broxburn academy course choice booklet s5 - s6

Broxburn Academy

S5 into S6 Course Choice Booklet

Session 2013-2014

Contents

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Contents page 1/2 Introduction from the Head Teacher 3 Who can help you to make your choices 4 Careers and subject choice 5 How do you make your choices 6

Accounting Higher 7 Administration Higher 8 Administration Intermediate 2/1 9

Art and Design (Design) Advanced Higher 10 Art and Design (Expressive) Advanced Higher 11

Art and Design Higher 12 Art and Design Intermediate 2 13 Art and Design Intermediate 1 14 Biology Advanced Higher 15

Biology Higher 16 Biology Intermediate 2 17 Biology Intermediate 1 18 Business Management Higher 19 Business Management Intermediate 2/1 20 Chemistry Advanced Higher 21 Chemistry Higher 22 Chemistry Intermediate 2 23

Computing Advanced Higher 24 Computing Higher 25 Computing Intermediate 2 26

Creative Industries Intermediate 2 27 Dance Higher 28 Drama Higher 29 Early Education and Childcare Intermediate 1 30 Early Education and Childcare Intermediate 2 31 English Advanced Higher 32

English Higher 33 English Intermediate 2 34 English Intermediate 1 35 Geography Higher 36 Geography Intermediate 2 37 Geography Intermediate 1 38

Graphic Communication Advanced Higher 39 Graphic Communication Higher 40 Graphic Communication Intermediate 2 41

Broxburn Academy S5 Course Choice Booklet 2013(For S6 Courses in Session 2013-14)

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History Advanced Higher 42 History Higher 43 History Intermediate 2 44 History Intermediate 1 45 Hospitality Intermediate 2 46 Mathematics Advanced Higher 47 Mathematics Higher 48 Mathematics Intermediate 2 49 Mathematics Intermediate 1 50

Media Studies Higher 51 Modern Languages French/Spanish Advanced Higher 52 Modern Languages French/Spanish Higher 53

Modern Languages French/Spanish Intermediate 2 54 Modern Languages French/Spanish Intermediate 1 55

Music Advanced Higher 56 Music Higher 57 Music Intermediate 2 58 Music Intermediate 1 59

Photography Higher 60 Physical Education Higher 61

Physical Education Intermediate 2 62 Physical Education Intermediate 1 63 Physics Advanced Higher 64 Physics Higher 65

Physics Intermediate 2 66 Practical Craft Skills: Woodworking Intermediate 2 67 Practical Craft Skills: Woodworking Intermediate 1 68

Product Design Advanced Higher 69 Product Design Higher 70 Product Design Intermediate 2 71 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Advanced Higher 72 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Higher 73 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Int 2/1 74

Progression Routes in S4 and beyond 75 Course Choice Sheets 76/77


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Introduction

As they approach the end of fifth year of secondary education school students make very important choices which affect their future: the options for further study which are available to those who wish to return to school will have been discussed with Guidance teachers in Personal and Social Education, with the Careers Officer and with parent/carers.

This booklet is designed to provide you with relevant information on all of the courses on offer in Sixth Year at Broxburn Academy. Please read it carefully. All students should also speak to their subject teachers about what level it is most appropriate to study; clearly the results of the preliminary examinations are an important indicator of current progress.

The Course Choice Sheet that will be issued to all students will be gone over in detail in PSE. Students are strongly advised to follow subject teachers’ recommendations: their advice is based on clear understanding of what is involved in further study at the different levels.

Scottish Qualification Authority statistics demonstrate that a good Higher pass should lead to success at Advanced Higher. Some students may, however, prefer to broaden their portfolio of Higher passes in Sixth Year. A Credit pass in Standard Grade or a good pass at Intermediate 2 should lead to success for students progressing to Higher. Where study at Higher is not appropriate in S6 the courses at Intermediate Level allow progression and certification.

You will be presented for SQA examinations at the end of the session if you are ready. Your progress at prelim, teacher recommendation and your class work will be taken into account.

In West Lothian all students returning to S6 will be asked to sign a contract with their school making a commitment to study a minimum of four subjects and one short course in sixth year. The time remaining after Core subjects are accounted for will be devoted to study in school.

Many students will be able to follow, from August, exactly the course they have chosen for the start of the new timetable in June; in some cases changes to courses or levels will be necessary in August following examination results.

Broxburn Academy will continue to offer a wide provision of courses for S6 and the staff are committed to supporting all our students to achieve their highest potential.

Peter ReidHead Teacher

For further help or advice please contact:Kenneth Boal - Depute Head TeacherLynn Nicol – S6 Year Head/Depute Head Teacher (Acting)Abi Adam – Depute Head TeacherAny member of the Guidance TeamFiona Bunton – Careers Officer

WHO CAN HELP YOU TO MAKE YOUR CHOICES?


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Your parents or carersMake sure that you discuss your course choices with your parents or guardians.If they are not sure about any of the details they can ask the school for further details.

Your subject teacherThey are the best people to give you an honest assessment of your strengths and weaknesses and have made your recommendations.

Your guidance teacherThey and your parents or carers can make an appointment with your guidance teacher to discuss any aspects of school life.

Your Careers AdvisersThere is a separate page that tells you about the Careers Service.

YourselfThink carefully about your course choice and make it for the right reasons. Try to choose subjects which you will enjoy and allow you to gain knowledge and skills which will help you in your future life.

We strongly encourage all pupils to make positive choices. Choices for the wrong reasons:

you like or dislike a teacher - you don't know which teacher you will get you have a friend in class - this friend may not be in your class you have no knowledge or experience of a course - all courses are described in this

booklet you think it is a boys'/a girls' subject - not true, equal opportunities exist for all pupils

regardless of their gender you think it might be too difficult - a positive attitude towards all subjects will bring

success! A negative attitude is likely to result in a lower grade.

Choices for the right reasons:

interest in the subject - if you are interested in the subject you are much more likely to achieve a higher grade than if you pick a subject because it is the least worst option

relevance to future career - having a long term goal helps you to work hard towards achieving success

highest level of 'prognostication' - recommendations based on level of progress and application shown during S5 - adding to the successes already achieved in S5 or using the skills already developed

CAREERS AND SUBJECT CHOICEHow can Careers Scotland help you in Fifth Year?

Careers Scotland can help you with career advice needs – whether you’re looking for ideas, finding out more about specific jobs, or wanting help to put your plans into action.

The school Careers Adviser can help you find information on:


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What careers might suit you The qualifications and skills needed for different careers Choosing school subjects University and college courses Job opportunities Training opportunities Local and National job market Other agencies who may be able to help you

The Careers Adviser can also provide practical help with applying for work or courses: Job Search Preparing a CV Completing application forms Writing letters of application Interview techniques

When can you see the Careers Adviser?Fiona Bunton is our Careers Adviser.

She is available for a drop in clinic on Thursday lunchtime in the Careers library or you can make an appointment by filling in a contact card and giving this to your guidance teacher.

Skills Development Scotland tel. 01506 434249.

You can also access Skills Development Scotland services via the website: www. skillsdevelopmentscotland .co.uk

How can you make use of the Careers Adviser?

Fill in a contact card to request an interview on your own, or with your parents to discuss your career plans

Come to the drop in clinic on a Thursday lunchtime Visit the Careers Library and find out how to find careers information Talk to the Careers Adviser at Parents’ and Careers Evenings After you leave school you can also see Careers Advisers at Skills Development

Scotland, Almondvale Boulevard, Livingston Job opportunities

HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR CHOICES?

THE SUBJECT CHOICE FORM (A specimen copy can be found at the back of the booklet)

Main Subjects will lead to National Qualification certification and will be studied over five periods each week.Short Course Subjects are interest subjects. They will be studied over three periods each week.

Students will study FOUR or FIVE Main Subjects and ONE Short Course in S6.If Study is chosen in the Short Course, pupils will have one period with a subject specialist


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for each of three of their main subjects.

To complete the form:

CHOOSE: FOUR or FIVE subjects from the MAIN Subject listONE Short Course/Study will be selected once your ‘main’ timetable has been constructed and confirmed

NB: In addition, all students will study Core RE, PE and PSE.

Please write the name of the subject and the level you wish to study it at in the space provided. Reserve choices are required.

Please note that the choice form does not guarantee that any particular subject or class will run. Viable numbers must be obtained before a class can be formed and, if this is not the case in any or all of the subjects chosen by you, you may be asked to make a further choice. Various subjects will be offered within the Authority Virtual Campus – all Secondary Schools in West Lothian work together to ensure that, wherever possible, pupils obtain their first choice of subjects. This means that some subjects will be studied in other schools and pupils will be transported to these schools during class times.

Remember: The level should be the one above the one you expect to achieve

from your results in August.

Your choices should show progression from previous awards.

A ‘crash’ subject (one which has not been studied before) is generally thought to be more challenging than a subject you have studied before.

For the above reason, a maximum of only ONE ‘crash’ subject is strongly recommended.

Your course choice will be reviewed in August and there may be some adjustments made at that time in light of your results.

Take note of the Recommendation in your Parental Report.

Talk to your teachers and parents about the courses you intend to choose.

Take note of the Entry Requirements for the course you hope to study.

Think about your Career intentions before you choose.

Accounting: Higher (One Year Course)

Why Accounting?This crash course will help you develop financial life skills and so is suitable for all pupils regardless of your chosen career path.

Higher Accounting will develop your ability to identify, calculate, evaluate and communicate accounting information. The course is designed to encourage you to think logically and apply accounting principles in a consistent and effective manner to develop problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills. In addition you will also develop your IT skills and apply them within a business context. Successful completion of this course counts towards the achievement of the core skill component Using Numbers at Int 2 (SCQF level 6).


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Entry to the Course Assessment

This is a fast paced course designed as a crash course for pupils who have a genuine interest in the subject.

Strength in Maths or Physics would be an advantage.

To achieve a full award at Higher level:

successful completion of the NABs for the 2 units making up the course including the use of a spreadsheet

external exam of 2 hours and 30 minutes which is split into 2 sections:

- section A covers financial accounting - section B covers management accounting

- Both section A and section B include one compulsory question and a choice of 2 questions from 4 testing your ability to prepare financial and management statements and extended theory

Course OutlineThe course is designed around 2 units:

Financial Accounting (60 hours)

At the end of this unit you will be able to: prepare financial statements and evaluate

the formation, funding, management, control and reporting procedures of organisations

calculate and comment on accounting ratios to evaluate business performance

explain the legislation and accounting standards which affect the preparation of final accounts of an organisation

Management Accounting (60 hours)

At the end of this unit you will be able to: demonstrate understanding of the principal

elements of costs prepare cost statements and demonstrate

an understanding of costs make decisions using the principals of break-

even analysis and marginal costing prepare budgets and demonstrate

understanding of budgetary procedures and control

demonstrate the use of IT as an accounting tool to prepare statements

ProgressionSuccessful completion of this course will provide you with a number of core skills and a range of exciting educational and career opportunities including: Degree/HND/HNC in a Business faculty employment in many expanding

industries eg accountancy and management, computing and IT, law, hospitality, tourism, financial services, leisure and transport and distribution

Further InformationMiss A KeatingPrincipal TeacherBusiness Education

Administration: Higher (One Year Course)

Why Administration?Higher Administration is designed to develop your key skills and help you to understand and take part in the business and information revolution. You will gain skills in managing and presenting information, organising, planning, problem solving and decision making which are essential if you wish to develop your own personal effectiveness. By the end of the course your ability to use industry standard software will be fully developed and you will be expert in the functions and features of applications in common usage. In addition you will also have demonstrated the ability to integrate the theoretical and practical aspects of the course.


Int 2 Administration with full units and course award

Fresh start pupils who show a genuine interest will be considered

To achieve a full award at Higher level:

successful completion of the NABs for the 2 units making up the course

external exam split into 2 papers:Course Outline


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- a written paper of 1 hour 20 minutes duration tests KU, extended writing and problem solving using stimulus materials and short answer questions

- a practical keyskills paper of 1 hour 20 minutes tests your ability to solve a

complex business problem using spreadsheet, databases and word processing applications

The course is designed around 2 units:

Administrative Services (40 hours)

At the end of this unit you will be able to show knowledge of: the strategies employed to ensure

effectiveness in the modern workplace the impact of changing working practices on

the modern working environment the procedures and processes involved in

recruiting, developing and supporting staff how formal meetings are planned,

conducted and supported the importance of good customer services

IT for Managers (80 hours)

At the end of this unit you will be able to show knowledge of: the role of information in decision making the impact of ICT on workflow, working

practices and security of information

You will demonstrate the ability to solve complex business problems and provide communicate solutions using common software applications: word processing – Word spreadsheets – Excel relational databases – Access presentation software – PowerPoint internet and e-mail – Internet Explorer e-diaries – Outlook

ProgressionSuccessful completion of this course will provide you with a number of core skills and a range of exciting educational and career opportunities including:

Degree/HND/HNC in Business faculty employment in many expanding

industries eg administration and management, computing and IT, hospitality, tourism, financial services, leisure and transport and distribution


Administration: Intermediate 1/2 (One Year Course)

Why Administration?Administration is not just a subject for girls nor is it a subject that you should only take if you wish to work in an office. Intermediate Administration is excellent preparation for any pupil for the world after school. The course is designed to teach and develop your ICT and problem solving skills and your personal effectiveness making it an ideal course for everyone. You will gain skills in processing, sorting, searching, checking and presenting information to a professional standard. By the end of the course your ability to use Microsoft Office software will be well developed and you will have a detailed understanding of the functions and features of this integrated software.

Entry to the Course Assessment Intermediate 1 Administration with

full units and course award Fresh-start pupils who demonstrate

an interest in the subject

In January it will be decided which level you will be presented at, Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 2.

To achieve a full course award: at Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2

successful completion of the NABs for the 3 units



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Administrative Services Int 1/2 (40 hours)

At Intermediate 1 you will show knowledge of: skills and qualities of an Admin Assistant factors affecting the work environment tasks and duties of an Admin Assistant use of the Internet and office technologies

In addition at Intermediate 2 you will show knowledge of: activities of functional departments procedures involved business travel

IT for Administrators (40 hours)

At Intermediate 1 you will learn the functions of and complete admin tasks using: word processing documents - Word spreadsheets - Excel flat databases - Access

At Intermediate 2 you will use Microsoft Office to solve more complex business problem and present the solutions using a variety of software options

Presenting and Communicating Info (40 hours)

At both Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2 you will be able to use: the Internet to search for and extract info ICT and presentation software to present

and communicate information

external exam for Intermediate 2 has 2 papers:- a written paper of 1 hour testing KU of Admin Services unit and ICT applications using stimulus materials

- a practical keyskills paper of 1 hour 20 minutes tests your ability to solve

problems using software applications external exam for Intermediate 1 lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes and is split into 2 sections:

- keyskills section worth 80 marks tests your ability to carry out a series of short, integrated IT tasks - written section worth 20 marks is designed to test your KU of the Administrative Services unit

ProgressionThis course provides you with a number of core skills and a range of educational and career opportunities:

Higher in Administration HND/HNC in Business faculty or

vocational qualification at college employment in administration and

management, computing and IT, hospitality, tourism, financial services, leisure and transport and distribution

Further InformationMiss A Keating, Principal TeacherBusiness Education

Art and Design (Enquiry: Design): Advanced Higher

Why Art and Design (Enquiry: Design)?


Course Outline


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The course aims to encourage the growth of personal vision, skill, commitment and self-reliance and is an ideal opportunity for candidates to develop a portfolio for further Art or Design education. Candidates are required to undertake the mandatory Design Unit and the Design Study in order to complete the Advanced Higher Course. Within and across these elements, candidates develop knowledge, understanding and appreciation and are involved in creative and aesthetic activities associated with art and design practice. The approach is process-based. All candidates engage in: investigating and researching of relevant sources recording the development of different lines of thought and possibilities communicating thoughts, ideas and feelings in a wide variety of ways and a broad range of contexts exercising critical and evaluative skills in coming to informed judgements about their own work and

that of professional artists and designers, as appropriate.

Higher Grade Art and Design at A or B

Enquiry: Design 80 hours (120 marks)Candidates will be expected to develop the Design Enquiry through study of a context or related contexts and selected media processes. The Design Enquiry is concerned with developing and applying skills of flexible, creative thought and action through:

identifying a design problem or need investigating the requirements, constraints

and implications of a design task considering relevant design issues, for

example, functional, aesthetic, ergonomic, social and economic issues

developing and considering approaches to possible solution(s)

selecting and producing a solution(s) evaluating the process and solution(s).

Design Study (40 Hours) (60 marks)Candidates will be required to undertake a single study which must be linked directly to the Design Enquiry Unit. The Design Study covers the development of knowledge, understanding and appreciation of design practice, historical and contemporary, through:

research and investigation of the selected area of study

formulation and communication of relevant and informed personal views, opinions and judgements.

The Design Study report will be 1500 –2000 words and will arise directly from the research and investigation carried out by the candidate. The report should establish personal judgments and critical analysis of designers’ work and explain the influence on the candidate’s own practical work and area of study. It should be presented in a coherent extended report

The requirements for the folio are as follows: Design Enquiry - a minimum of 10 sheets and a maximum of 18 (the sheets can be up to A1 size or three-dimensional equivalent)Pupils are expected to produce units of work on a chosen theme. This major study is worth 70% of the overall award. 3D work and computer-aided design may be an integral part of the course.

The Design Study report will be 1500 –2000 words.The remaining 30% of the award is allocated to a related extended essay on the work of artists or designers who have tackled the same sort of topic.

For a grade A the candidate should be able to investigate a design brief

showing awareness and insight of problem solving skills and design requirements and issues

show creative use of materials, processes and concepts in selecting, applying and developing ideas

skilfully produce and evaluate a sophisticated and appropriate solution(s).

Art and Design (Enquiry: Expressive): Advanced Higher

Why Art and Design (Enquiry: Expressive)?


Course Outline


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ProgressionSuccessful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HND/HNC Employment in art and design;

communications and media; manufacturing industries

Further InformationMs G SimpsonPrincipal Teacher CurriculumArt, CDT and Physical Education

The course aims to encourage the growth of personal vision, skill, commitment and self-reliance and is an ideal opportunity for candidates to develop a portfolio for further Art or Design education. Candidates are required to undertake the mandatory Expressive Unit and Visual Arts Study in order to complete the Advanced Higher Course. Within and across these elements, candidates develop knowledge, understanding and appreciation and are involved in creative and aesthetic activities associated with art and design practice.The approach is process-based. All candidates engage in: investigating and researching of relevant sources recording the development of different lines of thought and possibilities communicating thoughts, ideas and feelings in a wide variety of ways and a broad range of contexts exercising critical and evaluative skills in coming to informed judgements about their own work and

that of professional artists and designers, as appropriate.Higher Grade Art and Design at A or B

Enquiry: Expressive 80 hours (120 marks)Candidates will be expected to develop the Expressive Enquiry Unit through study of a personally selected area or theme based on or related to the visual arts. The Expressive Enquiry is concerned with: identifying and investigating an area or theme

of personal significance, interest and relevance research of a variety of sources and stimuli,

visual and other, leading to imaginative personal responses

sustained creative personal exploration and development of lines of thought and action

analytical drawing from first hand and/or other sources

developing ability and confidence in handling media, materials and processes

resolution of ideas, feelings, thoughts and interpretation into finished artwork of a high quality

communicating personal thoughts, feelings, ideas and interpretations through the production of two and/or three-dimensional visual forms.

Visual Arts Study (40 Hours) (60 marks)Candidates will be required to undertake a single study which must be linked directly to the Expressive Enquiry Unit. The Visual Arts Study covers the development of knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Visual Arts, historical and contemporary, through: research and investigation of the selected area

of study formulation and communication of relevant and

informed personal views, opinions and judgements.

Candidates will be able to use the knowledge gained to inform and develop their own practical work. The Visual Arts Study report will be 1500 – 2000 words.

The requirements for the folio are as follows: Expressive Enquiry - a minimum of 10 sheets and a maximum of 18 (the sheets can be up to A1 size or three-dimensional equivalent) Pupils are expected to produce units of work on a chosen theme. This major study is work 70% of the overall award. 3D work and computer-aided design may be an integral part of the course.The Visual Arts Study report will be 1500 – 2000 words. The remaining 30% of the award is allocated to a related extended essay on the work of artists or designers who have tackled the same sort of topic.For a grade A the candidate should clearly show a coherent theme from

well resolved personal lines of enquiry in visual or other appropriate forms

demonstrate the ability to investigate mature personal interpretations of ideas, showing breadth and depth in sustained and detailed investigation of stimuli

demonstrate the ability to select, refine and apply images which communicate personal and imaginative ideas in the production of a confident, well-constructed, assured and a very competent body of work.

Progression

Progression

Further Information

Art and Design: Higher(One Year Course)

Why Art and Design?


Course Outline

Progression


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Successful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HND/HNC Employment in art and design;

communications and media; manufacturing industries

Ms G SimpsonPrincipal Teacher CurriculumArt, CDT and Physical Education

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to express yourself and work creatively with a variety of materials in a satisfying and enjoyable way. It provides you with insight into the world of visual arts and design and helps you to develop many skills such as research, problem solving, evaluation and communication. You are able to explore areas of personal interest and develop technological skills through a range of cultural, social and historical contexts.

Standard Grade Art and Design at Credit Level

Intermediate 2 Art and Design Course Award and Units

Standard Grade English at Credit Level is also required

Expressive Activity (40 Hours) Identifying and investigating themes Analytical drawing from first-hand sources Developing media-handling skills Developing and resolving personal ideas

and interpretations imaginatively Investigating/responding to visual stimuli Communicating personal thoughts,

feelings, ideas and interpretations via 2D and/or 3D

Design Activity (40 Hours) Developing and applying skills Identifying design problems Investigating the requirements,

constraints and implications of a design task

Considering a range of design issues Researching and developing a range of

solutions towards a 3-D outcome Developing skills, selection and evaluation

Art and Design Studies (40 Hours) 2 studies – one in relation to Expressive

Activity and one in relation to Design Activity.

The Art and Design studies culminate in a one and half hour written exam.

The practical folio consists of two units, Design and Expressive. Each unit contains three A2 sheets of work; Research and Investigation, Development and Solution.These folios are sent away for external assessment in May.

The Art and Design studies culminate in a one and a half hour practical exam where candidates are required to answer two full questions. One question relates to design the other to the visual arts. This exam usually takes place in June.

Mark BreakdownPractical FolioExpressive Unit: 80 marksDesign Unit: 80 marks

Art & Design Studies: 60 Marks

Total: 220 Marks

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher in Art and Design Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Art and Design,

Communication and Media or Manufacturing Industries.

Further Information

Art and Design: Intermediate 2 (One Year Course)

Why Art and Design?


Course Outline

Progression


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This course is designed to give you the opportunity to express yourself and work creatively with a variety of materials in a satisfying and enjoyable way. It provides you with insight into the world of visual arts and design and helps you to develop many skills such as research, problem solving, evaluation and communication. You are able to explore areas of personal interest and develop technological skill through a range of cultural, social and historical contexts.

Standard Grade Art and Design at General Level

Intermediate 1 Art and Design Course Award and Units

Standard Grade English at General Level is also required

Expressive Activity (40 Hours) Identifying and investigating themes Analytical drawing from first-hand sources Developing media-handling skills Developing and resolving personal ideas

and interpretations imaginatively Investigating/responding to visual stimuli Communicating personal thoughts,

feelings, ideas and interpretations via 2D and/or 3D



Considering a range of design issues Researching and developing a range of

solutions towards a 3-D outcome Developing skills, selection and evaluation

Art and Design Studies (40 Hours) 2 studies – one in relation to Expressive

Activity and one in relation to Design Activity.

The Art and Design studies culminate in a one hour written exam..


The Art and Design studies culminate in a one hour practical exam where candidates are required to answer two full questions. One question relates to design the other to the visual arts. This exam usually takes place in June.

Mark Breakdown

Practical FolioExpressive Unit: 80 marksDesign Unit: 80 marksArt & Design Studies: 40 Marks

Total: 200 Marks

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade in Art and Design National Certificate or Vocational

Qualification at College Employment in art and design;

communication and media; manufacturing

Further Information

Art and Design: Intermediate 1(One Year Course)

Why Art and Design?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information


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This course is designed to give you the opportunity to express yourself and work creatively with a variety of materials in a satisfying and enjoyable way. It provides you with insight into the world of visual arts and design and helps you to develop many skills such as research, problem solving, evaluation and communication. You are able to explore areas of personal interest and develop technological skill through a range of cultural, social and historical contexts.

Standard Grade Art and Design at Foundation Level

Access 3 units in Art and Design

Expressive Activity (40 Hours) Identifying and investigating themes Analytical drawing from first-hand

sources Developing media-handling skills Developing and resolving personal

ideas and interpretations imaginatively

Investigating/responding to visual stimuli

Communicating personal thoughts, feelings, ideas and interpretations via 2D and/or 3D



Considering a range of design issues Researching and developing a range

of solutions towards a 3-D outcome Developing skills, selection and

evaluation

Art and Design Studies (40 Hours) 2 studies – one in relation to

Expressive Activity and one in relation to Design Activity.

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The Art and Design studies culminate in a written response completed by the candidate under supervised conditions in class, within a one hour time period.

Mark Breakdown

Practical FolioExpressive Unit: 80 marksDesign Unit: 80 marks

Art & Design Studies: pass / fail

Total: 160 Marks

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Intermediate 2 Art and Design Training or employment


Biology: Advanced Higher

Why Biology?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Biology: Higher (One Year Course)

Why Biology?


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This 1 year course is designed to help you develop knowledge and skills that will form the basis for further study or employment related to Biology. It provides a broad-based study of a wide range of biological topics that show the importance of Biology as an investigative science and as a basis for study in many applied fields. The course develops an understanding of the way in which biological principles can be applied to issues facing the individual and society and encourages positive attitudes to others and the environment.

Advanced Higher Biology covers a wide range of biological topics that build on concepts developed in Higher Biology. The course content forms the basis for study in applied fields of Biology and further study or employment in areas related to Biology. It also enables you to develop understanding of the ways in which biological principles can be applied to the issues facing the individual and society and fosters positive attitudes to others and the environment. In addition, the course provides opportunities for you to improve your problem solving and investigative skills and develop your practical abilities.

Higher Grade Biology and Standard Grade Chemistry strongly recommended

Cell and Molecular Biology (40 Hours) structure, function and growth of

prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells structure and function of cell components molecular interaction in cell events applications of DNA technologyEnvironmental Biology (40 Hours) circulation in ecosystems interactions in ecosystems human impact on the environment

Biology Investigation (20 Hours)

One Short Unit (20 Hours) fromBiotechnology biotechnological techniques applications of biological processes.Animal Behaviour measuring behaviour development of behaviour behavioural interactionsPhysiology, Health and Exercise exercise and the cardiovascular system exercise and metabolism

Three Unit Tests (internally assessed)

One practical assessment

Investigation and final exam – marked externally and graded

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HND/HNC Employment in land, animals and

environment; hairdressing and beauty; health and medicine; manufacturing industries; science and mathematics; social caring and advisory services; sports and leisure

Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Biology Department.


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Biology: Intermediate 2 (One Year Course)

Why Biology?



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Standard Grade Biology with KU and Problem Solving at Credit Level

Intermediate 2 Biology Course Award and Units

Cell Biology (40 Hours) Cell structure in relation to function Photosynthesis Energy release Synthesis and release of proteins Cellular response in defence in

animals and plants

Genetics and Adaptation (40 Hours) Variation Selection and speciation Animal and plant adaptations

Control and Regulation (40 Hours) The control of growth and

development Physiological homeostasis Population dynamics

Three unit tests internally assessed

One Experimental Report

Final exam – marked and externally graded.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher Biology Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Land, Animals

and Environment; Hairdressing and Beauty; Health and Medicine; Manufacturing Industries; Science and Mathematics; Social, Caring and Advisory Services or Sports and Leisure

Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Biology department

This 1 year course is designed to help you to develop knowledge and skills that will form a basis for further study or employment. The course develops an understanding of the way in which biological principles can be applied to issues facing the individual and society and encourages positive attitudes to others and the environment. It therefore makes a useful contribution to your general education and personal development.

Standard Grade Biology with KU and PS at General Level

Intermediate 1 Biology Course Award & Units

Standard Grade Chemistry or Physics with KU and PS at Credit Level

Three unit tests internally assessed

One practical assessment

Final exam – marked and externally graded

Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Biology: Intermediate 1 (One Year Course)

Why Biology?

What will you learn How will you be assessed

Progression


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Living Cells (40 Hours)This unit involves the study of structure and function of cells diffusion and osmosis in plant and

animal cells enzyme action aerobic and anaerobic respiration photosynthesisEnvironmental Biology and Genetics (40 Hours)This unit involves the study of ecosystems factors affecting variety in speciesAnimal Physiology (40 Hours)This unit involves the study of mammalian nutrition control of the internal environment circulation and gas exchange sensory mechanisms and processing

of information

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade in Biology National Certificate or Vocational

Qualification at College Employment in land, animals &

environment; hairdressing & beauty; health & medicine; manufacturing; science & mathematics; social care and advisory services

Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Biology department.

This course provides an introduction to some interesting aspects of biology in a way that involves more practical work but less theory than the Standard Grade course.Unit 1: Health & Technology: Healthy hear, health lungs, healthy body. This deals with some aspects of human health and how different pieces of medical or scientificequipment can be used to measure health.

Unit 2: Biotechnological Industries:Biotechnology is using living orangisms (bacteria and fungi) to produce useful products. This topic covers four types of industry that use biotechnology – the dairy industry, detergent manufacture,

yeast-based industries and pharmaceuticals.

Unit 3: Growing plants from seeds, taking cuttings and plant production. The advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of soils, composts, fertilizers, pesticides etc and some of the many reasons why people grow plants.

There are three units, each of which has a test at the end of consisting of Knowledge and Understanding and Problem Solving questions and a Practical investigation. You have to pass all three tests, but it is possible to be retested if you fail first time. There is also a written exam on all three units at the end of the course.

Successful completion of this course may lead to:

Intermediate 2 Biology

Employment with Animals, Land & Environment Hairdressing & Beauty Manufacturing Industries Social, Caring & Advisory

Services

How will you learn:

Further Information

Business Management: Higher (One Year Course)

Why Business Management?Higher Business Management offers you the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge that will allow you to participate in the complex world of business and information. Regardless of whether you intend to study business at further education or pursue a career in business you will find this course useful after you leave school as your personal effectiveness is enhanced. The course is designed to help you develop an understanding of the role and operation of business in the modern environment, develop your analytical skills, improve your ability to communicate in oral and written forms and interpret business information. It will further develop your decision-making and problem-solving skills. Successful completion of this course counts towards the achievement of the core skill Critical Thinking at Higher (SCQF level 7).

Entry to the Course Assessment SG Business Management at Credit level Intermediate 2 Business Management

with full units and course award Fresh start with proven track record at

Higher Grade

To achieve the award at Higher level:

successful completion of the NABs for the 3 units making up the course

external exam of 2 hours and 30 minutes duration designed to test KU, problem solving and decision making which is split into 2 sections:

- section 1 worth 50 marks is a case study and you will answer a number of mandatory questions based on a business or an industry - section 2 worth 50 marks is the completion of 2 out of a choice of 5 extended response questions which integrate topics from the 3 units


Business Enterprise (40 hours)

You will show knowledge of:

Progression


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The course is designed to encourage you to take more responsibility for your own learning. You will work alone or in groups involved in a wide range of learning experiences and such as carrying out experiments, problem solving exercises, computer simulations, and researching information from a wide rage of sources. The emphasis is on ‘finding out for yourself’ and all pupils (both boys and girls) will find this new approach to Biology stimulating and rewarding.

Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Biology department.

the role of business in society the use of information and ICT the decision-making process in business

BDA 1 – Marketing & Operations (40 hrs)

You will show knowledge of and be able to: analyse marketing decisions analyse operations decisions

BDA 2 – Finance & HRM (40 hrs)

You will show knowledge of and be able to: interpret financial information analyse human resource decisions

You will also complete a unit examining the internal structure of modern organisations


Ad Higher in Business Management Degree/HND/HNC in Business faculty employment in accountancy and

management, computing and IT, financial services, hospitality, tourism and retailing and merchandising


Business Management: Intermediate 1/2 (One Year Course)

Why Business Management?Business Management introduces you to the business world and helps you understand the role and operation of business in the world today. Regardless of whether you intend to study or pursue a career in business you will find this course useful after you leave school as your understanding of the complex world you live in will be enhanced. The course is designed to help you develop an understanding of business in our modern society, develop your decision-making and problem-solving skills and improve your personal effectiveness.

Entry to the Course Assessment SG Bus Man at Foundation/General Intermediate 1 Business Management full course award Fresh-start pupils who demonstrate an interest in the subject and have a proven track-record and work ethic

In January it will be decided which level you will be presented at, Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 2.

To achieve a full course award:

for both Int 1 and Int 2 award successful completion of the NABs for the 3 units

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external exam for Int 2 is 1 hour and 45 minutes and is split into 2 sections:

- section 1 worth 25 marks is a case study designed to test your KU and ability to explain problems and make decisions - section 2 worth 50 marks involves answering 2 from a choice of 5 extended writing questions which tests knowledge of the course content

external exam for Int 1 is 1 hour and 15 minutes and worth 50 marks. The paper consisting of 2 case studies testing KU, problem solving and decision making using short answer questions which integrate topics from across the course

The Intermediate 2 course is designed around 3 units and will develop your knowledge of:

Business Enterprise (40 hours) business activity in society and changes in

external environment importance of information and ICT decision making in organisations

BDA 1 - Marketing & Operations (40 hours) role of marketing and strategies role of operations and operation decisions

BDA 2 – Finance & HR (40 hours) role of finance and financial decisions role of human resources and HR decisions

You will also complete a unit examining the internal organisation of modern organisations

The Int 1 course is designed around 3 units and will develop your knowledge of:

Business Enterprise (40 hours) nature and importance of business role of stakeholders in business enterprises changing nature of business enterprises

Business Decision Areas (40 hours) role and importance of marketing,

operations, HR and finance to businesses

Business Information and ICT (40 hours) sources, types and uses of information uses, costs and benefits of ICT to business solving business problems using software

ProgressionSuccessful completion of this course may lead to:

Higher in Business Management HND/HNC in Business faculty or

vocational qualification at college employment in administration and

accounts, computing and IT, hospitality, tourism, financial services, leisure and retailing and merchandising


Chemistry: Advanced Higher

Why Chemistry?

The study of chemistry at Advanced Higher develops the knowledge and skills gained at Higher in relation to the physical and natural environments. The course is relevant, highlighting the importance of chemistry to everyday life and creating a positive image of chemistry and its associated industries. Students will develop the skills necessary for independent study and research that will be of benefit in the world of work and further education.



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Higher Chemistry, units and course award and strongly recommend Higher Maths

National Unit Assessment ( NAB) for each unit

12 Prescribed practicals with experimental report on one

Investigation report (25 marks)

External exam (100 marks)Course Outline

Electronic structure and the periodic Table ( 0.5 unit)

Principles of chemical reactions ( 1 unit)

Organic Chemistry ( 1 unit )

Chemical investigation ( 0.5 unit)

Progression The course is particularly suitable for

students wishing to continue to study chemistry or a course in which chemistry is a major component of the course, eg. medicine, chemical engineering environment and health services. The course will also be of benefit to those aiming for direct entry to chemistry related employment.

Further InformationMrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Chemistry Department

Chemistry: Higher (One Year Course)

Why Chemistry?



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The study of Chemistry at Higher can make an important contribution to your knowledge and understanding of the physical and natural world. This 1 year course provides a good basis for further study in Chemistry or related subjects, such as environmental and food sciences. It also provides valuable background knowledge for training in many areas of health and technology.

Standard Grade Chemistry at Credit Grades 1 or 2 and Standar Grade Credit or Int 2 Maths

Intermediate 2 Chemistry Course Award Mathematics

3 unit tests internally assessed

SQA Examination lasting 2 Hours 30 minutes

1 Experiment Report(9 PPAs – 1 assessed report)

Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Chemistry: Intermediate 2 (One Year Course)

Why Chemistry?


Course Outline

Progression


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Energy Matters (40 Hours) Reaction rates Enthalpy Patterns in the periodic table Bonding Structure and properties The moleThe World of Carbon (40 Hours) Fuels Nomenclature and structural formulae Reactions and uses of carbon

compounds Polymers Natural productsChemical Reactions (40 Hours) The chemical industry Hess’s Law Equilibrium Acids and bases Redox reactions Nuclear chemistry

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher in Chemistry Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Animals, Land and

Environment; Health and Medicine; Manufacturing Industries; Science and Mathematics; Security and Protective Services; Sports and Leisure.

Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Chemistry Department

This 1 year course is designed to provide a broad coverage of key concepts in Chemistry and demonstrates the relevance of Chemistry in our everyday lives. It provides a bridge between Standard Grade Chemistry at General level and further study at Higher. In addition it provides you with background knowledge and problem solving skills that are valuable in a wide range of career paths.

Standard Grade Chemistry at General Level

Intermediate 1 Chemistry Course and Units

Standard Grade Biology or Physics at Credit

Intermediate 2 Biology or Physics and a qualifying course in Mathematics(and General Maths/Int 1 Maths)

Building Blocks (40 Hours)This unit develops knowledge and understanding, problem solving skills and practical abilities in the context of substances reaction rates the structure of the atom bonding structure and properties chemical symbolism the moleCarbon Compounds (40 Hours)This unit develops knowledge and understanding, problem solving skills and practical abilities in the context of fuels nomenclature and structural formulae reactions of carbon compounds plastics and synthetic fibres natural productsAcids, Bases and Metals (40 Hours)This unit develops knowledge and understanding, problem solving skills and practical abilities in the context of acids and bases salt preparation metals


SQA Examination lasting 2 Hours

1 Experiment Report (9PPAs)

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade Chemistry National or Vocational Qualification

at College Employment in animals, land and

environment; health and medicine; manufacturing industries; science and mathematics; security and protective services

Further Information

Computing: Advanced Higher

Why Advanced Higher Computing


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information


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Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Chemistry department

Advanced Higher Computing is not only about learning to use current hardware and software. It is designed to give you the knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills to become an ICT tool designer of the future. It also provides the opportunity for independent and investigative work.

Higher Computing course award C or above.

Software Development (40 hours)

In this unit you will learn to explain aspects of the software development

process in relation to systems analysis and design explain system testing

describe debugging techniques understand development languages and

environments.

Developing a Software Solution (40 hours)

This unit allows you to develop your ability to apply your knowledge, understanding and skills to a practical activity. You will be asked to

analyse a computing problem

design and build a computer - based solution.

Artificial Intelligence (40 hours)

In this unit you are require to

analyse the processes related to problem solving in artificial intelligence

analyse the representation of knowledge domains and methods of searching these

critically appraise features of expert system shells.

All units must be completed and assessed by your teacher/lecturer according to SQA guidelines. 50% of the final award is based on an examination, set and marked by the SQA and 50% on the Computing Project which is externally moderated by the SQA.


Degree/HNC/HND

Employment in Computing and IT; Science and Mathematics.

.

Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Computing Department

Computing: Higher (One Year Course)

Why Computing?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Computing: Intermediate 2 (One Year Course)

Why Computing?


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Computers play an important role in modern society. The influence of computer systems has affected home, work and leisure activities. The course will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of underlying computing concepts, and acquire practical skills in the development of computing solutions. The course is extremely useful for those planning a career involving work with computers but it is also of value in terms of your general education and personal development.

Standard Grade Computing at Credit Level Intermediate 2 Computing Course Award

and Units

Computer Systems (40 Hours)Develop a knowledge and understanding of the principles of computer systems. Apply knowledge through the use of contemporary hardware and software.

Software Development (Programming) (40 Hours)An opportunity to further knowledge and understanding of the software development process. Use the facilities of a software development environment. Produce a solution to a software problem.

Multimedia Technology (40 Hours)An opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding, practical skills and problem-solving based on:

Development of multimedia applications

Graphical, sound and video data Technical implications of multimedia

technology

Internal assessment of units. Practical coursework worth 30%

of overall award. SQA Examination Paper – 2

hours 30 minutes.o Section 1 and 2 worth 90

marks on Computer Systems and Software Development

o Section 3 worth 50 marks on Multimedia Technology

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher in Computing Degree/HND/HNC Employment in Computing and ICT;

Science and Mathematics

Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Computing department


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Creative Industries Intermediate 2(One Year Course)

Why Creative Industries?


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Computers play an important role in modern society. The influence of computer systems has affected home, work and leisure activities. The course will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of underlying computing concepts, and acquire practical skills in the development of computing solutions. This course is useful for those planning a career involving the use of computers but it is also valuable in terms of general education and personal development.

Standard Grade Computing at General Level

Pupils with a genuine interest in a qualification in ICT including programming but no Standard Grade qualification should see Mrs Mitchell

Computer Systems (40 Hours)Develop a knowledge and understanding of the principles of computer systems. Apply knowledge through the use of contemporary hardware and software.

Software Development (Programming) (40 Hours)An opportunity to further knowledge and understanding of the software development process. Use the facilities of a software development environment. Produce a solution to a software problem.

Multimedia Technology (40 Hours)An opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding, practical skills and problem-solving based on:

Development of multimedia applications

Graphical, sound and video data Technical implications of multimedia

technology

Technology Internal assessment of units.

Practical coursework worth 30% of overall award.

SQA Examination Paper – 1 hour 30 minutes.o Section 1 and 2 worth 45 marks

on Computer Systems and Software Development

o Section 3 worth 25 marks on Multimedia

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher in Computing Degree/HND/HNC Employment in Computing and ICT;

Science and Mathematics

Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Computing Department

The Creative Industries course is designed to provide a qualification which reflects the knowledge and skills required for employment / further study in the wide range of sectors in the Creative Industries. It also develops an awareness of the opportunities and range of employment within a chosen sector. The course will enable candidates to develop practical skills together with employability skills and attitudes needed to work in the Creative Industries. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop skills in their chosen area; photography, music, dance, fashion, musical theatre, film and television, sound production, are some of the many options candidates can choose from.


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information


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There is no previous qualification needed. Entry to the course is at the discretion of Mrs Adam and Miss Reid.

Please note that whilst an interest in music would be beneficial, it is not essential. Candidates do not need to be able to play an instrument.

Unit 1: An Introduction Introduces candidates to different sectors and the career paths and job roles in these sectors. This unit raises awareness of the employability skills and qualifications required by the industry. It also focuses on the generic skills and attitudes valued by employers and provides opportunities for candidates to evaluate their own progress.

Unit 2: Skills Development Focuses primarily on practical activity. It is designed to allow candidates the opportunity to practise and develop their craft and improve practical skills associated with a chosen job role.

Unit 3: The Creative Process Candidates will be given a brief to interpret and they will contribute their own ideas to an overall team response.

Unit 4: The Creative Project Candidates will work as part of a team throughout the planning and implementation of a creative project to a given brief.

Throughout the course of the year, candidates will have the opportunity to visit a variety of sectors to speak to professionals in their chosen area. There will also be guest speakers who will assist with the creative project.

To achieve the course award, candidates must successfully achieve all 4 units that make up the course. There is no externally assessed exam

Assessment of the course is through a range of methods including a candidate folio and practical activities. Practical activities will be supported by observation checklists.

National Qualification courses in a range of subject areas.

Training / employment in Creative Industries.

Further / Higher education

Miss S Reid (Music Department) or Mrs A Adam (Depute Head Teacher)

Higher Dance (One year course)

Why Dance?


Course Outline

Higher Drama(One Year Course)


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The course aims to encourage the growth of personal expression, skill and commitment. The course will enable pupils to experience a range of styles and allows them to work on individual choreography.

Candidates must have prior experience in Dance and there will be an audition for this course.

Higher Dance is for those with prior experience in Dance.

Pupils will cover a variety of styles as well as being involved in choreography and its process. A strong emphasis will be placed on technique work to build a basis for the dances.

The areas that will be studied are Jazz, Contemporary, Ethnic (African), Alternative (a second Contemporary) and Choreography. NABs in these areas are externally marked.

The majority of the examinable course is choreography where pupils have to pick a theme and choreograph their own dance for 2-5 other dancers. The choreography must make reference to choreographic structures and devices and pupils will be required to write an 1800 word essay on this. They will also have to provide a logbook and mood board to demonstrate influences in their theme. The set pieces of Jazz and Contemporary, and strengths and weaknesses within these must also be discussed within the essay. The choreography and set pieces will be performed on an examination day assessed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. There will be a final written examination evaluating the whole process.

NABs that must be passed are in: Jazz Contemporary Ethnic (African) Alternative (a second

Contemporary) Choreography

Final examination: Performance choreographed

set pieces in Jazz and Contemporary for external examiner.

Performance and direction of choreography for external examiner.

An essay on choreography and set pieces (1800 words)

Evaluation of choreographic processes under exam conditions (3 hours)

In addition pupils will be required to complete:

Log book Mood board

ProgressionSuccessful completion of this course may lead to: Dance courses at college/university Performing Arts opportunities

Further InformationMs G SimpsonPrincipal Teacher CurriculumArt, CDT and Physical Education

Why Drama?Not only is drama an excellent medium for personal and social development it provides you with skills that further education and employers consider invaluable such as a fuller understanding and awareness of self and others and well-developed skills in communication, cooperation and relationships.

Entry to the Course Int 2 Drama – preferably at A or BStandard Grade Drama - CreditAnd /or Standard Grade English – Credit (2 in writing and reading)

Course Outline: The course is in three units; Investigative Drama, Study of a Text in its Theatrical Context and Contemporary Scottish Theatre

Unit 1: Investigative Drama In this unit, you will, as a group, use creative drama skills to investigate and explore a theme, issue or topic. You will devise your own drama and present the end product to an invited audience. As a group member, you will be responsible for the organisation and direction of a section of the presentation.Unit 2: Study of a Text in its Theatrical ContextIn this unit, you will study a set text from the perspective of an actor and a director. You will use your studies of the text to develop a directorial interpretation of the play and you will take on and perform a section of the play as an actor.Unit 3: Contemporary Scottish TheatreIn this unit you will study a minimum of three contemporary Scottish plays. The plays will be explored from both the perspective of an actor and that of an audience in terms of communication of meaning and impact on audiences.

Progression Successful completion of the course may lead on to Advanced Higher Drama; excellent inter-personal skills; increased confidence; the ability to work as part of a team and careers in Theatre Production and the Arts, as well as entry to universities and colleges.

AssessmentInternal Assessment of unitsExternally assessed practical assessmentSQA Examination – written paper

Further InformationMiss L McGadey or Ms J Wright Drama Teachers or Mr P Reid Head Teacher


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Early Education and Child Care Int 1 (One Year Course)

Why Child Care?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information


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The emphasis of this course is to help candidates begin to prepare for working in the early education and childcare sector and to develop employability skills. They will develop the basic knowledge and skills required in this vocational area. The Course is designed as an introduction to early education and childcare at Intermediate 1 level and helps candidates begin to understand some of the demands and responsibilities of working in this sector.

Keen interest in working with children.

Child Development Candidates will study the development of children from birth to young adulthood.

Play in Early Education and Childcare Candidates will become aware of the way in which the different types of play can affect the development of children.

Working in Early Education and Childcare This Unit will give candidates an insight into the early education and childcare.

Care of Children Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate a range of practical skills needed when caring for children.

Assessment of Units will be by means of a folio of evidence gathered, through pupil investigations, restricted response and closed book tests. Each Unit will be supported by a National Assessment Bank (NAB) item which will provide an assessment package and will exemplify the national standard.

Early Education and Childcare Course at Intermediate 2

Care Issues for Society Course at Intermediate 2

Further Education/employment

Mrs G MelvilleOrMrs L Henderson OrMrs E McKenzie (PTC Home Economics, RMPS and Geography Departments

Early Education and Child Care Int 2(One Year Course)

Why Child Care?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information


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The emphasis of this course is to help candidates begin to prepare for working in the early education and childcare sector and to develop employability skills. They will develop the basic knowledge and skills required in this vocational area. The Course is designed as a continuation course from Intermediate 1 Early Education and Childcare as a way of expanding candidates understanding of some of the demands and responsibilities of working in this sector.

Intermediate 1 Early Education and Childcare

Child Development Candidates will study the development of children from birth to young adulthood.

Play in Early Education and Childcare Candidates will become aware of the way in which the different types of play can affect the development of children.

Working in Early Education and Childcare This Unit will give candidates an insight into the early education and childcare.

Care and Feeding of Children Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate a range of practical skills needed when caring and feeding children.

Assessment of Units will be by means of a folio of evidence gathered, by restricted response and closed book test. Each Unit will be supported by a National Assessment Bank (NAB) item which will provide an assessment package and will exemplify the national standard.

Early Education and Childcare Course at Higher

Further Education/employment

Mrs G MelvilleOrMrs L Henderson OrMrs E McKenzie (PTC Home Economics, RMPS and Geography Departments

English: Advanced Higher

Why English?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

English: Higher (One Year Course)

Why English?


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This course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills that you have gained in Higher English, and allow you to pursue particular interests and strengths in more specialised areas of study. The course presents considerable academic and personal challenges and requires you to think and work independently but, if you like literature, it should also be enjoyable. It provides a sound base for further study of English and also gives you a level of linguistic competence which is extremely valuable for a wide range of other studies and employment situations.

Higher Grade English.

Dissertation (40 Hours)This unit places emphasis on independent study and demands a high degree of initiative and responsibility.

Almost all students study literature, though there are other fields of study.

You are required to produce a dissertation of 3500-4000 words on your approved topic.

Literary Study (40 Hours)One essay to be passed under test conditions on agreed text(s) that you have studied.

Creative Writing (40 Hours)Work will be produced in several genres, with the best two pieces selected for an assessment folio.

A dissertation that is internally marked and externally verified

Folio of creative writing

1 examination paper covering literature (one critical essay to be written)

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HND/HNC Employment in Arts, Social

Sciences and Religion; Communications and Media

Mrs A WatersonPrincipal Teacher CurriculumEnglish and Modern Languages Departments

Being competent in English is the key to success in many aspects of life and work. Skills in English language and communication are important in many school, college and university courses and essential in many occupations. A qualification in English is often required for entry into further and higher education. This course aims to improve and extend your experience of English in prose, poetry and drama.


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

English: Intermediate 2 (One Year Course)

Why English?


Course Outline


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Standard Grade English at Credit Level overall and Credit Level in Writing and Reading Elements

Intermediate 2 English, preferably at A or B

Language Study (40 Hours)Writing of different kinds and related reading including informative, expressive, creative and imaginative texts. Texts are studied closely and analysed for quality and style of writing, meaning and information.

Literary Study (40 Hours)Reading of literature and making critical responses to it. You will study a wide variety of texts from at least 3 of these categories – prose fiction and non-fiction, poetry, drama and mass media.

Internal Assessment of Units

Folio of two pieces of writing from different genre. Sent to SQA for external marking (worth 20% of overall award)

SQA Examination Paper 1 - Close Reading for 1 ¾ hours (worth 40% of the overall award).

SQA Examination Paper 2 - Two critical essays for 1½ hours (worth 40% of the overall award).

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher English Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Arts, Social Science,

Communications and Media


Being competent in English is the key to success in many aspects of life and work. Skills in English language and communication are important in many school, college and university courses and essential in many occupations. A qualification in English is often required for entry to further and higher education. This course aims to improve and extend your language and communication skills and broaden your experience of English in prose, poetry and drama.

Standard Grade English at good General level or above

Intermediate 1 English Course Award and Units, preferably at A or B


Folio of two pieces of writing from different genre. Sent to SQA for external marking (20% of overall award)

SQA Examination Paper 1 - Close Reading for 1 hour (worth 40% of the overall award).

SQA Examination Paper 2 – Two critical essays for 1½ hours (worth 40% of the overall award).

Progression

Further Information

English: Intermediate 1 (One Year Course)

Why English?


Course Outline

Progression


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Language Study (40 Hours)This unit is centred on writing of different kinds and also covers a wide range of related reading including informative, expressive, creative and imaginative texts.

Literary Study (40 Hours)This unit is centred on reading literature and making critical responses to it. You are asked to study a wide variety of texts from at least three of these categories – prose fiction and non-fiction, poetry, drama and mass media.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade English National or Vocational Qualification

at College Employment in arts, social sciences

and religion; communications and media


Being able to read, speak and write well in English is the key to success in many aspects of life and work. Skills in English are important in many school/college subjects and essential in many occupations. This course provides you with purposeful reading, writing, talking and listening. These activities enable you to improve and extend your communication skills and also help you to enjoy the English Language in prose, poetry and drama.

Standard Grade English at General 4

Access 3 units in EnglishYou must complete two units in this course.

Language Study This unit is centred on writing of different kinds and also covers a wide range of related reading, including informative, expressive, creative and imaginative texts.

Literary Study This unit is centred on the reading of literature and your responses to it. A variety of texts are studied from at least two of four categories - prose fiction, poetry, drama and mass media.


Folio of one piece of writing from a selected genre. Sent to SQA for external marking.

SQA Examination Paper that takes 90 minutes to complete – 45 minutes on close reading and 45 minutes for a critical essay.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Intermediate 2 English Vocational Qualification at College English is a universal qualification

and is relevant to almost all careers.

Further Information

Geography: Higher (One Year Course)

Why Geography?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information


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This course is designed to enable you to use geographical analysis to develop a detailed understanding of important aspects of the contemporary world. This involves studying the ways that people and the environment interact and examining the environmental issues that arise in a rapidly changing world. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills including research, evaluation, and presentation, information technology, mapping and statistics.

Intermediate 2 Geography Course Award and Units or

Standard Grade English at Credit Level orIntermediate 2 and Standard Grade Maths/General or Intermediate 1

Geography (80 Hours) Physical Environments1. Atmosphere2. Hydrosphere3. Lithosphere4. Biosphere Human Environments1. Population Geography2. Rural Geography3. Industrial Geography4. Urban Geography

Environmental Interaction (40 Hours) Group 11. Rural land resources2. Rural land degradation3. River basin management Group 21. Urban change and its management2. European regional inequalities3. Development and health

Units are internally assessed.

External Examination: 2 papers that make up 100% of the grade available.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher Geography Higher in Modern Studies or History Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Town Planning,

Surveying, Leisure Management, Travel and Tourism or Teaching

Mrs E McKenziePrincipal Teacher CurriculumGeography, RMPS and Home Economics Departments

Geography: Intermediate 2 (One Year Course)

Why Geography?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Geography: Intermediate 1 (One Year Course)

Why Geography?


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This course uses examples from the British Isles, Europe and other parts of the world to illustrate the different ways in which people make use of their physical environment and deal with the difficulties it can present. You will learn how the world is changing and gain understanding of the important environmental issues of our time. The course is useful for some careers and is of value if you are interested in travel and world affairs. You will be able to develop skills such as describing, evaluating, problem solving and investigating through a wide range of learning activities.

Intermediate 1 Geography Course Award and Units

Standard Grade English and Maths at General Level

Unit One: Physical Environments (40 Hours) Physical landscapes and land use Landscape – conflict and management

Unit Two: Human Environment (40 Hours) Rich and poor countries Population Industry/Agriculture

Unit Three: Environmental Interaction (40 Hours) Development and Health Environmental Hazards Rural land degradation River basin management European environmental inequalities

All units are internally assessed.

One examination paper worth 100% of the grade available.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade Geography National or vocational qualification

at college Employment in Town Planning,

Surveying, Leisure Management, Travel and Tourism or Teaching



Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Graphic Communication: Advanced Higher

Why Graphic Communication?


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This course uses examples from the British Isles, Europe and other parts of the world to illustrate the different ways in which people make use of their physical environment and deal with the difficulties it can present. You will learn how the world is changing and gain understanding of the important environmental issues of our time. The course is useful for some careers and is of value if you are interested in travel and world affairs. You will be able to develop skills such as describing, evaluating, problem solving and investigating through a wide range of learning activities.

Access 3 Geography Standard Grade English and Maths at

Foundation level

Unit One: Physical Environments (40 Hours) Physical landscapes and land use Landscape – conflict and management

Unit Two: Human Environment (40 Hours) Rich and poor countries Population

Unit Three: Environmental Interaction (40 Hours) Rural Land Degradation Environmental Hazards


1 examination paper worth 100% of the grade available.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Intermediate 2 Geography Vocational Qualification at

College Employment in animals, land

and environment; construction; hospitality and catering; tourism


The course allows pupils who have studied Higher Graphics to study two major areas of the subject in much greater depth – 3D-modelling CAD work and a DTP project. There is a small technical graphics course, but this is not the main focus on the course. 3D modelling is used in many current vocations, particularly architecture, product design and media. We use industry based programs, making the course very relevant to sixth years looking to procure hands-on skills for work. Pupils will undertake a modelling project where they study a particular product, strip it down to its main components and model it in Autodesk Inventor. Pupils then create the surrounding environment (e.g. bathroom, kitchen, bedroom) to place the 3D model in. Realistic materials and lighting are then used to render it effectively. The DTP project sees pupils analysing existing publications such as magazines in a topic of their own interest and they are then asked to create their own publication in the same vein as the one analysed. Pupils will aim for a professional and visually stimulating finish, convincing enough to be seen as a professional publication. This is an excellent way to learn the principles of effective design and communication and to build up a portfolio of work for university / college entrance.


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Higher Graphic Communication Higher Art and Design and Higher

Information Systems/Computing

Technical Graphics (20 Hours)Further develop manual skills in 2-point measured perspective and geometric constructions used in the generation of orthographic drawings.Computer-Aided 3D Modelling, Visualisation and Presentation (60 Hours) Create 3D CAD surface models Create 3D CAD solid models Produce computer-aided drawings from a

3D CAD design Produce computer-aided rendered images

from 3D CAD modelsComputer-Aided Graphic Presentation (40 Hours) Evaluate the application of design

principles in professional graphics presentations

Design and produce a professional graphic presentation for a client group

Desktop publishing characteristics are identified and their functions described correctly.

External Examination

Computer Aided Modelling visualisation and presentation (externally moderated)

Computer Aided Graphic Presentation (externally moderated)

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HND/HNC Employment in art and design,

computing and ICT, construction, engineering and architecture

Ms G SimpsonPrincipal Teacher CurriculumArt, CDT and Physical Education Departments

Graphic Communication is a means of presenting information and promoting products in a visually stimulating yet informative manner. The course is split up into two distinct areas – a Thematic Presentation and Technical Graphics. The Thematic Presentation is the detailed study of a product, chosen by the pupil, where it is broken down to its components and detailed freehand orthographic sketches and illustration techniques are used to produce visually stimulating folio pages. The product is then recreated in a 3D modelling environment and rendered to a realistic quality. Technical Graphics will see the pupil’s complete complex geometric problems and pictorial work as well as industry level assembly and sectioning drawings. The course is an ideal lead in for pupils considering careers in architecture, construction, engineering, fashion, product / graphic / interior design and media-based careers.

Standard Grade Graphic Communication at Credit Level with a minimum of a Credit 2 in drawing

Intermediate 2 Graphic Communication Course Award and Units

SG Art at Credit (all elements at 2) Intermediate 2 Product Design

Technical Graphics 1 (40 Hours) Apply manual techniques of pictorial

representation to suit subject matter Apply manual techniques of geometric

construction in the generation of orthographic drawings

Apply manual techniques of illustration and presentation to give emphasis and realism to graphic presentations

Technical Graphics 2 (40 Hours) Apply manual techniques of orthographic

projection to produce drawings of components, assemblies and location in third angle projection

Apply the principles of dimensions to orthographic drawings

Demonstrate knowledge of the use of graphic communication within a typical company structure

Computer Graphics (40 Hours) Produce orthographic and pictorial drawings

using a computer-aided draughing system Produce computer-rendered drawings using an

illustration/paint package Demonstrate knowledge of desk-top publishing

by producing single and double page layouts Demonstrate the application of 3D drawing and

modelling software Demonstrate knowledge of the industrial and

commercial applications of computer aided graphics

3 unit test (marked internally) in – Technical Graphics 1 Technical Graphics 2 Computer Graphics+ an External Examination (3 Hours)

Personal thematic project worth 30% of final mark. This is internally graded and subject to external moderation

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Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher in Graphic

Communication Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Art and Design;

Computing and IT; Construction, Architecture and Engineering


Graphic Communication is a means of presenting information and promoting products in a visually stimulating yet informative manner. Intermediate 2 is a distilled version of Higher Graphics course, making it ideal preparation for pupils who did not take the subject after Standard Grade or those who wish to study the subject for the first time. The Course is split into two distinct knowledge areas - Technical Graphics and Computer Graphics. As an introduction, the start of the course is where pupils will begin to develop freehand sketching skills by sketching everyday objects and adding colour and effective presentation techniques to achieve a visually stimulating piece of work. The next stage will be Computer Graphics where pupils again take an existing product and produce several different drawings generated from 3D models created in Autodesk Inventor. Technical Graphics sees the pupils complete complex geometric problems and pictorial work as well as industry level assembly and sectioning drawings. The course is an ideal lead in for pupils considering careers in architecture, construction, engineering, fashion, product / graphic / interior design and media-based careers.

Standard Grade Graphic Communication at General Level with a minimum of a General 4 in drawing element

Standard Grade Art and Design at Credit Level

Technical Graphics 1 (40 Hours) draw isometric, planometric and oblique views

of everyday items construct and draw views of right prisms,

pyramids, cylinders and cones in orthographic projection

sketch perspective views and apply freehand illustration techniques

Technical Graphics 2 (40 Hours) produce sketches and drawings of everyday

items and locations produce drawings of assemblies and sectional

views in orthographic projection, working from orthographic or pictorial details of components

apply knowledge of British Standards conventions in the production of orthographic and location drawings

Computer Graphics (40 Hours) produce orthographic and pictorial drawings

using a computer-aided draughting package produce computer-rendered drawings for

promotional purposes using an illustration package

produce single or double page layouts using a desktop publishing pack

demonstrate knowledge associated with computer graphics

3 unit test (marked internally) in – Technical Graphics 1 Technical Graphics 2 Computer Graphics+ an External Examination.

Personal computing project worth 30% of final mark. This is internally graded and subject to external moderation.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade Graphic

Communication National or Vocational Qualification

at College Employment in art and design;

computing and ICT; construction; engineering and architecture

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History: Advanced Higher

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This course is designed to add to the breadth and depth of your knowledge and understanding of historical concepts through a chosen historical context.

It also aims to develop your skills in evaluating events and sources and making judgements. The historical research unit will enhance your skills in planning, researching, preparing and presenting an independent study.

Higher History

Historical Study: The American Civil War or Soviet Russia 1917 - 53 (80 Hours) Apply knowledge and demonstrate

understanding of historical developments, events and issues

Explain, analyse and evaluate historical developments, events and issues

Evaluate complex sources with reference to their provenance and context

Evaluate complex sources with reference to their wider historical context

Historical Research (40 Hours)An in-depth study of a historical topic and write and dissertation on it of around 4000 words and have an introduction, development and conclusion. This work will enhance your research and presentation skills and encourage the more sophisticated skills of Source analysis Sustained reasoning and independent

study

Essay writing, source handling and the completion of a dissertation are all used to assess this course and make up 100% of the grade available.

Details of the assessments are available from the History Department.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HND/HNC Employment in arts, social sciences

and religion; law; libraries, museums and archaeology

Mr P WrightPrincipal TeacherHistory


History: Higher (One Year Course)

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The aim of this course is to provide breadth and depth to your knowledge and understanding of historical themes through a study of chosen period contexts. It is also intended to enable you to develop skills in explaining historical developments and events, evaluating sources and drawing conclusions.

Standard Grade History at Credit Level Intermediate 2 History Course Award and

Units A Higher in another Social Subject

Historical Study (40 Hours)

Scottish and British

Historical Study (40 Hours)

European and World

Historical Special Topic (40 Hours)

Scotland and the impact of WW1

Knowledge and understanding and enquiry skills are used to assess this course and make up 100% of the grade available.

Details of the assessments are available from the History Department.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher History Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Arts, Social Science

and Religion; Law; Libraries, Museums and Archaeology


This course is designed to enable you to increase the breadth and depth of your knowledge and understanding of historical themes through a range of period contexts.

It is also intended to enable you to develop skills in explaining historical developments and events, evaluating sources and drawing conclusions. The course makes a valuable contribution to your general education and personal development.


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Intermediate 1 History Course Award and Units Standard Grade General Award in another

Social Subject Students who have had completed Intermediate

2 in S3/S4 may wish to improve their grade at Int 2 or to study new History Int 2 courses in S5.

You are required to choose three topics

one from Historical Study: Scottish and British History

one from Historical Study: European and World History and

a third from either group

The topics cover three historical periods, Medieval Early Modern and Later Modern

The same period option does not have to be chosen for all three topics and Scottish History may occupy up to two thirds of the course.

Assessment is based on a combination of knowledge and understanding and the ability to understand sources in History.At Int 2 level, students complete an extended essay which is marked by the SQA.

Our courses have been constructed so as to allow our students to understand the world as it is by studying the world as it was. This applies particularly to the history of Scotland and Britain.

Students who successfully complete the Int 2 course can expect to start on Higher studies before the end of their second year. Those who enjoy success at Int 1 can aim for Int 2 by studying a completely different range of Historical contexts.

History develops skills in English language (especially extended and analytical writing) and critical thinking. History students are therefore prepared for any employment which requires these skills.


History enables you to study the past in order to understand the present.

This course gives you the opportunity to increase the breadth and depth of your knowledge and understanding of a wide range of historical topics. The study of History also develops skills of evaluating and investigating which will help you gain understanding of the world we live in now.

Standard Grade History or another Social Subject at Foundation Level

Intermediate 1 in another Social Subject

Assessment is based on a combination of knowledge and understanding and the ability to understand sources in History.At Int 2 level, students complete an extended essay which is marked by the SQA.

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You are required to complete three units of work, one from group a), one from group b) and a third from either group.

Both groups provide a variety of topics from Medieval, Early Modern and Later Modern periods.

Group a) Historical Study: Scottish and BritishA range of important themes of Scottish and British history are included in the options available. Examples are

Wallace, Bruce and the Wars of Independence, 1286 -1328

Immigrants and Exiles: Scotland 1830s - 1930s

A Time of Troubles: Ireland 1900 - 1923

Group b) Historical Study: European and WorldA range of important themes of European and World history are included in the options available.Examples are

The Norman Conquest 1060 – 1153 Citizens! The French Revolution 1789

– 1794 In the Shadow of the Bomb: The Cold

War 1945 – 1985.

Our courses have been constructed so as to allow our students to understand the world as it is by studying the world as it was. This applies particularly to the history of Scotland and Britain.

Students who successfully complete the Int 2 course can expect to start on Higher studies before the end of their second year. Those who enjoy success at Int 1 can aim for Int 2 by studying a completely different range of Historical contexts.

History develops skills in English language (especially extended and analytical writing) and critical thinking. History students are therefore prepared for any employment which requires these skills.


This course is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and techniques that are required for food production in domestic and hospitality situations. It is therefore a very useful course for a wide range of students and may provide a pathway to further training and/or employment in catering and hospitality.

Standard Grade Home Economics at General Level

Intermediate 1 Hospitality Genuine interest in a qualification in

hospitality There will be a charge of £65 to cover the

costs of ingredients and containers in this course. This can be a lump sum at the beginning of the course or in three instalments over the course of the year. Pupils will be given a letter at the beginning of the course to explain payment arrangements.

Practical Cookery (40 hours) Development of practical cookery skills Development of skills in the use of culinary

equipment Practice garnishing or decorating a dish appropriately

Food Preparation for Healthy Eating (40 hours) identify and amend the recipes for a range of

established dishes, such as soup, cakes and pasta identify and amend the recipes for a range of

established dishes, such as soup, cakes and pasta Amend and adapt recipes Practice managerial skills through food costing identify and evaluate methods of cookery, such as

grilling, steaming and baking, that enhance healthier eating

using the amended recipes, produce a range of dishes to promote healthier eating

Foods of the World (40 hours) identify a range of traditional foodstuffs, such as

herbs, cereals and fruit, in one specific country investigate a range of traditional dishes, such as rice,

salads and pasta, produced in the specified country produce a range of traditional dishes from the

specified country Developing an awareness of international cuisine

Internal assessment, including production of a range of dishes under exam conditions in a specified time, is worth 85 marks.

15 marks are allocated for the planning of the above practical exam.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade Hospitality (college

only) National or vocational qualification

at college Employment in hospitality, catering

and tourism

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Advanced Higher Mathematics builds on your mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding and enables you to integrate your knowledge of different aspects of the subject. The course offers depth and breadth of mathematical experience and provides a sound basis for progression to further study or employment in the areas of mathematical and physical sciences, computer science engineering, biological and social sciences, medicine, accounting, business and management.

Higher Grade Mathematics Preferably A or B pass

Mathematics 1 (40 Hours) Algebra Differentiation Integration Properties of functions Systems of linear equations

Mathematics 2 (40 Hours) Further differentiation Further integration Complex numbers Sequences and series Elementary number theory and

methods of proof

Mathematics 3 (40 Hours) Matrices Vectors Further Ordinary Differential

Equations Further Methods of Proof and

Number Theory


One 3 Hour Examination covering the whole course where the use of a calculator is allowed worth 100% of the external marks available.

All 3 units plus the exam must be passed to gain the course award.


Degree/HND/HNC Employment in science and

mathematics; computing and ICT; construction; engineering; finance; health and medicine; manufacturing industries; transport and distribution

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Mrs A McLeanPrincipal Teacher CurriculumMaths and Business Education Departments

This course enables you to build on your previous mathematical experiences in the areas of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and introduces you to elementary calculus. The study of mathematics provides you with many valuable skills. It is often very important when seeking employment or entry to further or higher education and is an important part of your general education.

Standard Grade Mathematics at Credit Level Intermediate 2 Mathematics Course Award and

Units which must include Intermediate 2 Maths Unit 3 – preferably A or B

Mathematics 1 (40 Hours) (Compulsory) Gradient and equation of a straight

line Sketching and identifying related

functions and graphs Composite functions Basic differentiation and recurrence

relationships

Mathematics 2 (40 Hours) (Compulsory) Quadratic theory and the Remainder

Theorem Basic integration Use of the addition formulae in

trigonometry Equation of a circle and tangency Solution to trigonometric equations

Mathematics 3 (40 Hours) (Compulsory) Vectors in 3D and the scalar product Further differentiation and integration Properties of exponential and log

functions Further trigonometric relationships

All 3 units are internally assessed.

Paper 1 - 1 hour 30 minutes non-calculator Mixture of multiple choice questions and longer response questions.

Paper 2 - 1 hour 10 minutes calculator Longer response questions

You must pass all 3 units and the external exam to gain the course award.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher Mathematics Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Science and

Mathematics; Computing and IT; Construction; Engineering; Finance; Health and Medicine; Manufacturing Industries; Transport and Distribution


Mathematics: Intermediate 2 (One Year Course)

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This course enables you to build on your previous mathematical experience. Abstract mathematical concepts are included as well as mathematical techniques that are useful in everyday life. The study of Mathematics provides you with many valuable skills and is often very important when you are seeking employment or entry to further education.

Standard Grade Mathematics at General Level

Intermediate 1 Mathematics Course Award and Units 1, 2, 3

Consideration will be given to these with Applications and Mathematics

Mathematics 1 (40 Hours) calculations involving percentages using formulae to find volumes of

spheres, cones and prisms linear relationships in the form of

sketches finding the equations of straight lines multiplication and factorisation of

algebraic expressions finding the length of an arc and the

area of a sector of a circle solutions of problems involving circles

Mathematics 2 (40 Hours) the area of a triangle formula the Sine and Cosine rules simultaneous linear equations use of graphs, charts and tables use of simple statistics such as

standard deviation; semi-interquartile range; finding the equation of a regression line; assigning probability to an event

Optional Units - One unit to be selected from

Mathematics 3 More Algebraic Operations Quadratic Functions Further Trigonometry


External Exams:

Paper 1 – non-calculator 45 minutes

Paper 2 – calculator 1 Hour 30 minutes

The units and external exam must be passed to gain the course award.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Mathematics (only if Maths 3 is

optional unit in Intermediate 2) National or Vocational Qualification at

College Employment in science and

mathematics; computing and ICT; construction; engineering; garage services; hairdressing and beauty; manufacturing industries


The aim of this course is to enable you to build on your previous mathematical experience. The course contains many mathematical techniques that you will find useful in everyday life. In addition, simple abstract mathematical concepts are introduced at this stage. The study of Mathematics provides you with many valuable skills and is often very helpful when you are seeking employment.


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Standard Grade Mathematics at Foundation Level or Access 3

Mathematics 1 (Compulsory Unit) calculations in everyday contexts basic geometric properties evaluation of expressions and formulaeMathematics 2 (Compulsory Unit) integers speed, distance and time the Theorem of Pythagoras Statistical content includes the interpretation and construction of

graphs, charts and tables the calculation and use of the statistical

measures mean, median and mode the probability of a simple outcomeMathematics 3 algebraic operations of evaluation of

formulae; manipulation and factorisation of expressions; solution of equations and inequalities

drawing straight lines with equations of the form y = ax + b

solving right angled triangles by trigonometry

using standard forms

Units are assessed internally.

External Exams:

Paper 1 – non-calculator – 35 minutes

Paper 2 – non-calculator – 55 minutes

Units and external exam must be passed to gain the course award.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Intermediate 2 Mathematics Vocational Qualification at College Employment – Maths is relevant to

virtually all career areas.


The world of the mass media plays a significant role in the modern world. It affects all levels of society: economic, political, social, and cultural. Students today are surrounded by mass media and are often the main consumer, but rarely do students stop to question it.

In Media Studies, students will learn to understand how and why film is produced.

Credit Grade 2 or above in Standard Grade English or Standard Grade Art and Design

All assessments are in the form of short essays.

Internal AssessmentMedia Analysis: 2 x one hour assessmentsMedia Production: 1 x one hour assessment

External AssessmentUnseen Analysis (One Hour): completed in lesson, marked externally.Final examination (Two hours): One Analysis question, one Production question.

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The course is divided into two sections: Analysis and Production.

Analysis is about understanding how the media is constructed and conveys its message to the audience. Over the course of a year students will study two examples of media: one fiction and one one-fiction. Film will be the focus: one major Hollywood blockbuster (fiction) and a documentary (non-fiction).

Production is when students make a short film and put into practice the understanding developed when analysing films. The short film is 5-10 minutes in length and students will be expected to operate as a professional film company and take a simple idea through all the stages from conception to projection. This will include finding locations, filming the scenes and editing.

Successful completion of the course could lead to: A degree in Media Studies, Film Studies

or Public Relations A media orientated qualification:

journalism, production, advertising Employment in the media industry: TV,

film, newspapers, radio, advertising or public relations.

Mr M Tunstall – Teacher of Media Studies

Modern Languages (French/Spanish): Advanced Higher

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The study of a modern language is vital to success in disciplines such as business, marketing, financial sectors, law, media, the arts, sport, and travel and tourism. Statistics prove that having a level of competence in a language can enhance employment prospects both at home and abroad and particularly given that we live in a multilingual global context. It is worth noting that over 90% of people who work in a world business context do not speak English as their first language.

Higher Grade in French/Spanish

Language (80 Hours)

Personal, social and cultural issues Topical and cultural issues Environmental issues

Extended Reading/Viewing OR Language in Work (40 Hours) Extended reading/viewing provides

the opportunity to extend your reading or literary texts, with or without the related videos or films

Language in Work uses source material from texts on sectors of business and industry such as Tourism, Information Technology or Business Studies.


External Assessment:

Speaking worth 25% Folio (2 essays or a research

report) worth 15% Listening worth 15% Reading worth 25% Writing worth 20%

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HND/HNC Employment in arts, social science

and religion; hospitality, catering and tourism; languages; law


The study of a modern language is vital to success in disciplines such as business, marketing, financial sectors, law, media, the arts, sport, and travel and tourism. Statistics prove that having a level of competence in a language can enhance employment prospects both at home and abroad and particularly given that we live in a multilingual global context. It is worth noting that over 90% of people who work in a world business context do not speak English as their first language. Competence in more than one modern language is better than one.


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Standard Grade French/Spanish at Credit Level at Grades 1 or 2

Intermediate 2 French/Spanish Course Award and Units, A or B pass recommended

Lifestyles; Education and Work and the Wider World (80 Hours) Family, friends and society; Leisure and healthy living; School/college; Careers; Holidays and travel; Tourism

Language in Work (40 Hours) Discussion and conveying factual

information in French/German/Spanish on a variety of work-related areas of study such as Office Technology, Tourism and Information Technology using correspondence, promotional materials and computer based information.


External Assessment:Speaking worth 25%Listening worth 20%Reading worth 30%Writing worth 25%

There is also a considerable focus on formative assessment which gives constructive and meaningful feedback to pupils and which encourages pupils to attain the next grade possible.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher in Modern

Languages Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Arts, Social Science,

Hospitality, Tourism, Languages, Law etc


The aim of this course is to allow you to develop your skills in French or Spanish in useful and relevant contexts. The four skill areas are listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will also learn about France and the customs and way of life of the French people. As a member of the European Union, Britain has many business and trade links with France and Spain and every year many British people enjoy holidays in France and Spain. This makes the course extremely useful, both for various career paths and your personal use.

Standard Grade in the Modern Language at General Level

Intermediate 1 in the Modern Language Course Award and Units, A or B pass recommended

Units are all internally assessed.

External Assessment:

Speaking worth 30% Listening worth 20% Reading worth 30% Writing worth 20%

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Compulsory Unit - Language (80 Hours)This unit is designed to build on your previous learning and increase your skills in the language. By improving your ability in speaking and writing, you will learn to express your point of view and exchange ideas in French or Spanish. Three themes provide the framework for learning – Lifestyles; Education and Work; the Wider World.Lifestyles family and friends leisureEducation and Work school/collegeThe Wider World holidays and travel tourism

Optional Units – one to be selected (40 Hours) Personal Communication Language in Work

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade French/Spanish National or vocational qualification

at college Employment in arts, social sciences

and religion; hospitality, catering and tourism; languages etc


This one year course is designed to help you to build on your foreign language skills in reading, speaking, listening and writing. It may also be a suitable entry level for beginners to the subject. The themes of all units are practical and interesting. They are designed to be useful to you when travelling on holiday, or if you should find work in a travel related industry. This course should broaden your horizons by providing insight into the culture and way of life in another country.

Standard Grade in a Modern Language at Foundation Level

At least 2 units of a Modern Language at Access 3 Level

Personal and Social LanguageThis unit focuses on language relating to your personal life and circumstances lifestyles – self, family, friends, colleagues,

home, accommodation, personal belongings, region, amenities

education/work – daily routine at work/school/college

free time – leisure activities, interests,TV, social events, weather

Transactional LanguageThis unit deals with the wider world travel accommodation – hotels, hostels,

campsites shopping – food, drink, numbers, prices eating out – restaurant, caféLanguage in Work working with tourists or visitors from

abroad office work tourist information office place of other personal employment

Units are all internally assessed.

External Assessment: Speaking worth 30% Listening worth 20% Reading worth 35% Writing worth 15%

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Music: Advanced Higher Why Music?


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This course makes a valuable contribution to your general education and personal development by equipping you with transferable skills that universities and employers find desirable. These include; the ability to work as an individual or part of a group, using creating skills when inventing, being self-disciplined and managing your practice time and communicating with others. It also allows you to develop the skills and knowledge required if you wish to proceed to further study and/or follow a career in music or with to have Music and a qualification on your CV.

Higher Grade Music at A or B English at Higher Level would be a

distinct advantage

Music with Performing (120 hours) Performing: Perform music selected

from a wide range of styles on two instruments

Inventing: Invent original music with evidence of originality, creativity, planning and good use of compositional techniques

Listening: Listen to music which is relevant, related to practical experiences and based on a conceptual approach.

Research: Prepare a commentary based on 2 pieces of music which will include musical excerpts, audio examples and text. This will be factual and contain your own opinions.

To achieve the Course award the candidate must pass the two mandatory units (Inventing and Listening) and one optional Unit (either Performing or Midi Sequencing) as well as the Course assessment.

The candidate’s grade is based on the Course assessment.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HND/HNC Employment in Performing Arts

Mrs A AdamDepute Head Teacher(Head of Department)

To achieve the Course award the candidate must pass the two mandatory units (Inventing and Listening) and the performance unit as well as the Course assessment and the Commentary Essay.

The candidate’s grade is based on an external exam in Performance and Listening.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Intermediate 2 in a Modern Language Vocational Qualification at College Employment in arts, social science and

hospitality and catering; tourism etc


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Standard Grade Music at Credit Level Intermediate 2 Music Course award

and Units





To achieve the Course award the candidate must pass the two mandatory units (Inventing and Listening) and a performance unit as well as the Course assessment.


Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher Music Degree/HNC/HND Employment in Performing Arts


Music: Intermediate 2 (One Year Course)

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Standard Grade Music at General/Credit Level

Intermediate 1 Music Course Award A or B and units

Any equivalent music qualification and Standard Grade English at General Level

Music with Performing (120 hours) Performing: Perform music

selected from a wide range of styles on two instruments



To achieve the Course award the candidate must pass the two mandatory units (Inventing and Listening) and a performance unit as well as the Course assessment.


Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade Music National and vocational

qualification at college Employment in performing arts

Mrs A AdamDepute Head Teacher(Head of Department)Department



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Standard Grade Music at Foundation Level Any equivalent Music qualification at

Grade 2





To achieve the Course award the candidate must pass the two mandatory units (Inventing and Listening) with Performing.


Successful completion of this course may lead to: Intermediate 2 Music Vocational qualification in college Employment in performing arts


Photography Higher(One Year Course)

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The course will develop both your artistic skills in composing photographs and your technical skills on getting the best results from your camera and in enhancing your photographs using digital imaging software. It will also help to develop your research skills, which you will use to research your chosen brief before embarking on your photographic assignment. You will learn about how cameras work and how to take stunning photographs through a hands-on approach.

Standard Grade English Credit Pass (recommended)

Standard grade Art would be an advantage Having your own camera would be an

advantage A one-off cost of £30 for the session

The course is focused mainly on practical work and consists of three units: Basic Camera Techniques, Digital Imaging and a Practical Assignment.

For Basic Camera Techniques, basic skills of exposure, composition and framing will be developed, and a folio of photographs will have to be submitted. You will also learn about how a camera works, so that you can get the best from it.

Digital imaging will cover a range of digital techniques and a folio of edited images will need to be submitted.

For the Practical Assignment, you will choose a photographic brief to undertake. You will submit a folio of work which will include a plan of action, research into the work of two professional photographers, twelve photographs and an evaluation report.

Please note that there is a cost involved in taking this course - £30 to cover costs of materials, printing of photographs etc. .

NAB;Folio of photographs and edited images;Practical Assignment which includes two essays, twelve photographs and research into a given brief.

HNC Photography Forensic Science Art and Design

Dr D WoodOrMrs A Mitchell (PTC Science and Computing)

Physical Education: Higher (One Year Course)

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This course offers you the opportunity to study Physical Education at a challenging level and to build on previous skills and performance. It makes an important contribution to a balanced education and may help you to progress to further education and employment. The course aims to develop individual abilities and to enhance your personal and social development.

Standard Grade PE at Credit Level in all elements

Intermediate 2 Physical Education Course Award and Units

Other relevant PE experience and Standard Grade English at Credit Level

Physical Education Performance (60 Hours) This unit builds on your previous

performance to improve skills and techniques in a minimum of 2 activities.

Analysis of Performance (40 Hours) Record and Describe Performance Use knowledge and understanding to

analyse performance Suggest improvements

The assessable elements of these courses are:Practical Performance: students are assessed in two activities and awarded an overall grade that accounts for 40% of the course award.

Analysis of Performance: Students must pass 4 learning outcomes at the level they wish to be presented in and sit a written examination of 2 hours 30 minutes. This accounts for 60% of the course award.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher Physical

Education Degree/HNC/HND Employment in performing arts and

sports and leisure


This course offers you the opportunity to develop and extend your skills and techniques in Physical Education and improve your performance. It makes an important contribution to a balanced education and may help you to progress to further education or employment. The course aims to develop individual abilities and to enhance your personal and social skills.


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Progression

Further Information

Physical Education: Intermediate 1 (One Year Course)



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Standard Grade PE at General Level preferably level 3 due to course standards and requirements

Intermediate 1 PE Course and Units Other relevant prior experience and

Standard Grade English at General Level

Physical Education: Performance (60 hours)This unit is designed to improve your skills and techniques in a minimum of two activities. The choice of activities will be decided in consultation with the teacher and will take into account your personal interests and talents.

Physical Education: Analysis of Performance (40 hours)This unit deals with the process of assessing, appraising, evaluating and appreciating performance. This is sub-divided into four areas performance appreciation preparation of the body skills and techniques structures, strategies and composition

The assessable elements of these courses are:Practical Performance: students are assessed in two activities and awarded an overall grade that accounts for 40% of the course award.

Analysis of Performance: Students must pass 4 learning outcomes at the level they wish to be presented in and sit a written examination of 2 hours. This accounts for 60% of the course award.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade Physical Education National or Vocational Qualification

at College Employment in performing arts;

sports and leisure


This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in sports or are keen to build up your own fitness. It provides the opportunity for you to develop your talents in a wide range of competitive and individual activities. You will also learn how to judge your own performance and make improvements.


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Physics: Advanced Higher

Why Physics?


Course Outline


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Standard Grade Physical Education at Foundation Level

Other relevant experience in physical education

The course is made up of three units:Physical Education : Performance APhysical Education : Performance BPhysical Education : Analysis of Performance

The Performance units allow you to take part in activities such as gymnastics, football or badminton. Your teacher will discuss with you which available activity is suited to your own interests or talents. At the same time as you are working through the Performance units, you will be undertaking the Analysis unit in which you use a variety of methods to look at your progress, identify strengths and weaknesses and find ways of improving. Your progress may be recorded in video clips, sequenced photographs, notes, training diary or checklists.

The assessable elements of these courses are:Practical Performance: students are assessed in two activities and awarded an overall grade that accounts for 40% of the course award.Analysis of Performance: Students must pass 4 learning outcomes at the level they wish to be presented in and sit a written examination of 2 hours. This accounts for 60% of the course award.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Intermediate 2 Physical Education Vocational Qualification at College Employment in performing arts;

sports and leisure


This course is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the nature of Physics and its applications. It builds on the skills, attitudes and abilities that you have developed at Higher level and provides a challenging experience for those who wish to study the subject in greater depth. The study of Advanced Higher Physics encourages an interest in current developments and applications of physics.

Higher Physics and Higher Mathematics Simple calculus is used in the course.

Mechanics (40 hours) kinematic relationships and relatavistic

motion angular motion rotational dynamics gravitation simple harmonic motion Wave-particle duality.

Electrical Phenomena (40 hours) electric fields electromagnetism motion in a magnetic field self inductance forces of nature.

Wave Phenomena (20 hours) waves interference – division of amplitude interference – division of wavefront polarisation.

Physics Investigation (20 hours)In this unit you are required to carry out an investigation and produce a report of your findings. This involves planning, organisation, designing experiments, collection and analysis of information.


1 practical assessment

SQA Examination

Investigation Report which is assessed by the SQA

Progression

Further Information

Physics: Higher (One Year Course)

Why Physics?


Course Outline Progression


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Successful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HNC/HND Employment in animals, land and

environment; armed services; construction; engineering; health and medicine; libraries, museums and archaeology

Mrs A MitchellPrincipal Teacher Curriculum:Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Computing or any member of the Physics Department

This course is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Physics and its many applications in modern society. It provides the opportunity to develop skills necessary to find solutions to scientific problems, such as experimenting, investigating and analysing, and gives a deeper insight into the structure of the subject. The course makes a valuable contribution to your general education and provides a sound basis for further study at a more advanced level.

Standard Grade Credit Physics with at least grade 2, 2 for KU and PS.

Intermediate 2 Physics Course Award and Units and Standard Grade Maths at Credit

A Higher in another Scientific Subject and a genuine interest in PhysicsMechanics and Properties of Matter (40

Hours)1. Vectors2. Equations of motion3. Newton’s Second Law, energy and power4. Momentum and impulse5. Pressure and density6. Gas laws

Electricity and Electronics (40 Hours)1. Electric fields and resistors in circuits2. Alternating current and voltage3. Capacitance4. Analogue electronics

Radiation and Matter (40 Hours)1. Waves2. Refraction of light3. Optoelectronics and semiconductors4. Nuclear reactions5. Dosimetry and safety

3 unit test internally assessed


SQA Examination

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher Physics Degree/HNC/HND Employment in animals, land and

environment; armed services; construction; engineering; health and medicine; libraries, museums and archaeology; manufacturing industries; performing arts; science and mathematics; security and protective services

Further Information

Physics: Intermediate 2 (One Year Course)

Why Physics?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information


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This course is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of the facts, ideas, techniques and applications of Physics. It provides you with the opportunity to develop skills such as experimenting, investigating and analysing. You will use these skills to find solutions to scientific problems. The study of Physics is valuable for a wide range of career paths and makes a useful contribution to your general education.

Standard Grade Physics at General Level Standard Grade Biology or Chemistry at

Credit Level A good pass in Intermediate 1 Physics

Course Award & Units and Standard Grade Maths at General Level

Mechanics and Heat (40 hours) kinematics dynamics momentum and energy heatElectricity and Electronics (40 hours) circuits electrical energy electromagnetism electronic components Waves and Optics (20 hours) waves reflection refractionRadioactivity (20 hours) ionising radiations dosimetry half life and safety nuclear reactors

3 unit test internally assessed


SQA Examination

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher Grade Physics National or Vocational Qualification

at College Employment in armed services;

construction, engineering; garage services; manufacturing industries; security and protective services


Practical Craft Skills: Woodworking Intermediate 2(One Year Course)

Why Woodworking Skills?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Practical Craft Skills: Woodworking Intermediate 1(One Year Course)

Why Woodworking Skills?


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This course is particularly useful if you enjoy practical work or are considering a career in the engineering or construction industry. It also contributes to your general education and personal development, especially in improving your technological capability. It is therefore a valuable course if you wish to gain experience and appreciation of materials and to develop useful craft skills.

Standard Grade Craft and Design at General Level

Intermediate 1 Woodworking Skills Course Award and Units

Bench Skills 1 – Wood Flat-Frame ConstructionIn this unit you are required to use a range of common hand tools make a range of woodworking joints manufacture a product from a working

drawingBench Skills 2 – Wood Carcase ConstructionIn this unit you are required to select and use woodworking materials for

specific purposes make a range of woodworking joints manufacture a product from a working

drawingMachining and Finishing – WoodIn this unit you are required to use common machine tools use common power tools use finishing techniques on timber

products with the aid of machine and power tools,

manufacture a product from a working drawing

Course assessment is based on a practical project involving the manufacture of an artefact.

This is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the SQA.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher in Product Design An National Qualification or Vocational

Qualification at College Employment in Construction or

Engineering


This is a practical course, particularly suitable if you are hoping to have a career in the construction industry. It may also be useful to you if you are interested in learning about materials and technology and in developing craft skills as a hobby. Making things from wood gives you a sense of achievement and the course in general helps to build your confidence and self discipline.


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Product Design: Advanced Higher

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The Advanced Higher course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills which are gained in the Higher Course. The three progressed elements are still Designing, Communication and Manufacturing.

Students are encouraged to generate various ideas and design solutions using different graphic artistic and CAD techniques learned in the Higher course. The Advanced Higher course is purposefully more independent and students should build up a wide knowledge of current design and products.

The cost of Advanced Higher Product Design is £10 for materials and resources.

Higher Product Design at A or B This course has 3

mandatory units which are completed in class

The Extended Case Study is marked externally and is worth 60% of the Advanced Higher grade

SQA Exam in May

Standard Grade Craft and Design at Foundation Level

Interest in a career in craft skills

Bench Skills 1: Wood Flat Frame Construction (40 Hours) acquire knowledge of a range of tools, materials

and processes make a range of basic joints that are commonly

used in the production of flat frame joinery manufacture a flat-framed wooden product from a

working drawing

Bench Skills 2: Wood Carcass Construction (40 Hours) select and use woodworking tools for specific

purposes and acquire knowledge of a range of tools, materials and processes

make a range of basic woodworking joints that could be used in a wide range of carcass joinery constructions

manufacture a carcass or box product from a working drawing

Machining and Finishing: Wood (40 Hours) acquire knowledge of associated tools, materials

and processes learn to set up and use a range of common

machine and power tools in accordance with safe working practice

manufacture a machined component from a working drawing

learn to use various finishing techniques including a range of surface preparations such as planing and sanding

Course assessment is based on a practical project involving the manufacture of an artefact.

This is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the SQA.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Woodworking Skills Intermediate 2 Vocational Qualification at College Employment in art & design;

construction; manufacturing industries


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Product Design: Higher (One Year Course)

Why Product Design?


Course Outline

Progression


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Product Design Analysis (40 hours)Analysing the performance and production of chosen commercial products

Product Development (40 hours)Researching current commercial products and identifying possible further developments, solutions and proposals for commercial manufacture

Design Case Study (40 hours)Investigate the development of design in a commercial product and evaluate the factors that may influence its future development

Extended Case Study (20 hours)Students are given a selection of design scenarios to choose from and must submit a folio proposal to the SQA

Successful in the course can lead to

University/UCAS Application Art School Application Architecture Application


The Product Design course contains the three main elements of Designing, Communicating and Manufacturing.

This Higher course is aimed at students who are interested in design and creating ideas of their own. They will be given different design problems and be expected to research, create and model their proposal. All work will be contained in a design portfolio and can be used for UCAS applications.

You will research how various products are designed, what materials have been used and the processes involved. Product Design encourages technical drawing work, sketching, rendering and CAD design. Previous experience of drawing work is a great advantage.

Pupils will be charged £5 to cover modelling costs.

Standard Grade Credit Graphic Communication

Intermediate 2 Graphic Communication Standard Grade Credit Art and Design Intermediate 2 Art and Design Standard Grade Craft and Design at Credit

level CDT Teacher Recommendation

Design Analysis (40 hours)Evaluate a range of current products and research both their strengths and weaknesses. How does the design process affect their creation and development?

Developing Design Proposals (40 hours)Create and model your own designs for a selected brief and use various graphic methods to offer proposals. Create well thought out folios that evolve through the design process and model your proposed solutions.

Manufacturing Products (40 hours)Investigate the use of various materials and their related processes. Produce technical drawings on ideas that relate to your folios and show how they can evolve into manufactured solutions.

Design Assignment (10 hours)Students are given 4 design scenarios to choose from and must submit a folio proposal to the SQA.

This course has 3 mandatory units which are completed in class.

The Design Assignment is marked externally by the SQA and is worth 50% of the Higher grade

SQA Exam in May

Further Information

Product Design: Intermediate 2

(One Year Course)

Why Product Design?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information


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Success in the course can lead to

Advanced Higher Product Design Int 2/Higher Graph Com Int 2/Higher Art & Design College/University Application


The Product Design course contains the three main elements of Designing, Communicating and Manufacturing.

This course is aimed at introducing students to the design process and allows then to create ideas. Different design problems are expected to be researched, created and modelled. All work will be presented in a design portfolio and can be used for UCAS applications.

You will research how various products are designed, what materials have been used and the processes involved. Product Design encourages technical drawing work, sketching, rendering and CAD design. Previous experience of drawing work is a great advantage.

Pupils will be charged £5 to cover modelling costs.

Standard Grade General Graphic Communication

Intermediate 2 Graphic Communication Standard Grade General Art and Design Intermediate 2 Art and Design Standard Grade General Craft and Design CDT Teacher RecommendationDesign Analysis (40 hours)

Evaluate a range of current products and research both their strengths and weaknesses. How does the design process affect their creation and development?

Developing Design Proposals (40 hours)Create and model your own designs for a selected brief and use various graphic methods to offer proposals. Create well thought out folios that evolve through the design process and model your proposed solutions.

Manufacturing Products (40 hours)Investigate the use of various materials and their related processes. Produce technical drawings on ideas that relate to your folios and show how they can evolve into manufactured solutions.

Design Assignment (10 hours)Students are given different design scenarios to choose from and must submit a folio proposal to the SQA.

This course has 3 mandatory units which are completed in class.

The Design Assignment is marked externally by the SQA and is worth 50% of the Higher grade

SQA Exam in May

Success in the course can lead to

Higher Product Design Int 2/Higher Graph Com Int 2/Higher Art & Design College/University Application


Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies: Advanced Higher

Why RMPS?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information


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This course gives you an opportunity to investigate the nature of Religion, Morality and Philosophy and to build on your previous knowledge and understanding. The content of each unit is designed to assist you to reflect on your own life experience and to develop your own personal beliefs and opinions. The course also allows you to enhance and extend your skills of inquiry, debate, critical analysis and evaluation as well as to develop your investigative skills using classic and scholarly texts.

Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies at Higher Grade

Compulsory UnitsPhilosophy of Religion (AH) 40 hoursThis unit analyses critically some complex arguments in the philosophy of religion. Areas of study include the Cosmological Argument the Teleological or Design Argument atheism

Personal Research (AH) 40 hoursThis unit provides the opportunity for a piece of individual research. You will be required to prepare and present a detailed proposal that you have a high degree of competence to plan, research and present a dissertation

Optional units – one to be selected from:

Religious Experience (AH) 40 hours Medical Ethics (AH) 40 hours

Units are assessed internally by your teacher in accordance with SQA guidelines.

External SQA assessment of the course consists of an written examination a dissertation of 3000-5000

words

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Degree/HND/HNC Employment in arts. social sciences

and religion; police, education and health, banking, libraries, museums and archaeology; social, caring and advisory services


Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies: Higher(One Year Course)

Why RMPS?


Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies: Intermediate 2/1

(One Year Course)

Why RMPS?


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This course gives you the opportunity to investigate the nature and scope of religion and morality and to consider philosophical viewpoints on religious and other stances for living in the modern world. It helps you to reflect on your own life experiences and develop your personal beliefs and values. In addition you will acquire knowledge and understanding of a wide range of issues and gain the ability to express your opinions and give informed comment.

Standard Grade Religious Studies at Credit Level

Intermediate 2 RMPS Course Award and Units

Successful completion of 3 Intermediate 1 units in Religious and Moral Studies and Standard Grade or Higher English

World Religions (40 Hours)

Buddhism or Christianity

Morality in the Modern World (40 Hours)

Christianity: Belief and Science (40 Hours)


An External Exam has to be completed and this dictates the grade awarded.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Advanced Higher in RMPS Degree/HNC/HND Employment in arts. social sciences




Course Outline

Progression

Further Information

PROGRESSION pathways through S4, S5, S6 SESSION 2013-14


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This course gives you the opportunity to investigate the nature and scope of religion and morality and consider philosophical viewpoints on religious and other stances for living in the modern world. It helps you to reflect on your own life experiences and develop your personal beliefs and values. In addition, you will acquire knowledge and understanding of a wide range of issues and gain the ability to express your opinions and give informed comment.

Standard Grade Religious Studies at General Level

Intermediate 1 RMPS or 2 Intermediate 1 units in RE with evidence of potential at this level

World Religions (40 Hours)

Buddhism or Christianity

Morality in the Modern World (40 Hours)

Existence of God (40 Hours)

All Units are internally assessed.

An external examination has to be completed to be able to gain the full course award.

Successful completion of this course may lead to: Higher RMPS National or Vocational Qualification Employment in arts. social sciences



In In S4SG Foundation

or

SG General Grade 4 with an element of 5

orAccess 3

SG General(except Grade 4 with an element of 5)

orIntermediate 1

SG Credit

orIntermediate 2


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In S5Intermediate 1(one year)

orCollege

orEmployment

Intermediate 2(one year)

orCollege

orEmployment

Higher(one year)

orCollege

orEmployment

In S6Intermediate 2(one year)

Or AdditionalIntermediate 1s

orCollege

orEmployment

Higher(one year)

orAdditional Intermediates

orCollege

orEmployment

Advanced Higher(one year)

orAdditional Highers

orCollege

orUniversity

orEmployment

BROXBURN ACADEMYSUBJECT CHOICE SHEET – S5 INTO S6 FOR SESSION 2013/2014

Currently you study a range of subjects in S5, some which are compulsory and some which you have selected at the end of S4.

In S6 you will study up to 5 subjects which you may have an examination in at the end of the year along with the core subjects of RMPS (1 period), PSE (1 period) and PE (2 periods).

You, along with your parent/carer and in discussion with subject teachers and your guidance teacher, will select your choices – following your S5 report, the Careers Evening and the issuing of the Subject Choice Booklet on the school website (www.broxburnacademy.net). You can also request a paper copy of this booklet.

What you are to do

Read the list of subjects on the back of this sheet Discuss your options with your parent(s)/carer(s) Pick a minimum of 4 subjects and a maximum of 5 subjects you think are the most important you

would like to this session – and 2 subjects as reserves. We will try to make sure you are allocated your first choices wherever possible.

List them in order of importance on the grid below indicating the Level at which you think you would like to study this subject at. (See the recommended level of study on your report.)

Return this form to your Guidance Teacher after you have completed the section below and had your parent/carer sign it. This form should be returned by Monday 4 March 2013.

Your Name ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. Register Class ………………

Please tick the appropriate statement

I am definitely staying on for the whole of S6I am probably staying on for the whole of S6I am leaving at ChristmasI am leaving at summer and will not be making subject choices

Enter the name of the subject Enter the level of studyChoice 1Choice 2Choice 3Choice 4Choice 5Reserve Choice 1Reserve Choice 2

Signed ____________________________ (Pupil) ______________________________ (Parent/Carer)


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Subjects which may be offered Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Higher or Advanced Higher in Session 2013/2014 either in Broxburn Academy, at another school within West Lothian or at West Lothian College as part of the Virtual Campus Arrangements:

Accounting Higher Administration Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Art and Design Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Automotive Skills Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Biology Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2 Business Management Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Chemistry Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2 Computing Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Creative Industries Intermediate 2 Dance Higher/National Progression Award Drama Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2 Early Education and Child Care Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 English Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 French Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 German Intermediate 2 Geography Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Graphic Communication Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 History Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Hospitality Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Human Biology Higher Mathematics Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Media Studies Higher Music Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Photography Higher Physical Education Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Physics Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2 Product Design Higher/Intermediate 2 Psychology Higher Religious, Moral & Phil Studies Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Spanish Advanced Higher/Higher/Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1 Woodworking Skills Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1

Full details of each course, how it is assessed and the course(s) which can be studied as a result of gaining a pass in each subject are given in the Course Choice booklet available on the website (www.broxburnacademy.net). Paper copies are available on request from the School Office.

Courses will only be offered at Broxburn Academy were there are viable numbers to run the class. Where this is not possible, we will make every effort to source this course from one of our partner consortia schools within West Lothian.


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broxburn academy course choice booklet s5 - s6

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