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Contents
Letter from Head of Sixth Form…………………………………………………………………………………….3
Information for Students & Parents……………………………………………………………………………….4
Welcome………………………………………………………………………………………………...............…….4
Action Planning and Management………………………………………………………………………….……..4
Assessments, Reports and Parents' Evenings……………………………………………………………….….5
Attendance, Absences and Holidays………….………………………………………………………….……....5
Careers Advice and Changing Courses………………………………….…………………………………..…..6
Conferences and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)…………………………………………………..…...6
Dress Code…………………………………..………………………………………………….…………………..6
EHIC - European Health Insurance Card …………………………………………………….………………….7
Entry into Yr 13…………………………………………………………...……………………………………...….7
Essential Equipment and Food & Drink……………………..…………………………………………………....8
Monitoring, Examinations and Reports ……………………..…………………………………………………....8
Personal and Academic Well-Being…..……………………..…………………………………………………....8
Personal Property and Smoking and Drugs………………..…………………………………………………....8
Student Council…………………………..….……………………………………..…………………………….....8
Student Handbook….……………………………………..……………………………………………….……….9
Student ID Cards………… …………….….…………………………………………………………………….....9
The Sixth form and Inclusive Access …………….….……………..………………………………………….....9
Transport………………………………...….…………………………………………………………………….....9
Trips, Exchanges and Visits ….…………………………………………………………………….....................9
UK and Cambridge Area Partnership (CAP) Enrolment Day…….…………………………………………….9
Contact Details………………………………………………………………………………………....................11
Impington International Sixth Form Partnership for Learning – Student Learning Agreement……………13
Academic Honesty Policy for IBDP, IBCP and A Level Students……………...………………………….....15
Sixth Form Code of Conduct for the use of ICT…………………………...………………………………...…17
Trip Consent Form……………………………….…………………………...………………………………...…19
Photography Consent Form………………………………………………………………………………..….…21
Notification of Examination Results - UK Students ONLY…………………………………………………….23
Locker Rental Form……………..…………………………………………………………………………..….…25
Impington Sixth Form Information……………………………………………………………………………….27
Term Dates – 2016/2017…………………………………………………………………………………......….27
Lesson Times………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….27
Re: Cashless catering – September 2016……………………………………………………………………...28
Preliminary Reading List for all Students……………………………………………………………………....29
Native Languages………………………………………………………………………………………………...29
Second Languages………………………………………………………………………………………...……..32
Individuals and Societies………………………………………………………………….……………………...33
Science Subjects………………………………………………………………………….…………………...….36
Mathematics…………………………………………………………………………………….……………...….37
Important Information for all IB Maths Students……………………………………………………………….37
Music ……….…………………………………………………………………………………………….………..38
Information for Music Students…………………………………………………………………………….…….38
Drama and Performance………… ………..…………………………………………………………………….39
Dance………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………..40
Information for Dance Students………………………………………………………………………………….40
Theory of Knowledge……………………………………………………………………………………………..41
Art & Design and Digital Photography…….………………………………………….…………………...……41
Information for Art and Design Students………………………………………………………………………..42
Information for Photography Students……………………………………………………………………….....45
14 July 2016
Dear Student
We hope the examinations at the end of your school year went well and you are enjoying a well-earned
holiday! We are looking forward to welcoming you to Impington International Sixth Form on Monday 5
September 2016 at 9:00am for the start of the academic year 2016-2017. Just come to the Sixth Form
Centre Common Room. Before then, you will want to read the enclosed information pack which outlines
expectations and procedures at Impington.
On the first day, please bring the following items.
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Your completed Contact Details sheet from your Welcome Pack
The name and address of your last school
A photocopy of your passport, if you have not already submitted one
A deposit of £100 for learning aids including important materials, equipment and text books that will be
issued (this will be refunded upon return of all College textbooks and resources when you leave
Impington)
A personal diary or planner (paper or electronic)
Mathematics students must have a recommended calculator (see enclosed note). These can be
purchased from the College for £63 when you start lessons
Your signed sixth form policies from your Welcome Pack
 The ICT authorisation form
 Student Learning Agreement form
 Academic Honesty Policy
 Trip consent form
 Photography consent form
You will spend the morning of 5 September with your tutor and tutor group completing admission
documentation and receiving your timetable.
If you are currently studying in the Cambridge area then I would like to remind you that you are expected to
visit the College Sixth Form Centre on the 30 August with your exam results for our enrolment day. At
this point we will be able to check that you have met our entrance criteria.
The Sixth Form Administrator, Jackie Sewell, is available most days, so please do not hesitate to contact
us with any questions.
It promises to be an exciting two years. See you in September!
Yours sincerely
Jo Sale
Assistant Principal
Head of Sixth Form
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Impington International Sixth Form
(Payments can be made in cash or by cheque and these should be made payable to Impington Village
College. NB – if paying by cheques, please make separate cheques for different items.)
Information for Students & Parents
Welcome
Impington International Sixth Form is a very happy and, at the same time, an extremely hardworking centre
for post-16 study. We do not have lots of rules and regulations, but to ensure that we maintain a positive
and pleasant atmosphere, there are certain guidelines to be followed. The Learning Agreement (enclosed)
that you sign outlines the key expectations and learning requirements. This pack describes other terms
and conditions of enrolment.
Punctuality and attendance at lessons, tutor meetings and enrichment activities (Conferences and CAS:
Creativity, Activity and Service), as well as adherence to deadlines are fundamental. Consideration and
politeness are expected of you if you are to do yourself justice as a Sixth Form student. In all aspects of life
here at Impington you are asked to be thoughtful, communicative and sensitive to the needs and feelings of
other people – staff and fellow students. We consider ourselves a community that cares for its members
and respects them. Your welfare is our main concern and we frequently monitor progress and regularly
report home.
In return for all the things we expect of you, the staff will do everything in their power to make your time at
Impington rewarding and successful. There is always someone to help with difficulties whether they are
personal or academic. We will encourage and support you to the best of our abilities.
Head of Sixth Form and IB Co-ordinator
Lead Teacher (A Level, IBCP and Progressions)
Sixth Form Administrative Manager
Student Manager
Ms J Sale
Mrs L Gibbons
Mrs J Sewell
Mrs S Offord
For e-mails to Impington staff, use the following format:
First initial last name @impington.cambs.sch.uk
For example: John Smith jsmith@impington.cambs.sch.uk
Action Planning and Management
Organisation and planning are life skills and are particularly important in the transition to post-16 study.
Your tutor will devise an action planning programme with you to keep you on top of your studies and to help
you develop into an efficient and effective learner. You will need to put in at least eighteen hours of
personal study a week, outside of lesson time. If you have any non-contact time on your timetable you
will be free to spend some of it as you wish, but we encourage productive use of those hours. Accordingly,
you are asked to keep any part-time job to reasonable hours so that you are not too tired and thus, unable
to put in the study hours required. You must NOT work during the school day (9am-4pm). Sixth Form
students have access to computers in the library and in the computer rooms with the permission of the staff
on duty. The study areas must be kept quiet at all times so that those who want to work have a calm place
to study. In addition, there is also a separate post-16 study room as part of the main library provision.
Assessments, Reports and Parents’ Evenings
All sixth form students have mock examinations in January and June. Reports are sent to parents and
copied to students after each examination session and before the first half term of the year.
Parents’ evening is on: Tuesday, 31 January 2017
External examinations for IB are in May, A level in May/June.
ALIS (Advanced Level Information System)
ALIS involves a baseline test, that is, a general abilities test in communication, numeracy and non-verbal
reasoning. ALIS is administered by CEM (Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring) at the University of
Durham. All students take this in September upon arrival at Impington. ALIS generates a predicted grade
for each of your subjects; this provides a baseline for target-setting with you. Throughout your time at
Impington, teachers refine that target to best reflect your abilities and application. It is a guideline to help
you and the College assess your progress.
Attendance, Absences and Holidays
Absence
Unplanned absence from
college for 1-3 days
Unplanned absence from
college for more than 3days
If you feel unwell during the day
at college and are unable to
attend lessons
Planned absence from college
If you are late to a lesson but
your teacher marks you absent
If you are on a college trip or
taking part in an extracurricular/amended timetable
activity and you are marked
absent from lessons
If you have any other issue with
your attendance
N Mark Emails
Action
Submit an online absence form by following the link on our
homepage
http://www.impington.cambs.sch.uk/form/?pid=8&form=16
You are expected to this by 9am on each day of absence.
Ask your parents or guardians to contact the college, giving your
name and reason for absence.
Email: Sixthform@impington.cambs.sch.uk
Go to the sixth form centre and see a member of the Sixth Form staff
who will sign you out and authorise your absence.
If you do not do see a member of staff your absence will not be
authorised.
If you know you are going to be absent from college for a medical
appointment, university open day, or any other reason you must
complete a Green Absence Form (available from Jackie). This
should be done as far in advance as possible.
In the event that an emergency appointment is required you need to
complete the online absence form to ensure we are aware of your
absence form college.
Completion of the form does not guarantee the absence will be
authorised but you will have discharged your responsibility to inform
the college of your absence.
Ask your teacher to amend the register or email them asking them to
amend the register and cc your mail to
Sixthform@impington.cambs.sch.uk
Ask your teacher organising the trip or amended timetable activity to
amend to register and inform the sixth form team on
Sixthform@impington.cambs.sch.uk
See Jackie or Mrs Offord.
If you have been marked absent from a lesson and have not
provided an explanation (N Mark) an email will be sent to you and
your parents asking for you provide an explanation for your absence.
Remember on Moodle your attendance only shows as sessions not individual lesson marks, so please use
this as a guide only.
Attendance Expectations: You are expected to maintain an average attendance of 95%, unless there are
extenuating circumstances. Your attendance is monitored and recorded. If the College feels your
attendance is an issue this will be discussed with you and your parents. Attendance is also compulsory in
the weekly assemblies, tutor time and half termly business meetings with your tutor. If you are concerned
about your attendance or would like to know more about it please speak to your tutor or Mrs Offord.
Families should avoid taking holidays during term time. Any request for absence of more than two days
requires a letter to your tutor requesting an absence. Other requests for absence require a green request
form. If for some reason you cannot complete the full term, you should inform Ms Sale immediately.
Careers Advice
There is Careers advice available to Sixth Formers and a range of prospectuses for Higher education
establishments within the Sixth Form centre. Tutors are available to help and advise. There are regular
talks and events concerned with applications for higher education and job training schemes. Tutors work
closely on the applications. Because of the International nature of our student body and the increasing
range of choice of courses we give support and advice on Higher education applications within the UK and
outside the UK too.
Changing Courses
If you find that you have made a wrong choice of course, it is expected that you will discuss this as soon as
possible with your tutor, the subject teacher and Head of Sixth Form. It may be possible to change but the
earlier you do so the better. After the first six weeks, a change of subject is difficult since you have missed
material but also because the government requires Sixth Form students to be completing the courses
registered on the census in October. No subject may be dropped and no change made without full
consultation and completion of a blue course transfer form.
Conferences
Once a term we hold a one-day Conference which offers key development opportunities, such as our
mentoring accreditation programme, work experience and higher education applications. They are exciting
occasions with outside speakers and numerous activities. Participation is compulsory.
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
CAS is a requirement for all Sixth Form students and involves a large variety of creative, sports and
community service activities. Participation in CAS is an integral and compulsory part of being a student at
Impington. Through CAS students can be involved in an array of clubs and additional mini-courses, for
example: Duke of Edinburgh; Amnesty International; Impress (Sixth Form Magazine); Film Club; PE
Department: Sport fixtures, Pool and Fitness Suite; Music Department: Ensembles, Orchestra and Choir;
Senior Drama Club; Youth Dance; Art/Photography; Charity Abroad: Ethiopia and India plus many others.
You are responsible for recording all of your CAS. You will also be interviewed by the CAS Co-ordinator so
that she can help you access a range of opportunities.
Dress Code
There is no uniform in the Sixth Form. You are free to wear whatever you wish so long as it is not offensive
or inappropriate, that is, no bare torsos or very short shorts/skirts or low tops, or offensive slogans or logos.
EHIC - European Health Insurance Card for overseas students
About the EHIC
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) replaced the old E111 in 2006.
Your EHIC lets you get state healthcare at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. It will cover you for
treatment that is needed to allow you to continue your stay until your planned return. It also covers you for
treatment of pre-existing medical conditions and for routine maternity care, as long as you're not going
abroad to give birth.
The EHIC is valid in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries, including Switzerland. For more
information about what is covered in each country see our country-by-country guide.
You can apply for a free EHIC online at:
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/Pages/about-the-ehic.aspx
Alternatively it will be the first website on the search list if you Google ‘EHIC application’.
The EHIC is entirely free of charge. However, other unofficial websites may charge you if you apply
through them. If you're having difficulties with the online application form, you want to update your personal
details or replace a lost or stolen card, call the automated EHIC application service on 0845 606 2030.
If you have any questions about the European Health Insurance Card then the section below may provide
the answers. However, if you still have further questions then you should contact the Overseas Healthcare
Team on 0191 218 1999. If calling from abroad ring 00 44 191 218 1999.
Entry into Year 13
This is conditional upon good attendance as well as a successful and hardworking Year 12. To enable
progression into the second year we would expect a D average or above for A level students and a minimal
score of 24 points for IB students.
Essential Equipment
Textbooks are supplied for most subjects. Some students prefer to purchase their own texts for literature
or for other subjects and in some you are required to buy the core text book; you will be advised on the
details of those when you begin classes. In addition, you need several sturdy A4 ring binders, dividers and
a supply of A4 lined paper. Please bring a deposit of £100 (payable to Impington Village College) for the
range of equipment, materials and text books that you will be issued with. This will be refunded when all
resource materials, course books and library books, are returned.
Food and Drink
There is a small café for the students in the Common Room. This is a cashless catering service, so you
need to have an account for food with the College; see enclosed sheet. You are expected to be thoughtful
when disposing of packaging and other rubbish. You are allowed to eat and drink in your Common Room
but please keep it clean and tidy.
Personal and Academic Well-Being
You will be in a tutor group of about twenty students who are following the range of courses at Impington.
Your tutor is your academic mentor and is responsible for your progress and welfare at the College and is
your main contact. All of the tutors are experienced teachers. We try, where possible, to place you with a
tutor who also teaches one of your subjects so that there is continuity and you know each other well. The
tutor will co-ordinate careers advice, higher education counselling and will lead sessions on a variety of
topics in tutorial meetings and Conferences.
The tutors’ e-mails are listed at the back of this document. Letters and e-mails should normally be
addressed to the tutor. Problems with specific courses can be raised via the tutor if you wish or
with the particular teacher
Personal Property
Please take care of your personal belongings. All valuables brought to College are your own responsibility.
The enclosed letter explains the procedure for renting a locker. Lockers are in great demand so secure
one early!
Smoking & Drugs
In compliance with the national law, smoking is NOT ALLOWED on College premises or directly outside it.
This follows the Cambridgeshire County Council directive for all public institutions as well as the Healthy
Schools government programme.
The College Behaviour policy applies in the sixth form as it does to the rest of the College. As such,
Impington International Sixth Form has a zero tolerance policy on illegal drugs; any student found to be in
possession of or under the influence of illegal drugs will be permanently excluded.
Student Council
At Impington our Student Council is organised and run by the students and therefore its success depends
on your involvement. The Executive Committee of the Student Council represents the student body in
liaison with the Sixth Form Management Team. It organises a number of social and charity events during
the year. Elections are held in December for positions on the committees and these are keenly contested.
You are invited to help with the events and it is hoped that everyone will find the social life rewarding!
Student Handbook
Our student handbook will be issued to you on your first day and is available on our website.It has full
information about your life at Sixth Form.
Student ID Cards
All Sixth Form students when on campus must have an identity card so that you can verify your enrolment
as a student. The ID card also serves as your student ID for discounts at some cinemas, shops and travel
agencies. You will have your photograph taken at College and the cards will be issued within the first
month.
The Sixth Form and Inclusive Access
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Department is available to support all members of
the Sixth Form who have inclusive access requirements. Impington is a designated College in the area for
students with a physical disability, and the site is suitably adapted. Students with learning difficulties
receive appropriate support either in class or in a one-to-one situation, where authorised. Please ensure
that your tutor is aware of any inclusive access needs and appropriate documentation is submitted for your
file that is accessed by the SEND Department. This documentation enables us to put into place any
approved modifications to your timetable and/or to your examination schedule. Please feel free to contact
the sixth form team with any questions.
Transport
School buses are no longer provided for sixth form students. However, many students find the City ‘megarider’ bus pass useful and economical. We also run our own bus service via Soham, Ely, Sutton, Witchford.
Please use the contact numbers if you have any queries.
Students may drive to school but there is no on-site parking. Please park considerately and sensitively to
local residents. Bicycles should be carefully secured with a lock. The contact for transport questions is
sixthform@impington.cambs.sch.uk .
Trips, Exchanges and Visits
Most of the courses involve field trips and/or visits. Language students may have an exchange to the
country of the language they are studying, for instance Spain, France, Japan, Russia or Germany.
UK and Cambridge Area Partnership (CAP) Schools ONLY
Enrolment day 30 August 2016
Enrolment will start at 10.00am. Please bring with you a photocopy of your exam results, any SEND
documentation and details of your home address and parental contact details on the contact details sheet
enclosed in this pack. Please also complete the student learning agreement and bring this with you.
You will speak to a member of the sixth form management team who will check suitability of your course
dependent on your exam results. It is difficult to predict precisely how long the process will take but we
would hope that you will be free to go by 12.00pm.
Contact Details
It is very important for us to be able to have direct contact with you both by e-mail and telephone.
Student Details:
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Mobile Number:
e-mail address:
Home Address:
Home Telephone:
Medical Conditions or
allergies:
Specific Needs or
Learning Difficulties:
UK Doctor’s
Name & Address:
Mother’s Details:
Full Name:
Mobile Number:
e-mail address:
Home Address:
(If same as above then
leave blank)
Home Telephone:
Father’s Details:
Full Name:
Mobile Number:
e-mail address:
Home Address:
(If same as above then
leave blank)
Home Telephone:
Host Family Details:
Full Name:
Mobile Number:
e-mail address:
Home Address:
Home Telephone:
Signatures:
I hereby agree to College staff
contacting me via these forms of
communication regarding important
College matters
Student:
Mother:
Father:
Host Family:
Impington International Sixth Form Partnership for Learning – Student
Learning Agreement
The Student Learning Agreement is intended to give you a clear understanding of what you can expect
from Impington International Sixth Form and what will be expected of you in return. Under this agreement
Impington International Sixth Form will endeavour to provide the following:
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A programme of courses that is matched to your interests and aspirations
A friendly, caring and supportive environment
An academic mentor (tutor) who monitors your progress, and provides guidance and assistance in
setting targets for improvements
The acknowledgement and recording of personal achievement through the Progress Reporting
System
Support in developing good study skills and coping with stress
An enrichment programme of Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) activities and one-day
Conferences to extend your personal and academic achievements
A careers programme suited to your needs with access to expert careers advice
A formal opportunity each year for your parents/guardians to come to College to discuss your
progress
Regular progress reports each year and other interim assessments as appropriate
Under this agreement you will be expected to fulfil the following:
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Be determined to make the most of your time in the Sixth Form
Accept responsibility for your own learning with the support of your subject teachers and academic
mentor
Complete all work to your best standard by the required deadline
Use your private study time in and out of College effectively
Attend all sessions punctually. As a full time student you will normally be expected to be in College
from 9:00am to 3:35pm when you have lessons and to attend tutor sessions, assemblies and
individual meetings as arranged by your tutor
Attend all Conference days and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) activities
Discuss with your tutor in advance if you need to be absent for a good reason. Use the signing
in/out system
Respect the individual rights of all members of the College and community
Respect the zero tolerance policy on illegal drugs and no smoking rule
Contribute to the life of Impington International Sixth Form
Name (printed): …………………………………………………………………………...…..……………...(Student)
Signed: ………………………………………………………………………………..………….. ………….(Student)
Date: …………………………………………….
Signed: …………………………………………………………………. …………(Tutor, on behalf of the College)
Date: …………………………………………….
Tutor Group: ………………………………………………..
Please share this agreement with your parents/guardians.
Signed: …………………………………………………………… (Parent/Guardian) Date: ………………………
Academic Honesty Policy for IBDP, IBCP and A Level Students
Academic honesty is a set of values and skills that promote personal integrity and good practice in teaching, learning
and assessment. Impington International Sixth form students and their parents must sign a copy of this document at
the beginning of Year 12. The policy fully upholds the policies and principles found within the IBO Diploma
programme Academic Honesty Policy. IBO and A level exam boards have taken a strong stand on academic
honesty. The IBO states:
“It is our job to help students develop into ethical individuals who would not consider cheating. Of course, it is also our
job to catch those students who, despite our efforts, choose to make unwise decisions.”
At Impington International Sixth Form we will work on ensuring ethical student behaviours. Cheating undermines the
integrity of the perpetrator as well as that of the school, the course and the program. The following behaviours are not
considered to be collaboration and are deemed to be cheating
1. The wilful giving or receiving of an unauthorized, dishonest, or unscrupulous advantage in academic work
over other students or affecting the performance of other students e.g. taking unauthorized material in to the
examination room, falsifying a CAS record
2. The above may be accomplished by any means whatsoever, including, but not limited to, the following: fraud,
duress, deception, theft, talking, signs, gestures, copying from another student, unauthorized collaboration,
and the unauthorized use of study aids, memoranda, books, electronic programs, data, or other information
3. Duplication of work e.g. the presentation of the same work for different assessment components or diploma
requirements
4. Fabrication of data
5. Attempted cheating
Plagiarism is also considered a form of cheating and includes:
1. Presenting as one’s own words and work, the work, words, ideas, or the opinions of someone else without
proper acknowledgement
2. Borrowing the sequence of ideas, the arrangement of material, or the pattern of thought of someone else
without proper acknowledgment this includes instances where a student has translated the passage from a
source in to another language
3. If two or more candidates have exactly the same introduction to an assignment, the final award committee will
interpret this as collusion (or plagiarism), and not collaboration *3
The following will be considered as lying:
1. The wilful and knowledgeable telling of an untruth, as well as any form of deceit, attempted deceit, or fraud in
an oral or written statement. This includes but is not limited to: lying to administration and/or teachers,
falsifying any document(s) of letters by mutilation, addition or deletion
2. If a student cheats, plagiarizes and/or lies, s/he may receive zero for the entire assignment and alteration of
the assignment to meet the criteria of the assessment will be at the teacher’s discretion. The Head of the
Sixth form in consultation with the Principal of the College may assign additional penalties based on the
severity of the offense up to and including expulsion from the IB or A Level programme
Student responsibilities:
1. Students should request a clarification of the teacher’s expectations for each assignment if none are given
2. Students should request a clarification of any component of the above ‘code of ethical behaviour’ they do not
understand
3. Students should follow through with ethical academic behaviour and expect others around them to also follow
a policy of integrity and honour
4. To review these expectations with their parents/guardians and after doing so sign where indicated below (As
well as parents’/guardians’ signature)
I hereby agree to follow the rules set out above and those relating to public and internal examinations.
Signed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Student Print name………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Parent/guardian Signature……………………………………………………………………………………………...
Sixth Form Code of Conduct for the use of ICT
The computer system is owned by the College, and may be used by students to further their education and
promote and enhance their learning opportunities. We provide the computers and the “Bauhaus” open
wireless network for students to support College work. As all students rely on the computing facilities of the
College, we have a strict code of use to ensure the computers work when they are needed. These rules
have been drawn up to:
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ensure the maximum availability of College computers
ensure hardware and software perform reliably
avoid unnecessary support work to the computers or network
ensure that any legal requirements are met
Code of Use:
• No eating or drinking whilst in any computing facilities
• Do not enter or use a computer room without a member of staff
• Do not store copyright or illegal media in your user space, E.g. music and films
• Password protected files will be removed as they prevent virus scanning
• Take great care when using computing facilities and classrooms as you will be charged for any
damage
• If you see any damage to equipment report it to a teacher or technician before you use it
• Do not move, remove or tamper with any computer equipment
• Use of the web and internet is a privilege and must be used responsibly for college work only
• Use only computers that you have logged on to, and ensure your account details are kept private
• Do not give your password to anyone, and report to ICT Systems an Support any instances where
you believe your password is known to others
• Leave the computer as you would expect to find it, including pushing in your chair and logging off at
the end of a session
• The computers and Internet connection may not be used for the creation or forwarding of any
offensive, racist, pornographic obscene or indecent images, data or other material
• Students must not send e-mails without checking with a member of staff. The content of e-mails
should maintain a professional level of language. Users are responsible for all e-mail sent and
contacts made that may result in e-mail being received
• Do not use the computers or Internet for the creation of material that may be designed or likely to
cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety
• Do not use the computers for personal gain, gambling, political purposes or advertising
• Do not play, store or distribute games
• Do not install software on the College computers
• Access to accounts will only be granted by the Network Administrator
Information about College email
The College provides you with a free email account from Google. You can log in to your account at
mail.impington.org.uk from any internet connected device, including phones etc. Your username is the
same as your college windows username, and your password will be the same also. Your email address is
your username @impington.org.uk and links to the website can be found in your internet favourites, your
start menu, and from the Moodle home page.
Email is provided to you to support your learning at the College and will be the primary email used by
teachers and administration staff. If you are to email teachers, the College provided account is the one that
should be used to ensure any messages are not filtered by email handling services.
Your email account includes with it up to 15GB of storage on the Google Drive system, and can be used to
transport College work files in and out of College.
All students must remember that any email sent will be received by a person, and as such any misuse of
email will lead to a suspension of your account.
Guide to using Moodle
The College uses a Virtual Learning Environment called “The Moodle” to share a wide variety of resources
and activities with you as you progress with your studies. The Moodle will be your first port of call for
presentations used by your teachers in your lessons and other resources to enable you learning. You can
use the Moodle to find your timetable, also to access the College provided user space, and worksheets on
a shared drive from outside the College. Your parents will have access to the Moodle to see your work,
attendance marks, and school reports.
Logging on
The Moodle can be found by pointing a web browser at moodle.impington.cambs.sch.uk on either a
computer or mobile device. When using our computers we will automatically log you on using your College
username and current password, but you will need to provide them yourself if you use your own device.
Mobile devices have a special layout theme on offer which you can choose to use if you wish, the option is
at the bottom of each Moodle page, but you will only see this option if you use your phone or tablet. Any
questions regarding access to Moodle, or information provided by it, not pertaining to contents or
management of courses should be emailed to moodlehelp@impington.cambs.sch.uk either by students or
parents.
How to get help with any problems
The ICT Systems and Support team are located in the George Edwards building in offices next to the main
playground. The office is open from 8am until 4pm for assistance with all technical enquiries, including but
not limited to: password problems, faulty computers or hardware, reports of computer misuse or bullying,
and general assistance.
E-Safety – be SMART
The internet provides lots of opportunities for learning and creating your own content. To help you get the
most out of the internet, check out a few of these websites to make sure you know how to stay safe online.
www.saferinternet.org.uk
www.google.com/+/safety
www.facebook.com/safety
College Rights
The College reserves the right to examine and delete any files held on its computer system and to monitor
the activities of computer users whilst using College computers, network or Internet connection.
The College reserves the right to suspend the computer access of any user who misuses the system in any
way.
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Trip Consent Form
Impington International Sixth Form would like to be able to take students out of college on educational trips
throughout their time at Impington.
Permission to take students out of college
I agree to allow Impington International Sixth Form to take my son/daughter out of college for educational
trips throughout their time at Impington.
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Photography Consent Form
Impington International Sixth Form would like to take your photograph for promotional purposes. These
images may be sent out to the media with a press release, used for our publications or on our website.
Person(s) in photograph
I agree to allow Impington International Sixth Form to take photographs of me and grant permission for
these to be used by Impington International Sixth Form to promote the sixth form in publications, press
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grant permission for these to be used by Impington International Sixth Form in publications, press articles,
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Notification of Examination Results – UK Students ONLY
I have now received my examination results and my grades, from highest to lowest under each
subheading, are:
Indicate multiple awards by writing the grade as tallied, e.g. Science (double) CC or BTEC 1st Dip(merit)
CCCC
SUBJECT GCSE (full)
English
Mathematics
English Literature
GRADE
Other: e.g. BTEC/GNVQ/Applied (Indicate level)
SUBJECT GCSE (short course)
Attach photocopies of all examination Statement of Results slips to this document. Failure to do so may
result in not gaining a place on your programme.
* Please delete as appropriate
I wish to accept*/decline* the offer of a place at Impington.
I have*/do not have* the grades required to follow my chosen programme.
I do*/do not* need to discuss a change of course.
I have*/have not* been holding a joint first offer.
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Please bring this form, with photocopies of results slips, on your enrolment day of 27 August 2015
Locker Rental Form
The College has a small number of lockers in the Sixth Form available for hire for the duration of your stay
at the College.
The cost of renting a locker is £15.00. Lockers are rented for two years on a non-refundable basis.
Included in the cost is a £5 deposit which will be returned when you leave College. A condition of this
refund is that the key is returned and the locker is left in a satisfactory condition. Please note that the
College makes a £5.00 charge to replace a lost key.
Student’s Name:
Address:
I wish to hire a locker at the cost of £15.00.
Locker Number:
Key signed for:
Please bring this form, together with your payment, on your first day at College.
Other Important Information
Term Dates – 2016/2017
Autumn Term 2016
Staff Training Day – College closed
Staff Training Day – College closed
Autumn Term opens
Year 13 Return
Half Term – College closed
Autumn Term closes
Staff Training Day – College closed
Thursday, 1 September
Friday, 2 September
Monday, 5 September
Tuesday, 6 September
24 October – 28 October
Friday, 16 December
Monday, 19 December
Spring Term 2017
Spring Term opens
Half Term– College closed
Spring Term closes
Tuesday, 3 January
13 – 17 February
Friday, 31 March
Summer Term 2017
Staff Training Day – College closed
Summer Term opens
May Day– College closed
Half Term– College closed
Staff Training Day – College closed
Summer Term closes
Lesson Times
9.00 – 10.00
Lesson 1
10.00 – 11.00
Lesson 2
11.00 – 11.20
Tutor Time/Assembly
11.20 – 11.40
Break
11.40 – 12.40
Lesson 3
12.40 – 1.40
Lesson 4
1.40 – 2.35
Lunch
2.35 – 3.35
Lesson 5
Tuesday, 18 April
Wednesday, 19 April
Monday, 1 May
29 May – 2 June
Friday, 7 July
Friday, 21 July
Dear Sixth Former
Re: Cashless catering – September 2016
The College has a cashless catering system which enables students to pay for meals without bringing in
cash. To enjoy the benefits of this you will be enrolled into the “Vericool” system at the start of the new
term. This system works by taking a digital signature which captures 120 data points from each middle
finger on both hands. At no time do we capture a fingerprint. This creates an account for you which you can
then load with money available to spend at the tills.
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Parentpay is the most convenient on line method of payment, simply visit www.parentpay.co.uk and
follow the on-screen instructions. You will be issued with a username and password for this service.
If you do not receive one please contact the Finance Office.
Cheques made payable to “Caterlink” and handed in to the canteen.
Paypoint cards are available for those who do not have bank accounts. Please contact the Finance
Office if you require one of the cards.
For students who are unable to use any of the above, there will be a note and coin loader in the
sixth form common room which will enable you to load your cash onto your account.
Only in exceptional circumstances will a student be able to pay at the till with cash and in any
circumstances only for one day. The benefit to the students is a much faster service with less queuing time
for them and more free time to enjoy their break.
Should you have any queries please feel free to contact the Finance Office at the College.
Yours sincerely
Cathy Ison
Finance Manager
cison@impington.cambs.sch.uk
Preliminary Reading List for all Students
Preliminary reading is particularly important for students taking subjects for A-level or the IB that they have
not been studying recently at school. It must be said, however, that this is not compulsory for any student.
The list is for those who feel the need for some background preparation before their arrival in September.
You do not need to purchase these texts.
Native Languages
English (IB English A Literature and A-Level English Literature)
Students will be studying a selection of poetry, prose and drama, both classic and modern. A good
preparation for this would be to read a classic novel, a contemporary novel and/or a selection of poetry,
before the course begins. Here are some suggestions (Please note that these are not set texts.):
1. Classics and Modern Classics:
Bronte: “Wuthering Heights”, Austen: “Pride and Prejudice”, Orwell: “1984”, Ian McEwan:
“Atonement”, Lawrence: “Women in Love”.
2. Contemporary Novels:
Atwood: “Alias Grace”, Walker: “The Colour Purple”, Fowles: “The Collector”, Doyle: “Paddy Clark
Ha Ha Ha”. Okri: “The Famished Road”.
3. Poetry Selections:
“The Rattle Bag” (pub: Faber), “Contemporary British Poetry” (Penguin), “The Oxford Book of
English Verse”.
Additionally it is assumed that most students will have had some experience of reading Shakespeare.
IB Language A (Languages other than English)
Important Notice: Any student for whom English is not the first language – that is anyone doing Language
A in a language other than English – should bring a good bilingual dictionary. For example, if you are
Icelandic, you should bring an English/Icelandic, Icelandic/English dictionary. It must be one volume and
must not contain pictures, maps or illustrations of any kind as these are not permitted in examinations.
Students following the school supported self-taught programme for their language A must bring with them
documentary evidence from their school that their language A is their main language. The IB requires proof
of this when the language is registered, early in the course.
A familiarity with some of the major writers in your native language is highly desirable. These writers
should come from all the countries where your language A is spoken officially. For example, if English is
your language A, writers could come from India, Nigeria, the Caribbean, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa,
Zimbabwe, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and others. Many language As will be studied under the “SelfTaught” IB provision; wherever possible, students on this course should bring the texts they will be reading
in their native language. If some are out of print or otherwise unavailable, we can select an alternative from
the prescribed book list. Some lists are included here; others can be obtained by contacting the College.
These texts may, of course, change subject to availability and changes in the IB prescribed book list.
French
Part 1. Tayeb Salih - Saison de la migration vers le Nord; Nawal El Saadawi – Ferdaous, une voix en
enfer; Jirô Taniguchi – Quartier Lointain
Part 2. – Léopold Sédar Senghor - Œuvre poétique; Molière – Les précieuses ridicules; Jean-Paul Sartre –
Les mots
Part 3. – Raymond Queneau – Zazie dans le métro; Leïla Sebbar - La Seine était rouge: Paris, octobre
1961; George Sand - La Mare au Diable; Marguerite Duras – L’amant (Niveau Supérieur)
Part 4. – Shakespeare - Romeo et Juliette; Stephen Chbosky – Le monde de Charlie; Amélie Nothomb Stupeur et tremblement
German
Part 1. – Works in translation – SL – Ngugi & Ngugi, I will marry when I want; Nawal El Saadawi, Eine Frau
am Punkt Null; HL - as above plus – Tajjib Salich, Zeit der Nordwanderung (the above works will be
provided by the College)
Part 2. – (Detailed Study) – Franz Kafka, Der Prozess; Erich Fried, Gedichte; E.T.A. Hoffmann, Der
Sandmann
Part 3. – (Literary Genres) – Jurek Becker, Jakob der Lügner; Alfred Andersch, Sansibar oder der letzte
Grund; Bernhard Schlink, Der Vorleser; Anna Seghers, Das siebte Kreuz
Part 4. – (Options) – Bertolt Brecht, Der gute Mensch von Sezuan; Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Die Physiker; Max
Frisch, Andorra
Italian
Please get the texts below BEFORE starting the course. They can be purchased in any bookshop in Italy,
online at www.amazon.it and, in the case of classics, they are available online free of charge. The texts are
listed in order of urgency:
1. Aldo Moro, “Lettere dalla Prigionia” (a cura di M. Gotor)
2. Antonella Mascali, “Le ultime parole di Falcone e Borsellino”
3. Roberto Saviano, “Gomorra”
4. Giovanni Verga, "Storia di una capinera"
5. Luigi Pirandello, "Il fu Mattia Pascal"
6. Leonardo Sciascia, "A ciascuno il suo"
7. Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, “Il gattopardo”
8. Primo Levi, "Se questo e' un uomo"
9. Eugenio Montale, "Ossi di seppia"
10. Carlo Goldoni, “Locandiera”
* = Higher level only
NB – Other material will be provided by the teacher during the course.
Polish
Part 1: Works in Translation
Nawal El Saadawi „Woman at Point Zero” *
At-Tajjib Salih “Sezon migracji na Pόłnoc” *
(Higher Level only) Chinua Achebe „Nie jest już łatwo” (tbc)
Part 2: Detailed study
Wisława Szymborska (wybόr poezji)*
Bolesław Prus (wybór nowel) *(only some provided by the teacher)
(Higher Level only) Gabriela Zapolska “Moralność Pani Dulskiej”
Part 3: Literary genres (Modern prose)
Hanna Krall „Zdążyć przed Panem Bogiem”
Ryszard Kapuściński „Cesarz” (tbc)
Gustaw Herling-Grudziński „Inny świat” (tbc)
(Higher Level only) Olga Tokarczuk „Prawiek i inne czasy”
Part 4: Options
Juliusz Słowacki „Balladyna”
William Shakespeare „Sen nocy letniej” (tbc)
A. Camus „Dżuma” (tbc)
Books marked with the asterisk (*) will be provided by the teacher, unless a student wishes to have his/her
own copy.
Books will be analysed in order different from the list above. During the first term students will do W.
Szymborska’s poetry, B. Prus’s stories and H. Krall’s „Zdążyć przed Panem Bogiem”.
Books marked “tbc” are still to be confirmed by the teacher.
Spanish
Parte 1: Literatura en traducción
Nawal El Saadawi - Mujer en punto cero
Táyyeb Sáleh - Epoca de emigración al norte
I will marry when I want (Higher) - Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
Parte 2: Estudio detallado
Pablo Neruda – 20 poemas de amor y una cancion desesperada
Federico Garcia Llorca – La casa de Bernarda Alba
Ernesto Sábato - El Túnel
Parte 3: Géneros Literarios
Gabriel Garcia Marquez - El coronel no tiene quien le escriba
Manuel Puig - El beso de la mujer araña
Isabel Allende - De amor y de de sombras
Parte 4: Opciones
Anónimo - El lazarillo de Tormes
Jimenez Morato Antonio - Poesía en mutación
Anabel Sáiz Ripoll - Antología de cuentos hispanoamericanos (punto de encuentro con los clásicos)
Second Languages
English A and English B
For English as a second language it would be most useful if you could read English language newspapers
and magazines and watch films/television programmes in English. A more specific reading list will be
issued when you arrive.
Here are some reference books you may want to familiarise yourself with before the course begins:
1. “The Oxford Essential Guide to the English Language” by John Ayto, Oxford University Press.
2. “The Oxford Guide to English Usage” by Edmund Weiner and Andrew Delahutty.
3. A good English dictionary is essential, for example “Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary”.
French B
You should read a general history of France and keep up to date with recent developments in France and
the French-speaking world by reading magazines such as “Nouvelle Observateur”, “L’Express”, “Elle” or
“Paris-Match”. “Phosphore” and “Authentik” are very good magazines aimed at Sixth Form students. You
should practise the spoken language as much as possible. There are many good websites available: the
BBC languages section www.bbc.co.uk/languages has many useful links and www.TV5.org is an excellent
and very comprehensive website containing sections on culture, music, cinema and French language. You
should brush up your GCSE grammar and look at some post 16 topics on the Au Point website
www.nelsonthornes.com/secondary/modern_lang/ap
In addition, students could use the Penguin Parallel Texts Series or read short novels by writers such as
Amélie Nothomb, any of Maupassant’s short stories or Simenon’s novels. An anthology of French poetry or
Bandes Dessinées will also be enjoyable. You can find a range of French fiction in Heffers or Waterstones
in Cambridge. A visit to France is particularly useful, as is watching French films and listening to French
radio. You will need a good French/English dictionary - more advanced than one used for GCSE, a good
grammar book such as Action Grammaire. You should purchase Mot à Mot for an excellent guide to
vocabulary.
German B
Students should read a general history of Germany and keep up to date with recent developments in
Germany and the German-speaking world by reading illustrated weekly magazines, such as “Stern” or
“Focus”. Higher level students might like to attempt a short story by a modern German author, e.g. Böll,
Borchert or Brecht. For the written assignment at Higher level we will study short stories by Borchert and
the play “Andorra” by Max Frisch and you might want to find out more about these authors and their work.
You should practise the spoken language as much as possible. A visit to Germany is particularly useful as
is listening to any German radio programme or watching German films/TV. There are many good websites
available. The BBC languages section www.bbc.co.uk/languages has many useful links. You will need a
good German/English dictionary, more advanced than the one used for GCSE, a good grammar book will
be useful such as ‘Aktion Grammatik’. You should purchase ‘Wort für Wort’ for an excellent guide to
vocabulary. Please brush up on your GCSE grammar and revise the topics learnt.
Spanish B
Students should try to practice their spoken language if possible – take any chance you can to visit the
country, or chat to a native speaker. At the least, brush up on your GCSE oral phrases. Students should
also dip into Spanish newspapers and magazines. Any general magazines would be suitable, such as
“Hola”, “Epoca” or youth/music magazines, Spanish editions of “Elle”, “Cosmopolitan”, etc). You might also
like to tackle a modern short story or two. Penguin publishes a dual-language collection of short stories in
Spanish/English.
There is a lot of interesting information on the Web. A good starting point would be www.google.es – a
Spanish search engine. You can also get Spanish and Latin American newspapers (e.g. El Pais) and live
radio on the Web. The BBC website has lots of Spanish material at various levels www.bbc.co.uk/languages . BBC Mundo has news and features from all over the Spanish-speaking world http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/ . www.iessantiagohernandez.com is the school in Zaragoza that the Year 12
Spanish exchange goes to. www.zaragoza-ciudad.com/turismo/ and http://turismo.ayto-zaragoza.es are
sites that have information and pictures on the city itself. http://www.studyspanish.com/verbs/index.htm is
a good place to brush up your GCSE verbs and tenses. The vocabulary section of
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/rgshiwyc/school/curric/Hotpotatoes/spanishindex.htm#Vocabulary is a place
to refresh your topic vocabulary. There are lots of videos at http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/ .
Spanish Ab Initio
Students studying from scratch should make an effort to pick up some basic words and phrases, and hear
some of the sounds of the language. For this, BBC courses “Talk Spanish” or “Sueños” in book and
cassette or video form, are excellent and may be available on loan from a public library. The BBC web
page (www.bbc.co.uk/languages ) has a variety of information and links, including a beginners taster
course, “Spanish Steps”. ‘Mi Vida Loca’ is a free on-line, interactive beginners’ course with video materials
and a storyline (http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca/ ). www.iessantiagohernandez.com is
the school in Zaragoza that the Year 12 Spanish exchange goes to. www.zaragoza-ciudad.com/turismo/
and http://turismo.ayto-zaragoza.es are sites that have information and pictures on the city itself.
Japanese Ab Initio
Students should read about contemporary issues in Japan using magazines and newspapers. Try to learn
some basic vocabulary and start to familiarise yourself with Hiragara.
Individuals and Societies
Economics
Students do not need any previous knowledge or experience but do need to be aware that the course is not
similar to Business Studies. A gentle browse through any Economics textbook (Economics for Dummies is
a good starting point) will give the idea of the subject. It is recommended that students begin reading
articles in the “Economist” magazine, the “Economics Review” and the serious newspapers to begin
acquiring a background of what is happening in the world. It is recommended to purchase the IB Diploma
revision book for Economics by Paul Hoang.
Geography
For those with little previous experience in either the human or physical side of the subject, two books in
the Heinemann “Made Simple” series are useful, “Economic and Social Geography Made Simple” and
“Physical Geography Made Simple”. These books would also be useful revision for those who have some
experience of the subject. Local, national and international events should be followed, as many have a
direct interest to the geographer. Regular reading of appropriate articles in quality newspapers and
magazines is to be encouraged. For those interested in deeper preparation, dipping into any of the
following books is highly recommended:
1. B.J. Knapp: ”Systematic Geography”
2. David Waugh: “Geography, an Integrated Approach”
3. Harrison: “Inside the Inner City” (Pelican 1983) and Harrison: “Inside the Third World” (Pelican
1981)
In addition the new IB course text ‘Geography Course Companion’ Garret Nagle and Bryony Cooke would
be useful to support study over the next two years.
IB History
You will be covering a range of topics during the IB History course, some of which will include Russian
History from Tsar Alex II to 1953, The Origins of World War One, the Interwar Years and the Rise of
Fascism. An excellent course companion to assist introductions, note taking and revision for Year 13
would be the Oxford IB Course Companion: 20th Century World History by Martin Cannon.
For first time studiers of History try:
1. Tony Dawney – Oxford History for GCSE: Russia and the USSR 1900-95
2. Stewart Ross – Causes and Consequences of the First World War
3. Martin Blinkhorn – Mussolini and Fascist Italy (a nice introduction)
4. Robert Service – Stalin: A Biography and A History of Modern Russia
5. Simon Sebag-Montefiore – Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar and Young Stalin *
6. Orlando Figes – The Whisperers
Good novels include:
1. A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovitch, a short novel
2. Animal Farm by George Orwell *, a short parable about dictatorship
WWI and Peace Treaties:
1. Margaret MacMillan – Peacemakers Sixth Months that Changed the World
2. AJP Taylor – Origins of the First World War
3. Good novels: Robert Graves, Goodbye To All That, Sebastian Faulks, Birdsong *, Erich Maria
Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front
Rise of Fascism:
1. RJB Bosworth, Mussolini.
2. Ian Kershaw – Hitler
3. Michael Burleigh – The Third Reich: A New History
Any of the Teach Yourself series offer a good, broad overview of any of the above topics.
A Level History
You will be studying Russia 1894-41 and the Later Tudors in your first year of A Level History. As a brief
introduction to these periods, you could try:
The Later Tudors:
1. Guy, J., ‘The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)’, (Oxford, 2013)
2. Anderson A., and Imperato T., ‘An Introduction to Tudor England, 1485—1603’, (Hodder Murray,
Access to History Context, 2001)
Russia:
1. Lynch, Michal Access to History: From Autocracy to Communism: Russia 1894-1941
2. Robert Service – Stalin: A Biography and A History of Modern Russia
IB Psychology
Any of the following books would be useful for your IB Psychology course. For the summer, it is
recommend to borrow a GCSE introductory book such as ‘Psychology an Introduction’ by Nicky Hayes and
Sue Orrell to browse and get an idea of what the subject is all about. Also see what you can find in libraries
or second hand bookshops. The books with an * are highly recommended.
1. *Crane J and Hannibal J (2009) “IB Diploma Programme, Psychology Course Companion”, Oxford
University Press, ISBN: 978-0-19-915129-5
2. *Law A, Halkiopoulos C and Bryan-Zaykov C (2010) “Pearson Baccalaureate: Psychology for the IB
Diploma”, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0435032883
3. Eysenck M (2004) “Psychology An International Perspective”, Psychology Press
4. Hewstone et al (2005) “Psychology (BPS Textbooks in Psychology)”
Dictionaries
1. Cardwell (1999), “The Complete A – Z Psychology Handbook”, Hodder and Stoughton
2. Stratton, Hayes (1988), “A Student’s Dictionary of Psychology”, Edward Arnold
A Level Psychology
For the summer it is recommend to borrow a GCSE introductory book such as ‘Psychology an Introduction’
by Nicky Hayes and Sue Orrell from your local library to browse and get an idea of what the subject is all
about.
Sociology
There are many introductory texts in the bookshops. The College will provide an AS text for you. Further
texts that the Sociology course will be based on are Haralambos 2007 and Holborn, “Sociology, Themes
and Perspectives” (Collins latest edition) and Mark Kirby 2006, Warren Kidd et al, “Sociology in
Perspective, AQA edition” (Heinemann Publishers latest edition). Chapters 1 and 2 would be very useful
reading before beginning the course. The journal “Sociology Review” is an invaluable resource to
subscribe to (special rates for sociology students). The journal is aimed at pre university students and
provides interesting articles on issues covered by both the AS and A2 courses and tips on study skills.
A Sociology Dictionary could also be useful. Warren Kidd Et al. (Heinemann latest edition). Additionally it
is important to keep up to date with current affairs by reading broadsheet newspapers and taking note of
social concerns such as crime, divorce, politics etc. Watching documentaries on these subjects can also
be useful.
Religious Studies - Philosophy and Ethics
The college will provide course books recommended by the exam board. If you can buy either of these two
cheaply, second hand through Amazon or another supplier, they will be very useful for you to have as a
reference at home. If you would like to do some reading, I would suggest reading the applied Ethics sections
– abortion, war etc.
A subscription to the magazine, “Dialogue” would be a good idea and details about that will be given to you
in September.
OCR AS Philosophy and Ethics Student Book (OCR GCE Religious Studies Ethics 2008) by Ina Taylor Paperback
OCR A2 Philosophy and Ethics Student Book by Ina Taylor Paperback
Media Studies
General reading of articles in broadsheet and tabloid press, ‘Sight and Sound’ magazine, as well as viewing
of television and film programmes is advised. Students will be offered a subscription to ‘Media Magazine’
for £10. The following is a list of suggested reading to prepare you for the Media Studies course:
1. Branston G. and Stafford R. – ‘The Media Student’s Book’ (Routledge, 4th edition)
2. Jones T., McDougall J., Bennett J., Bowker J. ‘AS Media Studies for OCR’ (Hodder and Stoughton
2001)
3. Rayner P., Wall P., Kruger S. “Media Studies: The Essential Introduction” (Routledge, 2001/2004)
Science Subjects
Current events in science are well covered in many newspapers and in journals such as “Nature” and “New
Scientist”. An awareness of these issues is useful in all science subjects.
Biology
Any modern GCSE Biology textbook will give you the chance to prepare for advanced study. Try “Biology A Modern Introduction” by Becket (OUP) for example. For more in-depth preparation, try “Advanced
Biology” by Jones and Jones (Cambridge University Press). You could also look at what there is on the
Internet. Here are two websites to get you started:
1. http://esg.www.mit.edu:8001/esbigo/7001main.html
2. http://arnica.csustan.edu/
Chemistry
Any good recent GCSE textbook will provide adequate background in the subject, for example ”GCSE
Chemistry” by Ramsden or “Mastering Chemistry” by Critchlow (Macmillan Masters Series). For students
with a good background in Chemistry who wish to take a look at a main text for the course, we recommend
“Chemistry In Action” by Freemantle (Macmillan) or “Chemistry in Context” by Hill and Holman. Of general
interest is “Chemistry in the Market Place” by Ben Selinger.
Physics
Some background revision from a standard GCSE Higher level book would be recommended, some
examples are “Key Science - Physics”, Jim Breithaupt (Stanley Thornes) “Physics Matters”, England
(Hodder and Stoughton), “GCSE Physics”, Duncan (John Murray). For general interest in Physics, Bill
Bryson, “A Short History of Nearly Everything” is a good starting point, as well as Stephen Hawking, “A
Brief History of Time”. The Institute of Physics website: www.iop.org/ is a useful source of information.
Environmental Systems and Societies
There are many sources of material for this subject but there is not one textbook that covers all aspects of
the course. The following list includes books on a variety of topics and should provide useful background
reading. Students are advised to keep up with current environmental issues by reading widely and
collecting information from newspapers, magazines, radio and television.
1. Department of the Environment: “Environment in Trust”
2. C Trudge “The Encyclopaedia of the Environment”
3. Rachel Carson, Penguin “Silent Spring”
4. David Hill, Millimax Books “Conservation in East Anglia”
The main course book is Rutheford, J, “Environmental systems and Societies” (Oxford University press).
This is provided by the College.
Mathematics
All levels of students studying Sixth Form Mathematics will find it useful to have access to a Higher Level
GCSE textbook or revision guide, and any of the standard ones would be appropriate. The most important
thing is to keep up your standard in algebraic topics such as solution of equations, algebraic fractions and
simultaneous equations. The following books and online resources are aimed specifically at bridging the
gap between GCSE and post-16 study in Mathematics. There is also a pre-course homework task that all
students studying IB Maths need to complete in readiness for their first lesson which is found on the IVC
Sixth Form website.
http://www.impington.cambs.sch.uk/impington-international-6th-form/37-impington-international-6thform/sixth-form-news/800-maths-pre-course-work-for-prospective-year-12s.html
1. “Help yourself to Algebra” – Hugh Neil
2. Longman ISBN 0582 290686
3. “Starting Advanced Mathematics” – Hugh Neil and Sarah Payne, Cambridge University Press ISBN
0521 893569
4. “Collins Maths - Bridging GCSE and A Level: Student Book” - Mark Rowland, Collins ISBN 978-000-741023-1
5. http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/step-up/default.htm
All students studying IB Mathematics need to be aware that they will need to purchase a graphical
calculator for use during the course. In the final examination there will be questions that require an
equation solver. The Texas Instrument TI-84+ satisfies the requirements and will be able to be purchased
through the College in September.
Important Information for all IB Maths Students
1. Pre-September Maths Work:
http://www.impington.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=2&storyid=154
If you go to the Impington International Sixth Form website there is a news item about 6th form Maths which
links to a file (or follow the link above).
This pdf file is a piece of work that you need to have completed before your first Maths lesson. Please
bring it in September. It is the same piece of work that you will be asked to complete whichever 6th form
centre you have applied to in Cambridgeshire.
2. Information about Graphical Calculators
For each of the three possible maths courses, it is essential that you have a graphical calculator. There are
questions on the exam papers which cannot be solved by any other means.
The model that we use in lessons is the TI 84+. The College purchases these below the recommended
retail price, and is happy to sell them to you. The predicted cost is £65; with a very small number of second
hand ones available cheaper, although the prices may change by the time we make the order in
September. You can purchase your own second-hand one on e-bay, etc. if you prefer. At the end of the
course we will be happy to buy back calculators from you, the price depending on how well you have
looked after it. Be very careful about buying other models, because not all calculators are permitted in the
IB exams. Furthermore, the textbooks that we use refer to the TI 84+ and so anything else will make things
more difficult than necessary. We will be taking orders in the first couple of weeks of term, and it is
essential that everyone gets one. You will then get used to using it every lesson.
If you have any further queries regarding other models, please contact the College.
Music
A good general introduction to the historical periods covered can be found in “A Concise History of Western
Music” by Paul Griffiths Cambridge University Press 1st edition 2006. For a wider perspective “The Rough
Guide to World Music” and the “Oxford Companion to Jazz” will prove useful. Theoretical knowledge is
essential and it is expected that those students with limited knowledge of this actively improve their
understanding by working through Associated Board/Trinity College Theory Workbooks or similar
publications. Students with relatively little knowledge of music history should make particular effort to
familiarise themselves with the most significant landmarks in Western music from c.1600 to present day.
Information for Music Students
There are many opportunities in College for taking part in musical activities whether you are studying music
or not. Regular weekly rehearsals take place for several groups, including our very successful orchestra,
jazz band, urban collective, string ensemble and choirs. These groups perform in concerts throughout the
year. Additionally, Sixth Form students can gain CAS hours for helping to organise and rehearse these
groups. If you have a good idea for a group and you wish to have a room to rehearse then please let the
Music department know.
If you want to learn an instrument we have specialist teachers who offer lessons on all orchestral
instruments as well as guitar, voice, drums and piano. For more information on lessons and how much
they cost please see Mr Haggett.
I very much hope you take advantage of all the musical opportunities open to you. Please come down to
the music department to meet me and ask any questions you may have. A full list of all the music clubs
and the days they take place will be on the website and 6th form noticeboard at the beginning of September.
J Haggett, Lead Teacher: Music
Drama and Performance
Students should purchase the Edexcel AS Drama Student Book. This is available online from Amazon or
Edexcel website (http://www.edexcel.com). It is also available in some bookshops. Other inspirational
texts on theatre:
1. 'Different Every Night' by Mike Alfreds
2. 'The Empty Space' by Peter Brook
3. 'An Actor Prepares' by Konstantin Stanislavski (in English)
4. 'The Moving Body' by Jacques Le Coq (in English)
Theatre Visit
Most importantly, students should go to the theatre (a play/physical piece not a musical) at least once
during the summer holiday; they need to be prepared to talk about it (a local, amateur production is fine).
Plays
Students should purchase and read a copy of Metamorphosis by Steven Berkoff.
Rehearsal Clothing
For practical lessons and some performance work, the following will be required:
• A plain black T-shirt or vest
• Black leggings or loose black trousers
Students will wear their blacks in some examined performances as well as in class, when the lesson is
practical (which will be approximately 70 per cent of the time for AS Level), so it is essential they have
these items. It would also be useful to have black jazz shoes, black character shoes and a black long skirt
(females) or smart black trousers (males).
Preparing a monologue for first lesson
Please come to your first lesson with a monologue to perform to the class. The monologue should be no
more than 2 minutes in length, as is the practice at the start of most courses at UK Drama Schools. On
this occasion, the monologue can be of your own choosing and could range from:
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•
•
•
a poem presented dramatically or song lyrics
your own creative writing
a political speech
from a published play or screenplay
You need to memorise the monologue, and stage it as if performing for an audition. You should show
yourself in your 'comfort zone' as an actor, so take on a role for which you believe you would be suitable.
Dance
Students should participate in regular dance class outside of their timetabled lessons. Contemporary
dance and ballet feature largely on the IB Dance course, however additional styles such as Jazz, Street
and Commercial are all useful in terms of technique. Classes in all styles can be found at the following
local Private Dance Schools:
• Bodyworks Dance Company (Cambridge)
• Colours of Dance (Histon Road, Cambridge)
• Eden Dance (Chesterton, Cambridge)
• King Slocombe (Cambridge)
• StageWorks (St Neots)
• Octogon (Ely)
• The Lane Academy (Cambridge, Ely, Sawston)
Students are expected to see as much dance as they can to support their studies and are able to find
performances by leading practitioners at a variety of local theatres detailed below:
• The Junction
• The Corn Exchange
• The Arts Theatre
• ADC Theatre
It is fundamental that students are familiar with major choreographers both classical and modern.
Understanding of the following choreographers and their works is fundamental to the understanding of
dance. We encourage students to utilise online media such as Iplayer, Youtube and Vimeo to watch
choreographers where it is otherwise difficult to do so.
• Merce Cunningham
• Martha Graham
• Richard Alston
• Wayne Macgregor
• Random Dance Company
• Akram Khan
• Jasmine Vardimon
• Pheonix Dance Theatre
• Pina Bausch
• DV8
Teachers
Natalie Halliday – Lead Teacher KS5
Orris Gordon – Assistant Director of the Performance School
Amy Holly – Dance Artist in Residence
Clothing
The expectation for practical dance lessons is that all students will wear black dancewear. This should not
have any logos on it and should be fitted to be able to see this line of the body. The suggested clothing is
detailed below:
Girls Compulsory
Black fitted top or leotard
Black dance trousers/track suit bottoms
Boys Compulsory
Black fitted top
Black dance trousers/track suit bottoms
Dance wear suitable at Impington may be purchased on line from many websites including dance direct
www.dancedirect.com and Star Dancewear, www.stardancewear.co.uk. Star Dancewear is located in St.
Ives if you wish to try before you buy.
Performance School hoodies are available to purchase from the Finance Office at Impington Village
College. A letter will be given to students in September.
Preparation for September
Over the summer students should be preparing to come to The Performance School with a good level of
fitness. Students are encouraged to participate in dance lessons over the summer period, and to find other
ways of keeping fit (joining the gym, joining classes at local leisure centres, running etc).
In September students will be expected to introduce themselves to the class and give a background
presentation of their dance experience to the teacher and the class. Be prepared to explain why you chose
to study dance at IVC and what your ambitions are.
You should also prepare a one-minute solo in a style of your choice. This should show you at your best –
consider what you would do at an audition.
If you want to discuss any of these before the start of Year 12, please contact Natalie Halliday,
nhalliday@impington.cambs.sch.uk or Orris Gordon, ogordon@impington.cambs.sch.uk.
Theory of Knowledge
Use the free website: theoryofknowledge.net to get an overview and sense of the subject.
Art and Design
General reading from one of the following would be good preparation:
1. Gombrich: “The Story of Art”
2. R Hughes: “The Shock of the New”
3. J Berger: “Ways of Seeing”
Visiting Art Galleries and looking at real art plus reading newspaper reviews is also a very good way of
preparing for this course.
Digital Photography
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The Photographer's Story: The art of visual narrative, Michael Freeman
Nikon D3100: From Snapshots to Great Shots, Jeff Revell
The Visual Dictionary of Photography, David Prakel
Photographers Sketchbooks, Steven McLaren and Brian Formhals
Experimental Photography: A Handbook of Techniques, Marco Antonini et al
Photography Visionaries, Mary Warner Marien
Photography: A Cultural History, Mary Warner Marien and Laurence KIng
Suitable for those students who are interested in critical thinking around the subject:
1. Susan Sontag On Photography, Susan Sontag
2. The Photography Reader, Liz Wells, editor
Information for Art and Design Students
Are you interested in:
 Art & Design
 Creative problem solving
 An Active & dynamic
environment
 Challenging
your
intellect, creativity and
imagination
 Expressing your ideas
 Refining your technical
skills and competency
 Analysing the meaning
and content art work
Leading to a career in:
 Graphic design
 Illustrator
 Architecture
 Art Therapist
 Television operations
 Teaching
 Web Designer
 Fine Artist
 Advertising
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing
which ones to keep.” Scott Adams
The visual arts are an integral part of everyday life, permeating all levels
of human creativity, expression, communication and understanding. The
inspiration you gain from creative activity can contribute to your
development as a harmonious person and can often become a driving
force in other studies and throughout life.
The language of art complements the literary, mathematical, scientific
and factually based subjects as it is especially concerned with the
complex mental processes involved in visual perception and aesthetic
awareness.
You will be expected to research your visual ideas independently and
this will reveal your strengths in investigation, persistence, imagination,
creative thinking and expression. This research will enrich your studio
work in which you will acquire skills to enable you to produce work of
quality. Students this year experimented with a variety of media
including screen printing, textiles, block relief printing, photography,
painting with acrylics and oils and exploring 3D using clay, plaster, wire,
metal and card. You will be encouraged to talk about your work at every
stage of the course.
Teacher to contact:
Ms Jones
Ms Elmslie
Exam Board:
IB Visual Arts
Materials needed & course cost
Work Book
1 x A4 Sketch Pad
Colour Pens (10)
Black fine liner
Putty rubber
Water Colours
Paint Brushes
Acrylic paints
Faber Castell Pencil Set
Total cost
£3.50
£5.00
£3.00
£0.50
£1.00
£7.00
£3.00
£10.00
£4.50
£38.00
For some experiences there are literally
no words. When you use visual imagery
you are not creating pictures of ideas
which could be better expressed in words.
You are formulating ideas using an
essentially visual language. In the words
of the artist Paul Klee, “Having learned the
language, the student should then use it
to communicate his/her own vision.”
You will expand on theory and practice,
exploring and refining techniques further
to meet the needs of your ideas. You will
also consider and analyse artwork in its
historical and contemporary context,
reviewing the work of artists and artistic
processes.
You will build an effective and balanced
portfolio of work that demonstrates
technical skills, theory based knowledge
and critical analysis.
Visual Arts IB
Visual Arts IB
Year 12 transition summer homework: Art
th
Due: 5 September 2016
“In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity.”
Erik Erikson
Topic: Identity
The condition of being a certain person or thing: a close similarity or affinity. Information, such as an identification
number, used to establish or prove a person's individuality, as in providing access to a credit account. Related topics:
Identity theft, mistaken identity, self-image, cultural identity, individuality, personality, distinctiveness, and uniqueness.
How will you approach this topic?
Techniques and tips:
Composition: In the visual arts, in particular
photography, composition is the placement or
arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a
work of art. The rule of thirds is a "rule of thumb"
or guideline, which applies to the process of
composing visual images such as designs, films,
paintings, and photographs. The rule of thirds
involves mentally dividing up your image using 2
horizontal lines and 2 vertical lines, as shown here. You then position the important elements in your scene along
those lines, or at the points where they meet.
Mixed Media: in visual art, refers to an artwork, in the making of which
more than one medium has been employed. There is an important
distinction between "mixed-media" artworks and mulitimedia. Mixed
media tends to refer to a work of visual art that combines various
traditionally distinct visual art media. For example, a work on canvas
that combines paint, ink, and collage could properly be called a "mixed
media" work, but not a work of "multimedia art."
Texture: In the visual arts, texture is the perceived surface quality of a
work of art. Texture is defined as the tactile quality of the surface of an
object how it feels if touched. It is an element of art that refers to the way things feel.
Colour: The effects of colour can be purely optical (eg. draws the
viewer's eye), emotional (eg. cool colours like blue or green have a
calming effect, while red or yellow are more stimulating to the senses),
or aesthetic (eg. the beauty that springs from the juxtaposition of two or
more harmonious colours). Colour is very important in making you
landscape emotive and stimulating.
Shading Techniques: Shading art makes all the difference between
an amateur drawing and a piece of art, simply because shadows add
depth to your subject. Pencil shading techniques such as crosshatching, blending and the broad-stroke method create gradation to
make drawings believable and more realistic than those that aren't
shaded.
Inspirational photographers: Judith Ann Braun, Agnes Cecile, Kevin Van Aelst, Cindy Sherman, Jenny Saville,
Tracey Emin, Nick Gentry, Leslie Ann O’Dell, Charlotte Caron, Michael McConnell, Francesco Sambo, KwangHo
Shin, Kris Trappeniers, Ed Fairburn, Manny Robertson, Marion Bolognesi, Barbara Baldi, Daryl Feril.
All tasks are to be completed in your sketchbook/photography journal.
Task 1: Investigate and research an artist from the list. Make sure you write a little about his/her biography, but in the
vast majority of your written work you should talk about their images and the techniques they use. Make sure you
include your OWN opinion on their work, how does the image make you feel, is there any symbolism in it, reflect on its
colour, content and composition. Include colour copies of the images you reference.
Task 2: Re-create an example of your chosen artist’s work in colour, this will help you understand visually and
technically how their work is created.
Task 3: Take a series of 8 photographs relating to the title of ‘identity’, print these out and annotate them. Think
carefully about the composition and lighting. Your annotation should be a short paragraph explaining how and why
you took the image and what you think of the outcome.
Task 4: Sketch two objects that you feel you have a personal connection with, something that invokes a memory
(clothing, shoe, jewellery, toy, camera, board-game … etc) use either pencil or pen/ink which is black.
Sketchbook examples
Key Words:
Composition Contrast
Texture
Pattern
Tonal range Mix media
Surface
Gradient
Atmosphere
Shade
Line
Technique
Aesthetics
Perspective
Form
Brushwork
IVC Sixth Form Photography
Are you interested in:
 Art & Design
 Computers &
Technology
 An Active & dynamic
environment
 Animation, film and
studio work/rigging.
 Creative problem
solving
 Darkroom processes
 A blend of Art &
Science
Leading to a career in:
 Graphic design
 Typography
 Architecture
 Photographic industry
 Television operations
 Teaching
 Forensic investigation
 Radiology
 Aerial surveyor
 Photojournalism
“You don't take a photograph, you make it.” Ansel Adams
Visual literacy empowers individuals to participate fully in a visual
culture. Today's society is highly visual, and visual imagery is no
longer supplemental to other forms of information. New digital
technologies have made it possible for almost anyone to create
and share visual media.
The main aim of the Photography course is to develop your
ability to appreciate the visual world, enhance your personal
creativity, and utilize technical and ICT based skills. You will gain
a working knowledge of materials, practices and technology
within the discipline. Allowing you to develop your skills related to
interpreting, recording, and conveying ideas. Vehicles for
learning such as personal tuition, lectures, demonstrations,
excursions, workshops, group activities, and peer mentoring are
all part of the course. Studies on both digital and analogue
photography will provide you with a board skills base.
A-level Photography is demanding and rigorous. The course will
challenge your intellect, creativity and imagination. The volume
and standard of work is high and anyone embarking on this
course must be prepared to devote a considerable amount of
independent time to their work.
Teacher to contact:
Ms Elmslie
Ms Conroy
Exam Board:
Edexcel
Component 1 (60% of A-level):
Photography as a media opens a world of
opportunities for you, in terms of creativity, education
and careers. In this course you will be actively
engaged in developing your photographic skills in a
variety of processes over a two years using; critical
analysis skills, animation, digital imagery, image
manipulation, darkroom practices, studio lighting and
exhibiting.
Luminous and Obscured
Coursework based
• Coursework based
Harmony and Discord
• Coursework based
Critical Analysis Essay
• Critical
analysis
essay
(minimum word count 1, 500)
assignment
Component 2 (40% of A-level):
Externally Set Exam
• Preparatory
study
and
personal
investigations into chosen theme.
• 15-hours exam
Year
12
transition
summer
homework:
th
Photography
Due: 5 September 2016
“What makes photography a strange invention is that
You will expand on theory and practice, exploring and
refining techniques further to meet the needs of your
ideas. You will also consider and analyse
photography in its historical and contemporary
context, reviewing the work of photographers and
photographic processes. We have equipment and
facilities for you on site. This means you can use
sophisticated industry-standard software, darkroom
processes, digital and analogue SLRs and technical
studio lighting.
You will build an effective and balanced portfolio of
work that demonstrates technical skills, theory based
knowledge and critical analysis.
PHOTOGRAPHY
A-level
its primary raw materials are light and time.”
John Berger
Topic: Luminous and Obscured
Luminous can be defined as radiating or reflecting light, attractive, shining brightly, illuminated and clear or glowing.
Obscured can be defined as unclear or plain, hard to perceive or indistinct. These two words may appear almost
opposite ends of the spectrum but in photography they can be combined skillfully or use to contrast against each
other. How will you use this in your own work?
Techniques and tips:
Composition: In the visual arts, in particular
photography, composition is the placement or
arrangement of visual elements or ingredients
in a work of art. The rule of thirds is a "rule of
thumb" or guideline, which applies to the
process of composing visual images such as
designs, films, paintings, and photographs.
The rule of thirds involves mentally dividing up your image using 2 horizontal lines and 2 vertical lines, as shown here.
You then position the important elements in your scene along those lines, or at the points where they meet.
Shutterspeed: is the nominal time for which a shutter is open at a
given setting. You can use shutterspeed to show a perspective on life
the human eye would not normally see in detail, for example a fast
shutterspeed can show a bubble bursting or a person jumping mid air,
or a slow shutterspeed can show light trails made by stars in the nights
sky.
Depth of Field: is the distance between the nearest and the furthest
objects giving a focused image. The depth of field can allow us to play
with the focal point within an image, making things appear with a
‘bokeh effect’ (usually seen as a blurring of the background elements). If you use depth of field well you can
emphasize certain aspects of the image drawing the audiences’ attention the
objects within the picture that are most important to its narrative.
Marco Photography: is extreme close-up photography, usually of very small
subjects, in which the size of the subject in the photograph is greater than life
size. Macro photography usually requires powerful macro lenses and often a
wider aperture of f1-f4. The ratio of the subject size on the film plane (or sensor
plane) to the actual subject size is known as the reproduction ratio. A macro
lens is classically a lens capable of reproduction ratios greater than 1:1.
Light graffiti: To create light graffiti, you take a
long exposure, and use a light source to paint
graffiti in the frame. You can do this with a torch, a
sparkler, or any light source. Your shutter speed
will depend on how long you need to complete
your painting but it is usually no less than 5
seconds, you must take the photography in lowlevel lighting or in the dark. If you’re creating a really dark photograph where only the ‘light-marks’ are to be visible,
you’re going to need to have a narrow aperture (f11-f22), which allows less light into the camera. However this will
pose other problems for you, which will ultimately result in longer exposures and a need for a high ISO.
Inspirational photographers: Anaïs Nin, Oleg Oprisco, Christy Lee Rogers, Michael Bosanko, Idris Khan, Kyaw
Kyaw Winn, David Liittschwager. Eric Staller, Ian Hobson, Taida Celi, Marion Vagner, Angélica García, Nigel Tomm,
Jarek Kubicki, Andreas Poupoutsis, Daria Khoroshavina.
All tasks are to be completed in your sketchbook/photography journal.
Task 1: Investigate and research a photographer that uses the theme of ‘Luminous or Obscured’ (or both). The list of
photographers above will aid you in your research. Make sure you write a little about his/her biography, but in the vast
majority of your written work you should talk about their images and the techniques they use. Make sure you include
your OWN opinion on their work, how does the image make you feel, is there any symbolism in it, reflect on its colour,
content and composition. Include colour copies of the images you reference.
Task 2: Create a ‘shoot-plan’ explaining your ideas for the shoot; for example the camera you’ll use, and other
equipment needed. Why have you chosen this location and ‘theme’ for your shoot?
Task 3: Take a series of images using a digital camera (no less that 30 pictures) to create a contact sheet. Try and
allow your images to be influenced by, but not copies of, your researched photographer. Print this contact sheet and
circle the images you feel are most success and you’ll work with in the future.
Task 4: Choose your favourite 2 images from the shoot, print them larger and place them in your journal/sketchbook
with annotations about why you think the image is successful. You may edit these images if you wish but you must
note down your editing techniques.
Photography Journal/ sketchbook examples:
Contact Sheets and annotation
Research Page on a Photographer
Editing and experimentation Work
Secondary Source Material
Key Words:
Blur
Composition
Contrast
Atmosphere
Focus
Focal point
Foreground
Mid-ground
Background
Depth of field
Colour
Angle
Texture
Pattern
Emotive
Shade
Vignette
Perspective
Contre jour
Warmth
Tonal range
Aperture
Shutterspeed
Bokeh
Light-marks