Sixth Form Course Guide 2018-19

Course Guide 2018 - 19



Contents2 Contents 32 History3 - 4 Why Hillview? 33 Mathematics5 Welcome 34 Media Studies6 Meet the Student Leadership Team 35 Music7 - 8 A Modern Environment 36 Music Technology9 Support & Inspiration 37 Physics (Weald collaboration)10 Super-curricular 38 Psychology11 – 12 Performing Arts Specialism 39 Religious Studies13 – 14 Case Studies 40 Sociology15 Entry & Applications16 Routes to Success Applied General Courses- BTEC 42 Applied Science17 Ancient History 43 Health & Social Care18 General Applied Business 44 Musical Theatre19 Art & Design: Fine Art20 Art & Design Textile Design Applied General- Others21 Art & Design: Photography 45 Cambridge Technical IT22 Biology 46 CACHE Childcare and Education23 Business Studies 47 VTCT Introductory Diploma in Sport24 Chemistry (Weald collaboration)25 Dance Enrichment Opportunities26 Drama 48 Enrichment Programme27 English Language & Literature 49 Gold Arts Award28 English Literature 50 Extended Project29 Film Studies 51 Core Maths30 French 52 English & Maths GCSE31 Geography 53 Future Career Prospects 4

Why Hillview? Well- established Specialist mixed Sixth facilities Form Dedicated, suReccocrdeosf s enthusiastic Preparation teachersCommunity Spirit for the real worldDevelopmore thanknowledge Vibrancy of Creativity3

Modern Sixth The OutstandingForm study and careers support guidance social areas.Newly renovated Be part of something Sixth Form facilities big you need to succeed Links intoindustry Wide Friendly, range of purposeful subjects atmospherePerforming Opportunities Arts galoreSpecialism 4

WelcomeHillview is a long-established, all-inclusive, mixed Sixth Form with a proven trackrecord of excellent results. This wealth of experience allows us to offer the highestquality provision in a dynamic, stimulating and supportive learning environment.Post 16 study is a crucial point in any child’s education. At Hillview we Our curriculum offers one of the most diverse learning programmes strive to ensure that our innovative Key Stage 5 programme among local schools. Alongside our highly successful specialisms inencompasses and moves beyond education, into preparation for life Performing and Visual Arts, we offer a wide variety of popular subjects,beyond school. which include both traditional and vocational courses. We develop the vital skills that are required to be A warm From A Levels and BTECs to Diplomas, our range ofsuccessful within an ever-changing and challenging welcome to courses cater for all interests, abilities and ambitions.world of work; maturity, leadership, initiative, Hillviewteamwork and independence to name a few. Hillview Sixth Form. Students are encouraged to follow our enrichmentoffers opportunities that enable our students to programme, which includes certified courses indevelop a personal portfolio to help them stand out Extended Project and Core Maths. Our Sixth Formfrom the crowd in later life. sports programme and on-site gym also allow students to enjoy a wide range of sports and fitness activities. An essential part of our role is to ensure that each ofthe students in our care are fully prepared for the next We are incredibly proud of our outstanding Sixth Form facilities. Following a student competition insteps. Therefore, we provide clear, comprehensive and March 2016, three of our Sixth Form students saw theirimpartial careers advice from our Employability and designs turned into reality. The areas which include: aCareers Advisor and offer guidance for every student, to Sixth Form café/social space; large student centre,ensure success in securing the next steps that are including its very own ‘snug’, library and ICT suiteright for them. with PCs and MACs, have been redeveloped in aWe actively promote work experience and clean, smart, modern style and provide ourcommunity volunteering, recognising the benefits students with ideal environment in which toof experiences beyond the school gates, offering flourish.students first-hand experience of the working Do come and visit us and experience Hillviewworld around them. Sixth Form’s unique atmosphere for yourself. WeWhether you are an existing student or are very much look forward to welcoming you!currently studying in a different educationalestablishment, I would recommend that you visit Abigail Owenthe Sixth Form on the open evening and see the Director of Sixth Formschool during the normal working day.Mrs Hilary BurkettHeadteacher7

Meet the Student Leadership Team Head Girl Head Boy Student Voice LeaderYasmine Nixon Rayan Choudhury Isabel BrightmoreDeputy Head Girl Deputy Head Girl Transition LeaderAnna Millington Megan Smith Hannah GraveneyStudent Community Leader Student Community Leader Student Community Leader (Westwood) (Hepburn) (Austen) Maddison Russell Jessica Gates Sian Williams 8

Hillview facilitiesExcellent facilities creating anoutstanding learning environment.We believe our students deserve thevery best learning environment andHillview Sixth Form has the facilitiesthat make it a unique and excitingplace 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, develop their independent learning and creative skills. The outstanding Drama studio, The large Media Studies spaces with a suite of Apple with the latest computerised Mac computers for editing videos alongside the lighting and sound, alongside a excellent dark room and photographic facilities means fantastic Dance studio, a fully that students taking these subjects have access to the equipped Music sound studio and best opportunities to be able to be creative and a workshop for building sets succeed. means that students have facilities for all aspects of the performing arts that are unrivalled in the area.9

The new Science building and the air- As well as the excellent teaching spaces thereconditioned classrooms help create the is a purpose-built Sixth Form library andmodern, purposeful learning atmosphere in resource centre, as well as the recentlyall subject areas that makes Hillview Sixth refurbished Sixth Form café making the wholeForm a unique learning environment. experience of being a Sixth Form student an exciting, enjoyable, rewarding experience during both study and recreation time. 10

Support & Inspiration Nurturing EnvironmentDedicated Teacher Mentor Support TimeSpecialist PlatinumSixth Form Careers Service Team11

Hillview Super-curricularHillview Sixth Form offers students a unique learning experience.Alongside an exciting range of A Level and make learning in different subject areas more Participate in Drama,Applied General qualifications, we offer students fulfilling and challenging as well as preparing Dance, Music,the opportunity to enhance and deepen their students for their life after Sixth Form.subject knowledge and skills through the Fashion, Media andsuper-curricular offer at Hillview. The super-curricular offer is identified on each Art workshops subject page and will provide an opportunity for The super-curricular learning opportunities students who come to Hillview Sixth Form to: delivered by leadingare designed to develop independent learning, professional practitioners Experience life See a wide range Engage with and culture in of Dance, Drama, prestigiousother countries to Music productions universities,develop fluency in lectures and and concerts exhibitions languages Work with our partner universities, as well as our partner Drama, Dance, Music and Art schools Visit significant Compete on Perform and historical or the national and learn how to operate international stage in the back-stage andgeographical locations Fashion, Art, Dance technical aspects of theatreor participate/perform and Sporting production in fully in acclaimed cities competitions operational professional and venues theatres 12

Performing Arts SpecialismOur Performing Arts specialism is acorner stone to what makes Hillviewthe creative and dynamic place it is.We work with students to ‘industrystandards’ across all disciplines. We currently hold Arts Mark Platinum andhave held the highest level of this award fromits first introduction seventeen years ago. This istestament to the quality of the Performing andCreative arts at Hillview. We offer an outstanding range of inclusivecurricular and extra-curricular PerformingArts provision across all art forms.This is taught and led byhighly skilled and dedicatedstaff with a range ofspecialisms andexcellent links withcreative professionalsin the industry and inthe local community. Sixth Form studentshave the option tocomplete the Gold ArtsAward which enablesthem to develop their skillsand leadership qualities aspart of our enrichment program.This qualification also supports entry touniversity as it carries UCAS points.13

Preparing for not prepare students to enter into the workexcellence in place, they need industry standard experiencesthe performing and a holistic understanding of the industry,arts industry beyond what is measured through just a qualification. There is a plethora of opportunities to Our Performing Arts Curriculum aims to have develop a wide range of skills within Performing an innovative approach to learning, involving Arts, Production Arts and Arts Administration enterprise projects and close associations roles through both the assessed curriculum and with employers. the wider Super Curriculum. If a student has a particular Production Arts This curriculum offers qualifications which are role they wish to specialise in such as lighting, endorsed and valued by the employment sound or costume they should consider opting community and HE. The focus is firmly on for A Level Drama to complement the BTEC equipping young people not only with key Extended Certificate in Performing Arts. The A qualifications, but also with the broad range of Level in Drama provides the opportunity to employability and life skills they need for a develop and be assessed in a specialist sustained career with the option to study Production Arts role. further in higher education. Our Specialism curriculum is far wider than the qualifications gained. Feedback from industry tells us that qualifications alone does 14

What thestudents say… Georgia Hill What have been the stand-out moments of your Sixth Form experience so far? What courses do you currently study? I have had many stand-out moments whilst in the Sixth I am currently studying Maths, Business Studies and Form: becoming a prefect, achieving a subject nomination for Psychology A Levels. In Year 12 I also completed my both the Golden Apple and the Golden Pear awards, and Extended Project. achieving high grades in exams that I never thought I’d achieve at the start of the year. What appealed to you about Hillview Sixth Form and made you What stage are you at now? decide to come here? I am currently in my second year of A Levels and planning my I started Hillview in Year 7 and next steps. decided to stay on in the Sixth Form as I loved the atmosphere How has Hillview helped you to meet your goals? here! I was also excited by all the Hillview has helped me to meet my goal of becoming more resources that Sixth Formers have independent. Completing the Extended Project qualification access to such as the IT facilities was particularly valuable because it involved a great deal of and Sixth Form café. Above all, independent research. The teachers are all very supportive what really appealed to me was the and make sure that you are learning and completing work of support that the Sixth Form team a very high standard, so that when it comes to the exams you provided. will find it easier. How would you rate your What advice would you give to students starting the Sixth experience at Hillview so far? Form? I would rate my experience very I would advise students starting the Sixth Form to keep on highly. For example, I have had top of their work load from the very start of the year, extremely useful meetings with the because when it comes to the mocks, or the real exams, they careers advisers here in school and will be getting both homework and revision, and it can be I have also had the opportunity to attend workshops quite hard to find the time to do both thoroughly; especially which have provided lots of valuable information about the if you have a part-time job. process of applying to universities and for apprenticeships.15

Josh Boyle Did you find Oliver Coverdale What stage are you at now? attending At the moment, I’ve just started YearWhat courses do Hillview Sixth What courses do you currently study? 13, having completed the first year ofyou currently study? Form Taster I am currently studying Media A Levels and I’m making plans for lifeI am currently Week Studies, Photography and Drama A post Sixth Form.studying History, valuable? Levels.Sociology and Yes - very How has Hillview helped you to meetDrama, with Gold much so! I had What appealed to you about your goals?Arts Award as my visited Hillview Hillview Sixth Form and made you It has furthered my education withchosen enrichment on a few decide to come here? great teachers who’ve guided me toqualification. occasions for Saturday I was drawn to Hillview because of become better in my subjects and Drama Workshops (something I the fantastic facilities and teaching it have equipped me with theWhat appealed to you about highly recommend people provides, especially in the Performing knowledge and skills to achieve theHillview Sixth Form and made you attending) and so I had an idea of and Visual Arts departments. best grades I can.decide to come here? the school, but not anything moreWhen I attended the Sixth Form than the performing arts How would you rate your experience What advice would you give totaster week I felt that I had come department. The Taster Week really at Hillview so far? students starting the Sixth Form?to a school with much better helped me to understand the My Hillview experience so far has Be your own person, tryfacilities, more passionate staff and layout of the school and get to been wonderful! It’s given me opportunities out that may nevera stronger sense of community. I grips with the new environment. knowledge and skills, the chance to come again and enjoy every secondfelt the standards and ethos for Furthermore, the information on meet new people and a comfortable of it!learning were more greatly valued timetabling and extracurricular yet focused working environment.here than at my previous school. activities, including the enrichment 16 opportunities, was really helpful. What have been the stand-outHow would you rate your moments of your Sixth Formexperience at Hillview so far? What advice would you give to experience so far?My experience here so far has been Year 11 students who are Being part of the 2017 schoolabsolutely amazing. I came with a considering their next steps? musical, Beauty and the Beast, hasfoot injury I had sustained over the If you have a question about certainly been one of the highlightssummer and from the outset anything, go ask one of the Sixth of my time in the Sixth Form. Othereveryone, including the Year 13s, Form staff. If they don’t know the moments have to be getting a goodwere so supportive; holding doors answer, they will always endeavour result in my AS Media Studies andopen, making sure I had a seat and to find out for you! Also, keep your generally becoming part of a lovelyasking how I was doing. The head down and study hard in Year Sixth Form.teachers’ standard of teaching is 12 as it’ll make your life so muchphenomenal and they take an easier. Finally, make sure you stayinterest in what you have to say. on Ms Owen’s good side!

How to applyHillview Sixth Form welcomes all students.We are an all-ability school with an inclusiveSixth Form which sets entry requirements tostudy on personalised programmes of study.The entry requirements ensure students are on Entry to the 16+ programme Please contact: Our Sixth Form Administratorthe right courses so that they can be successful Students complete two Level 3 Applied General Mrs Kelly Flower ([email protected])over the two years of study. qualifications plus re-sitting English or Maths, or telephone 01732 778894 / 01732 352793 ifThe majority of students will take three Level 3 alongside a programme of work experience you have any questions about joining our Sixthqualifications alongside an enrichment Form.programme of Extended Project, Core Maths or NB: Entry requirements are subject to changeGold Arts Award, combined with supervised and entry to the Sixth Form may be considered Students applying out of county or from thestudy. independent sector should self-register on the subject to agreed conditions. UCAS Progress website: www.ucasprogress.com/Academic entry requirements Hillview Sixth Form reserves acount/pickaschool.Grade 5 in both English and the right to tailor anMaths must be achieved individual student’sto access all available programme of studyacademic courses. based on theirStudents will need to average GCSE pointhave achieved the score and resultssubject-specific entry in specificrequirements and have subjects. Thean average GCSE point school decision inscore of 4.25. these matters is final. Hillview Sixth FormGeneral entry requirements reserves the right toGrade 4 in English and Maths withdraw unviable coursestogether with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 orabove (A*-C) is the minimum requirement to How to apply: In order to apply for Hillviewstudy three Level 3 qualifications at Hillview Sixth Form students must complete the onlineSixth Form. application through UCAS Progress: www. ucasprogress.com/account/pickaschool17

Routes to SuccessHillview Sixth Form is fully inclusive and offers a full range ofcourses to cater for all students’ interests and ambitions. Sixth Form Programmes of Study These three programmes of study provide our students with tailored routes into their preferred post-18 pathwayAcademic Programme Combined Programme Sixteen Plus Hillview Sixth Form offers a wide range of On this mixed programme of study, students The 16+ programme combines Applied Level 3 qualifications. On this pathway will take a combination of three A Level or General qualifications with the possibility of students will take three A Level courses Applied General courses alongside re-sitting English or Maths GCSE, alongside a alongside enrichment qualifications and enrichment qualifications and additional programme of work experience to prepare additional study sessions. study sessions. Typically designed for students intending to students for the world of work.Typically designed for students intending to Typically designed for students intending to apply for university. undertake further study at FE / Higher level, progress straight into employment post Sixth a foundation degree or complete a Higher Form, or who wish to complete an Advanced Level Apprenticeship. Level Apprenticeship. 18

Ancient History A Level Courses What will I study? Roman period study: The Julio-Claudian The Ancient History A Level course gives Emperors, 31 BC–AD 68; focusing on the reigns students the opportunity to study a range of of Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius, Claudius and Nero. significant individuals, societies and events Roman depth study; Ruling Roman Britain, AD which will inspire and motivate them to engage 43–128. further with the classical world. Where will it lead? The course offers a range of options, and covers both the study of Roman and Greek There are many university courses available to societies. The A Level consists of four papers students who have studied History at A Level, each worth 25% and each 2 hours 30 such as Ancient History, Classical minutes in length. Civilisation, History andCOURSE TITLE  Greek period study: Relations Links with Archaeology, which could lead toAncient History between Greek and non-Greek other courses a range of career possibilities states, 492–404 BC; focusing from Museum Curator, to LawHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  on the interrelations between English, Religious Studies and Journalism.Ah Sparta, Athens and Persia from and HistoryCOURSE LEVEL Level 3 492 to 404 BC.EXAMINATION BOARD  Greek depth study; this willOCR include study of one of the following:SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIATo study Ancient History students do not The Politics and Society of Sparta,require any previous study of a classicalsubject or knowledge of Classical Greek or 478– 404 BCLatin language. However we ask for a minimumof a Grade 5 / B grade in History, Ancient The Politics and Culture of Athens, c.460–History or English at GCSE. 399 BC The Rise of Macedon, 359–323 BC Super-curricular Opportunities Trips to local important historical sites Visit to British London History Museum conferences197

A Level Courses General Applied BusinessWhat will I study? Links with the financial issues that other courses Psychology andStudents will study the concepts Sociology. The General enterprises need to consider inand techniques that are used in Applied Business order to be successful.managing and running a qualification is also useful In Year 13, the examinedbusiness. This course is for any student aspiring to topic is ‘Managing and Leadingdesigned for students who excel reach management level in People’ looking at howat coursework and enjoy the public or private managers motivate and leadapplying theory to real-life sector, or alternatively run employees using different stylessituations. their own business. of leadership. Students willOver the duration of the two develop a business proposalyears assessment is based on and prepare a marketingthe following: campaign for a small business.• Three coursework units marked internally Where will it lead? COURSE TITLE • One external assessment marked by AQA Level 3 Certificate in Applied Business• Two examinations – to be taken each January. There are many university courses available such HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  BaWith the option of a June re-take for those as Business Management courses or joint COURSE LEVEL students wishing to improve their grade. honours courses where Business, or an aspect of Level 3In Year 12, the coursework involves studying Business such as Marketing, is matched with EXAMINATION BOARD  AQAhow an organisation such as Merlin another subject.Entertainment, owner of Thorpe Park, is run. General Applied Business develops a practicalThe externally assessed unit looks at how understanding of the way businesses operateentrepreneurs identify and develop business and will therefore prepare students for a wideopportunities. The examined topic is ‘Financial range of business related career paths.Planning and Analysis’ which involves exploringSuper-curricular Opportunities SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Business Studies, Business V-Cert orStudents compete Students take part in a number of external business and Business BTEC 1st Certificate are preferredin the national entrepreneurial challenges during the course. but not necessary.interest rate Year 12 students take part in a regional business challenge run by thechallenge, run by Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW). 20the Bank ofEngland. There are many guest speakers from the world of business invited into the school to talk about their area of expertise such as the Marketing Director of the Assembly Halls in Tunbridge Wells.

Art & Design: Fine Art Links with A Level Courses other courses Art and Design: Fine Art is What will I study? complementary to most experimental exploration, subjects but in particular; A Level Fine Art provides an Media, English, Psychology, looking at alternative ways of exciting opportunity for History, Drama, Fashion and finding a solution. students to develop a broad Photography. For subjects Sketchbook work needs to be range of art skills such as such as Mathematics, informed, purposeful and painting and drawing, Science and the Humanities, extensive. Students must make printmaking, sculpture and Fine Art develops a focused independent research, lens-based image making/ complimentary set of skills from primary source installation. that can extend students’ investigation, exploration and Students are encouraged to understanding of the world experimentation, before incorporate newer digital around them. developing their final outcomes. technologies in their work. The This independent work isCOURSE TITLE  course requires students to demanding and students mustFine Art make in-depth personal and imaginative be prepared to be hard working and innovative responses to a given theme and has a strong risk takers.HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  academic element. Students learn how to Where will it lead?Ar respond to and discuss ideas, concepts and issues relating to Art and Design. This course enables students to move on to aCOURSE LEVEL  This course consists of two components. wide range of Art and Design courses atLevel 3 • Component 1, which makes up 60% of the Foundation and Degree level e.g. Fine Art, mark, is in two parts: Practical work (72 marks) Textiles, Interior and Graphic Design, or aEXAMINATION BOARD  and Personal study (18 marks). combination of Art with English, Journalism,Edexcel • Component 2 is the Externally Set Drama and Set Design. The creativity, problem- Assignment, which makes up 40% of the mark. solving skills and personal resilience thatSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Both components involve creative problem- students develop through completing thisGCSE Art & Design Grade 5 or above and solving which requires students to undertake course are highly sought after across manyGrade 5 in English Language investigative and research work in addition to sectors. Super-curricular Opportunities Workshops run by Visits to major London Guest speakers e.g. visiting galleries, museums and smaller Heads of Foundation artists. commercial galleries. Courses and alumni. Life drawing Competitions and Hillview Art workshop exhibitions run by external Exhibition. run by Royal Academy Arts organisations.21 tutors.

A Level Courses Art & Design: Textile DesignWhat will I study? Links are also made to the broader areas ofArt and Design: Textile Design aims to equip fashion, such as marketing, promotion andstudents with the knowledge and skills required styling.to successfully progress onto higher or further The A Level Art and Design: Textiles courseeducation courses in Fashion and Textiles or consists of two components.other Art disciplines. • Component 1, which makes up 60% of the Students will research primary Links with mark, is in two parts: Practicaland contextual sources, record other courses work and Personal study.practical and written • Component 2 is theobservations, generate and Art and Design: Fine Art, Externally Set Assignment,develop ideas, experiment and Photography, Media Studies, which makes up 40% ofdevelop their skills with various Business Studies, English the mark. COURSE TITLE  FashionTextile and Fashion media and and Film Studies.processes. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Where will it Af Students will have access to lead? COURSE LEVEL an exciting array of equipment and technologies This course can lead onto a wide range of Art Level 3to refine their ideas towards producing a and Design degree courses at university. In the EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcelpersonal outcome. Over the duration of the past our students have gone on to study courses SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAcourse students will develop fashion design in Fashion: Design, Buying and Management, Art & Design: Textile Design - Grade 5 or aboveideas, which may include digital designs with Styling, Tailoring, Communication and Textile:Photoshop. Design, Print, Surface Design, as well asIn Year 12 the course requires students to Make-up Design, Costume Design, History ofdevelop and prepare a toile and build a sketch Fashion and many more.book of samples.Super-curricular OpportunitiesCharity events and Workshops coveringpop-up shops. textiles techniques. Knitting & Entry to Young Annual Hillview Stitching and New Fashion Designer of Fashion Show. Designers Shows. the Year. 22

Art & Design: Photography A Level Courses What will I study? Assignment, which makes up 40% of the mark. A Level Photography provides the opportunity For both components sketchbook work needs for students to develop a broad range of to be informed purposeful and extensive. photographic skills using traditional analogue Students must carry out focused independent methods, digital editing, design, editorial and research, from primary source investigation, Fine Art outcomes, such as sculpture and exploration and experimentation, before installation. developing their final outcomes.COURSE TITLE  The course requires students Links with Independent work isArt and Design: Photography to make in-depth personal and other courses demanding and students must imaginative responses to a given be prepared to be hard workingHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  theme. Students use research Art and Design: and innovative risk takers.Ap and problem-solving to Photography is independently develop ideas. complementary to most Where will itCOURSE LEVEL  Analysis of visual imagery helps subjects but in particular; lead?Level 3 students to interpret visual Art and Design, Fashion, language and use it to Business Studies, Film This course enables studentsEXAMINATION BOARD  communicate complex and Studies and Media Studies. to pursue Art and Design andEdexcel Photography courses at a higherSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA personal concepts. vocational or degree level. OurArt & Design: Photography - Grade 5 or above This course consists of two Photography students have components: successfully completed degree courses in a • Component 1 which makes up 60% of the range of disciplines, such as Fine Art mark is in two parts: Practical work and Personal Photography, Fashion Photography, Theatrical study. Make-up, Film-making and Illustration. • Component 2 is the Externally Set Super-curricular Opportunities Visits to Photography exhibitions. Creating a professional Professional photographers portfolio through real life as guest speakers. school projects.23

A Level Courses BiologyWhat will I study? • Genetic information, variation andBiology is the study of living organisms and relationships between organismscovers a wide variety of topics ranging from • Energy transfers in and between organismsanimals, plants, health, diseases, cells, • How organisms respond to changes in theirbiochemistry, genetics, ecosystems etc. internal and external environmentsIn fact, biological issues are never far from • Genetics, populations, evolution andthe headlines, be they G.M. ecosystemscrops, HIV, the human genome, Links with • The control of geneobesity or deforestation. other courses expression Students will learn about the Chemistry, Geography, Where will itbiology behind contemporary lead?issues such as DNA structure, Physical Education, Physics,antibiotic resistance and healthy Psychology and Applied A qualification in Biology can COURSE TITLE  Biologylifestyles. Science. lead to a variety of jobs and HILLVIEW COURSE CODE They will also explore cloning, careers including Nursing, Bicancer and how biologists are Medicine, Radiology, Dentistry, COURSE LEVEL  Level 3helping in the development of new techniques Research, Fieldwork, Pharmaceuticals, EXAMINATION BOARD in the fight against disease. Pathology, Conservation and Physiotherapy, to AQAStudents will study the following modules: name but a few. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Triple Science Award: Biology Grade 6,• Biological molecules Chemistry Grade 6, Physics Grade 5 or GCSE Double Award: Grades 6 and 5• Cells• How organisms exchange substances withtheir environmentSuper-curricular OpportunitiesA trip to London for a Workshops which focus on a wide range oftalk on genetics. subject specific topics. A visit to a Presentations from biomedical guest speakers e.g. lab. a microbiologist. 24

Business Studies A Level Courses What will I study? Students will develop an understanding of the higher level, with more emphasis on financial concepts and techniques used in managing and decision making, shareholder perspectives and running a business. In the first financial accounting to assess year, the techniques learnt are Links with other the performance of businesses. those required by middle courses Students also learn about the managers, or the owners of strategic decisions businesses small businesses. In year two, Psychology and Sociology. make to improve performance. students are introduced to the techniques used in larger A Level Business is also a Where will it companies by senior lead? management. Skills are valuable qualification for any developed through theoretical There are many business-based student aspiring to reach university courses available. management level in the public or private sector. COURSE TITLE  exercises applied to a number of Business students often Business Studies HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  different business situations. progress onto Business Bs COURSE LEVEL  In Year 12, students study how businesses are Management courses or an aspect of business Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD  set up and organised, people and operations such as marketing. AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA management, marketing, management finance Business Studies develops an understanding GCSE Business Studies, Business V-Cert or Business BTEC Level 2 are preferred but not and external influences on business such as of the way businesses operate and the language necessary. economic factors. and techniques students will be expected to use25 In Year 13, the same topics are developed to a in the workplace. Super-curricular Opportunities Students take part in a number of There are many guest speakers external business and from the world of business entrepreneurial challenges invited into the school to talk during the course. about their area of expertise such as the Marketing Director of the Year 12 students take part in a regional Assembly Halls in Tunbridge Wells. business challenge run by the Institute of Chartered Students compete in the national Accountants for England and interest rate challenge, run by Wales (ICAEW). the Bank of England.

A Level Courses Weald of Kent Collaboration ChemistryWhat will I study?This course is delivered in collaboration with To achieve a pass, students have to successfullythe Weald of Kent Grammar School. The course carry out twelve specified practical experimentsoffers a flexible approach where the including a formal write-up.specification is divided into modules eachcovering key areas. Where will it lead? Teaching of practical skills is Links with COURSE TITLE integrated with the theoretical other courses There are many courses at Chemistrytopics and both are examined University that require HILLVIEW COURSE CODE through written papers. There is Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry as a prerequisite Chno coursework. such as Chemistry, Chemical COURSE LEVEL  Physics. Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD • Module 1 – Development of engineering and Medicine. OCR SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIApractical skills A Level in Chemistry is also a An APS of at least 5.5 is required, together with a minimum of a Grade 5 in English• Module 2 – Foundations of Chemistry e.g. preferred qualification for Law and Business Language or Literature and a Grade 6 in Maths. Students are also required to have a Grade 6 inatoms, amount, redox and structure & bonding courses. Chemistry.• Module 3 – Periodic table and energy 26• Module 4 – Core Organic Chemistry e.g.hydrocarbons, isomerism and infra-red spectroscopy• Module 5 – Physical Chemistry and transitionelements• Module 6 – Organic Chemistry and analysis,e.g. carbonyls and nuclear magnetic resonanceExamination papers will incorporate multiple-choice questions, short answer question styles(structured questions, problem-solving,calculations, practical) and extended responsequestions.• Paper 1 - Periodic table, elements andphysical Chemistry• Paper 2 - Synthesis and analytical techniques• Paper 3 - Unified ChemistryPractical endorsement – Students achieve apass or fail. This is independent of their finalgrade but is recorded on their exam certificate.

Dance A Level CoursesCOURSE TITLE  Links with otherDance coursesHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Da What will I study? A Level Dance complementsCOURSE LEVEL  many other subjects, mostLevel 3EXAMINATION BOARD  Students will study the practical notably; Art, Biology, Drama, choreography for three, four orAQASUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA and theoretical aspects of English, History, Music and five dancers, in response to anGCSE Dance Grade 5 or above and/orequivalent experience contemporary dance PE. externally set task.27 performance, choreography and • Component Two: Critical 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 industry Hillview Dance Platform event at the professionals. EM Forster Theatre in Tonbridge.

A Level Courses DramaWhat will I study?Students will develop their acting skills and the • Component 2: 20% Text in Performanceability to work creatively with others. Students – includes both an extract from prescribed playswill study different theatre and a monologue or duologue.practitioners as well as modern Links with other • Component 3: 40% Theatreand classical texts through courses Makers in Practice - this is apractical exploration and written examination andresearch. Dance, English Literature, includes reviewing a live theatre performance and writing about There are three main Film Studies, Music and contrasting texts as both aperformances during the course; Media Studiesa directed role in a play, a performer and director.monologue or duologue and agroup-devised piece of theatre. Students usually Where will it lead?choose to act but it is possible to complete units There are many university or drama school COURSE TITLE  Dramaas a designer. courses available. Students taking A Level HILLVIEW COURSE CODE The A Level Drama qualification has three Drama develop the skills to progress into Drassessed components: performing, stage management, journalism, COURSE LEVEL  Level 3• Component 1: 40% Devising - students will teaching, law and the caring professions.devise a performance based on an extract from Theatre studies improve students’ confidence,a performance text and an influential theatre communication and presentation skills which arepractitioner. vital for success in many careers.Super-curricular Opportunities EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel We actively look for opportunities to engage with a range of professional practitioners within the Performing Arts SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Industry. Previous examples have included: Frantic Grade 4 or above in GCSE Drama Assembly, Kate Griffiths, a make-up artist who has a wealth of experience in stage, television and special effects, and True Additional Edge, who train students in stage combat. Arts Award qualifications.Trips to see Theatre productions at school and at professionallive theatre venues where students have the opportunity toperformances. both perform and work back-stage. 28

English Language and Literature A Level Courses 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 digital texts from the 20th and Drama, Media, The qualities of oral and written 21st centuries. The course will Film Studies and communication that are gained focus on the ways in which History. through the course, combined ‘voices’ are used or crafted in a with the high level of skills acquiredCOURSE TITLE  variety of genres, encouraging the in self-reliant study, provide a firmEnglish Language and Literature integrated analysis of linguistic and literary basis for future employment.HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ll features. Those who study English go on to a variety ofCOURSE LEVEL  The texts studied for examination will include: different careers including: Broadcast and PrintLevel 3 • A variety of non-literary and digital texts from Journalism, Multimedia, Arts Administration,EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel an anthology Advertising and Marketing, Primary andSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA • One literary drama text Secondary Teaching and Law.Grade B / Grade 5 or above in GCSE EnglishLanguage and English Literature. Super-curricular Opportunities297 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.

A Level Courses English LiteratureWhat will I study?This course encourages students to develop an required to produce a comparative criticalinterest in and enjoyment of English Literature, study of two texts, at least one of which mustthrough reading widely, critically and have been written pre-1900, on a theme ofindependently, across centuries, genre your choice. and gender. This aspect of the course encouragesStudents will experience an extensive range autonomous personal reading, with teacherof views about texts and how to read them and guidance on appropriate text choices andwill investigate the wider social and historical combinations, providing a challenging andcontext of their production and reception. wide-ranging opportunity for independent The course focuses on close textual study.analysis, the relationship betweentexts and the contexts within Linkswhich 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 CRITERIAstudied across the three papers will through self-reliant study, provide a Grade B / Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and English Literature.include two collections of poetry, two firm basis for future employment. 30pieces of prose, one Shakespeare and one Those who study English go on to a varietymodern drama text.  of different careers, including: Broadcast andStudents will also analyse and respond to one Print Journalism, Multimedia, Artsunseen 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 OpportunitiesTheatre visits allow students to Annual trip to The Guardianattend productions of the newspaper, during which students work withdrama 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.

Film Studies A Level Courses 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 own well as honing their ability to English Literature, Film choosing. critically analyse texts. Studies, History, Psychology, Film studied include:COURSE TITLE  Assessment: 70% written Sociology, Art and Casablanca, Bonnie and Clyde,Film StudiesHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  exam, 30% coursework. The Photography. La La Land, Trainspotting, Pan’sFsCOURSE LEVEL  two-year course is divided into Labyrinth, Amy, the films ofLevel 3EXAMINATION BOARD  three components: Buster Keaton and Pulp Fiction.WJEC / EDUQASSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Component 1 Where will it lead?Grade 5 or above in English Language or • Hollywood 1930 – 1990Literature • American Film since 2005 Film Studies students can progress into a wide31 • 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 as guest Departmental blog, YouTube speakers. channel and internal social networking. Workshops run by external professionals Cross curricular and key stage projects. Trips to the End of year External British Film Hillview ‘Oscars’ competitions. Institute. ceremony.

A Level Courses FrenchWhat will I study?Students will study technological and social autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity andchange, looking at diversity and the benefits it critical thinking.brings. Throughout their studies, students will learnThey will study highlights of French-speaking the language in the context of French-speakingartistic culture, including francophone music countries and the issues and influences whichand cinema, and learn about political have shaped them.engagement and who wields political Students will study texts and films andpower in the French-speaking Links with have the opportunity to carry outworld. other courses independent research on a topic of personal interest, relating to a Students also explore theinfluence of the past on Business Studies, Travel and country or countries wherepresent-day French-speaking Tourism, Spanish, English French is spoken. COURSE TITLE  Frenchcommunities. Literature and Drama. Students will develop their HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Where will it lead? Frability to interact effectively with There are many university courses COURSE LEVEL  Level 3users of the language through and career paths available to A Level EXAMINATION BOARD engaging with authentic spoken and French students, such as Translation AQAwritten sources in French. Studies, Literature and Journalism. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 6 or above in GCSE FrenchThese include online media, intellectually Language Studies and Linguistics courses Students will be also interviewed by a language teacher in French and English. They will needstimulating texts, films and other materials. develop many key skills useful in the workplace. to demonstrate a keen and active interest in the culture and current affairs of the countryThey will develop transferrable skills such as as well as strong linguistic skills.Super-curricular OpportunitiesTrips 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 Annual HillviewInstitute in London. Language Conference. 32

Geography A Level CoursesCOURSE TITLE  What will I study? Links with human and physicalGeography other coursesHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Gg Business Studies, Biology,COURSE LEVEL Level 3 This is an issues-based approach to Chemistry, Mathematics, English, geography. A 3000EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel studying Geography, enabling History, Media Studies, PE, – 4000 wordSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIASubject Specific Entrance Criteria: Grade 4 or students to explore and evaluate Drama, ICT, Health and investigation reportabove in GCSE Geography on the Higher Paper contemporary geographical Social Care, RS will be produced.33 questions and challenges facing the and Languages. Key issues include: the world today. local and global impacts of Over the duration of the A Level globalisation, responses to Geography course students will develop an hazards, managing water insecurity and in-depth understanding of physical and human climate change. Students will be required to Geography, the complexity of people and read widely and undertake independent environmental questions and issues, and to research. become critical, reflective and independent Where will it lead? learners. The course consists of four compulsory Geography can take you anywhere! There are elements, including three examinations and an many university courses available that link to independent investigation: Physical paper, Geography; from Accountancy, Travel, Human paper, Synoptic paper. Conservation, Ecology, Geology, Town Planning, Independent Investigation (coursework) - Management and European Studies, to Resource students will be required to complete a Management and Retail Management - the list is minimum of four days of fieldwork, which will endless! You can of course study a variety of support geographical understanding in both Human and/or Physical Geography courses too. Super-curricular Opportunities The Geography Day trips to Margate, Visits to Department runs a Hastings and Stratford. exhibitions and museums, trip to Iceland such as the Crystal Cities The Royal Geographical Association exhibition, London competitions, such as Young Lectures at the local branch Geographer of the Year, of the Geographical The Phillip’s World Association, Royal Holloway Photography. University and Royal Geographical Association.

A Level Courses Links with History other courses COURSE TITLE  English, Religious History HILLVIEW COURSE CODE What will I study? Studies and Ancient and groups and how were Hi History. they by developments? COURSE LEVEL History develops students’ independent Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD thought and analytical skills and requires Unit 2: Democracy and AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAexcellent communication skills. Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 Subject Specific Entrance Criteria: Grade 5 or above in GCSE HistoryStudents will be required to present the This option provides for the in depth study ofresults of research both in independent work a period of German history during which aand in the context of group discussions. Wider newly developed democratic form ofreading is essential. The course comprises of government gave way to a dictatorial Nazithree units. Two units are assessed by final regime. It explores political concepts such asexamination, each worth 40% of the total A ‘right’ and ‘left’, nationalism and liberalism asLevel. 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 alsoUnit 1: The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 encourages reflection on how governmentsThis unit allows students to study in breadth work and the problems of democratic states asissues of change, continuity, cause and well as consideration of what creates andconsequence 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 on either 100develop the powers of the monarchy? years of British warfare 1850-1950 or Tsardom• In what ways and how effectively was to Communism: Russia 1860-1960.England governed during this period? Where will it lead?• How did relations with foreign powerschange 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 tochange 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 OpportunitiesOn-line Visits to ResidentialModern local trips toHistory historical GermanyJournals sites 34

Mathematics A Level Courses What will I study? Where will it lead? The Mathematics A Level course covers Pure Mathematics is fundamental for a wide variety Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The of Higher Education courses and careers. Maths syllabus is divided in a simple 2:1 ratio of pure is essential if you wish to study Maths or to applied content. Engineering and is advisable for Economics, The Pure Mathematics Business, Computing, I.T. and elements of the course include Links with Sciences. Mathematics is also algebra, geometry, calculus, other courses very much welcomed for series and trigonometry. The Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Applied Mathematics elements Mathematics combines well Science and Architecture. are split between Statistics andCOURSE TITLE  Mechanics. Statistics is the with most other subjects,Mathematics study of the collection, presentation and analysis of particularly the Sciences,HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ma Social Sciences, BusinessCOURSE LEVEL  Studies and ICT.Level 3 data. Mechanics is a study of theEXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel mathematics of movement,SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA including Newton’s laws of motions, theGrade A / Grade 7 or higher in GCSEMathematics. 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. 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 planning35

A Level Courses Media StudiesWhat will I study? Links with COURSE TITLE  other courses Media StudiesHow 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, Msthe 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 / WJECskills to allow them to make sense of the Media Studies students can progress into a wideincreasingly 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 into3 components.• Component 1: Media Products, Industriesand Audiences• Component 2: Television in the Global Age,Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative, OnlineMedia• Component 3: A cross-media productionfrom a choice of briefs set by the awardingbody, applying knowledge and understanding ofthe key concepts studied.Super-curricular Opportunities SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 or above in English Language or Departmental blog, Literature YouTube channel andIndustry Workshops run by external internal social networking.experts as professionals.guest speakers. Cross curricular and key stage projects.Trips to the End of year Hillview ExternalBritish Film ‘Oscars’ ceremony. competitions.Institute. 36

Music A Level Courses What will I study? The A Level Music course provides students Students produce a total of two compositions, with the opportunity to study music in an one to a brief set by the exam board and one integrated way with a broad and balanced either free composition or to a brief. outlook. • Component 3: Appraising: 40% listening and Students will study music as a written examination. practical, intellectual, and creative Links with Students will study set works within subject, covering areas such as other courses a range of different styles of music. performing and composing. The A Level Music course requires Students will explore a wide range Music Technology, students to apply their knowledge of different types of music over Drama, Dance, Maths, to unfamiliar set works, testing the two years including: vocal Physics and Art. their knowledge of the musicalCOURSE TITLE  music, instrumental music, music for elements and how these areMusicHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  film, popular music, jazz, fusion and implemented into a piece of music.MuCOURSE LEVEL  new directions. Where will it lead?Level 3 • Component 1: Performing: 30% externallyEXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel assessed. Students are required to perform one There are many university courses and musicSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAGrade 5 in GCSE Music and the ability to read or more pieces as part of a public recital, as colleges available. Music students can progressmusic notation and play a musical instrumentto at least Grade 5. either a soloist (instrumental or singing) or in an onto a wide range of careers including37 ensemble. performing, composing, teaching, music therapy, • Component 2: Composing: 30% externally librarianship, publishing and broadcasting. assessed coursework. 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 TechnologyWhat 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 thevariety of Music and Music year. Furthermore, students will beTechnology skills such as MIDI taught how to operate a Digitalsequencing and multi-track recording, Audio Workstation, learning to mixas well as arranging skills, to produce a with reverb, delay, equalisation and otherportfolio 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 Musiccomputer software. TechnologyA composition and arrangement based on a • Popular Music Styles since 1910creative 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 Technologymixing. There are many university courses and music HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  MtThis 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 3popular music. Students are required to study have careers in a wide range of jobs such as film EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcelthe development of popular music styles from composer, sound designer, producer, recording SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA1910 through to the present day. Two special engineer, sound technician, live sound engineer, Any student meeting the Hillview entrance criteria is eligible for this coursefocus styles will be selected each year for more DJ/remixer, music editor and video gamein depth study and culminate in a two hour composer.Super-curricular OpportunitiesStudents can record their own Trips to professional recordingand others’ songs in Song Writing studios in London.Club. Producing a mastered CD of Students have the opportunity 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. 38

Weald of Kent Collaboration A Level CoursesPhysics What will I study? This course is delivered in collaboration with • Paper 2 Exploring Physics the Weald of Kent Grammar School and takes a • Paper 3 Unified Physics content-led approach to learning Physics. Where will it lead? Topics covered range from the smallest of subatomic particles to the vast The UK economy desperatelyCOURSE TITLE  history of the Universe, Links with needs people with sciencePhysics alongside relevant applications other courses qualifications, Physicists and in Engineering and Medical Engineers. Other qualificationsHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Physics. The academic rigour of Maths, Chemistry, Biology that use the skills taught at APh the subject is supplemented Level are Maths, Medicine, and and PE.COURSE LEVEL Level 3 with exciting super-curricular anything related to Finance.EXAMINATION BOARD  opportunities, including an Research has shown thatOCR opportunity to visit the CERN facilities in Physics graduates have the potential to earnSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAAn APS of at least 5.5 is required, together Geneva. more than graduates from many other subjects.with a minimum of a Grade 5 in EnglishLanguage or Literature and a Grade 6 in Maths. Employing a wide range of teaching andStudents are also required to have a Grade 6 inPhysics. learning styles, activities introduce content, skills and experimental techniques. Physics students will undertake regular hands-on practical work, working on twelve key practical skills. A log book will be used to demonstrate competence in these skills in order to gain the Science Practical Endorsement. There are 3 written papers and no coursework. All papers may include: multiple- choice; short open; open-response; calculations and extended writing questions. The module content is as follows: • Development of Practical Skills • Foundations of Physics • Forces and Motion • Electrons, Photons and Waves • Newtonian World and Astrophysics • Particles and Medical Physics • Paper 1 Modelling Physics39

PsychologyWhat will I study? Links with other COURSE TITLE  courses PsychologyPsychology is the study of the brain and humanbehaviour and is therefore directly relevant to Biology, Sociology, Media HILLVIEW COURSE CODE every-day life. Studies, Health and Social Py Care and Religious Studies. It focuses on why people behave as they do, COURSE LEVEL for example, what makes people obey, what Where will it lead? Level 3happens inside our brain or what makes somepeople more likely to be a criminal than others? Psychology provides a useful foundation for any job, as you will nearly always be working with Students will follow the following units: people, whatever career path you follow.• Unit 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology However, it is particularly valuable as(Social influence, Memory, Attachment and preparation for a career in Teaching, Journalism,Psychopathology) Social Work, Law and Medicine.• Unit 2: Psychology in Context (Approaches inPsychology, Biopsychology and research In order to work as a Chartered Psychologist,methods) you will need to gain a degree in Psychology and• Unit 3: Issues and Options in Psychology then undertake further work and study a PhD(Issues and debates in Psychology, Relationships, level.Schizophrenia and Addiction) All exams are taken at the end of Year 13 andhave equal weighting. EXAMINATION BOARD  AQASuper-curricular Opportunities SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 or above in any two of the followingAnnual trip to a Visiting guest speakers from A programme of external events to courses: GCSE Core Science, AdditionalPsychology the University of Kent and the attend, sourced by the Psychology Science, Further Additional Science or Tripleconference featuring Applied Clinical Psychology Subject Ambassadors. Award Sciencehigh profile keypsychologists. Doctorate Tailored additional 40 programme at projects to suit Canterbury career ambitions. Christchurch University.

Religious Studies Links with A Level Courses other coursesCOURSE TITLE Religious Studies English Literature,HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Rs What will I study? Sociology, Psychology students will be examining theCOURSE LEVEL  and History. following issues:Level 3 The A Level Religious StudiesEXAMINATION BOARD AQA course requires students to think Component 1: Philosophy ofSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAGrade 6 in GCSE English Language critically about their own views and Religion and Ethics opinions relating to religion, beauty, life and • Arguments for the existence of God death, humour and the mere existence of life. It • Evil and suffering is an inclusive subject, designed for people of • Issues of human life and death any faith and people who have no faith. • Introduction to meta-ethics Students will learn how to construct well- • Free will and moral responsibility informed, reasoned arguments, substantiated by • Bentham and Kant relevant evidence and also how to critically Component 2: Study of Christianity and its analyse and evaluate the views of scholars and Dialogues with Philosophy and Ethics academics from across the past 3,000 years of • Sources of wisdom and authority philosophical and ethical thought. It will also • God/gods/ultimate reality focus on the contrasts between Eastern and • Expression of religious identity Western thought along with atheistic belief • Religion, gender and sexuality systems such as Humanism. • Religion and science The Religious Studies A Level is a broad • Religion and secularisation course designed to encourage students to • Religion and religious pluralism 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.41

A Level Courses SociologyWhat will I study? Beliefs in society, including the role ofSociology is the study of society and social religion, types of religious organisation, andbehaviour. It is a social science that uses data science and political ideology as belief systemsfrom various sources to analyse trends in the Sociological theory and research methods,way that societies are organised, including how including perspectives such as feminism andgroups in societies interact and the roles that Marxism, as well as factors influencing choicesinstitutions play in society. in sociological research designSociology also involves thinking Current affairs and issues in societycritically and forming reasoned Links with today, such as globalisation, socialarguments using philosophicalperspectives that attempt to other courses differentiation, culture andexplain social behaviour. Media Studies, Geography, identity The A Level Sociology coursecovers: English, Religious Studies Assessment takes place at the and Psychology. end of Year 13 and is 100% COURSE TITLE  Sociology external exam (three exams of HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Education, including the role of two hours each). Soeducation, social policy and Where will it lead? COURSE LEVEL educational attainment of different Level 3genders, ethnicities and social classes There are numerous Sociology and Criminology EXAMINATION BOARD  AQAFamilies and households, including related university courses. Sociology is also an SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAdemographic trends in UK families, changes in extremely valuable subject for anyone thinking Grade B / Grade 5 in GCSE English Languagethe nature of family, childhood and the position of working in the “people centred” professionsof 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 andcriminological researchSuper-curricular OpportunitiesSubject Visits e.g. courts of Trips tospecialists Law, places of Sociologyas guest worship, conferences.speakers. universities etc. 42

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BTEC Applied ScienceWhat will I study? standard solutions, spectroscopy.This course is designed for students who are Calorimeterinterested in learning about the sector Chromatographyalongside other fields of study, with a view to Working in a laboratory, safe workingprogressing to a wide range of higher education practices and responsibilities and employabilitycourses, not necessarily limited to Applied skills.Science. Students will study four units over the • Unit 3: Scientific Investigations (a hightwo years. emphasis on the use of practical skills and• Unit 1: Principles and Applications of students working independently to devise theirScience own investigations based around the Structure and bonding leading on Links with topics outlined below) COURSE TITLE to production and uses of other courses Enzymes, diffusion of BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate insubstances in relation to their molecules, energy content of Applied Scienceproperties. Mathematics, Physics, fuels and electrical circuits. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  StStructure and function of Biology, Chemistry, Health • Unit 8: Physiology of COURSE LEVEL cells and tissues specifically and Social Care, Childcare human body systems Level 3looking at human cells such as Psychology, Sociology, Disorders of the EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcelmuscle and exploring ideas Geography and ICT. musculoskeletal system, SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAabout nerves and synapses. Disorders of the lymphatic system Grade 44 or above in GCSE Core Science, Additional Science, Triple Science or FurtherWaves and communication; waves in and their treatments, Digestive system Additional Science.music, optical fibres in communications and and treatments of nutritional deficiency.medicine. Where will it lead? • Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures andTechniques (focuses on the practical use of The requirements of the qualification will meanlaboratory equipment and the applications of that students develop the transferable andthe various techniques) higher order skills which are valued by higherConcentration of solutions and producing education providers and employers.Super-curricular OpportunitiesField work visit Guest speakers including a midwife, a nurse and a Trip to a research scientist. working laboratory 42

Health and Social Care BTEC What will I study? This course provides robust Needs or Physiological Disorders and opportunities for learners to Links with their Care – coursework develop their knowledge and understanding of a wide range other courses The Diploma learners will also of subject areas relating to health and social care Biology, Applied Science, study: provision, but is useful in any area of employment which Childcare, Dance, Drama, • Enquiries into Current involves working with people. Sport, Art, Applied Business, Research in Health and Social Psychology, Sociology and Care – externally set task English. • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care – It is offered here at Hillview as a coursework two year course with the option of it • Promoting Public Health – coursework COURSE TITLE  being worth the equivalent of one or two A • Work Experience in Health and Social CareHealth and Social CareBTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate Levels. The topics studied vary according to the – coursework with compulsory placement hours(equivalent of one A Level) BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (equivalent of specific course with differing assessment types2 A Levels) and weighting. Where will it lead?HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Hc / Hd Learners of both courses will study units Students can progress into both employmentCOURSE LEVEL  covering topics including: and further study in all types of care – social,Level 3 • Human Lifespan Development – examined health, child or public services. Hillview students • Working in Health and Social Care - have elected to study Child, Mental and Adult examined Nursing, Social Work, Primary School Teaching, • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Forensic Science, Child Studies, Human – coursework Resources and many other interesting courses at • Either Supporting Individuals with Additional university.EXAMINATION BOARD  Super-curricular OpportunitiesEdexcel Guest speakers Additional First Aid qualification.SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA from a variety ofAny student meeting the Sixth Form entrance backgrounds Compulsory work experiencecriteria is eligible for this course. – 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.45

BTEC Musical TheatreWhat will I Study?The course is a fusion of Music, Dance and performing musical theatre to a professionalDrama and students will attend lessons in all standard.three disciplines. They will learn the skills to Students will also participate in workshops leddevelop and progress as a Musical Theatre by professionals within the industry,performer. designed to equip them with the Students will work practically Links with knowledge and expertise requiredtowards performances, in addition other courses to succeed as a performer.to completing writtenassignments where they will Drama, Dance and Where will it lead?evaluate their understanding of Music. This course prepares students forpractitioners and theatrical styles. a career in Music, Entertainment,This course enables students to Performance Support and Musical COURSE TITLE  BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Artsbecome independent learners, providing Theatre Performance. Many students also HILLVIEW COURSE CODE them with the work ethic and discipline to progress into Higher Education to study Music Pmpursue a career within the performing arts. Performance, Musical Theatre and Performing COURSE LEVEL  Level 3Students will study four units, which cover Arts. EXAMINATION BOARD investigating practitioners’ work, group Edexcelperformances and developing techniques and SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Grade 4 or above in at least oneskills for live Musical Theatre performances. Performing Arts subject.Students will perform in our studio theatrebenefitting from a full-time technician, lightsand costumes, allowing them to experienceSuper-curricular OpportunitiesStudents have the opportunity Hillview A wide range of performanceto watch live theatre students opportunities includingproductions in order to expand have workshops with Frantictheir knowledge of the access to Assembly, Dance Platform,performing arts disciplines. unique opportunities e.g. and the annual school musical workshops led by performed at the practitioners within the EM Forster industry. Theatre. 46

Introductory Diploma in IT Cambridge Technicals What will I study? Students are encouraged to work as part of a Cambridge Technicals are exam-free, team and also to develop independent learning vocationally-related qualifications that take an skills. The course is tailored towards IT skills engaging, practical approach to learning and which are used in industry and so the focus is on assessment. the practical application of IT software skills and They are industry-relevant, and suit a broad project management, working towards creating range of learning styles and abilities. The course systems and solving problems by the use of comprises various ICT skills-based units computers. All units are assessed via a which are assessed as coursework Links with portfolio of coursework assignments portfolios. There are no other courses and evidence of practical work examinations. and skills developed.COURSE TITLE  There are six units, two of Business Studies and Media Where will itOCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory which are compulsory and four Studies - although studying IT lead?Diploma in IT of which are optional. will also build on the contentHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Compulsory Units are in of many other subjects in The course is suitable forIn ‘Communication and the Sixth Form. anyone who wishes to pursueCOURSE LEVEL Level 3 Employability Skills for IT’ and further study or a career in which aEXAMINATION BOARD  ‘Information Systems’. There are then broad range of advanced IT skills wouldOCR four optional units which will be be useful. This course does carry UCAS pointsSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAGrade 4 or above in GCSE ICT or Computer E-Commerce, Spreadsheet Modelling, Website for those students who wish to go into HigherScience. Creation and Social Media for Business. Three Education. units are completed in Year 12, and the remaining three in Year 13. Super-curricular Opportunities Involvement in building and promoting the Student VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) Working alongside Opportunities to maintain the the Marketing school’s website and social media Manager platforms47

NCFE Childcare & EducationWhat will I study?This qualification has been designed for learners • Providing safe environments for childrenwho want to work in early years childcare and • Child healtheducation. • Play and learningStudents will gain knowledge, understanding • Children’s additional needsand skills across a range of key subject areas: the • Observation, assessment and planningstages and sequences of child development, Students will produce coursework for each ofchildren’s needs in relation to emotional these units through classroom basedand physical well-being, the role of learning, supported by experience in athe early years practitioner in Links with real work environment. There is anmaintaining a healthy and safeenvironment for children, other courses eighth assessment method whichsafeguarding children and childprotection, theoretical Psychology, English, Health is an Effective Practice Studyapproaches to play and learning, and Social Care, Applied (externally set and externally COURSE TITLE  NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate in Science and Biology. marked) which is a synoptic Childcare and Education piece of research or ‘controlled HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Cethe role of play in relation to coursework’. COURSE LEVEL children’s learning and development, Where will it lead? Level 3working in partnership to meet children’s EXAMINATION BOARD additional needs and child observation and Learners can progress into Higher Education or a NCFEassessment. wide range of supervised job roles in the SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Any student meeting the Sixth Form entranceThe certificate is comprised of seven statutory, voluntary or private sectors e.g. criteria is eligible for this course.mandatory units which cover the following key practitioner in day nurseries, practitioner insubject areas: nursery schools, practitioner in reception classes• Child development from conception to seven in primary schools, pre-school worker, homeyears based childcare and nanny.• Children’s health and well-beingSuper-curricular Opportunities Talks and sessions Students complete compulsoryled by the manager work experience in a variety of childcare settings, working with of Hillview’s children between 0-7 years of age. on-site nursery. 48

Introductory Diploma in Sport VTCTCOURSE 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 StudiesHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  allows students to study a range of modules will be selected according to the strengths of theSb 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 toCOURSE LEVEL  business, health and practical performance. take part in a variety of individual sports as wellLevel 3 as outdoor and adventurous activities*. The Students will study six units in total. There are course is assessed through a combination ofEXAMINATION BOARD  four mandatory units: externally assessed exams and internally assessedVTCT written and practical coursework. Anatomy and physiology for sport - this willSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA include the study of the skeletal, muscular, *Please be aware that in order to take part inAny 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 studies, 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.49

Enrichment Opportunities Sixth Form Enrichment ProgrammeWhat is Enrichment? and Gold Arts Award. example coaching or teaching sport or dance, or General enrichment courses are those which alternatively could include voluntary work in aEnrichment activities aim to contribute to variety of settings. There is no limit to whatstudents’ wider knowledge, skills development allow students to develop an interest or skills in students can achieve here and we welcome theirand personal growth. other, often non-curricular areas. engagement. Enrichment activities are important because Opportunities are likely to include Film Club,students can demonstrate to employers and Duke of Edinburgh, our Sixth Form SportsUniversities that they have more than academic Programme, LAMDA qualifications and thequalifications. Debating Society. Students can use them to demonstrate their Community enrichment gives students thebreadth of interests and skills and their team- opportunity to contribute to community life andworking and leadership abilities. keep a record of what they do. At Hillview there are 3 types of enrichment: In the school community, this might take the • Certificated enrichment form of reading with a Year 7 or 8 student, taking • General enrichment an active role on the Student Leadership and/or • Community enrichment Prefect Teams, becoming a Subject Ambassador, Certificated (award-bearing) enrichment or supporting charity projects.courses are those which lead to a certificate andcarry UCAS points. These include Core Maths In the wider community, this might link to roles(Mc), the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) students have in local clubs or organisations, for 50

Gold Arts Award Enrichment OpportunitiesCOURSE TITLE  What is Gold Arts Award? Links withGold Arts Award other coursesHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Completing the Gold Arts Award will deepenGa students’ knowledge and experience of the arts. Drama, Musical Theatre,COURSE LEVEL  Dance, Music andLevel 3 It involves taking part in the arts, researching Music TechnologyEXAMINATION BOARD  the world of the arts and taking responsibility forTrinity College London leading an arts project. Where will it lead? SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAAny student meeting the Hillview Sixth Form The Gold Arts Award is split into two units. The Gold Arts award is a Level 3 qualificationentry criteria is eligible for this course Unit 1: Personal Arts Development and a source of UCAS points when applying for Unit 2: Arts Project Leadership. university. It is designed to develop students’51 To gain the qualification, students will explore knowledge, skills, organisation and leadership a new art form and create original work. They will skills within the arts. work alongside artists, research current issues affecting the arts, and their arts leadership project will include a public showing. Students will create a portfolio for their Gold Arts Award, containing evidence of their work, their plans, and demonstrating their development.