the Sociological theory and research methods, way that societies are organised, including how including perspectives such as feminism and groups in societies interact and the roles that Marxism, as well as factors influencing choices institutions play in society. in sociological research design Sociology also involves thinking Current affairs and issues in society critically and forming reasoned Links with today, such as globalisation, social arguments using philosophical COURSE TITLE  perspectives that attempt to other courses differentiation, culture and Sociology explain social behaviour. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Media Studies, Geography, identity So The A Level Sociology course COURSE LEVEL  covers: English, Religious Studies Assessment takes place at the Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD  and Psychology. end of Year 13 and is 100% AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA external exam (three exams of Students must have a Grade 6 in English Language and an APS of 4.75. A Grade 5 in Education, including the role of two hours each). History, RE or Geography is also highly recommended. education, social policy and Where will it lead? educational attainment of different 32 genders, ethnicities and social classes There are numerous Sociology and Criminology Families and households, including related university courses. Sociology is also an demographic trends in UK families, changes in extremely valuable subject for anyone thinking the nature of family, childhood and the position of working in the “people centred” professions of women e.g. teaching, social work, academic research, Crime and deviance, including perspectives on the police, law and Civil Service. why crimes are committed, types of crime and criminological research Super-curricular Opportunities Subject Visits e.g. courts of Trips to specialists Law, places of Sociology as guest worship, universities conferences. speakers. etc.

Applied General Applied Business What will I study? Links with issues that enterprises need to COURSE TITLE  other courses Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Business Psychology and Sociology. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Ba Students will study the The General Applied consider in order to be COURSE LEVEL  Level 3 concepts and techniques that Business qualification is successful. EXAMINATION BOARD  AQA are used in managing and also useful for any student In Year 13, the examined topic SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 4 in both English Language and Maths. running a business. This course aspiring to reach is ‘Managing and Leading An APS of 4.25 or above. GCSE Business Studies, Business V-Cert or is designed for students who management level in the People’ looking at how BTEC First Award in Business are preferred but not essential. excel at coursework and enjoy public or private sector, or managers motivate and lead applying theory to real-life alternatively run their own employees using different situations. business. leadership styles. The two Over the duration of the two coursework units require years assessment is based on students to create their own the following: business idea, developing a business plan and a • Three coursework units marked internally marketing communications plan. • One external assessment marked by AQA Where will it lead? • Two examinations with the option of a re-take for those students wishing to improve There are many business-based university their grade. courses available. Business students often In Year 12, the coursework involves studying progress onto Business Management courses or how Merlin Entertainment, owner of Thorpe specialise in an aspect of business such as Park, is run. The externally assessed unit looks Marketing. They may also choose to pursue an at how entrepreneurs identify and develop apprenticeship degree programme. business opportunities, with the students General Applied Business develops a practical creating their own idea. understanding of the way businesses operate The examined topic is ‘Financial Planning and and will therefore prepare students for a wide Analysis’ which involves exploring the financial range of business related career paths. Super-curricular Opportunities Students take part in a number Year 12 students take part in a of external business and regional business challenge. entrepreneurial challenges during the course. Guest speakers from the business world. 33

Applied Science Applied General What will I study? standard solutions, spectroscopy. This course is designed for students who are Calorimeter interested in learning about the sector Chromatography alongside other fields of study, with a view to Working in a laboratory, safe working progressing to a wide range of higher education practices and responsibilities and employability courses, not necessarily limited to Applied skills. Science. Students will study four units over the Unit 3: Scientific Investigations - a strong two years. emphasis on the use of practical skills and • Unit 1: Principles and Applications of students working independently to devise their Science own investigations based around the COURSE TITLE  Structure and bonding leading on Links with topics of enzymes, diffusion of BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in to production and uses of other courses molecules, energy content of Applied Science substances in relation to their fuels, distribution of plants and HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  properties. Mathematics, Physics, electrical circuits. St Structure and function of Biology, Chemistry, Health Optional Unit - options COURSE LEVEL  Level 3 cells and tissues specifically and Social Care, Childcare include physiology of body EXAMINATION BOARD  looking at human cells such as Psychology, Sociology, systems, human regulation and Edexcel muscle and exploring ideas Geography and ICT. reproduction, disease and SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Two Grade 4s or above in GCSE Combined about nerves and synapses. infection, astronomy and space. Science or Separate Sciences. An APS of 4.25 or above. Waves and communication; waves in Students will all complete a common music, optical fibres in communications and optional unit. medicine. Where will it lead? • Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (focuses on the practical use of The requirements of the qualification will mean laboratory equipment and the applications of that students develop the transferable and the various techniques) higher order skills which are valued by higher Concentration of solutions and producing education providers and employers. Super-curricular Opportunities Field work visit Guest speakers including a midwife, a nurse and a Trips to research scientist. working laboratories and museums. 34

Applied General Childcare & Education What will I study? • Child health This qualification has been designed for learners • Play and learning who want to work in early years childcare and • Children’s additional needs education. • Observation, assessment and planning Students will gain knowledge, understanding Students will produce coursework for each of and skills across a range of key subject areas: the these units through classroom based learning, stages and sequences of child development, supported by experience in a real work children’s needs in relation to emotional environment. There is an eighth assessment and physical well-being, the role of method which is an Effective Practice the early years practitioner in Links with Study (externally set and externally maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children, other courses marked) which is a synoptic piece safeguarding children and child protection, theoretical Psychology, English, Health of research or ‘controlled approaches to play and learning, and Social Care, Applied coursework’. COURSE TITLE  NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate in Science and Biology. All students are required to Childcare and Education complete 365 hours of work HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Ce the role of play in relation to experience over the duration of COURSE LEVEL  children’s learning and development, the two-year course. Level 3 working in partnership to meet children’s Where will it lead? EXAMINATION BOARD  additional needs and child observation and NCFE assessment. Learners can progress into Higher Education or a SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Any student meeting the Sixth Form entrance The certificate is comprised of seven wide range of supervised job roles in the criteria is eligible for this course. mandatory units which cover the following key statutory, voluntary or private sectors e.g. subject areas: practitioner in day nurseries, practitioner in • Child development from conception to seven nursery schools, practitioner in reception classes years in primary schools, pre-school worker, home • Children’s health and well-being based childcare and nanny. • Providing safe environments for children Super-curricular Opportunities Talks and sessions Students complete compulsory led by the Manager work experience in a variety of of Hillview’s childcare settings, working with on-site nursery. children between 0-7 years of age. 35

Health and Social Care Applied General What will I study? This course provides robust opportunities for Coursework - The Diploma learners will also learners to develop their knowledge and study: understanding of a wide range of subject areas • Enquiries into Current Research in Health relating to health and social care provision, but and Social Care – externally set task is useful in any area of employment which • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and involves working with people. Social Care – coursework It is offered here at Hillview as a two-year • Promoting Public Health – coursework course with the option of it being worth • Work Experience in Health and Social the equivalent of one or two A Care – coursework with compulsory Levels. The topics studied vary Links with placement hours. according to the specific COURSE TITLE  course with differing other courses Where will it lead? Health and Social Care assessment types and BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate weighting. Biology, Applied Science, Students can progress into both (equivalent of one A Level) BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (equivalent of Learners of both courses Childcare, Dance, Drama, employment 2 A Levels) will study units covering topics including: Sport, Art, Applied Business, and further study in all types of HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Hc / Hd Psychology, Sociology care – social, health, child or COURSE LEVEL  and English. public services. Hillview Level 3 • Human Lifespan Development students have elected to study Child, EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel – examined Mental and Adult Nursing, Midwifery, SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA • Working in Health and Social Care - Paramedical Science, Youth Work, Social Work, Any student meeting the Sixth Form entrance criteria is eligible for this course. examined Primary School Teaching, Forensic Science, Child 36 • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Studies, Human Resource and many other – coursework interesting courses at university. • Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs Super-curricular Opportunities Guest speakers Additional First Aid qualification. from a variety of backgrounds Compulsory work experience – Neonatal nurses, placements in a wide range of health social workers, and social care settings. retired Head of Adult Social Care, carers and many more.

Applied General Musical Theatre What will I Study? and costumes, allowing them to experience The course is a fusion of Music, Dance and performing musical theatre to a professional Drama and students will attend lessons in all standard. three disciplines. They will learn the skills to Students will also participate in workshops led develop and progress as a Musical Theatre by professionals within the industry, designed to performer. equip them with the knowledge and Students will work practically expertise required to succeed as a towards performances, in addition Links with performer. to completing written assignments other courses where they will evaluate their Where will it lead? understanding of practitioners Drama, Dance and and theatrical styles. This course prepares students for Music. a career in Music, Entertainment, This course enables students to Performance Support and Musical COURSE TITLE  BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts become independent learners, Theatre Performance. Many students HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  providing them with the work ethic and also progress into Higher Education to Pm discipline to pursue a career within the study Music Performance, Musical Theatre and COURSE LEVEL  Level 3 performing arts. Performing Arts. EXAMINATION BOARD  Students will study four units, which cover Edexcel investigating practitioners’ work, group SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Grade 4 or above in at least one performances and developing techniques and Performing Arts subject. An APS of 4.25 or above. skills for live Musical Theatre performances. Students will perform in our studio theatre benefitting from a full-time technician, lights Super-curricular Opportunities Students have the opportunity Hillview A wide range of performance to watch live theatre students opportunities including productions in order to expand have workshops with Frantic their knowledge of the access to Assembly, Dance Platform, and performing arts disciplines. unique opportunities e.g. the annual school musical workshops led by performed at the practitioners within the EM Forster industry. Theatre. 37

Sport Applied General COURSE TITLE What will I study? leading sports activities. Introductory Diploma in Sports Studies An additional two units will be studied which The Introductory Diploma in Sports Studies HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  allows students to study a range of modules will be selected according to the strengths of the Sb relating to the wide scope of topics that make up student cohort. These are usually practical based the study of Sport, including physiology, units which allow students the opportunity to COURSE LEVEL  business, health and practical performance. take part in a variety of individual sports as well Level 3 as outdoor and adventurous activities*. The Students will study six units in total. There are course is assessed through a combination of EXAMINATION BOARD  four mandatory units: externally assessed exams and internally assessed VTCT written and practical coursework. Anatomy and physiology for sport - this will SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA include the study of the skeletal, muscular, *Please be aware that in order to take part in Any student meeting the Sixth Form entrance cardiovascular, and respiratory and energy some activities they may be a charge for facilities. criteria is eligible for this course systems. Where will it lead? Lifestyle factors - this will include the study of how lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol Students can progress onto range of further intake can affect health and well-being. Students qualifications such as BTEC Level 4 diplomas in will learn to analyse individuals’ lifestyle factors Sport or Sport and Exercise Science and and advise them on how to improve. undergraduate or foundation degrees in Sport Sudies, Sport and Exercise Sciences, sport Risk assessment in sport - this will include coaching, outdoor studies and sport business. learning how to carry out sport-specific risk assessments to maintain the safety of participants and colleagues in a workplace and how to plan safe sporting activities. Sports Leadership - students will learn how to plan, lead and manage sporting activities. Through practical experience students will learn the importance of psychological factors when Super-curricular Opportunities A wide range of clubs On-site fitness e.g. trampolining, Annual suite with cardio football, netball, Hillview and weight based handball and Sports cheerleading. Awards Evening. equipment. 38

Enrichment Opportunities Sixth Form Enrichment Programme What is Enrichment? Core Maths Enrichment activities aim to contribute to students’ wider knowledge, What is Core Maths? skills development and personal growth. Core Maths is offered to students who have achieved a grade C or better in They are important because students can demonstrate to employers and GCSE Mathematics but who are not studying Mathematics at AS or A universities that they have more than academic qualifications. It sets them Level. apart from other candidates and shows their breadth of interests and skills and their team-working and leadership abilities. The course covers aspects of Functional Mathematics that are relevant to a wide range of subjects and careers. Core Maths is assessed by Certificated (award-bearing) enrichment courses are those which lead to examination at the end of Year 13. There is no coursework element. a certificate and carry UCAS points. These include Core Maths (Mc), the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and Gold Arts Award. Beyond certified Where will it lead? enrichment, students have the opportunity to explore a range of super- curricular activities both in and out of school. The Core Maths qualification generates the same number of UCAS points as an AS Level and is designed to assist in the transition from Sixth Form to Subject-related extra-curricular offers are identified on each subject page. either further study or work. It will demonstrate to employers that students’ In addition, Sixth Form students can elect to participate in leadership understanding of Mathematics has developed further than GCSE. schemes, shows, clubs and workshops. COURSE TITLE Core Maths EXAMINATION BOARD AQA In the school community, this might take the form of reading with HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Mc younger students, university visits, performing in school productions, taking COURSE LEVEL Level 3 SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE an active role on the Student Leadership and/or Prefect Teams, becoming a CRITERIA Grade 5 or above in GCSE Subject Ambassador, or supporting charity projects. Maths In the wider community, this might link to roles students have in local clubs or organisations. For example coaching or teaching sport or dance, or alternatively could include voluntary work in a variety of settings. 39

Sixth Form Enrichment Programme Enrichment Opportunities What is Gold Extended Project Arts Award? This qualification offers students a unique opportunity to develop their Completing the Gold Arts Award skills and knowledge by producing an extended piece of work either in an will deepen students’ knowledge area they are studying, or in which they have a particular interest. and experience of the arts. The Extended Project is designed to extend students’ knowledge and It involves taking part in the Arts, experience beyond the classroom and is suitable for students who are researching the world of the arts looking for extra challenge and stretch at A Level. It does require a high and taking responsibility for leading degree of planning, preparation, research and autonomous working as an Arts project. students decide the title and the format of their project. The Gold Arts Award is split into Every Extended Project student is assigned a supervisor with whom they two units. meet regularly. The role of the supervisor is to guide students through the EPQ process. Students are required to spend 120 guided learning hours on Unit 1: Personal Arts Development their project. This includes meetings with their supervisor, planning, Unit 2: Arts Project Leadership. researching, organising and writing. To gain the qualification, students will explore a new art form and create original work. Students will create a portfolio for their Gold Arts Award, For dissertation-based projects, students submit a written report of up to containing evidence of their work, their plans, and demonstrating their 5000 words for assessment. Artefact and performance-based projects development. require a slightly shorter written report, which is submitted alongside the project outcome e.g. a recording of the performance. The Extended Project Where will it lead? is not only assessed on the final product, but also on the process, and students are required to deliver a short presentation to their peers about The Gold Arts award is a Level 3 qualification and a source of UCAS their project and the knowledge and skills they have developed. points when applying for university. The course is designed to develop students’ knowledge, skills, organisation and leadership skills within the Where will it lead? arts. The Extended Project qualification is equivalent to half an A Level and is This qualification offers students a unique opportunity to develop their graded in the same way. Universities are very keen to see EPQ in students’ skills and knowledge by producing an extended piece of work either in an applications to show they have the skills of project management, area they are studying, or in which they have a particular interest. independence and research aptitude. Ideally, students should focus on an area they may wish to study at university. COURSE TITLE Gold Arts Award SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ga CRITERIA COURSE TITLE Extended Project SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE COURSE LEVEL Level 3 Grade 5 or above in English Language. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ep CRITERIA EXAMINATION BOARD  Grade 5 or above in English Language. Trinity College London COURSE LEVEL Level 3 40 EXAMINATION BOARD  AQA

Hillview As well as the excellent teaching spaces there is a purpose-built Sixth Form library and facilities resource centre, as well as the recently refurbished Sixth Form café making the whole Excellent facilities creating an experience of being a Sixth Form outstanding learning environment. student an exciting, enjoyable, We believe our students deserve the very rewarding experience during both best learning environment and Hillview study and recreation time. Sixth Form has the facilities that make it a unique and exciting place to study. From the state-of-the-art Fashion rooms to the light, open, creative Art rooms, the facilities at Hillview allow students to thrive and develop their independent learning and creative skills. The large, industry-standard Film & Media The outstanding Drama studio, with the Studies spaces comprise of a cinema, a filming latest computerised lighting and sound, and photography studio, a dedicated suite of alongside a fantastic Dance studio, a Apple Mac computers for editing videos, fully equipped Music sound studio and a alongside the excellent dark room and workshop for building sets means that photographic facilities. students have facilities for all aspects of the performing arts that are unrivalled in the area. 41

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