OPTIONAL SUBJECTS


will be set one prep task per week (on average) and will be expected to spend a minimum of one hour on this task. How is the course assessed? Assessment is based on a coursework portfolio worth 60% of the mark and completed during the period between the beginning of Year 10 and Christmas in Year 11.


The final 40% of the mark is based on an


Physics: • Paper 1: Key concepts of physics, Motion and forces, Conservation of energy, Waves, Light and the electromagnetic spectrum, Radioactivity, Astronomy


• Paper 2: Key concepts of physics, Energy - Forces doing work, Forces and their effects, Electricity and circuits, Static electricity, Magnetism and the motor effect, Electromagnetic induction, Particle model, Forces and matter.


TEXTILES GCSE Exam Board: OCR


The study of textiles is exciting and challenging. Pupil’s work with a range of different materials and produce original, experimental work, developing their skills in areas such as free machine embroidery, printing, felting and mixed media constructed textile techniques. Through experimenting with these techniques they will gain a greater understanding of the potential and limitations of different materials and refine their skills. Pupils will also look at the work of historical and contemporary practitioners to inspire and influence their own work. As time goes on, pupils are encouraged to make individual choices based on the knowledge they have gained. Independent research and project development skills are fostered, particularly during Year 11.


The GCSE course is run over two double periods


per week and pupils have access to the studios during lunchtimes should they require it. Pupils


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externally set project which is given out in January of Year 11, worked on in class over a period of weeks and culminates in a 10 hour practical exam session usually undertaken towards the end of the Spring Term. These 10 hours are split over the course of 2 days. GCSE Textiles gives pupils the opportunity to


explore their creativity in a host of different ways, many of which will be new to them. The most important qualities we look for in potential textiles students are enthusiasm, an enquiring mind and a thirst to learn new skills.


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