Computing/Business Studies

Vision of the Computing and Business Curriculum:

Computing capability is an essential skill for life and enables learners to participate more readily in a rapidly changing world. Computing is a practical subject, which can develop resilience in our students. It develops problem solving skills, and encourages students to embrace the digital world we live in. It is a subject where intervention and resourcefulness is encouraged. Students will use a range of skills to prepare them for today’s world. Computing is a powerful and creative subject, which allows our students to grow.

Drama Curriculum Intent

Why is Drama important?

Our intent is to provide a curriculum that is engaging and inspiring and as well as educating students about theatre and its history, will develop them as individuals and prepare them to become well rounded members of society. Imagination and creativity will be promoted in a safe and encouraging environment where students can develop the skills to communicate with others and work as part of a team. They will be encouraged to be inquisitive, analyse and question the world around us and foster a sense of pride in their creative abilities; challenging themselves and taking risks in the creation and performance of drama, building confidence in doing so.

What is Drama's value within
the curriculum and in
everyday life?

In studying drama at Alsop students will develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will engage with a range of stimuli employing a range of skills to devise and structure work and resolve situations and scenarios which are presented to them in a drama situation; through their active participation in group work they will learn to express themselves creatively and imaginatively becoming confident and effective communicators. They will develop an appreciation of theatre styles, playwrights and practitioners, using subject specific vocabulary and observe and positively evaluate their own work and that of others.

How does History reinforce
the Alsop values of
Knowledge Respect and
Opportunity?

Our drama curriculum reflects the Alsop values of knowledge, respect and opportunity. Students are given a practical knowledge of how drama works as an art form and how itis fundamental to cultures in different times and places. They are culturally enriched as they learn about different styles of theatre, practitioners and plays and ways of creatingtheir own drama with the knowledge that this imparts. Students work as a team to problem solve together and in doing so are taught to respect the opinions of others. Empathy and compassion is developed through drama techniques and social issues covered in the curriculum, creating an environment of positivity, kindness and support. In addition to this students are given the opportunities to explore their own creativity, observe and analyse the work of professionals and their peers and perform their work for others. They can develop their passion for drama through extra-curricular performances and the opportunity to work with theatre practitioners within the curriculum.

Our drama curriculum aims not only to enrich students’ knowledge of theatrical styles and conventions and culture, but also develop the essential skills required for life and the world of work.

Facilities

Our aim is to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to take full advantage of a 21st Century learning experience, making full use of existing and emerging technology. The computing suites are available for use, both during and after school. The computing faculty has access to 10 fully equipped computer rooms, each with an interactive whiteboard, which host the latest software.

Future Careers

Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Broadcast Engineer, Surveyor, Software or Web Developer/Designer, Telecoms, Creative Digital Media, Multimedia Broadcaster, Sound Technician, Systems Analyst, Computer Games Developer, UX (user experience) developer, Armed Forces Technical Officer, Intelligence Officer, Satellite Technician, Commodity Broker, Financial Risk Analyst.

Accounting, Finance (Commercial Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Investment Banking, Real Estate, Insurance), Human Resources, Operations Management, General Management, Marketing (Advertising, Public Relations, Market Research, Product Management) Retail Management, Television, Film
Radio, Sound Recording, Print-Based Media, Interactive Media, Games Development