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IGCSE OPTIONS BOOKLET 2020 – 2021
2 Contents Page Page Item 3. Introduction from Department of International Studies 4. Curriculum & Options 5. Coordinated Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) 7. Mathematics 8. German 9. English Language & Literature 10. English as a Second Language 11. Spanish 12. French 15. Chinese First Language 15. Art & Design 16. Business Enterprise 17. History 18. Music 19. Design & Technology 22. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 23. What is next?
3 A note from the DIS Office Dear Student, You are about to make important decisions about which subjects you wish to study for the iGCSE programme at the Lyceum-Alpinum. It is important that you start thinking about your long-term plans. Now is the time to begin considering the careers which appeal to you the most and it is also the time to have an honest look at your strengths, skills and personal qualities. If you have a career goal in mind, that is great. If you don’t, that is fine too. We are here to help. The IGCSE courses are stimulating and challenging and with this booklet, you have a chance to explore in more depth the subjects that interest you. All courses require a minimum number of students and whilst we cannot guarantee that all options choices will run, we will make every effort to ensure that all choices are honoured. All iGCSE courses require serious commitment to study. It is very important that you keep on top of work and meet all deadlines. It is essential that your attendance is very good to avoid missing important work. At the Lyceum Alpinum, we try to ensure that all students undertake a broad and balanced curriculum and gain the essential skills required for moving on into our IBO Diploma (IBDP) and Career Related (IBCP) Programmes as well as for life after school and exploring individual interests. This means that in addition to your option choices, there are several compulsory subjects for you to study. You will also receive PSHE (Pastoral and Social Health Education) lessons and non-examination PE/sport lessons as well as involvement in our rich and vibrant Lyceum Balance programme (extra-curricular activity). Make sure you take the process seriously. Your choices may have an impact on your future IBO DP/CP subject choice as well as future university, career and life choices. Let’s begin your journey. Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz AG David Ardley Assistant Head of International Section
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The Core Curriculum & Options
Expectations
Excellent attendance, punctuality and behaviour are essential to success in iGCSE study. You will need to
maximise the help given by your teachers by being in every lesson for each subject you are studying.
We expect you to place maximum effort into all classes, in all subject areas, and you will be required to
follow a timetable for Studium (extra time to do study). It is vital with iGCSEs that you use this Studium
time wisely and that you meet all coursework and IA (Internal Assessment) deadlines as set by your
teachers.
Making decisions
The choices you make now could influence your University choice and future career, so think carefully and
do your research well. Try to maintain a broad balance of subject areas if possible; especially if you intend
to study at University in the European system (Germany, Switzerland and Austria all need a broad
approach) whilst the British and American systems can sometimes need a more collective focus. If you
already know what you would like to do when you leave the Lyceum Alpinum, ask for advice about suitable
subject choices that will complement this.
If you have a particular university or country of study in mind, make sure you check in with our College
Counsellor, Mrs. Thompson-Cavalli, and your subject teachers to check what the entry requirements
are.
We do not advise that you simply select subjects your friends are taking in the hope that you will stay in
the same classes. This may well not turn out well for you in the long run as you may have committed
yourself to a subject that is potentially not right for you.
We do recommend that you seek advice from others and listen carefully to what they have to say.
You might consider talking to:
• Parents, older brothers and sisters and relatives,
• Subject Teachers, Class Teachers, Heads of Departments,
• DIS Office,
• College Counsellor,
• House Parents,
• Anyone who is there to listen.
Consider the subjects you are currently studying and think about:
• What do you enjoy about them?
• Where are your strengths and weaknesses? (these can be found in your school reports)
• What do you think you are good at?
Subject choices are not selected on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. This means that you should not rush
to complete the online form the day after you receive it. It is vital that you take the time to consult parents
and teachers and use due diligence to make the right choices.
Make those choices based on how the subjects will help you in the future - make the right
decision rather than the easy one
5 IGCSE Coordinated Sciences Contact: Mrs. Nuria Benitez-Rajal nuria.benitez.rajal@lyceum-alpinum.ch Course and Assessment Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences gives students the opportunity to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics within a cross-referenced, scientifically coherent syllabus. It is a double award qualification, earning two grades. Students gain an understanding of the basic principles of each subject through a mix of theoretical and practical studies’ while also developing an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study. There are two options for this course: core and extended. Both are two-year courses and examined by three written papers at the end of the course. Core: • Paper 1 (Multiple choice) - worth 30% - 45 minutes • Paper 3 (Theory) – worth 50% - 2 hours • Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical) – worth 20% - 1 hour 30 minutes Extended: • Paper 1 (Multiple choice) – worth 30% - 45 minutes • Paper 3 (Theory) – worth 50% - 2 hours • Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical) – worth 20% - 1 hour 30 minutes Syllabus Content The subject covers three areas: Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates study all three sections. Biology: Physics: • Characteristics of living organisms • Motion • Cells • Work, energy and power • Biological molecules • Thermal physics • Enzymes • Properties of waves, including • Plant nutrition light and sound • Animal nutrition • Electricity and magnetism • Transport • Electric circuits • Gas exchange and respiration • Electromagnetic effects • Coordination and response • Atomic physics • Reproduction • Inheritance • Organisms and their environment • Human influences on ecosystems
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Chemistry: Key points of note:
• The particulate nature of • There is no coursework.
matter • It should be noted that the available grades for taking
• Experimental techniques the Core are C-G, whereas for extended it is A*-E.
• Atoms, elements and • The Science department will select the appropriate level
compounds for each student during the course.
• Stoichiometry
• Electricity and chemistry
• Energy changes in chemical Why study coordinated sciences?
reactions
• Chemical reactions It enables you to learn how science is studied and practised,
• Acids, bases and salts and become aware that the results of scientific research can
• The Periodic Table have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities
• Metals and the environment.
• Air and water
• Sulfur As well as focusing on the individual sciences, the syllabus
helps learners to understand the technological world in which
• Carbonates
they live, and take an informed interest in science and
• Organic chemistry
scientific developments.
Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) enables students to:
• increase their understanding of the technological world
• take an informed interest in scientific matters
• recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to other
disciplines and in everyday life
• develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity,
enquiry, initiative and inventiveness
• develop an interest in, and care for, the environment
• better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy,
technology, ethics, the community and the environment
• develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday
life.
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IGCSE Mathematics
Contact: Mrs. Diana Maxwell
diana.maxwell@lyceum-alpinum.ch
‘’Pure Mathematics is, in its own way, the poetry of logical ideas’’ Albert Einstein
Course and Assessment
Cambridge International Mathematics (syllabus 0607) is specifically for international students. The
programme supports learners in building competency, confidence and fluency in their use of techniques
and mathematical understanding. This course helps learners to develop a feel for quantity, patterns and
relationships. Learners will develop their reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills in a variety of
abstract and real-life contexts. This course allows the use of the Graphic Display Calculator, which is also
essential for the IB Diploma Programmes.
Assessment
Extended – Grades A* to E
• Paper 2 (Short-answer questions): No calculator, 45 min, 20%
• Paper 4 (Long questions): Calculator allowed, 2h15 min, 60%
• Paper 6 (Investigation and modelling): Calculator allowed, 1h40min, 20%
Core – Grades C to G
• Paper 1 (Short-answer questions): No calculator, 45 min, 25%
• Paper 3 (Long questions): Calculator allowed, 1h45 min, 60%
• Paper 5 (Investigation): Calculator allowed, 1h10min, 15%
Syllabus Content
Students will study:
• Number and Algebra
• Functions and Coordinate Geometry
• Geometry and Trigonometry
• Vectors and transformations
• Mensuration
• Statistics and Probability
• Set Theory
In the investigation and modelling papers, students are required to:
• select the mathematics and information to model a situation
• select the appropriate tools, including ICT, to use in a situation
• apply appropriate methods and techniques to analyse a situation
• interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
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Why Mathematics?
Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics provides a strong foundation of mathematical knowledge
both for candidates studying mathematics at a higher level and those who will require mathematics to
support skills in other subjects. The course is tiered to allow all candidates to achieve and progress in
their mathematical studies and supports the development of the skills learners need for their next steps
in education, particularly in the IB Diploma Programme.
IGCSE German
Contact: Mr. Marc Walsh
marc.walsh@lyceum-alpinum.ch
Course and Assessment
CIE First Language German 0505
• Paper 1 (reading) – worth 50% - 2hours
• Paper 2 (writing) – worth 50% - 2 hours
Note: There is no coursework or IA (Internal Assessment).
Syllabus Content
The course enable students to:
• Communicate accurately, appropriately and effectively in writing
• Understand and respond appropriately to what they read
• Enjoy and appreciate the variety of language
• Complement their other areas of study by developing skills of a more general application (e.g.
synthesis, drawing of inferences)
Why German?
90 million people speak German across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. It is the 16th most spoken
language in the world. Germany’s good working conditions make it a popular country for people seeking
work overseas and many German companies have international locations. The ability to read German gives
you access to some of the worlds’ greatest literature, as well as technical documents in fields such as
automotive and mechanical engineering and chemistry.
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IGCSE English Language &
English Literature
Contact: Mr. Stephen Rix
stephen.rix@lyceum-alpinum.ch
Course, Assessment and Content
Most students will study First Language English and Literature in English (0500 and 0475)
First Language English
Aim The Language course focuses on the fundamental communication skills of reading,
speaking and writing. Students will read and respond to a wide range of fiction and
non-fiction texts, and learn to communicate meaning effectively in a variety of written
styles and orally.
Content Reading, writing, speaking and listening
Assessment Paper 1 – Reading: 2-hour examination (50%) and either:
Paper 2 – Directed Writing & Composition: 2 hour examination (50%)
or
English Language Component 3 – Coursework (50%)
Literature in English
Aim The Literature course promotes a critical appreciation of literature. Students will develop
a knowledge & understanding of literary conventions, and will learn how to present their
critical reading and analysis in effectively structured essays and oral presentations.
Content A wide range of prose, poetry and drama texts
Assessment Paper 1 – Poetry and Prose: 1½ hour examination (50%) and either:
Paper 2 – Drama: 1½ hour examination (50%)
or
Paper 3 – Drama: 45 minute examination (25%)
plus
Paper 4 – Unseen Text: 1¼ hour examination (25%)
or
Paper 3 – Drama: 45 minute examination (25%)
plus
Component 5 – Coursework: portfolio (25%)
Why English?
English is a vital part of every student’s education. It supports their learning in all areas of the curriculum.
In addition, English helps students to make sense of their experience of being human, and the many ways
in which this can be expressed and explored.
10 IGCSE English as a Second Language Contact: Mr. Thomas Fleming thomas.fleming@lyceum-alpinum.ch Course and Assessment English as a Second Language (0511) Course This course offers students the opportunity to gain lifelong skills and knowledge including: better communicative ability in English; improved ability to understand English in a range of everyday situations and in a variety of social registers and styles; greater awareness of the nature of language and language- learning skills; and a wider international perspective. Assessment Core candidates (Grades C to G) Extended candidates (Grades A* to E) Paper 1: Reading and writing (1½ hours, 60%) Paper 2: Reading and Writing (2 hours, 60%) Paper 3: Listening (40 minutes, 20%) Paper 4: Listening (50 minutes, 20%) All Core and Extended candidates Component 5: Speaking (10-15 minutes, 20%) Syllabus Content The Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language course offers Lyceum students the opportunity to develop practical communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are presented with a variety of stimuli that will build up their skills in reading and writing. They will learn to select relevant details, understand the difference between what is directly stated and implied, and practise writing for different purposes and audiences. Students will listen to a range of spoken material, including talks and conversations, in order to develop listening skills. They will engage in conversations on a variety of topics, and develop their skills in responding to different situations and audiences with a degree of accuracy and clarity. This course will allow our English as Second Language students to become independent users of English, and to be able to use English to communicate effectively in a variety of practical contexts. Why English as a second Language? English is the most widely used language in the world – one in five people on the planet speak or understand at least a little bit of English. This course is for learners who are not first-language speakers of English, but who use English as a common language every day. Dedicating time to understanding and using English will result in significantly better performance in your education, daily life and future employment. You will understand teachers and textbooks more easily and communicate your thoughts more clearly. And with many international companies now conducting all their business in English, this certificate is a powerful way to show your ability.
11 IGCSE Spanish Contact: Mrs. Virudes Schrepfer-Duarte virtudes@lyceum-alpinum.ch Course and Assessment This is a two-year course and at the end of the DIS4 year, students sit the IGCSE exam. Assessment: • Paper 1: Listening – 30 minutes examination 25% • Paper 2: Reading and writing – 1 hour and 45 minutes examination 50% • Paper 3: Speaking – 10 minutes examination 25% Syllabus Content • Grammar: writing • Conversation: listen/understand and talk • Lecture: write and read • Culture • History • Lifestyles Understanding and use of written forms of Spanish, in a range of familiar and practical contexts, and for a variety of purposes. The ability to communicate effectively in Spanish through the written word and speaking, using a range of vocabulary and structures. A knowledge and understanding of countries and communities where the target language is spoken. A suitable foundation for further study in Spanish. • Topic Areas include: • Home and abroad; • Education and employment; • Personal life and relationships; • The world around us; • Social activities, • Fitness and health. Why Spanish? The study of a modern language is a vital life-skill and one, which has benefits for all our pupils. The companies that are most successful in the current economic climate are those that seek new markets and have the language skills and cultural knowledge to do business with other countries. Spanish is prominent in 18 Latin American countries, from Mexico in the north to Argentina and Chile in the south. Moreover, of course, Spanish is also spoken in Spain. In the United States, more than 40 million people speak Spanish as their mother tongue. It is the second most spoken language in the world. In summary, the Spanish- speaking world is warm, colourful, loud and lively!
12 IGCSE French Contact: Mr. Marc Walsh marc.walsh@lyceum-alpinum.ch Course and Assessment There are two routes for iGCSE French – French as a Foreign Language and First Language French. 1. IGCSE French as a Foreign Language: 2. IGCSE First Language French: Text Box Source: https://schoolsupporthub.cambridgeinternational.org/syllabus- landing/?syllabusCode=0501&qualificationName=Cambridge%20IGCSE Syllabus Content
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Syllabus Content
French as a Foreign Language:
The subject content is organised in five broad topic areas (a–e below). The study of these topic areas
enables students to gain an insight into countries and communities where French is spoken.
a. Everyday activities
b. Personal and social life
c. The world around us
d. The world of work
e. The international world
Students develop and apply a wide range of foreign language skills and are expected to read and
understand a variety of written and spoken texts. They will also have opportunities to write in French on
familiar, everyday topics, and to speak the language by taking part in everyday conversations.
First Language French
Students have the opportunity to respond knowledgeably to a rich array of reading passages. Candidates
will use some of these passages to inform and inspire their own writing, and write in a range of text types
for different audiences. The passages cover a range of genres and types, including fiction and non-fiction,
and students are encouraged to become appreciative and critical readers and writers in French.
Why French?
The study of French as a foreign language enables students to:
• develop the language proficiency required to communicate effectively in French
• offer insights into the culture and society of countries and communities where French is
spoken
• develop awareness of the nature of language and language learning
• encourage positive attitudes towards speakers of other languages and a sympathetic
approach to other cultures
• provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation
• develop transferable skills (e.g. memorising, drawing of inferences) to complement other
areas of the curriculum
• form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required for progression to the IB French
B course.
The study of First Language French enables mother tongue speakers to:
• develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when writing
• learn how to use a wide range of vocabulary, and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
• develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed.
• read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the ways in which
French can be used.
• develop more general analysis and communication skills such as synthesis, inference and the
ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.
• form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required for progression to the IB French A
and B course.14 IGCSE Chinese First Language Contact: Mrs. Jing Grisinger jing.grisinger@lyceum-alpinum.ch Course and Assessment Cambridge IGCSE First Language Chinese offers candidates the opportunity to respond knowledgeably to a range of reading passages. Candidates will use some of these passages to inform and inspire their own writing and write in a range of text types for different audiences. The passages cover a range of genres and types, including fiction and non-fiction, and may include other forms of writing, such as essays, reviews and articles. Learners will have the opportunity to read Classical Chinese prose texts to help to deepen their knowledge of Chinese culture. All candidates take two papers: Paper 1 2 hours 15 minutes Reading, Directed Writing and Classical Chinese 50% 60 marks. Questions focus on syllabus content, which is externally assessed. Paper 2 2 hours Writing 50% 50 marks. Questions will be based on syllabus content, which is externally assessed. Syllabus Content In preparation for assessment, learners will engage with a range of genres and types of texts, including fiction and non-fiction, essays, reviews and articles, as well as Classical Chinese texts. This study include focus on writers’ use of language and style. For the contemporary texts, learners also focus on the ways in which writers achieve effects and influence readers. Learners study how influence may include facts, ideas, perspectives, opinions and bias. As developing writers themselves, learners are introduced to a range of skills. They will also learn to create a discursive/argumentative letter, article or essay and a descriptive or narrative composition. Why Chinese? The syllabus develops learners' ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. They learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience addressed. Learners are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and in order to develop an appreciation of how writers achieve their effects. The syllabus also complements other areas of study by encouraging skills of more general application.
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IGCSE Art and Design
Contact: Ms. Lisa Measures
lisa.measures@lyceum-alpinum.ch
Course and Assessment
Cambridge IGCSE 0400
• Component 1 - Coursework, 100 marks, 50% of final grade.
• Component 2 - Externally set exam, 8 hours, 50% of final grade.
Syllabus Content
• Recording - Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses
• Exploring - Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and
processes
• Developing - develop ideas through investigation, demonstrating critical understanding
• Presenting - Present a personal and coherent response that realizes intentions and
demonstrates an understanding of visual language
Component 1
• Students will research, develop and realize a project from one or more of the areas of study and
should explore a theme.
• There are two parts to the coursework, a portfolio and final outcome
• Both are externally assessed.
Component 2
• Externally Set Assignment (Exam= preparation work plus 8 hour controlled exam)
Why Art and Design?
The Cambridge IGCSE Course is an exciting opportunity for students to develop their skills in a range of
Art and Design disciplines. These include fine art drawing and painting, printmaking, sculpture,
photography and digital manipulation. This course allows students to express themselves, by completing
thematic projects in a fun, enquiry based, creative and safe environment.
Sketchbook work is a prerequisite of the course and high quality work is expected on a weekly basis.
Students will also dedicate weekly time to observational drawing outside the classroom. Student
sketchbooks are an assessed part of the course. The emersion of each student into the creative world
around them is a fun and enjoyable journey. Support will always be available for students to access out
of the classroom, at dedicated studio times during the evening and weekends.
Students will develop a wealth of transferable skills that will also support them in their other subject
choices (problem solving, developing ideas, confidence and enthusiasm) plus they will work with
practicing Artists, local Galleries as well as national experiences and international events such as the
Biennale in Venice.16 IGCSE Business Enterprise Contact: Mr. Andrew White andrew.white@lyceum-alpinum.ch Course and Assessment Assessment of the Cambridge IGCSE Business Enterprise course is by an enterprise project and an exam. 1. Enterprise project – students will plan and manage an enterprise project of their choice as a group or as an individual. They will produce a portfolio of evidence as part of the assessment and a 1200- word report analysing their enterprise project. 2. A written exam paper requires candidates to demonstrate and apply their enterprise knowledge, comment on issues, and solve problems. Candidates need to support their answers with references to a pre-released case study, their own enterprise project and to the subject content. Assessment • 50% Practical Enterprise Project supported by a supportive 1200-word essay • 50% Written exam. Syllabus Content Cambridge IGCSE Business Enterprise is a unique syllabus that brings the world of business into the classroom and gives learners a clear insight into what it means to think like an entrepreneur. All learners will study the following topics: 1. Introduction to enterprise and business 2. Setting up a new enterprise 3. Enterprise skills 4. Enterprise opportunities, risk, legal obligations, and ethical considerations 5. Negotiation 6. Finance 7. Business planning 8. Markets and customers 9. Help and support for enterprise. 10. Marketing and Communication. Why Business Enterprise? In today’s rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt to changes and seize new opportunities is more important than ever. As a student of Business Enterprise, you will develop the necessary entrepreneurial abilities to succeed in such an environment, whether you want to help transform existing companies, dream of starting your own venture, or simply want to expand your career horizon
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IGCSE History
Contact: Mr. Ryan Maxwell
ryan.maxwell@lyceum-alpinum.ch
Course and Assessment
CIE History IGCSE 0470
There are three main component: Core Content, Depth Studies and Coursework.
Students sit two external exams and complete a piece of extended writing.
Assessments:
• Paper 1 (40% of the final grade)
The students sit a two hour long exam - two questions are from the Core and one question is from
the Depth Studies. All questions are in the form of structured essays, split into three parts: (a), (b)
and (c).
• Paper 2 (33% of the final grade)
Paper 2 is a two hour long exam where students answer six questions on one prescribed topic taken
from the Core Content.
• Coursework (27% of the final grade)
Candidates produce one piece of extended writing based on a Depth Study from the syllabus. The
length of the extended writing piece is around 2,000 words.
Syllabus Content
The syllabus has two parts. The Core Content and the Depth Studies.
Core Content: Option A. The 19th century: the development of modern nation states, 1848–1914
• Were the Revolutions of 1848 important?
• How was Italy unified?
• How was Germany unified?
• Why was there a civil war in the United States and what were its results?
• Why, and with what effects, did Europeans expand their overseas empires in the nineteenth
century?
• What caused the First World War?
The Depth Studies: Option 1: The First World War, 1914-1918.
• Why was the war not over by December 1914?
• Why was there stalemate on the Western Front?
• How important were other fronts?
• Why did Germany ask for an armistice in 1918?
Why History?
The Cambridge IGCSE History syllabus looks at some of the major international issues of the nineteenth18
and twentieth centuries, as well as covering the history of particular regions in more depth. The emphasis
is on both historical knowledge and on the skills required for historical research.
Students will develop an understanding of the nature of cause and effect, continuity and change, similarity
and difference and find out how to use and understand historical evidence as part of their studies. The
course will stimulate any learner already interested in the past, providing a basis for further study into the
IB Diploma course, and also encouraging a lifelong interest in the subject.
IGCSE Music
Contact: Mr. Franco Tavernini
franco.tavernini@lyceum-alpinum.ch
Course and Assessment
Cambridge IGCSE 0410
There are three main assessments across the two years that involve performing, listening and
composing.
• Listening (Exam) – Weighting 40%
• Performing (Coursework) – Weighting 30%
• Composing (Coursework) – Weighting 30%
The course comprises two areas of study - 60% is coursework based and 40% is listening. This offers
students many practical opportunities.
Syllabus Content
Listening
Aural awareness, perception and discrimination in relation to Western music. Identifying and
commenting on a range of music from cultures in different countries.
Performing
Technical competence on one or more instruments or voice. Interpretative understanding of the music
performed.
Composing
Discrimination and imagination in free composition. Notation, using staff notation and, if appropriate,
other suitable systems.
Why Music?
The Cambridge IGCSE Music course will develop students’ understanding of how music is created through
performing, composing, listening and appraising. These elements provide a means through which the
students will examine a wide variety of musical traditions and styles from around the world. The course
will enable students to develop their performing and composition skills in a supportive and nurturing
environment, collaborating with their peers in the production of two performances and compositions. The
course will aim to develop students’ theoretical knowledge of music and prepare them to apply these
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IGCSE Design & Technology
Contact: Mr. David Ardley
david.ardley@lyceum-alpinum.ch
Course and Assessment
Cambridge IGCSE Design & Technology (0445)
The IGCSE Design and Technology syllabus focuses on product and industrial design with the opportunity
for students to specialise in an additional area of study from Graphics, systems and controls and resistant
materials. The course enables students to identify, consider and solve problems through creative thinking,
planning and design, and by working with different media, materials and tools. As a result, Lyceum
Alpinum students gain greater technical and design awareness, while developing skills such as initiative,
resourcefulness, enquiry, entrepreneurship and ingenuity. They also develop the key communication
skills across analogue and digital, methods central to design making and evaluation.
The Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology syllabus provides an ideal basis for further study in our IB
Diploma or Career Programme courses, and prepares our students for their future within a rapidly
changing technological society where a focus on anthropology is paramount.
The iGCSE Design & Technology course aims to:
• develop creative thinking in areas relevant to design and technology
• apply problem-solving skills to practical and technological problems
• develop the communication skills central to design, realisation and evaluation
• gain knowledge and understanding of design and technology
• develop skills in research and investigation
• nurture an entrepreneurial mindset
• design and make products, taking into consideration sustainability and the wider impact on
society
• develop the ability to make aesthetic, economic, ethical and technical value judgements.
Syllabus Content20 Text Box Content: https://schoolsupporthub.cambridgeinternational.org/syllabus- landing/?syllabusCode=0445&qualificationName=Cambridge%20IGCSE
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Why Design (and Technology)
The subject of Design has existed in many forms as a mainstream subject since curriculum began.
When the term the ‘3R’s’ was coined in UK Parliament in 1840, Hansard recorded that it stood for
Reading, Wroughting and Arithmetic. Wroughting as in “I have wrought a wonderful design”. It
has existed as an academic exam level subject for over 40 years, longer than Economics for
example.
“A well designed product radiates an almost physical sense of purpose. It’s the battle of the first
35 nanoseconds – between reflex and intellectual determinism lays the battleground – that’s the
domain that we must capture as designers.” Richard Seymour of SeymourPowell Ltd.
Designing and making is a creative and intellectually challenging activity. It is entirely compatible
with high levels of numeracy and literacy – the design process itself draws on areas such as
history, art, Maths, Science, language and communication. Developing divergent and creative
abilities is a basic function of education. Design is not about manufacture, BUT modelling and
prototyping of ideas in 3D are very important.
Our primary aim in the Design department at Lyceum-Alpinum is to inspire and empower our
future designers and engineers; to excite passion via our teaching so that students develop
products they love with sensitivity to an ever-changing world market and clientele.
Visuals: https://www.coroflot.com/projects22
IGCSE ICT
Contact: Mr. Michael Voss
michael.voss@lyceum-alpinum.ch
Course and Assessment
Cambridge IGCSE Information & Communication Technology (0417)
Students develop an understanding of the implications of technology in society and the ways Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) can help at home, work and the wider world. Through practical and
theoretical study, students solve problems using a variety of common hardware and software and
interactive presentation software.
Syllabus Content
The iGCSE course in ICT aims to develop:
• an understanding of the basic components, use and application of different ICT systems and
networks
• the skills to analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate ICT systems
• the skills to understand the impact of current and new technologies on methods of working in
the outside world
• the ability to recognise potential risks when using ICT, and use safe, secure and responsible
practice
Types and components of computer systems; Input and output devices; Storage devices and media;
Networks and the effects of using them;
The effects of using IT; ICT applications;
The systems life cycle; Safety and
security; Audience; Communication;
File management; Images; Layout;
Styles; Proofing; Graphs and charts;
Document production; Databases;
Presentations; Spreadsheets; Website
authoring
Why ICT?
• ICT professionals support the
emerging goals and cultures of the
people and organizations they
serve
Text Box Content:
• The demand for ICT skills is https://schoolsupporthub.cambridgein
growing ternational.org/syllabus-
• Combining technology skills that landing/?syllabusCode=0417
are in demand with
communication skills in PR, Advertising, and Media Communications provides an impact to
employers
• As an emerging field, ICT jobs generally pay well and provide leadership challenges and
opportunities that contribute to a satisfying career23
IGCSE
Department of International Studies
Contacts:
Mr. David Ardley
david.ardley@lyceum-alpinum.ch
Mrs. Erna Romeril
erna.romeril@lyceum-alpinum.ch
When you are ready, please complete the options form sent to you.
Once all the option forms are in, we will start creating the timetables and option blocks.
Next year
You need to start to prepare fully for the challenges ahead. The iGCSE years are of great importance
especially as more universities look back at the rigour and performance you applied at this level. You will
be expected to put the maximum level of effort into all lessons and complete tasks on time and in sufficient
detail.
Although the iGCSE courses are demanding, it is also important that you make time for family and friends
and keep up any hobbies and interests, which are important to you.
A work/life balance is essential for a healthy mind and healthy body! Your class teachers, boarding house
staff and the DIS office team will provide guidance on how to develop your study skills will support you
throughout the two years of academic study.
We look forward to working with you, developing your knowledge, skills and experiences.
“Be humble, be hungry,
And always be the hardest worker in the room...”
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