Assessment from the 3 Unit Assessments, the learner will be assessed by a combination of a question paper and an assignment. The question paper is worth 70 marks and the assignment is worth 30 marks. Materials Required Ruler, highlighters and coloured pens/pencils. ENGLISH ADVANCED HIGHER SCQF 7 Days Tue/Thur 2-4pm Location Aberdeen Grammar School Starting Date 6.6.17 Entry Requirements Higher English at grade A or B. Course Content The Advanced Higher English course is comprised of two units: English: Analysis and Evaluation Learners will provide evidence of their ability to critically respond to previously studied complex and sophisticated texts, and of their ability to carry out an independent study into an aspect or aspects of literature. English: Creation and Production Learners will provide evidence of their writing skills through the production of writing which demonstrates a range of skills necessary for the deployment of language to create effect. Assessment Internal assessments will be carried out under controlled conditions and assessed on a pass/ fail basis. If any internal unit is failed, pupils will be given an opportunity to revise their work, following feedback from their teacher. The course will be graded A-D by the external assessment of: A two part portfolio – total 60% Part A: Dissertation – 30% Part B: Writing – 30%
Course Content Access to Business & Management will provide you with an opportunity to find out more about the range of courses taught at Aberdeen Business School. The programme will help you develop your management, teamwork and problem solving skills through participating in a series of business challenges from business ethics to HR and marketing. During the programme you will have sessions with the academics exploring the subject field in a practical and interactive way as well as support sessions to help you prepare for the transition between school and higher education. Assessment is no formal course assessment. Materials Required Materials provided by RGU ACCESS TO COMMUNICATION & MEDIA Days Mon 4.30pm – 6.30pm Location RGU Starting Date October Entry Requirements Access to Communication & Media is open to pupils who are able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the field of Communication & Media and show potential to progress onto degree level study either via a college articulation route or by direct entry to the university. Course Content Access to Communication & Media will provide you with an opportunity to find out more about media and creative industries and develop your ideas with support from communication and media lecturers and students. The course provides an insight into university life and future career choices across an increasingly varied industry that includes media production, public relations and journalism. This course will help you develop your skills through exploring and using a range of media technologies. During the programme you will also receive support with your university application, and advice on careers and pathways into higher education. Assessment There is no formal course assessment. Materials Required Materials provided by RGU ACCESS TO COMPUTING Days Tue 4.30pm – 6.30pm Location RGU Starting Date September Entry Requirements Access to Computing is open to pupils who are able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Computing disciplines and show potential to progress onto degree level study either via a college articulation route or by direct entry to the university. Course Content This programme will introduce you to the courses taught at the School of Computing Science and Digital Media at RGU. Each week you will work in small teams and develop your skills in programming and digital painting under guidance from academics and current students. No previous experience with computing is required, just an interest in the area and