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Prospectus
2022/23
03 Message from the Principal
04 Choose a ‘Good’ College
05 Results day success
06 What courses are on offer?
07 Choosing your level and entry requirements
08 How to apply
09 Study programme
12 Study skills and independent learning programme
13 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
and Futures Programme
14 Futures Scholars 2021
17 Travel and transport
18 Student Hub
20 Dates for your diary
21 University courses at Tameside College
Course Areas
22 Creative Industries
34 Business
38 Computing
42 English and Languages
46 Humanities
52 Science, Mathematics and Engineering
60 Social Sciences
66 Performing Arts
72 Sports Studies and Uniformed Services
02 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23
Welcome
from the
Principal
Welcome to Clarendon Sixth Form College, and every member of staff.
a college that places the learner at the We work in collaboration with
centre of their learning experience. The high you and your parents or carers to
expectations set by the college ensure we are challenge you to achieve beyond your potential,
one of the top performing colleges in Greater ensuring you progress at the highest level. The
Manchester for school leavers. (Performing ultimate goal is to support you in achieving and
in the top 5% nationally). Our students have creating the future you aspire to.
outstanding success, with a 100% pass rate
and with many courses performing in the top As we emerge post covid, back to normality, we
1% for value added nationally. recognise your education has been disrupted and
we have strategies in place to ensure you are able to
As a student, fulfilling your career aspirations and catch up and achieve the highest grades possible.
achieving your potential are high priorities for the
college. Your college experience is integral to your The college’s exceptional academic and support
success so as a college we ensure you receive package has been designed to help students
the best teaching, learning activities, support, achieve. It is personalised to your needs; financially,
enrichment and work experience. The college academically and pastorally, and you will have
prides itself on providing bespoke study skills access to a range of first class support services at
development for every subject area and grade each stage of your learning journey. The support
improvement to ensure the highest grades are we provide will assist you in achieving your goals
achieved. at college and beyond. You will study in a safe
learning environment, in a state of the art building
Our Ofsted inspectors recognised the high quality with outstanding resources, accessible only to our
of teaching and the excellent high grades our sixth form students undertaking A Level, Creative
students achieve across our A Level, Vocational and and Performing Arts courses. The resources used
Mixed programmes. Our teachers are committed on our courses are continuously updated and the
to raising the aspirations of all learners, motivating investment in high-specification and specialist
them to achieve their goals and supporting them technology is exceptional.
to have the most enjoyable and enriching learning
experience. The college has a long history of
achieving outstanding results across
It is our role to prepare you for the best and our programmes whilst developing
most competitive courses at top universities confident learners that progress into
and the most in demand apprenticeships with careers and higher education as well-
key employers. We embed these aspirations rounded, happy, well qualified and
throughout the two-years of your study programme successful individuals.
to ensure that you are prepared to compete with
the most gifted and talented young people on a As a successful college with a long standing
national level. Throughout your time with us, you will tradition of A Level delivery, Clarendon Sixth
have the opportunity to undertake work experience Form College was established in Hyde in 1957
in your desired specialist pathway, have guest as Hyde Grammar School. It became a Sixth
lecturers from industry specialists and undertake Form College in 1979, relocating to Ashton
enrichment that will enhance you studies whilst Town Centre in 2015 as Clarendon Sixth
developing your skillset and academic knowledge. Form College.
The college has high expectations of every learner
03
Why choose Clarendon
Sixth Form College?
Clarendon Sixth Form College is a ‘Good’ college
“Achievement rates for students are high.”
“Learners make good progress.”
Results day success
Our top performing students have been
offered places at top universities and
schools including:
• University of Oxford
• University of Cambridge
• The University of Manchester
• University of Warwick
• Durham University
• The University of Sheffield
• University of Leeds
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
• University of Chester
• University for the Creative Arts
• Arts Ed Drama School
• Newcastle University
• The University of Edinburgh
• University of Glasgow
04 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23
Our top A level performers of 2021 are:
Hannah Tyler Benjamin Hobbs Kian Miller
(Denton Community College) (Alder Community High School) (Oasis Academy Oldham)
A* - History A* - Business Studies A* - Physics
A* - English Literature A* - Government and A* - Mathematics
A* - Religious Studies Politics A* - Chemistry
A - EPQ A* - Sociology
Sharoz Iqbal Raja
Emily Nixon Lauryn Goddard (All Saints Catholic College)
(Fairfield High School for Girls) (Wright Robinson College) A* - Biology
A* - English Literature A* - Mathematics A* - Chemistry
A* - English Language A* - Chemistry A* - Business Studies
A* - Classical Civilisation A* - Biology
Our top Creative performers of 2021 are: Our top Applied
Science
Animation: Fashion: performers
Max Beaty Sophie Foster
Kieran Foulkes Megan Jones
of 2021 are:
Miroslav Gabco Erin Nield
Charlotte Hall Jess Reid Gabrielle Wray
Iqra Khalid D* D* D*
Moosa Malik Media:
Jack Oldham Samea Begum Mia Fletcher
Christina So Shannon-Paige Binnie
Joshua-Liam Spilsbury D* D* D
Laila Britner
Jakub Stanczyk Libby Cotton
Elizabeth Teague Luke Davies Nur Khan
Summer Dawson D* D* D
Art and Design: Sahiba Ishaq
Megan Caldwell Keely Podmore
Molly-Anne Crosby
Mohammed Zeeshan
Olivia Drain D* D* D
Performing Arts:
Cleveland Grant Morrison Olivia Bambroffe
Jasmine Gray Owen Buxton
Katherine Crompton
Graphic Design: Kevin Donkor
Chloe Adam Sophie Frampton-Day
Aaron Armitage Max Hanvey
Jack Armitage Maddison Potter
Millie Crabtree
Luke Harris
Haajrah Hussain These students
Olivia Wakefield all achieved the
highest grades
Photography: possible.
Shaun Bridgehouse
Daniel Chandler
Eve Crossthwaite 05
What courses are on offer? A A Level programmes Art and Design Extended Project Mathematics Biology Qualification (EPQ) Media Studies Business Studies Film Studies Religious Studies Chemistry Further Mathematics Physics Classical Civilisation Geography Psychology Computer Science Government and Politics Sociology English Language History English Literature Law V Vocational and Blended A Level Programmes Animation Engineering Photography Applied Law Fashion and Clothing Sport Applied Psychology Graphics Uniformed Services Applied Science Health and Social Care Criminology Performing Arts L3 Level 3 programmes 3 A Level equivalent Acting Creative Media Musical Theatre Animation and Game Design Dance Photography Applied Science Fashion and Textiles Art and Design Graphic Design L2 Level 2 programmes Art and Design Creative Media Performing and Applied Science Production Arts L1 Level 1 programmes Art, Design and Media 06 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23
Choosing your level and
entry requirements
To support you in making the best choice for your individual needs, we
offer various levels of qualification at Clarendon Sixth Form College,
meaning there is a level for everyone. To ensure that our students are
successful in their studies, we require them to meet our entry requirements.
Some courses may also have additional entry requirements, which will be
outlined at interview.
A A Levels V Vocational
A Levels L3 Level 3
qualifications
• Traditional academic • A Level equivalent qualifications • Level 3 qualifications provide
qualifications which give in depth which give in depth knowledge of routes for students wanting to
knowledge of individual subjects individual subjects progress onto higher education
• A Level assessments are by • Assessed by coursework and or employment
formal examination and in some examinations • Level 3 courses are usually taken
cases, coursework • Vocational A Levels can be over two years and are
• Choose a combination of three blended with A Levels equivalent to three A Levels
A Levels
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above,
including maths and English at including maths or English at including maths or English at
grade 4 or above grade 4 or above grade 3 or above
Dependent on your GCSE grades, you may be advised to study a blended
programme of A Levels and Vocational A Levels.
L2 Level 2
qualifications L1 Level 1
qualifications GCSE (Mathematics
and English)
• Level 2 qualifications provide • Level 1 qualifications provide a • GCSEs are well known
a good foundation for students starting point for progression to qualifications, which at college
wishing to follow a specific higher level vocational routes are taken over one year
vocational route • Courses run for one year and • Mathematics and English GCSEs
• Courses run for one year and allow progression onto level 2 can be taken alongside any of our
allow progression onto Level 3 qualifications courses
qualifications or apprenticeships • Students who gain grade 3 or
• Students are assessed by 3 GCSEs at grade 1 or above below in maths and English are
assignment and practical skills expected to resit as part of their
study programme, which is a
3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above requirement for university as well
as many jobs and
apprenticeships
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How to
apply
Apply to the
college via our Application process
online application
form: 1 Submit completed
application form
2
You will receive an
acknowledgement text from
the college
www.clarendon.ac.uk
3
You will be invited into college
for an informal interview or
be interviewed via telephone
Attend your allocated
Application dates
September 2021 4 interview date and time,
either in college or over
the phone
You can apply to Clarendon Sixth Form
College for the academic year 22/23
You will be offered a
5
The earlier you complete an
application form, the more likely it is conditional place at the
you will secure an interview and place college
for your chosen course(s).
6
You will be informed of
February 2022 college news and events
You should aim to have your
throughout the year
completed application form returned
to the College.
7
Applicants who have been
Ask your school careers adviser for offered a place will be invited
support in completing the form, if you in to enrol in August 2022
require it.
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Choosing courses can be Self-study plays an important Gaining work experience whilst
overwhelming after studying role in your college life as on your course is essential to
so many different subjects at you are expected to manage learning employability skills such
GCSE. We’ll give you the help and your work load outside of the as communication, teamwork,
support you need to find out what classroom in order to develop problem solving and decision
you enjoy, what existing skills you your own learning techniques and making that will help you progress
have and what career ideas you independence. from college into the working
have so you pick the right course world.
for you. Macy Lomas
Rakhel Djinnaka
Jack Armitage Blended
A levels: Blended
Level 3 Film, Graphic A levels:
Graphic Design and Graphic
Design Animation Design,
Business and
Alder Fairfield High School for Animation
Community Girls
High School Oasis Academy Oldham
“I have worked with a personal
“When I found out what units mentor that has worked in the “I carried out virtual work
are carried out on the course, animation industry to improve experience within the graphics
I knew it was perfect for me.” my self-study.” industry. It really helped me
understand roles within the
sector.”
10 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23From helping you choose the right course to getting the right
support through your mathematics and English classes, Clarendon
Sixth Form College is here to help you through your college journey.
MATHEMATICS
ENRICHMENT TUTORIALS AND ENGLISH
There’s more to college life than As part of your study programme A basic knowledge of both
studying. Make the most of your you will be assigned a progress mathematics and English are
time by learning new skills and tutor who will make sure you essential for success in any career
making new friends through stay on track whilst studying and especially progression to
our wide range of enrichment and help you settle into college. university. All full-time students
activities such as sports, fitness Your progress will be reviewed to are required to take English and
and volunteering. make sure you are achieving your maths in their study programme
full potential and to assist with if they haven’t achieved at least
Kian Miller choosing your next move. a grade 4 at GCSE or functional
skills level 2.
A levels: Molly Ings
Mathematics, Sharoz Iqbal Raja
Chemistry Level 3 Art
and Physics and Design A levels:
Biology,
Oasis Academy Oldham Fairfield Chemistry
High School and Business
“I took part in the Nuffield for Girls
Research Project as part of All Saints Catholic
extra activity at college.” “My progress tutor and my College
teachers have provided so
much support in helping me “I completed my English
decide my options for the Language GCSE again at
future.” College to improve my grade.”
11Study skills and independent learning programme Clarendon Sixth Form College has designed a variety of study skills and independent learning programmes that all students undertake to ensure academic success in each and every subject area they are studying. These courses are in addition to the existing timetable and are delivered to all our A Level and level 3 students by a subject specialist to ensure all students have specific study skills that include: • Time management during term time and before exams • Effective note taking and mind-mapping • Using ICT to maximise your studies in each subject • Responding to feedback on mock papers and assignments • Deconstructing key terms in exam papers for specialist subject areas • Bloom’s higher level thinking and challenging every learner • Understanding mark schemes • 1:1 support • Approaching exam questions in specialist subjects 12 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
We offer the Extended Project Candidates can produce a range of
Qualification (EPQ) alongside your A outcomes for their project ‘product’.
Levels. The EPQ is valued by universities These are:
and will attract UCAS points, as it • a research report (e.g. a written report
demonstrates your extended academic of length appropriate to the level of
writing skills and can lead to a reduction project – including scientific based
in what your university requires you to reports)
achieve (UCAS points) • a production (e.g. charity event,
fashion show, sports events etc)
Your EPQ can be focused on one
• an artefact (e.g. a piece of art, a
of your interests. Perhaps you have
computer game, a realised design)
always wanted to find out more about a
subject such as quantum physics, global
warming or child psychology; the choice
is yours.
Futures Programme
Our Futures Programme offers • Medical, dentistry and veterinary
additional support and opportunities workshops, guest speakers and
to students who achieve high grades at coaching
GCSE and aspire to attend prestigious • Opportunities for work experience
universities. • Additional careers and UCAS support
• Test mentoring and mock interviews
Along with a £750 bursary, the Futures
• Access to Russell Group and Oxbridge
Programme supports students with
summer schools
experiences including:
Entry requirements
• Bespoke tutorial programme with
Profile of grade 8’s and 9’s at GCSE.
extended one-to-one support
• Mentoring from college senior
leadership team and governors
• Oxbridge coaching and mentoring
from Oxbridge graduates
• Nuffield mentoring/placements
• “The Brilliant Club” projects and
graduation
13Futures Scholars 2021
Dawoud Ahmed Zaman
West Hill School
A Levels:
Mathematics, Computer Science and
Digital Games Production
“My career plan for the future is to
become a software developer or data
analyst for one of the world’s leading
companies.”
Zahra Rashid
Hyde High School
A Levels:
Sociology, English Literature
and Law
“I am going to university after college to
study an undergraduate degree, after
that I aim to progress onto a PGCE.”
14 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23Futures Scholars 2021
Louis Taylor
St Phillip Howard Academy
A Levels:
Mathematics, Physics and Computer
Science
“After college I will progress to university
with the hope I can get a job in computer
science with a speciality in research or
hardware.”
Isobel Layton
Fairfield High School for Girls
A Levels:
Chemistry, Biology
and History
“I want to study Medicine and the futures
programme will help me to progress in
this area with the extra support I will get
from being a scholar.”
15Futures Scholars 2021
McKenzie Jones
Denton Community College
A Levels:
Physics, Mathematics
and Film Studies
“I would like to go to Oxford University
to do a degree in physics. I am hoping
that the support from the scholarship
will help me secure a place at this
prestigious university.”
16 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23Travel and
transport
Clarendon Sixth Form College is at the heart of Ashton town centre,
so it’s easy to get to by all forms of public transport. Only seconds
from Ashton’s transport hub, Clarendon Sixth Form College is accessible from
various locations across Manchester.
By bus: Free bus travel for 16-18s with “Our Pass”
Ashton Interchange has numerous bus services that run every 15
minutes.
By train:
Trains run frequently between Ashton-under-Lyne and
Manchester, with the journey taking around 10 minutes.
By tram:
Trams run every 12 minutes from Manchester to Ashton. The
direct line from MediaCity, passing through Piccadilly, takes around
40 minutes.
Cycling:
The college has a number of cycle stores for students to use.
There are also cycle hubs located in Ashton town centre.
17Learning
Support
Our Learning Support team
provide extra help you might need
to succeed on your course and develop
your skills for the future. We offer a range
of support to meet your needs if you have a
difficulty, disability or medical condition.
If you have specific disabilities/difficulties like:
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Asperger’s Syndrome,
Wellbeing hearing/visual/physical difficulties, ADHD or
Our team are here to medical conditions our team will support
support you with any personal you to make sure you are successful on
issues which might affect your time your course and in every aspect of
at college. Whether they are big or college life.
small sometimes we all face problems.
If you have problems at home or in college,
or are feeling stressed or under pressure,
our team are always here to listen and
help you manage these situations.
They will also help you with any
situation where you don’t feel
safe.
Financial
Support
We are a great starting
point if you need some help
or support but aren’t sure
who to ask. We can help you
find the information you
need and the financial
support you
require.
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Tutors
Our Progress Tutors provide
you with support and guidance
on a range of subjects through our
tutorial programme.
They will review your progress and
keep you on track with your course.
They will also help you reach your
potential and support you Work
with your choices for the Experience,
future. Industry Placements
and Enrichment.
Start building your career as early
as now with work experience, industry
placements and enrichment activities to help
you build the skills you need for a successful
career. From taking part in a work placement
or industry placement to volunteering
and actively contributing to your local
community or being a member of a
college sports team, there are lots
of ways to widen your college
experience.
Next
Steps
Our team are on hand
throughout the year to provide
you with the right careers advice for
your future; whether that is continuing
in education or looking for employment.
They will support you with your
choice of course, looking for an
Apprenticeship, CV writing, job
applications or applying to
University (UCAS).
19Dates for
your diary
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October
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throughout the 4th April
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2022
16th May
year with dates 2022
for your diary.
Keep up to date with
key dates via our
social media
channels and website:
20 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23University Courses at
Tameside College
Many students progress to university after sixth form
college. Do you want to stay local and still study a degree
or higher education qualification?
Tameside College offers
Higher Education in: The college advisers or your progress
tutor will also be able to help you
• Business and Management apply for universities via UCAS.
• Computing and IT
• Construction (to be confirmed) You can also progress into
• Creative Media (to be confirmed) employment in the relevant fields,
• Early Years and Teaching see course details for progression
Assistants routes for particular courses.
• Engineering (Mechanical and
Electrical/Electronic) We also offer a range of Access to
• Sport and Exercise Science Higher Education courses, such
(Coaching Pathway) as Nursing/Midwifery and Social
• Teacher Education Work/Social Sciences, Science and
Humanities, which prepare people
You can apply to university or for study at university.
Tameside College via www.ucas. Professional study courses such as:
co.uk/apply (fees apply) or via AAT and CIPD are also delivered.
www.tameside.ac.uk
If you need support in
completing an application
for Tameside College’s HE
courses, visit either Tameside
College or Clarendon Sixth
Form College careers advisers.
21Creative
Industries
Creative industries in Greater Manchester generate £1.4 billion of economic
growth annually, with more than 8,500 creative businesses. Whilst Greater
Manchester boasts one of the country’s leading creative clusters outside of
London, it is no surprise that the city’s five universities have almost 2,500
creative, digital and technology students. The creative industry in Greater
Manchester also offers a wide variety of industry led apprenticeships and
training programmes, providing businesses with access to a wealth of
specialist skills.
Your unique experience Progression
• Trips to Berlin film festival, New York and • Progression onto university to study degrees
London film studies such as: fine art, illustration with animation,
• Take part in competitions to enhance your graphic design, fashion and textiles or
skills product design
• You will use the latest industry standard • You could also progress onto an
digital equipment to produce your work apprenticeship in the creative industry
• Get involved in the college’s creative • Career progression could include becoming
collective where you will work on projects an: artist, photographer, film maker, editor,
in collaboration with learners from different journalist, graphic designer, web designer,
subject areas fashion designer, stylist, TV producer or
videographer
• Our Virtual Reality equipment will support a
beyond outstanding experience for you • Top universities for creative studies
are: Manchester Metropolitan University,
• Excursions to Museums and art galleries in
Newcastle University, University of Leeds,
Manchester and the North West
Loughborough University and Arts University
• Professional designers and artists’ support Bournemouth
• Links with local employers to create
live briefs to give you a genuine working
experience
• Working for real clients
• Collaborations with IKEA, Hits Radio, BBC,
Five Live, ITV and Manchester Digital
22 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23Creative Industries
Student Success
Name:
Sam Wei Hua
Previous school:
Fairfield High School for Girls
Studied:
Graphic Design, Mathematics and
Physics
Destination:
Graphic Design at Kingston University
London
Grades achieved:
A A* A
Clarendon was very
welcoming and
engaging with others
around key topics
was fun.Creative Industries
A Level A Level
Art and Design Film Studies
Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years
About the course About the course
This A Level encourages creativity, A Level Film Studies will not only
sustained investigation and analysis, change the way you watch film, but
experimentation and design and more importantly it will challenge you
making as a means of developing to think in new ways and question
technical and expressive skills. or change your perspective on a
Art and Design is traditionally known whole host of issues, for example,
for painting and drawing. You will be representation of race or gender.
given the opportunity to discover Studying film will allow you to
ways of working in these areas but understand important issues and
this A Level also includes printmaking, developments within history, society
3D and 2D methods, digital media, and culture, using this medium to gain
mixed media and installation art. a greater insight and appreciation into
From suggested starting points film. You will be able to put what you
and workshop delivery you will be learn into practice by making short
encouraged to develop as a high films and writing screenplays.
level thinker and creative interpreter.
Underpinning your work will be the Progression to:
development of vital drawing skills On successful completion of this
and the appreciation of a broad range qualification, you can progress onto
of other artists work. higher education, where you can
expand your theoretical and technical
Progression to: skills. Future careers include:
After completing A Level Art and filmmaking, directing, producing,
Design, students go on to university to editing, broadcasting, journalism,
continue studies in this area. Following teaching and education.
graduation, students enter a range of
employment opportunities such as:
multiple design fields, photography,
artist, printmaking, set designer or an
apprenticeship.
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A Level
Media Studies
Duration 2 Years
About the course
Covering nine different disciplines
within A Level Media, you don’t
just learn to analyse texts, you also
get to make them. Starting from
magazines straight through to TV
dramas and video games, you will
learn about the industries of each and
how this then shapes the products
and the audiences they reach.
Taught in a fully equipped Mac suite
and film/TV studio your sessions
vary from theoretical sessions
focusing on analysing historical and
contemporary examples to recreating
them on industry standard software.
Along the way there are trips and
guest speakers to colour the course
and offer you opportunities to
experience the industry first hand.
Progression to:
On successful completion of this
qualification, you can progress onto
university to study the subject at a
higher level, including more tailored
degrees such as broadcasting studies
or screenwriting for film and tv. Future
career options include marketing,
education or journalism. You could
also progress onto an apprenticeship
in this field.
25Creative Industries
Vocational A Level Vocational A Level
Animation Fashion and Clothing
Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years
About the course About the course
During this vocational A Level you will Throughout the course you will cover
explore cutting edge techniques for specialist skills in fashion, such as
animation and games. This will include design, pattern cutting, garment
reality capture for virtual reality, construction and manufacture
traditional animation styles using as well as textiles skills, such as
modern animation methods and set printed and embroidered textiles,
design for animation and games. You fabric manipulation, decorative
will also learn about concept art and surfaces and wearable design. All
character design and will design, build of this will follow contemporary and
and animate 2D game characters. historical research, analysis and ideas
Learning about game design will generation, allowing you to build on
involve how to code for games, as well your creativity whilst also developing
as combining all of your previously your critical analysis and thinking
learned skills to create a gaming skills. You will develop a range of
experience for mobile devices. design skills through the completion
of various design and production
Progression to: projects which will include the
The aim of this programme is for construction of different garments
students to progress to university, such as skirts, trousers, tops and
or an apprenticeship and to develop dresses.
careers in the animation and games
industry. Career options include Progression to:
multimedia specialist, game artist, Higher Education or an apprenticeship
VFX artist or concept artist. within fashion. Degrees include fashion
buying and merchandising, jewellery
design and fashion design. There
are also options to enter a range of
employment opportunities such as
garment design and manufacture,
costume design, fashion retailing and
styling.
26 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23Creative Industries
Vocational A Level Vocational A Level
Graphics Photography
Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years
About the course About the course
Graphics is an exciting and creatively This course provides an opportunity
challenging course which gives you for you to explore traditional and
the opportunity to learn with a range contemporary photographic
of creative concepts, techniques and materials, techniques and processes.
ideas. Investment in digital technologies has
You will develop various skills and meant that you will have access to
outcomes including online and social vital state of the art digital equipment
media content, logos, branding, and training. You will be encouraged
illustrations and animations, to develop your own unique style
magazine designs, posters, web and with emphasis placed on the
app designs. The course is designed development of your appreciation of
to introduce you to a wide variety of photography as a method of visual
media and techniques, whilst using communication and expression. The
software such as Adobe Photoshop, photography department consists
Illustrator and InDesign. You will also of a professional standard traditional
develop skills using traditional art darkroom, studios and digital
materials and techniques as you darkroom facilities.
draw, paint, craft and create a broad
range of outcomes. Progression to:
On successful completion of this
Progression to: qualification, you can progress onto
You can progress onto a range employment within the creative
of creative degree courses at industry, gain further qualifications
university, including graphic design, via an apprenticeship or continue to
photography, architecture, animation study at university.
and illustration. You may also gain an
apprenticeship within the creative
industries or employment, including
graphic design, social media, web
design, drafting or multimedia
creation.
27Creative Industries
Level 3 Level 3
Animation and Art and Design
Game Design (3 A Level equivalent)
(3 A Level equivalent)
Duration 2 Years
Duration 2 Years
About the course
About the course This two year course is designed
Learn, develop and use a broad for those who are highly creative
range of industry standard skills and enjoy producing art and design
and techniques to explore areas of work. The course explores a range
visual recording, ideas and concepts, of new, traditional and creative ways
communication and contextual of using materials, techniques and
influences, 3D modelling, 2D and 3D processes, some of which you may
game design, 2D and 3D animation, have never experienced before.
concept art, virtual reality and story Over the course of two years you
development for computer games. will work in painting, drawing, life
Our new virtual reality equipment will drawing, print, design development,
support your experience and bring sculpture, digital processes as well
your own designs to life using cutting as contextual studies. There is also
edge technology such as Oculus the opportunity to explore design
headsets and drones. You will develop disciplines. You will be introduced to
your skills through undertaking a a variety of media and techniques
broad range of projects which will that will broaden and strengthen your
include game art and character knowledge and understanding within
animation. You will be working with this creative sector. You will develop
high specification resources and will your own practice as an artist and be
have access to industry standard encouraged to investigate new ideas
equipment in our fully equipped and processes.
Apple Mac suite.
Progression to:
Progression to: This course provides a supportive
After completing this course, transition from further to higher
students continue their studies education within art and design.
in animation and computer game Following on from this, students enter
design in higher education facilities. a range of employment opportunities
Some choose other routes, for example; multiple design fields,
progressing into employment, photography, artist, printmaker or set
choosing higher level apprenticeships designer. Some also progress to higher
or become self-employed. level apprenticeships too.
28 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23Creative Industries
Level 3 Level 3
Creative Media Fashion and Textiles
(3 A Level equivalent) (3 A Level equivalent)
Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years
About the course About the course
This two year course in Media will give This two year course aims to provide
you the skills and knowledge that you you with the vital skills and techniques
need to get into the media industry. required for a career in fashion and
If you’re set on a career as camera clothing. Throughout the course
operator, sound recordist, vision you will cover specialist skills and
mixer, editor, director or anything aspects such as; contemporary
to do with television production, and historical research, analysis,
corporate video production, film, ideas generation, exploration of
music video, marketing, page materials, design, pattern cutting,
layout or photography then this is garment manufacture, marketing and
the perfect course for you. During communication. You will also develop
the course you will use the latest a range of design skills through
industry standard digital equipment the completion of various design
to produce your work. Throughout and production projects which will
the course, you will learn how to plan include the construction of different
and storyboard, shoot and edit video garments including; skirts, trousers,
and photos to industry standard. tops and dresses. You will be working
Our facilities boast a TV studio, radio within a professional design studio
facilities and a large collection of atmosphere with access to industrial
digital equipment, including a range and domestic equipment, tools and
of high end DSLR cameras. Lessons machinery.
are delivered in Mac Suites equipped
with editing and digital manipulation Progression to:
software and double monitors. After completing this course,
students go on to higher education
Progression to: or an apprenticeship with a range
Some of our students go straight into of fashion and textiles related
the media industry. Others go onto an subjects. Students also enter a
apprenticeship or higher education range of employment opportunities
courses such as media production, such as multiple design fields,
radio production, graphic design or costume design, fashion retailing and
film production. manufacturing.
29Creative Industries
Level 3 Level 3
Graphic Design Photography
(3 A Level equivalent) (3 A Level equivalent)
Duration 2 Years
Duration 2 Years
About the course
About the course
Are you a creative person in love
This two year course provides the
with design? Do you want to do and
opportunity for you to explore
learn more? On this course you
traditional and contemporary
will work on a huge range of design
photographic materials, techniques
projects such as illustration, logo
and processes. You will be
design and branding, promotional
encouraged to develop your own
campaigns, album artwork, website
unique style with emphasis placed on
and app design, magazine spreads,
the development of your appreciation
animations, packaging, fashion and
of photography as a method of visual
photography. The graphic design
communication and expression.
two year course is an in depth and
creatively challenging course which Housed in a purpose built space; the
gives you the opportunity to explore photography department consists
all aspects of design, learning the of a professional standard traditional
tricks of the trade as you experience darkroom, studios and digital
and practice with a range of creative darkroom facilities. The course will
techniques, processes and ideas. culminate in an end of year exhibition;
You will learn how to use software this will give you the opportunity to
such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, celebrate what you have achieved
InDesign, After Effects, Animate and but also exhibit your work to a
more. All this will allow you to generate professional standard.
a huge body of work and create a
portfolio tailored to your progression Progression to:
goals. Our students have made excellent
journeys following on from the
Progression to: successful completion of this course.
Following this course, you can Most students choose to go onto
progress onto a range of creative further study at university, others
courses at university. Course choices choose to go into employment or a
include graphic design, photography, higher level apprenticeship.
architecture, animation and
illustration. You can also progress into
employment or do an apprenticeship.
30 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23Creative Industries
Level 2 Level 2
Art and Design Creative Media
Duration 1 Year Duration 1 Year
About the course About the course
This course is ideal for those who This one year course is designed
don’t have a great deal of art and to introduce you to the world of
design experience and wish to theoretical and practical media work.
develop their practical skills and You will complete the units through
knowledge further or for those a number of hands on projects
who require a portfolio of work in including music video, documentary
order to progress onto one of our and advertising. You will learn to
Level 3 courses. You will have the script, shoot and edit video and
opportunity to explore your creative create page layout using the latest
responses through paint, drawing, digital media technology. This course
printmaking, sculpture, photography gives students an overview of the
or digital media through a series of different areas of the media industry.
art and design activities. You will be Each unit will require research skills,
introduced to a range of specialist planning and practical hands on
areas such as graphics, fine art, media production. You’ll develop
textiles, fashion, photography, print- writing skills alongside your creative
making and 3D work. technical skills, like camera work and
computer based editing. The course
Progression to: encourages creative ideas which you
After completing this course, you may will develop into real video or print
go on to one of our Level 3 courses in design pieces.
creative studies. Others may progress
into other subject areas, higher level Progression to:
apprenticeships or employment. After successful completion of this
course, students go on to a variety of
Level 3 courses in creative studies.
Some may progress into other
subject areas within the college,
higher level apprenticeships or
employment.
31Creative Industries Level 1 Level 1 Art and Design Digital Media Duration 1 Year Duration 1 Year About the course About the course Do you have an interest in art, design During the digital media course you and media, and wish to explore and will study a range of units that cover extend this interest via a full-time, a wide variety of activities such as; immersive learning experience? You creating a storyboard, designing will develop and test your creativity a digital product, creating moving within a structure that will provide a images and recording sound. All tasks sound base of skills and knowledge, learned on the course will give you while enhancing self-confidence the skills and knowledge to broaden and revealing the potential career your future career in the creative demands and opportunities within industry. During the course you will art, design and media. also enhance your communication Delivered by a range of creative and written skills. professionals, whom are experienced at delivering specialist creative Progression to: subjects, your time on the course will On completion of the level 1 course, be varied, engaging and motivate you you can progress to a variety of towards a very successful future. You level 2 qualifications with the aim of will develop a portfolio of work that employment or university progression. could support your progression. Progression to: On completion of the level 1 course, you can progress to a variety of level 2 qualifications with the aim of employment or university progression. 32 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23
Creative Industries
Creative Industries
Student Success
Name:
Molly-Anne Crosby
Previous school:
Longdendale High School
Studied:
Art and Design
Destination:
Interior Design at De Montfort
University
Grades achieved:
Distinction
I can’t wait to start at
university. I am going to
do a bachelors degree
before progressing on
to do a masters.Business
Greater Manchester has more than 105,000 businesses and enterprise start-
ups in a variety of sectors. There are ten metropolitan boroughs of Greater
Manchester which represent the largest city region economy outside London.
Greater Manchester has an outstanding reputation as a competitive place to
do business with leading brands such as Google, Amazon, Kellogg’s and Jaguar
Land Rover making Manchester their home.
Your unique experience Progression
• Take the opportunity to be on our • Progression onto university to study degrees
entrepreneur futures programme such as: business and human resource
• Visit the city of London’s financial district management, business with marketing,
business management or event
• See how business studies relates to works
management
within the Houses of Parliament
• You could also progress onto an
• The opportunity to visit the world brand
apprenticeship within a variety of roles
museum
within businesses
• Take part in a working lunch with finance and
• Career progression could include becoming
marketing directors
an: entrepreneur, human resources
• Work with local charities to organise and manager or marketing manager
plan events
• Top universities for business studies
are: Lancaster University, University of
Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan
University, University of Liverpool and
University of Central Lancashire
34 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23Business
Student Success
Name:
Benjamin Hobbs
Previous school:
Alder Community High School
Studied:
Business Studies, Government and
Politics and Sociology
Destination:
Management at The University of
Manchester
Grades achieved:
A* A* A*
My teacher assisted
me with my personal
statement and helped
me through the
process of applying
to University.Business
A Level
Business Studies
Duration 2 Years
About the course
Business is the study of organisational
management within an economic
context. The course covers a wide
range of topics including the major
functional areas of businesses
and organisations, with a theme
of analysis and strategic decision-
making, running throughout. You
will learn the basic principles of how
the UK economy works and how
organisations succeed.
This includes tactical approaches
towards leadership and management,
business marketing, operations and
finance, as well as Human Resources
(the management of people). You
will deepen your understanding
of business management through
exploring strategies. This course will
help develop your analytical skills,
financial and numerical acumen, as
well as building the knowledge you’ll
need to succeed in the working world.
Progression to:
This qualification will allow you
to further your study through an
apprenticeship or degree level study in
related fields including: accountancy,
business management, international
trade, commercial law, marketing,
finance and HR.
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37Computing
Greater Manchester has a fast-growing £5billion digital ecosystem, officially
making us the UK’s top digital tech city, with ambitions to become a top five
European digital city and global influencer. There are more than 10,000 digital
and tech businesses, from start-ups and SMEs to global brands including
Google and Microsoft in Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester has also
recently invested £23.8m in a local full fibre networks programme which
provides 2,700km of new fibre optic broadband infrastructure across the
region, connecting more than 1,500 public sites.
Your unique experience Progression
• Collaboration with Manchester Digital to set • Progression onto university to study degrees
up placements, guest speakers and event such as: computer science, computer
days systems engineering, development studies
• Take part in industry related activities and data analysis or information technology
management
• There will be various masterclasses to
support your development • You could also progress onto an
apprenticeship with leading computer
• Use industry standard development tools
specialists
such as: the unreal development engine,
visual studio, adobe creative suite, unity • Career progression could include becoming
game engine and office 365 an: junior software developer, data scientist
or cyber security professional
• Top universities for computing are:
University of Manchester, Lancaster
University, University of Liverpool, University
of Salford and Liverpool John Moores
University
38 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23Computing
Student Success
Name:
Mathew Reedy
Previous school:
St Thomas More RC College
Studied:
Computer Science, Physics and
Mathematics
Destination:
Computer Science at Manchester
Metropolitan University
Grades achieved:
AAB
I enjoy coding, so have
been doing that in my
spare time. I hope to do
software development
in the future.Computing
A Level
Computer Science
Duration 2 Years
About the course
You will learn through a variety of
teaching methods which will aim to
meet the needs of each individual
and accommodate different learning
styles for example, case studies,
assessments, group work, practical
work, projects, extended writing and
interactive activities. The focus of
your studies will be on two major
components; computer systems
and algorithms and programming.
Further to this, you will study app
development in Xcode to prepare
you for developing an iOS app as
part of your final year project. You
will become familiar with programme
language during your studies as
well as expand your knowledge of
programming progresses, you will
then move onto reverse engineering
techniques and malware analysis.
Progression to:
On successful completion of this
qualification, you can progress onto
a university course at undergraduate
level, an apprenticeship or
employment within the computing
industry. Junior software developer,
data scientist, cyber security
professional, or network engineer
are just a few of many
examples of careers you
could do.
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41English and
Languages
Many Greater Manchester businesses have the need for English and languages
graduates, with many advertising roles that require the skill in English. English
and languages is an additional employability skill that many employers
request, due to the analytical and communication skills learned. English
qualifications are in demand for management roles as well as roles within the
public sector. Greater Manchester is home to over 15 newspapers with careers
in journalism and copywriting, both roles earn, on average £25,000.
Your unique experience Progression
• Take part in English language seminars • Progression onto university to study degrees
• Meet editors and journalists from local such as: English, English combined with
newspapers and magazines classics or English and languages combined
• Visits to theatres to get an understanding of • You could also progress onto an
writing for productions apprenticeship relevant to these subjects
• Be involved in subject workshops and • Career progression could include becoming
excursions a: teacher, copywriter, creative writer or
journalist
• Take part in the debating society
• Top universities for English and Languages
are: University of Cambridge, University
of Oxford, Durham University, University of
Manchester and University of York
42 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23English and
Languages
Student Success
Name:
Tyler Scanlon
Previous school:
Oasis Academy Oldham
Studied:
English Literature, History and
Classical Civilisation
Destination:
Joint honours in English and History at
The University of Manchester
Grades achieved:
A* A* A
When I start
university I would like
to find a placement
in journalism.English and Languages
A Level A Level
English Language English Literature
Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years
About the course About the course
This A Level encourages you to This course will encourage you to
present informed, personal and present informed, personal and
creative responses to language creative responses to literary text by
texts by engaging creatively and considering the ways in which writers
critically with a wide range of texts use and adapt language, form and
and discourses. You will create structure in texts; the interpretation
texts and reflect critically on your of texts by different readers from
own processes of production, while different historical periods; how texts
analysing the texts produced by relate to one another and to literary
others. You will explore the study of traditions, movements and genres;
English language both as a medium the cultural and contextual influences
of communication and as a topic in on readers and writers. You will also
its own right, with an emphasis on read and study a variety of literary
the ability to pursue lines of enquiry, texts including, novels, drama, prose
debate different views, and work extracts and poetry whilst getting the
independently to research aspects of opportunity to investigate one pre
language in use. and one post 2000 prose text of your
own choice where you will investigate
Progression to: connections between different
Future study and career pathways writing, genres and authors.
include teaching, journalism, creative
writing, law, broadcasting, marketing Progression to:
branding or copywriting. You may Future study and career pathways
also choose to do an apprenticeship, include teaching, journalism, law,
gaining more skills whilst learning on the broadcasting, publishing, editing
job. or digital copywriting. You may also
There are over 100 UK universities choose to do an apprenticeship,
offering English language and literature gaining more skills whilst learning on
based courses, many combined with the job.
other subjects such as drama, creative
writing and history.
44 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23English and
Languages
Student Success
Name:
Emily Nixon
Previous school:
Fairfield High School for Girls
Studied:
English Literature, English Language
and Classical Civilisation
Destination:
English Literature at University of
Leeds
Grades achieved:
A* A* A*
I want to be an English
teacher as I have
found a passion for
the subject whilst
studying it at college.Humanities
Careers in Humanities within Greater Manchester varies from learning
about the world around us, the politics surrounding key sectors, religion and
the history. Studying Greater Manchester’s heritage will bring a wealth of
knowledge for future careers in museums, heritage work or teaching. Looking
into the history of Greater Manchester you will find out that the industrial
revolution began in Greater Manchester, with the very first passenger railway
and the first bus service in Britain. We have some of the biggest museums
and points of interest in Greater Manchester so there is no shortfall in career
opportunities.
Your unique experience Progression
• Trips to Pompeii and Rome, to explore • Progression onto university to study degrees
the ancient and archaic wonder that was such as: geography and environmental
Pompeii. Wander through Rome to the science, history, economics, philosophy,
Coliseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum to ancient history or classical studies
really appreciate how great this civilisation • You could also progress onto an
was apprenticeship in a variety of areas which
• Guest speakers and lecturers relate to your future career
• Study days and extra-curricular activities • Career progression could include becoming
• Visit local museums and points of historical an: environmental scientist, archivist,
interest heritage manager, historic buildings
inspector, museum education officer or
museum/gallery curator
• Top universities for studies in humanities
are: University of Manchester, Lancaster
University, Liverpool Hope University,
Manchester Metropolitan University or Edge
Hill University
46 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2022/23Humanities
Student Success
Name:
Hannah Tyler
Previous school:
Denton Community College
Studied:
History, English Literature, Religious
Studies and EPQ
Destination:
History at University of Leeds
Grades achieved:
A* A* A* A
I am really happy with my
A level results, it’s thanks
to the support I got from
my teachers during my
studies.You can also read
