Entry Requirements: Open to all students.
Course Outline:
Cambridge IGCSE Accounting is accepted by universities and employers as proof of an understanding of the theory and concepts of accounting, and the ways in which accounting is used in a variety of modern economic and business contexts. Learners focus on the skills of recording, reporting, presenting and interpreting financial information; these form an ideal foundation for further study, and for a future career within the profession. The syllabus is structured so that learners attain both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
The aims are to enable students to develop:
• knowledge and understanding of the principles and purposes of accounting for individuals, businesses, non-trading organisations and society as a whole
• an understanding of accounting concepts, principles, policies, techniques, procedures and terminology
• improved skills of numeracy, literacy, communication, enquiry, presentation and interpretation
• improved accuracy, orderliness and the ability to think logically
• an excellent foundation for advanced study.
Learners develop an understanding and enjoyment of drama through practical and theoretical study. Candidates will study:
• the elements of practical drama
• how to work with extracts from published plays as an actor, director and designer
• how to devise, develop and structure their own original dramatic material from stimuli such as short titles, poems, pictures, songs, historical events and stories
• how to evaluate their contribution to the devising process and the success of the final piece
• how to use staging and design as part of a dramatic performance
• individual and group performance skills and how they are applied to create character and communicate meaning to an audience.
Assessment:
All candidates take two papers in an examination.
Costs: TBC
Contact: Mr Mark Wilson