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THC Courses
AS/A Level Religious Studies
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Send to friendReligious Studies gives you the chance to look at how we have come to understand ourselves and the world around us.
At AS level you are required to study two units. The first looks at Ethics. This allows you to explore issues such as Euthanasia, Abortion, philosophers such as Bentham and Mill and the Value and Nature of Human Life. The second unit will concentrate on a world religion. You will be studying Christianity and will focus on Trinity and Salvation, Christian scripture and Christian way of life.
At A2 level you will look at Life, Death and Beyond. This will consist of studying life on earth, its relationship to a variety of religions alongside different rituals of death and what happens in the afterlife. You will also study Islam, Sharia Law, Role of Women and the Family and Islam in Contemporary Society.
You will develop good written, interpersonal and communication skills. You will develop critical and evaluative skills, take part in group presentations and carry out research. You will be assessed by sitting two exams in the first year and two in the second year.
AS/A Level English Language & Literature
Print PageSend to friendThis course combines the study of language and literature. You will consider how language works; how it has changed over time; how it is spoken by people, both in real contexts and in books, films and plays; and how writers use different styles according to different genres and purposes. You will look at many forms of writing: novels, poetry, newspaper and magazine articles, transcripts, short stories, plays and television dramas, and consider why language is used in a certain way and assess its effects.
You will learn to adapt your own writing style for different genres, audiences and purposes, for example a radio play, travel writing, teenage magazine articles or even an episode of your favourite TV series. As well as learning aspects of grammar and developing an understanding of appropriate terminology, you will focus on how language and social attitudes have changed over time.
GCSE English Language (under 19s)
Print PageSend to friendOn this intensive course, you will complete four pieces of written coursework and three assessed oral assignments in the first term. Coursework includes essays on Shakespeare and on a prose text, a media assignment and a piece of personal writing. You will study a collection of poetry and practice comprehension based on broadsheet articles and other media material.
A high standard of accuracy is needed to achieve a grade C or above so students are expected to work hard on their grammar, spelling, punctuation and essay planning.
GCSE English (for Adults)
Print PageSend to friendGCSE English is offered to adult students both as an evening class and a part time day time class. To join a class it is advisable to attend one of our taster and assessment sessions – these are scheduled in June, our Advice Line will give you further information – 020 7510 7777. These courses can be demanding and some students may take more than 1 year to complete, you will need to be prepared to do homework every week and attend all sessions.
E1,E2 and E3 Literacy
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Working towards E1, E2 and E3 Literacy
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E1, E2 and E3 Literacy
Print PageSend to friendIn this course you will study towards a certificate in adult literacy. The certificate in adult literacy can improve your literacy skills and help you get a better job. You'll develop new skills and gain confidence in reading, writing and speaking and listening that will help you in all aspects of your life.
Art and Fashion Illustration - ENGLISH PLUS
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Art & Design
Course Aims
• To offer you the opportunity to improve your speaking, reading and writing of English at E3 level
• To enable you to learn a variety of Art and Design skills and techniques
• To create a portfolio of creative work which can be used for progression to Art, Design or Computer Graphics
courses
Course Content
This course provides an introduction to art and design skills related to the creative and media industry. Students will be taught through a variety of creative projects. A different topic will be covered every 2 or 4 weeks. Examples of subjects covered include: drawing, printing, typography, graphic design and fashion. The programme consists of practical work in art and computer studios, writing, speaking and listening which takes place in a classroom. You will also visit exhibitions in order to expand your knowledge and gather research for your projects. The emphasis of the course is on creativity- learning to express ideas through writing, speaking and through drawing and making.
Sample Course
Course projects are updated and changed regularly but listed below is an example of what might be covered:
• Drawing: Recording objects and people from your surroundings
• Mixed Media: Experimenting with different mark-making techniques to create a variety of effects
• Fashion: Creating your own designs developing ideas by looking at current fashion and visiting shows.
• Digital Photography: Take and transform photographs through the use of digital cameras and computer graphics.
• Graphic Design: Create your own publicity materials such as invitations, posters, greetings cards etc
• Painting: Learn about mixing and using paint to create work in relation to fashion, interior design and graphic design
At the end of the course students will:
• have an insight to the creative industries through the exploration of different techniques and materials used in the workplace
• increase their understanding of how to express their ideas through drawing, making, writing and speaking
• be able to progress to a level 2 Creative Course
- Entry Level
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Art
- Art, Design, Media, Multimedia
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Design
- English Language
- ESOL and Citizenship
- ESOL courses
- Introductory Courses for Adults
- Life Skills
- Literacy
- Multimedia
- New Practical Courses
- Over 19 - Adult
- Photography
- Vocational Courses
Creative Computing - ENGLISH PLUS
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Creative Computing
Course Aims
• To offer you the opportunity to improve your speaking, reading and writing of English at E3
level
• To enable you to learn a variety of Computer Graphics skills and techniques
• To create a portfolio of creative work which can be used for progression to Level 2 Art, Design
or Computer Graphics courses
Course Content
This course provides an introduction to computer graphics skills related to the creative and media industry. Students will be taught through a variety of creative projects. A different topic will be covered every 2 or 4 weeks. Examples of subjects covered include: taking photographs, learning Photoshop, producing an animation, creating your own publicity materials. The programme consists of practical work in art and computer studios alongside writing, speaking and listening which takes place in a classroom. You will also visit exhibitions in order to expand your knowledge and gather research for your projects. The emphasis of the course is on creativity- learning to express ideas through writing, speaking and through drawing and making.
Sample Course
Course projects are updated and changed regularly but listed below is an example of what might be covered:
• Digital Photography: Composing and taking effective images using a digital camera
• Image Manipulation: Experimenting with photoshop to enhance images and create a variety of
effects
• Animation: Creating your own moving images, devloping ideas through responding to set briefs
• Graphic Design: Create your own publicity materials such as invitations, posters, greetings
cards etc using a range of computer software
At the end of the course students will:
• Have an insight to the creative industries through learning about and using professional
equipment and processes
Increased their understanding of how to express ideas through image making on the computer
• Be able to progress to a level 2 Creative Course
GCSEs
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GCSEs in English Language and Maths are offered to our 6th Form Students and GCSEs in English, Science and Maths are offered to adult students both during the day and in the evening at a range of sites across the Borough. To join a class it is advisable to attend one of our taster and assessment sessions – these are scheduled in June, our Advice Line will give you further information – 020 7510 7777. These courses can be demanding and some students may take more than
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English - Saturdays
Print PageSend to friendWant to improve your English to help you do your job without taking time off work to study? Well, now you can!
This is a one year course for people who speak English as their second language and who want to improve their writing, reading and speaking skills. There is an exam at the end of the course. You'll work hard but have fun too. The course is at Linc Community Centre, Devons Road, Bow. Devons Road DLR or Bow Road District Line.
Fee reduction for students on means tested benefits.
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