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ESOL - Levels 1 and 2(English Speakers of Other Languages)
Head of Department: Jo BrittonEmail: [email protected]
Fact File• ESOL Level 1 or Level 2: This course is for students who have English as their second language• Focus: The course develops the 4 main language skills of speaking and listening, reading and writing and is 1 year in length• Progression: This course leads to a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification and students can then progress onto GCSE English • Entry Requirements: This course is for students who have a Level 3 or below at GCSE English
Course SummaryThe ESOL course is specifically for students whose first language is not English. The course is excellent at building all 4 language skills (speaking and listening and reading and writing). There is also a focus on improving grammar and vocabulary knowledge. In addition, there is a specific preparatory unit for GCSE English. The classes are small and this course has an excellent success rate. The course lasts for one year and is then 100% examined, with the chance of taking each language skill at the level that suits each student best.
Specific entry requirementsThe ESOL course is suitable for students who have got a Level 3 or below in the new grading system for GCSE English and for students who may have limited experience studying in English.
Progression skills and opportunitiesThis course builds students’ confidence in managing everyday practical situations in English, as well as preparing them for the ESOL exam. The course provides a solid base for the skills and requirements needed for GCSE English as well with a specific ‘step- up’ GCSE preparatory unit. The aim is develop skills in critically reading and responding to a wide range of texts from across the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty first centuries through an exciting range of topics, such as crime and punishment, travel and adventure.
How is the course assessed?This course is 100% assessed at the end of the year. There is a Reading exam (1 hour), a Writing exam (1 hour) and a Speaking and Listening exam (1 hour, 15 minutes). The Speaking and Listening exam is recorded and there are 3 different tasks to complete: an individual presentation, a group discussion and an individual task. A further benefit of this course is that students can take each exam at the level that suits them best. What topics will I be studying?• Reading: texts include notices/leaflets/posters/non-fiction texts/literary texts.• Writing: tasks include filling in forms/writing emails/letters/reviews/leaflets/reports/ articles/stories and essays. • Speaking and Listening: tasks include giving an individual presentation/taking part in a group discussion and having an individual interview with the examiner.
Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?There is no specific equipment needed for this course. However, a bilingual dictionary and a grammar reference book are recommended.
Art, Craft and Design - A LevelHead of Department: James Fraser-Murison
Email: [email protected]
Fact File• For students planning a career in Art and Design, the A Level course will have the necessary breadth of work for entry onto a Degree or Foundation degree in Art and Design.• Some students study a one year full-time Art and Design Foundation course before progressing to degree level. A few students go directly into work related areas. Typical career options include fine art, illustration, textile design, interiors, fashion design, fashion promotion and three-dimensional design, including jewellery, costume and theatre.• Combines well with many other subjects at A level including other Art, Design or Media A levels.
Course SummaryArt, Craft & Design is a multi-disciplinary course which involves working with a wide variety of techniques and processes. In the first year, the course expands and develops students’ practical skills, knowledge and understanding of materials. Students will learn a wide variety of drawing, printmaking, craft and textile techniques and will create exciting contemporary artwork in two and three dimensions. This is deal if you want to explore processes and techniques from across the department.
During the second year the course seeks to build on the knowledge gained during the first year and develop the ability to work independently through sustained investigations, development of ideas and in depth analysis. Students will work on a variety of briefs but they will be more personally directed and in depth. The conclusion of the 2 year A level course will be for students to present two components of work in the form of a portfolio with an externally set assignment.
Specific entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in an Art or relevant Technology subject. If this is not applicable, you should bring a small portfolio of work to your enrolment interview.
Being open to experimentation and to trying new things, as well as having a creative outlook and a willingness to work hard, is highly valued.
ESOL - Levels 1 and 2(English Speakers of Other Languages)
Head of Department: Jo BrittonEmail: [email protected]
Fact File• ESOL Level 1 or Level 2: This course is for students who have English as their second language• Focus: The course develops the 4 main language skills of speaking and listening, reading and writing and is 1 year in length• Progression: This course leads to a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification and students can then progress onto GCSE English • Entry Requirements: This course is for students who have a Level 3 or below at GCSE English
Course SummaryThe ESOL course is specifically for students whose first language is not English. The course is excellent at building all 4 language skills (speaking and listening and reading and writing). There is also a focus on improving grammar and vocabulary knowledge. In addition, there is a specific preparatory unit for GCSE English. The classes are small and this course has an excellent success rate. The course lasts for one year and is then 100% examined, with the chance of taking each language skill at the level that suits each student best.
Specific entry requirementsThe ESOL course is suitable for students who have got a Level 3 or below in the new grading system for GCSE English and for students who may have limited experience studying in English.
Progression skills and opportunitiesThis course builds students’ confidence in managing everyday practical situations in English, as well as preparing them for the ESOL exam. The course provides a solid base for the skills and requirements needed for GCSE English as well with a specific ‘step- up’ GCSE preparatory unit. The aim is develop skills in critically reading and responding to a wide range of texts from across the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty first centuries through an exciting range of topics, such as crime and punishment, travel and adventure.
Royal College of Art, London College of Fashion, Royal School of Needlework, UCA (Farnham,Epsom), UAL (Kingston, Camberwell), Manchester Metropolitan, Bournemouth, Falmouth,Brighton, Winchester and UWE (Bristol).
How is the course assessed?The course is divided into 18 Units which are all equally weighted. 9 units are completed in year 1 for the Subsidiary Diploma and 9 units in year 2 to complete the Extended Diploma which is equivalent to 3 A levels. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
What topics will I be studying?• Painting and Drawing• Printmaking• Textiles• Digital and film photography• Illustration• Typography• 3D Design• Contemporary Fine Art• Digital Art• Branding
Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?The studio fee of £125 per year covers most of the materials that students will require. Students may wish to purchase additional craft materials to develop additional skills within their area of interest. There will be the opportunity to take part in a residential trip.
How is the course assessed?This course is 100% assessed at the end of the year. There is a Reading exam (1 hour), a Writing exam (1 hour) and a Speaking and Listening exam (1 hour, 15 minutes). The Speaking and Listening exam is recorded and there are 3 different tasks to complete: an individual presentation, a group discussion and an individual task. A further benefit of this course is that students can take each exam at the level that suits them best. What topics will I be studying?• Reading: texts include notices/leaflets/posters/non-fiction texts/literary texts.• Writing: tasks include filling in forms/writing emails/letters/reviews/leaflets/reports/ articles/stories and essays. • Speaking and Listening: tasks include giving an individual presentation/taking part in a group discussion and having an individual interview with the examiner.
Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?There is no specific equipment needed for this course. However, a bilingual dictionary and a grammar reference book are recommended.
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 3HF Tel: 01256 417500 Email: [email protected] www.qmc.ac.uk
