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Year 13 curriculum booklet
Academic Year: 2021 to 2022
Version 1
Dear Parent/Guardian
Welcome to Birmingham Ormiston Academy’s Year 13 Curriculum Booklet which
outlines the content of all courses studied by our current Year 13 students.
I hope you will find the booklet interesting and informative.
The purpose of the booklet is to:
• explain the structure of each qualification and how each course will be
assessed;
• inform parents and Year 13 students of the key units covered in each
qualification, along with key assessment dates.
At Birmingham Ormiston Academy we provide all Post-16 students with a curriculum
that is tailored to their individual needs and which leads to a range of possibilities
after Post-16 education.
At the beginning of Year 12, students chose one of BOA’s specialist pathways that
combine practical learning and forms of assessment based on applied knowledge
and understanding of the relevant subject, and will work towards achieving a BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma.
I would like to wish all students every success during their final year at BOA and as
they prepare for their futures.
Best wishes
Michael Penn
Vice Principal
Disclaimer: As the academic year progresses, slight changes or amendments to the curriculum outlines
and assessment plans, as outlined in this booklet, may occur. Should there be any
amendments, we will contact you and publish the latest version of the curriculum booklet
on BOA’s website.
Year 13 Curriculum Booklet - Version 1
1key information
The Post-16 Curriculum at BOA
What subjects are offered in Years 12 and 13?
The Post-16 curriculum at BOA combines a specialist pathway course and up to two additional A
Level option subjects.
Qualifications
(BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma)
The BTEC is a specialist vocational qualification highly valued by industry and higher education. It
encourages and stimulates students’ achievement through practical learning and forms of
assessment based on applied knowledge and understanding of the relevant subject area. BTEC
courses provide considerable opportunities for teamwork and in-depth study based on specialist
activities. Since September 2016, the majority of BTEC National Level 3 qualifications have included
both internally assessed units and externally-assessed units.
Vocational courses that underpin the specialist pathways at BOA provide experiences and education
relevant to working life. You will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills across a broad
vocational area, and will also gain experience of work in that area. BTEC courses are assessed mainly
through evidence collated in portfolios but externally-marked assessments also contribute
significantly.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A’ level qualifications.
Students receive 14 hours of timetabled lessons for the BTEC qualification, as well as extra-curricular
activities and rehearsal time. Student will also be directed to complete a number of independent
learning tasks ahead of their weekly lessons (see below).
Independent Learning
All qualifications at Post-16 require students to complete independent learning tasks in support of
the lesson activities and associated assessments. Independent learning tasks should be completed
during ‘free periods’ and also from home. Students will be guided to carry out 5 hours of
independent learning for their BTEC Level 3 qualification per week, with tasks set in advance of the
week’s lessons.
The specialist pathways on offer at BOA in 2020 are as follows:
Creative Arts
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Art & Design
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Production Arts
Digital Arts
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production: Broadcast
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production: Games Design
and New Media
Performing Arts
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Acting
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Dance
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Musical Theatre
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2Additional subjects:
A’ Levels
(General Certificate of Education: Advanced Level)
A’ Level courses are offered in addition to the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma. As a result,
students who opt to take an A’ Level qualification are – in effect – studying an equivalent of either
four or five A’ Level subjects.
A’ Level subjects are delivered on 5 hours of timetabled lessons per week, as well as up to 5 hours of
independent learning activities.
At BOA, we offer a small range of A’ Level subjects that Post-16 students can opt to take in addition
to their BTEC qualification. BOA offers the following A’ Level subjects:
Subject and Examination Board
A’ Level Art & Design (AQA) A’ Level English Literature (OCR)
A’ Level Geography (AQA) A’ Level History (AQA)
A’ Level Maths (Pearson Edexcel) A’ Level Media Studies (EDUQAS)
The Compulsory Subjects:
GCSE retake examinations in GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics
(General Certificate of Secondary Education)
The Department for Education expects students to achieve a ‘standard pass’ or ‘good pass’ in both
GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics, and we passionately believe that students should
want to pass these subjects. Institutions of Higher Education and employers place great value on
these subjects, and it is important for all to be literate and numerate. Students receive 3 hours of
timetabled lessons per GCSE retake subject over the course of each academic week, as well as
independent learning activities.
GCSE English Language (AQA GCSE English Language: Specification 8700) and GCSE Mathematics
(Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics: Specification 1MA1)
Students who do not achieve a standard pass (Grade 4) in GCSE English Language and/or GCSE
Mathematics are required to re-sit the subject until they gain a Grade 4 or above.
Assessment by Subject
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3The subject descriptions in the following table indicate the methods of assessment for all subjects on
offer at BOA:
Assessed by Internal
Subject external assessment
assessors
BTEC
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Art & Design 40% 60%
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media 40% 60%
Production: Broadcast
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media 40% 60%
Production: Games Design & New Media
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music 40% 60%
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Acting 40% 60%
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Dance 40% 60%
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Musical 40% 60%
Theatre
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice - 100%
A’ Level
A’ Level Art & Design (Fine Art) 40% 60%
A’ Level English Literature 80% 20%
A’ Level Geography 80% 20%
A’ Level History 80% 20%
A’ Level Mathematics 100% -
A’ Level Media Studies 70% 30%
GCSE (Retake)
GCSE English Language 100% -
GCSE Mathematics 100% -
The Post 16 Curriculum – in brief:
The table below condenses the information provided throughout this booklet and provides a clear
overview of the curriculum offer at Key Stage 5 along with details of qualifications and time
allocation per subject:
Compulsory Timetable – Pathway and Personal Development:
Subject Qualification Time allocation
BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Equivalent of 14 hours per week
3 A’ Levels
Personal Development Time & Tutorials Non-exam 1.5 hours per week
(Currently reduced due to
covid-19 restrictions)
Total: 15.5 hours per week
Additional Subjects:
Subject Qualification Time allocation
Additional Subjects (A’ Levels) – Option 1 A’ Level 5 hours per week
Additional Subjects (A’ Levels) – Option 2 A’ Level 5 hours per week
GCSE English Language (retake) GCSE 3 hours per week
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4GCSE Mathematics (retake) GCSE 3 hours per week
Total: From 3 to 10 hours per week
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5pathway Subjects
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting Pathway)
Students on the Acting Pathway in Year 13 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended
Diploma in Performing Arts (RQF). The qualification is assessed through externally assessed units
alongside centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics
that students will be covering throughout this academic year.
Further information can be found at https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-
nationals/performing-arts-2016.html
Year 13 Pathway Curriculum
Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment dates
Key Units:
Unit 17: Screen Acting Assignment Brief
• Students will explore screen acting and develop their handout: 10/09/21
understanding of the context of TV and film acting. They
will develop and apply a range of relevant skills and techniques
in front of the camera, culminating in a short-film performance. Submission: 08/10/21
They will regularly analyse and evaluate key skills and their own
development of these methodologies in progression and
practice.
Term 2 – 2nd November – 17th December 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 7: Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts Brief release date:
• Students will investigate potential progression opportunities in TBC (March 2022)
the performing arts. This will include practical work in the form
of a showreel and controlled conditions written submissions. Examination Date:
May
Unit 6: Final Live Performance to an Audience Assignment Brief
• In this unit students will evaluate ways of interpreting their roles handout: 01/11/21
in one of the three Final major productions in a written
response. They will perform to a live audience. Students will
complete an ongoing evaluative review of their progress in Submission: 06/06/22
ongoing milestone evaluations
Unit 22: Movement in Performance Assignment Brief
• In this unit students will explore the four main component of handout: 01/11/21
movement in performance. They will develop and apply
movement skills for the PORT performance continually
reviewing their personal and professional development across Submission: 06/06/22
rehearsals and performance.
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6Term 3 – 5th January – 17th February 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 6 will continue.
Unit 22 will continue
Unit 7 will be externally assessed.
Term 4 – 28th February -8th April 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 6 will continue.
Unit 22 will continue. Brief release date:
TBC March 2022
Unit 5: Individual Performance Commission
• In this unit students will respond to a brief set by the exam Examination Date:
board and create work to a commissioned stimuli May
Term 5 – 25th April – 27th May 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 6 will be assessed internally.
Unit 22 will be assessed internally
Unit 5 will be assessed externally.
Term 6 – 6th June – 21st July 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Replacement Units TBC
Following the submission of the units listed above students will be able
to take replacement units to raise the grades of the qualification overall.
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7BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production
(Broadcast Pathway)
Students on the Broadcast Pathway in Year 13 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended
Diploma in Creative Media Production (Specification 2016 - NQF). The qualification is assessed
through centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics
that students will be covering throughout this academic year.
Further information can be found at https://qualifications.pearsons.com/Our Qualifications/BTEC
Nationals/creativemediaproduction
Year 13 Pathway Curriculum
Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment dates
Unit 5: Specialist Subject Investigation (External Assessment) Provisional brief
● Learners will be required to focus on a contemporary specialist media release: 22/11/21
issue or debate that is the focus of existing research, and undertake Provisional Supervised
investigations into it. You will use a range of primary and secondary assessment period:
research methods and techniques in your investigation and will 17/01/22 - 18/01/22
contextualise your findings for a specific media sector.
Unit 20 Single Camera Techniques Assignment Brief
● Learners will also study varying production techniques when working handout: 20/09/21
with a single camera set-up. They will work in crews to create video Submission: 07/01/22
productions for a Broadcast television show – either music videos or
short film productions.
Term 2 – 2nd November – 17th December 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 5: Specialist Subject Investigation (External Assessment)
● Learners will be required to focus on a contemporary specialist media Provisional brief
issue or debate that is the focus of existing research, and undertake release: 22/11/21
investigations into it. You will use a range of primary and secondary Provisional Supervised
research methods and techniques in your investigation and will assessment period:
contextualise your findings for a specific media sector. 17/01/22 - 18/01/22
Unit 20 Single Camera Techniques
● Learners will also study varying production techniques when working Assignment Brief
with a single camera set-up. They will work in crews to create video handout: 20/09/21
productions for a Broadcast television show – either music videos or Submission: 07/01/22
short film productions.
Term 3 – 4th January – 17th February 2022
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8Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 5: Specialist Subject Investigation (External Assessment)
● Learners will be required to focus on a contemporary specialist media Provisional brief
issue or debate that is the focus of existing research, and undertake release: 22/11/21
investigations into it. You will use a range of primary and secondary Provisional Supervised
research methods and techniques in your investigation and will assessment period:
contextualise your findings for a specific media sector. 17/01/22 - 18/01/22
Unit 10: Film Production (Fiction) Assignment Brief
● Learners will explore film fiction before planning and producing a handout: 10/01/22
fictional drama of their own by scripting casting and producing their Submission: 12/03/22
own content.
Term 4 – 28th February -8th April 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 10: Film Production (Fiction) Assignment Brief
● Learners will explore film fiction before planning and producing a handout: 10/01/22
fictional drama of their own by scripting casting and producing their Submission: 12/03/22
own content.
Assignment Brief
Unit 2: Working in the Creative Media Industry handout: 28/02/22
● Students will undergo preparation for work in the film, television and Submission: 29/04/22
radio industries. They will study correct interview techniques and job
application processes. They will then go onto create sector-specific
portfolios.
Term 5 – 25th April – 27th May 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 2: Working in the Creative Media Industry Assignment Brief
● Students will undergo preparation for work in the film, television and handout: 28/02/22
radio industries. They will study correct interview techniques and job Submission: 29/04/22
application processes. They will then go onto create sector-specific
portfolios.
OPTIONAL UNITS & RETAKE UNIT Assignment Brief
27: Digital Photography handout: 28/02/22
● Learners who mat require to replace a previous unit will extend their Submission: 29/04/22
portfolio or improve prior attainment by utilising all the skills they have
developed over the two-year period. Students may opt from a variety of
digital photography projects.
Retake examinations:
Students who did not achieve as highly as expected, will resit the below
external assessments:
● Unit 5: Subject Specialist Investigation
Term 6 – 6th June – 21st July 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
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9N/A N/A
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production (GDNM
Pathway)
Students in Year 13 will be entered for BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media
Production. The qualification is assessed through external examinations and controlled
assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics they will be covering throughout
this academic year.
Further information can be found at: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-
nationals/creative-digital-media-production-2016.html
Year 13 Pathway Curriculum
Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment dates
Portfolio website project teaching and learning Assignment Set:
16/9/21
Students will work to develop a personal portfolio website, learning
HTML and CSS in order to best present their work in a professional way Submission: 1/11/21
3D level design and build teaching and learning Assignment Set:
17/9/22
Students will work to create a fully realised 3D game environment with a
focus on environmental storytelling. Students will design and originate Submission: 21/10/21
static meshes, and determine the player experience.
Provisional brief
Unit 5- specialist subject investigation teaching and learning release: 22/11/21
Learners will be required to focus on a contemporary specialist media Provisional Supervised
issue or debate that is the focus of existing research, and undertake assessment period:
investigations into it. You will use a range of primary and secondary 17/01/22 - 18/01/22
research methods and techniques in your investigation and will
contextualise your findings for a specific media sector.
Term 2 – 2nd November – 17th December 2021
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10Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Portfolio website project under assessment Assignment Set:
1/11/21
Students will work to develop a personal portfolio website, learning
HTML and CSS in order to best present their work in a professional way Submission: 15/12/21
3D level design and build under assessment Assignment Set:
21/10/21
Students will work to create a fully realised 3D game environment with a
focus on environmental storytelling. Students will design and originate Submission: 8/3/22
static meshes, and determine the player experience.
Unit 5- specialist subject investigation exam preparation period
Provisional brief
Learners will be required to focus on a contemporary specialist media release: 22/11/21
issue or debate that is the focus of existing research, and undertake
investigations into it. You will use a range of primary and secondary Provisional Supervised
research methods and techniques in your investigation and will assessment period:
contextualise your findings for a specific media sector. 17/01/22 - 18/01/22
Term 3 – 4th January – 17th February 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Multi platform campaign Assignment Set:
Students will design and create a multi platform advertising campaign, 5/1/22
complete with advertising artefacts and release schedule for materials,
students will track the success and gauge audience response before Submission: 15/3/22
reporting back on strategies successes.
Assignment Set:
3D level design and build under assessment 21/10/21
Students will work to create a fully realised 3D game environment with a Submission: 8/3/22
focus on environmental storytelling. Students will design and originate
static meshes, and determine the player experience.
Provisional brief
release: 22/11/21
Unit 5 Specialist subject investigation exam window
Provisional Supervised
assessment period:
Learners will be required to focus on a contemporary specialist media
17/01/22 - 18/01/22
issue or debate that is the focus of existing research, and undertake
investigations into it. You will use a range of primary and secondary
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11research methods and techniques in your investigation and will
contextualise your findings for a specific media sector.
Term 4 – 28th February -8th April 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Showcase preparation 28/2/22 – 21/3/22
Students will be preparing work and displays of their achievements in
order to showcase these at a live public and online event
Showcase week
Week beginning
Students will share their work, tailored to their chosen progression 28/3/22
pathways at a public and online event to reflect on a celebrate the
journey taken.
Term 5 – 25th April – 27th May 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Replacement units and completion support 25/4/22 - 27/5/22
Opportunity for students to enhance their grade profile by undertaking
additional studies.
TBD
Retake examinations:
Students who did not achieve as highly as expected, will resit the below
external assessments:
● Unit 5: Subject Specialist Investigation
Term 6 – 6th June – 21st July 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance Pathway)
Students on the Dance Pathway in Year 13 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended
Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance Specification 2016 - RQF). The qualification is assessed through
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12externally assessed units alongside centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the
specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year.
Further information can be found at https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-
nationals/performing-arts-2016.html
Year 13 Pathway Curriculum
Term 1 – 13th September – 25th October 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment dates
Unit 6: Final Major Performance
Unit 7: Employment Opportunities
Unit 9: Tap Dance
Unit 27: Musical Theatre w/c 18th October: Unit
Unit 13: Healthy Dancer 13 Booklet submission
Half term to focus on practical application and skills development and
rescheduled performance of ‘Kings and Queens’. 4th and 5th October.
Term 2 – 1st November – 17th December 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 6: Final Major Performance
Unit 7: Employment Opportunities w/c 1st November:
Unit 9: Tap Dance Unit 27: Comparison of
Unit 27: Musical Theatre Musicals
Unit 13: Healthy Dancer
w/c 13th December:
Unit 13: Training
Programme
Half term to focus on Final Major performance across a range of styles Assessment
as well as research elements of practitioners. Unit 9: Tap Dace
Learning Aim A due
Term 3 – 4th January – 18th February 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 6: Final Major Performance January 2022:
Unit 7: Employment Opportunities w/c 24th January:
Unit 9: Tap Dance Unit 27 Musical
Unit 11: Street Dance (practical workshops) Theatre Practical
Unit 27: Musical Theatre Assessment week
w/c 7th Feb: Unit 27
Evaluation due
Unit 7: External
Examination (date
TBC)
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13Term 4 – 7th March – 8th April
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 5: Individual Performance Commission Unit 9, Unit 11:
Unit 6: Final Major Performance Practical performance
Unit 9: Tap Dance and evaluative work
Unit 11: Street Dance
Unit 27: Musical Theatre
Final Dance Performance March 14th 15th and 16th 2022
Term 5 – 25th April – 28th May 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 5: Individual Performance Commission May 2021: Individual
Study Leave Performance
Commission External
Examination and
practical performance
Unit 5 External
Examination
Term 6 – 7th June – 23rd July 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
N/A
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music (Year 13)
Students on the Music Pathway in Year 13 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3 Extended
Diploma in Music. The qualification is assessed through externally assessed units alongside
centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the specific units and topics that
students will be covering throughout this academic year.
Year 13 Pathway Curriculum
Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment dates
Introductory Project – Pupils will complete a composition or End of Week 1
performance-based project that draws on skills learned in the previous submission.
year of the level 3 course and introduces students to the theme of study
in year 13.
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14Music For Film & Media – During this unit, pupils will explore the craft End of term progress
of creating audio to a visual stimulus and the associated industry. Pupils check & submission of
will learn foley techniques, synchronisation, diegetic music & musical evidence.
storytelling.
Advanced Theory In Practice: Building on theoretical content covered in End of term theory
year 1, this advanced level theory study unit covers complex time and study test.
key signatures, modulation and alternate scales. End of term progress
Module D: Personal Music Profile: This large-scale coursework unit is checking point.
comprised of 3 areas of focus and is completed over the course of the
year. Pupils will cover topics titled; ‘Using development Plans to refine Submission of video
skills’, ‘Producing a Personal Project’ and ‘Using material for self- logs.
promotion and networking. Term 1 will introduce the concept of critical
skills analysis and development over a 6 week period.
Term 2 – 2nd November – 17th December 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Original Music For Ensemble: This ensemble-based composition unit End of term
develops not only musical material but the skills necessary to work as assessment & progress
session musicians in collaborative environments. Each week pupils will check.
be provided with a musical artist brief and given a set period of time to
create their response, replicating a real-world scenario. During this
rehearsal & writing time, pupils will also be asked to focus on a
particular performance technique and embed that into their response.
Music For Film & Media Part 2: Building on the skills developed in the
previous term, pupils will now create a piece of musical material that
End of term
accompanies a visual element in response to a brief.
submission.
Module D: D8 Video Log Task & Assessment: Following skills audit,
pupils will set themselves a series of milestone targets and refine their
skills in listed areas. Development logs will be in video form completed
weekly in directed study time. End Of term
Submission.
Term 3 – 4th January – 17th February 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Promo Material & Approaches to Networking: This unit requires pupils End Of Term
to think beyond their current position as aspiring musicians and think assessment point.
about how they can begin to market themselves within the competitive
music industry. Building on from knowledge developed in unit ‘C7’,
pupils will develop professional musician portfolios based around an
area of music that is relevant to their skills and interests.
Module E: Creative Music Project: This large-scale coursework project is
completed over the course of the year and encompasses various areas
of study. Topics covered within this unit include: ‘Undertaking a defined
technical role’, ‘Using creative collaboration to develop a project’ and
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15‘Producing a collaborative project’. Part one of this unit will see pupils Termly checking point.
studying existing successful projects with a featured technical role, Final submission for
experimenting with collaboration and pre-production band writing evidence June 2022.
sessions, defining themselves as musicians & artists & deciding which
direction their original musical material will head. This project
culminates in submission of an EP, Live Performances, Listening party,
production log, project plan and marketing material.
Planning A Music video: In collaboration with the Broadcast team of
pupils, students will plan, film and edit their own music video that ties in
with the original musical material composed for Module E.
Showcase Rehearsal & Prep: Pupils to create repertoire of original Submission Date: End
material to perform at showcase event. This material will be formed of of term 4.
original ensemble tracks and Solo artists backed by session musicians.
Showcase Date: 6th&
7th April
Term 4 – 28th February -8th April 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Module D: Units 9 & 10 – Artist portfolio: Pupils will select their Final submission 8th
preferred direction within the music industry (producer, performer, April.
artist, session musician etc) and develop a portfolio geared towards
securing work in their chosen field. The profile will include tutorial
videos, performance videos, biography & musical background
information, original material.
Module E: During the second stage of Module E, pupils will be turning End Of Term progress
their original musical material into a fully produced E.P. product, after checking.
studying existing products in part 1. Pupils will be running recording &
production sessions, collaborating with artists and exploring the
promotion and publishing process for their record. Showcase Date: 6th&
Showcase Event: This original music showcase is a chance for pupils to 7th April
perform the repertoire developed during the practical group writing &
pre-production sessions.
Term 5 – 25th April – 27th May 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Gig Procurement: This module looks beyond education on the L3 course End of
and towards performing in the live industry post BOA. Pupils will be
taught professional practice & conduct within the live environment,
approaches to booking tours, securing support slots and marketing your
events.
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16Career Development: Personalised development plans based on next Formative assessment
steps in education and related to relevant skills and interests.
Module E: During the final stages of module E, pupils will be finalising
masters, creating artwork, actioning promotional campaigns and hosting Submission W/C 27th
their release listening party & showcase. These events will take place May.
both within BOA Academy and at external venues.
Term 6 – 6th June – 21st July 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre
Pathway)
Students on the Musical Theatre Pathway in Year 13 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3
Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Performance – Musical Theatre (Specification 2016 - RQF).
The qualification is assessed through centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the
specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year.
Further information can be found at:
http://qualifications.pearson.com/content/demo/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/performing-
arts-2016.html
Year 13 Pathway Curriculum
Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment dates
Sondheim Revue – Finishing the Hat Performance dates
22nd - 23rd September
A newly devised revue celebrating the music of Stephen Sondheim – this 2022 (19.00pm)
long-anticipated production will be performed at the Old Rep Theatre
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17Unit 19: Acting Styles (Alice in Wonderland at the Old Rep)
Learners develop acting methods by exploring different acting styles. Teaching and Learning
They will apply techniques to the development, rehearsal and Phase
performance of their practical work.
Rehearsal Period:
In this unit you will:
27th September 2021 -
• A Understand acting styles and techniques for performance
20th November 2021
• B Develop acting styles, skills and techniques for performance
• C Apply acting styles, skills and techniques in rehearsal and
performance
• D Review personal development and own performance.
Students will gain experience of research and rehearsal methodologies,
processes and techniques whilst undertaking primary rehearsals for the
forthcoming musical theatre production, Alice in Wonderland at the Old
Rep Theatre. They will be keeping an in-depth rehearsal logbook
reflecting on their progress and setting themselves challenging targets
to address from week to week.
Unit 4: Performing Arts in the Community (Community/School based
workshops based on Alice in Wonderland)
Teaching and Learning
Learners develop their knowledge and understanding of performing in Phase
the community, applying specialist skills and techniques to a community
performance project.
In this unit you will:
• A Understand community performance and practice
• B Develop ideas for a community performance
• C Apply skills to a community performance
• D Review own development and final community performance.
Unit 7: Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts
Teaching and Learning
Learners investigate organisations and their work, develop and
Phase
understand potential progression opportunities in the performing arts
industry, and how to promote themselves and respond to potential The assessment
employers. In preparation, students will undertake a truncated version availability is
of the exam in order to familiarise themselves with the process and to December/January
receive feedback on their outcomes. The exam requires students to and May/June only.
create a written response to a job opportunity (provided by the exam
board) and an accompanying digital promotional portfolio (including
audio/video footage).
This mandatory unit will be assessed through a task worth 60 marks
and completed under supervised conditions. The supervised
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18assessment period is a maximum of 10 hours over a number of sessions
within a two-week period timetabled by Pearson.
Term 2 – 2nd November – 17th December 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 19: Acting Styles (Alice in Wonderland at the Old Rep) Performances at the
Old Rep Theatre.
Students will gain experience of research and rehearsal methodologies,
processes and techniques whilst undertaking primary rehearsals for the Cast A - Alice Preview;
forthcoming musical theatre production, Alice in Wonderland at the Old 20th November 2021 -
Rep Theatre. They will be keeping an in-depth rehearsal logbook (13.30pm) - Alice
reflecting on their progress and setting themselves challenging targets Performances: 23rd -
to address from week to week. 26th November 2021
(10.15/13.30 pm)
Cast B – Alice
Performances.
26th -27th November
2021 (17.00pm)
30th - 3rd December
2021 (10.15 /
13.30pm)
Cast C - Alice
Performances:
4th - 5th December
2021 (17.00pm)
7th - 10th December
2021 (10.15/13.30pm)
Cast D - Alice
Performances:
11th - 12th December
2021 (17.00pm)
14th - 17th December
2021 (10.15/13.30pm)
Internal Assignments
15/11/2021 -
21/01/2022
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19Unit 4: Performing Arts in the Community (Community/School based
workshops based on Alice in Wonderland)
Schools Workshops –
Learners develop their knowledge and understanding of performing in Week commencing
the community, applying specialist skills and techniques to a community 15th November –6th
performance project. December 2021
Internal Assignments:
06/12/2021 -
14/01/2022
Unit 7: Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts External Pre–Release
Learners investigate organisations and their work, develop and of Stimulus
understand potential progression opportunities in the performing arts Mock exam process
industry, and how to promote themselves and respond to potential will take place in
employers. In preparation, students will undertake a truncated version controlled sessions
of the exam in order to familiarise themselves with the process and to between 12th
receive feedback on their outcomes. The exam requires students to November 2021 – 17th
create a written response to a job opportunity (provided by the exam December 2021
board) and an accompanying digital promotional portfolio (including
audio/video footage). Exam timetables to be
provided
This mandatory unit will be assessed through a task worth 60 marks
and completed under supervised conditions. The supervised
assessment period is a maximum of 10 hours over a number of sessions
within a two-week period timetabled by Pearson.
Term 3 – 4th January – 17th February 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
EXTERNAL
Unit 7: Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts ASSESSMENT
Unit 6: Final Live Performance - The Addams Family Musical
This unit covers the practical exploration and application of specialist Teaching and Learning
skills and techniques through the development and rehearsal of a final Phase and Rehearsal
live performance to an audience. This unit sees students perform at the Period
BOA Theatre in a production of The Addams Family. Students will
initially explore the socio-historical context of the show and present
ideas relating to their character interpretation.
In this unit you will:
• A Understand performance material (text/stimulus) when
developing a live performance
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20• B Apply specialist skills and techniques during rehearsal for a live Ongoing assessment
performance evidenced by
• C Apply specialist skills and techniques to a live performance rehearsal recordings.
• D Review personal development and own performance.
Unit 28: Variety in Performance
Learners develop skills, techniques and understanding in variety
performance, applying them to a practical act.
In this unit you will: Teaching and Learning
Phase
• A Understand the key features of variety performance
• B Develop skills and techniques for variety performance
• C Apply performance skills and techniques to a variety
performance
• D Review personal development and own performance.
Term 4 – 28th February -8th April 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 6: Final Live Performance Performances:
Final live performance at the BOA Theatre and submission of supporting 28th -31st March 2022
research, creative decisions and rehearsal logs.
Submission of
rehearsal and
performance logbooks
19th April 2022
Unit 28: Variety in Performance
Learners develop skills, techniques and understanding in variety
performance, applying them to a practical act. Internal Assignments:
In this unit you will: 11/04/2022 -
23/05/22
• A Understand the key features of variety performance
• B Develop skills and techniques for variety performance
• C Apply performance skills and techniques to a variety
performance
• D Review personal development and own performance.
Unit 5: Individual Performance Commission
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21Learners understand the nature and purpose of commission work,
responding individually to a specific commission brief by applying their
performance skills. Teaching and Learning
Phase
This mandatory unit will be assessed through a task worth 60 marks
and completed under supervised conditions. The supervised
assessment period is a maximum of two hours and should be arranged
by the centre in the week timetabled by Pearson. Before the supervised
assessment period, learners will have a five-week period in order to
carry out research, planning, development and rehearsal for
submission.
The pre-released material will be made available by BTEC.
7: Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts
External Assessment
The pre-released material will be made available by BTEC. Students will
begin researching the given commission stimulus and preparing drafts
and notes for their Unit 7 exam. Students will begin to refine their CVs &
show-reels to meet the requirements of the employment opportunity.
Term 5 – 25th April – 27th May 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Unit 5: Individual Performance Commission External Assessment
Students will complete their Unit 5 examination. This consists of 1 hour Exam timetables to be
to write a formal proposal, an allocated solo performance and 1 hour to provided
write a formal evaluation.
Unit 7: Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts
Students will complete their Unit 7 examination. This consists of 8 - 10
hours of controlled assessment, in which students must write a formal Exam timetables to
be provided
application and provide a digital portfolio tailored to the requirements
of the employment opportunity.
Term 6 – 6th June – 21st July 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Replacement BTEC units – students will undertake unit work to replace TBC
completed units that did not match or exceed expected progress.
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22BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Technical Theatre Arts (Production Arts)
Students in Year 13 will be entered for BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma – Production Arts Practice.
The qualification is assessed through centre based controlled assessment. Below are details of the
specific units and topics they will be covering throughout this academic year.
Further information can be found at: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-
nationals/btec-nat-production-arts-practice.html
Year 13 Pathway Curriculum
Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment dates
Key Units: Module G
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G17 G17 Brief Handout:
Using development plans to refine skills 14.09.2021
G17.1. Identify personal opportunities and areas for improvement Under Assessment
related to progression.
G17.2. Create a plan for personal development.
G17.3. Develop skills in response to the plan.
Learners develop advanced skills and techniques in their specialist area,
carrying out leadership and specialist roles on various productions.
G18 Brief Handout:
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G18 14.09.2021
Producing a Personal Project Under Assessment
G18.1. Devise and develop a personal project.
G18.2. Demonstrate technical and creative skills in a project.
G18.3. Create final outcomes in response to the aims and constraints of
the project.
Learners demonstrate and refine skills relevant to their specialist area,
and devise and develop a unique creative concept to be presented at a
final exhibition.
Key Units: Module H
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H20 H20 Brief Handout:
Undertaking a defined administrative project role 11.10.2021
H20.1. Plan and prepare for an administrative role. Under Assessment
H20.2. Demonstrate skills in an administrative role.
H20.3. Contribute to a project in an administrative role.
Learners carry out a specified administrative role, working
collaboratively to plan and execute a final exhibition event.
Term 2 – 2nd November – 17th December 2021
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Key Units: Module G
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G17 Under Assessment
Using development plans to refine skills
G17.1. Identify personal opportunities and areas for improvement
related to progression.
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23G17.2. Create a plan for personal development.
G17.3. Develop skills in response to the plan.
Learners develop advanced skills and techniques in their specialist area,
carrying out leadership and specialist roles on various productions. Under Assessment
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G18
Producing a Personal Project
G18.1. Devise and develop a personal project.
G18.2. Demonstrate technical and creative skills in a project.
G18.3. Create final outcomes in response to the aims and constraints of
the project.
Learners demonstrate and refine skills relevant to their specialist area,
and devise and develop a unique creative concept to be presented at a
final exhibition.
Key Units: Module H
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H20 Under Assessment
Undertaking a defined administrative project role
H20.1. Plan and prepare for an administrative role.
H20.2. Demonstrate skills in an administrative role.
H20.3. Contribute to a project in an administrative role.
Learners carry out a specified administrative role, working
collaboratively to plan and execute a final exhibition event.
H21 Brief Handout:
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H21 02.11.2021
Using creative collaboration to develop a project Under Assessment
H21.1. Demonstrate personal engagement and individual responsibility
when developing a collaborative project.
H21.2. Demonstrate skills when developing a collaborative project.
H21.3. Apply collaborative skills when developing a project.
Learners develop and utilise advanced skills to develop a large-scale
production. H22 Brief Handout:
02.11.2021
Under Assessment
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H22
Producing a collaborative project
H22.1. Demonstrate technical skills in a final collaborative project.
H22.2. Demonstrate creative skills in a final collaborative project.
H22.3. Present a final collaborative project.
Learners utilise advanced skills to carry out their chosen job specialism
on a large-scale production.
Term 3 – 4th January – 17th February 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Key Units: Module G
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G17 Under Assessment
Using development plans to refine skills
G17.1. Identify personal opportunities and areas for improvement
related to progression.
G17.2. Create a plan for personal development.
G17.3. Develop skills in response to the plan.
Learners develop advanced skills and techniques in their specialist area,
carrying out leadership and specialist roles on various productions. Under Assessment
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G18
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24Producing a Personal Project
G18.1. Devise and develop a personal project.
G18.2. Demonstrate technical and creative skills in a project.
G18.3. Create final outcomes in response to the aims and constraints of
the project.
G19 Brief Handout:
Learners demonstrate and refine skills relevant to their specialist area, 04.01.2022
and devise and develop a unique creative concept to be presented at a Teaching and Learning
final exhibition. Phase
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G19
Using material for self-promotion and networking
G19.1. Define and plan self-promotional material in relation to
networking opportunities.
G19.2. Select and create content for self-promotional material.
G19.3. Present self-promotional material for planned opportunities.
Learners develop relevant self-promotional material, relating to their
experience in their job specialism(s) and skills developed throughout the
course.
Key Units: Module H
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H20 Under Assessment
Undertaking a defined administrative project role
H20.1. Plan and prepare for an administrative role.
H20.2. Demonstrate skills in an administrative role.
H20.3. Contribute to a project in an administrative role.
Learners carry out a specified administrative role, working
collaboratively to plan and execute a final exhibition event.
Under Assessment
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H21
Using creative collaboration to develop a project
H21.1. Demonstrate personal engagement and individual responsibility
when developing a collaborative project.
H21.2. Demonstrate skills when developing a collaborative project.
H21.3. Apply collaborative skills when developing a project.
Learners develop and utilise advanced skills to develop a large-scale
production. Under Assessment
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H22
Producing a collaborative project
H22.1. Demonstrate technical skills in a final collaborative project.
H22.2. Demonstrate creative skills in a final collaborative project.
H22.3. Present a final collaborative project.
Learners utilise advanced skills to carry out their chosen job specialism
on a large-scale production.
Term 4 – 28th February -8th April 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Key Units: Module G
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G17 Under Assessment
Using development plans to refine skills Deadline – 04.03.2022
G17.1. Identify personal opportunities and areas for improvement
related to progression.
G17.2. Create a plan for personal development.
G17.3. Develop skills in response to the plan.
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25Learners develop advanced skills and techniques in their specialist area,
carrying out leadership and specialist roles on various productions.
Under Assessment
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G18 Deadline – 04.03.2022
Producing a Personal Project
G18.1. Devise and develop a personal project.
G18.2. Demonstrate technical and creative skills in a project.
G18.3. Create final outcomes in response to the aims and constraints of
the project.
Learners demonstrate and refine skills relevant to their specialist area, Under Assessment
and devise and develop a unique creative concept to be presented at a
final exhibition.
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G19
Using material for self-promotion and networking
G19.1. Define and plan self-promotional material in relation to
networking opportunities.
G19.2. Select and create content for self-promotional material.
G19.3. Present self-promotional material for planned opportunities.
Learners develop relevant self-promotional material, relating to their
experience in their job specialism(s) and skills developed throughout the
course.
Key Units: Module H
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H20 Under Assessment
Undertaking a defined administrative project role Deadline – 04.03.2022
H20.1. Plan and prepare for an administrative role.
H20.2. Demonstrate skills in an administrative role.
H20.3. Contribute to a project in an administrative role.
Learners carry out a specified administrative role, working
collaboratively to plan and execute a final exhibition event.
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H21 Under Assessment
Using creative collaboration to develop a project
H21.1. Demonstrate personal engagement and individual responsibility
when developing a collaborative project.
H21.2. Demonstrate skills when developing a collaborative project.
H21.3. Apply collaborative skills when developing a project.
Learners develop and utilise advanced skills to develop a large-scale
production. Under Assessment
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H22
Producing a collaborative project
H22.1. Demonstrate technical skills in a final collaborative project.
H22.2. Demonstrate creative skills in a final collaborative project.
H22.3. Present a final collaborative project.
Learners utilise advanced skills to carry out their chosen job specialism
on a large-scale production.
Term 5 – 25th April – 27th May 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
Key Units: Module G
Module G – Personal Production Arts Profile - Unit G19 Under Assessment
Using material for self-promotion and networking Deadline – 13.05.2022
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26G19.1. Define and plan self-promotional material in relation to
networking opportunities.
G19.2. Select and create content for self-promotional material.
G19.3. Present self-promotional material for planned opportunities.
Learners develop relevant self-promotional material, relating to their
experience in their job specialism(s) and skills developed throughout the
course.
Key Units: Module H
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H21 Under Assessment
Using creative collaboration to develop a project Deadline – 13.05.2022
H21.1. Demonstrate personal engagement and individual responsibility
when developing a collaborative project.
H21.2. Demonstrate skills when developing a collaborative project.
H21.3. Apply collaborative skills when developing a project.
Learners develop and utilise advanced skills to develop a large-scale
production. Under Assessment
Deadline – 13.05.2022
Module H – Collaborative Production Arts Project - Unit H22
Producing a collaborative project
H22.1. Demonstrate technical skills in a final collaborative project.
H22.2. Demonstrate creative skills in a final collaborative project.
H22.3. Present a final collaborative project.
Learners utilise advanced skills to carry out their chosen job specialism
on a large-scale production.
Term 6 – 6th June – 21st July 2022
Unit / Topic Assessment Dates
N/A
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Visual Art & Design
Students on the Visual Art and Design Pathway in Year 13 will be entered for BTEC National Level 3
Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Specification 2016 - RQF). The qualification is assessed through
externally assessed units alongside centre-based controlled assessment. Below are details of the
specific units and topics that students will be covering throughout this academic year.
Further information can be found at https://qualifications.pearsons.com/Our Qualifications/BTEC
Nationals/Art & Design
Year 13 Pathway Curriculum
Term 1 – 6th September – 22nd October 2021
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27Unit / Topic Assessment dates
• Unit 5 – Introduction to unit – Learners will plan, select for, Formative and
produce and review an Art and Design portfolio to support their Summative feedback
progression aims. given throughout the
• Learning Aim A – Explore the functions of portfolios in the Art T&L phase.
and Design sector.
Deadline for Learning
• Learning Aim B – Plan the production of an Art and Design
Aims A and B – W/C
portfolio for a particular purpose.
2nd November.
• earning Aim C – Produce an Art and Design portfolio for a
particular purpose. Summative feedback
• Learning Aim D – Present and review an Art and Design given W/C 9th
portfolio. November.
• Teaching and Learning phase. Main foci this month is Learning
Aim A and B.
• Unit 6 – Introduction to this externally set unit. Learners will
investigate the process of managing client briefs in the Art and Formative and
Design sector, applying creative skills to develop responses. Summative feedback
• Assessment Objectives 1-4 explored. given throughout the
• Assessment Objective 1 – Demonstrate ability to select relevant T&L phase.
information and material to inform proposals.
• Assessment Objective 2 – Develop Art and Design proposals Deadline for mock
relevant to client briefs. brief – W/C 11th
• Assessment Objective 3 – Justify the decisions in relation to the October.
brief, audience and client demands.
Summative feedback
• Assessment Objective 4 – Organise information and proposals
given W/C 18th
for presentation.
October.
• Teaching and Learning phase
• Mock brief hand in date – W/C 27th October.
• Unit 9, 17 and 19 – Introduction to units.
• Unit 9 – Learners will be introduced to the fundamental
Formative and
materials, techniques and processes in photography to develop
Summative feedback
their skills and understanding. Learning Aim A – Explore
given throughout the
photographic materials, techniques and processes. Learning Aim
T&L phase.
B – Apply photographic materials, techniques and processes to a
brief. Learning Aim C – Review use of photographic materials, Mock brief hand in –
techniques and processes. 4th November.
• Unit 17 – Learners will explore studio photography materials,
techniques and processes to develop the skills to produce
photographs within a photographic studio environment.
Learning Aim A – Explore and experiment with studio equipment
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