The Extended Project: Comprises a single piece of work of your own choosing that shows evidence of planning, preparation, research, and autonomous working. Is equivalent to half an A-Level and is graded on a six-point scale of A* to E (same as A-Level). May include a design, report, dissertation, artefact, or performance. Involves both a taught element and an element of independent learning, requiring 120 hours of it. To Complete the Extended Project, You Will: -Choose an area of interest to you personally. -Draft a project title on your chosen topic. -Draft the aims of the project (decide what you want to find out). -Choose either: artefact and a 1,000-word report OR a 5,000-word essay. -Participate in a mini-course on research methods. -Consult closely with your project supervisor during the project. -Plan, research, and carry out the project. -Provide a record of all stages of your project’s production. -Deliver a presentation to an audience. -Develop, where appropriate, as a confident e-learner and apply new technologies in your studies. -Develop and apply skills creatively, demonstrating initiative and enterprise. -Use your learning experiences to support your personal aspirations for Higher Education and career development.
Production Log (a journal that records your progress and reflections). Project Outcome (an artefact and a short report OR a long report/essay). Presentation (the final step). This course is assessed entirely through coursework, accompanied by a ‘Project Log’ which records the process of completing the project.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Belgrave Road, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 9FF |
The Extended Project: Comprises a single piece of work of your own choosing that shows evidence of planning, preparation, research, and autonomous working. Is equivalent to half an A-Level and is graded on a six-point scale of A* to E (same as A-Level). May include a design, report, dissertation, artefact, or performance. Involves both a taught element and an element of independent learning, requiring 120 hours of it. To Complete the Extended Project, You Will: -Choose an area of interest to you personally. -Draft a project title on your chosen topic. -Draft the aims of the project (decide what you want to find out). -Choose either: artefact and a 1,000-word report OR a 5,000-word essay. -Participate in a mini-course on research methods. -Consult closely with your project supervisor during the project. -Plan, research, and carry out the project. -Provide a record of all stages of your project’s production. -Deliver a presentation to an audience. -Develop, where appropriate, as a confident e-learner and apply new technologies in your studies. -Develop and apply skills creatively, demonstrating initiative and enterprise. -Use your learning experiences to support your personal aspirations for Higher Education and career development.
Production Log (a journal that records your progress and reflections). Project Outcome (an artefact and a short report OR a long report/essay). Presentation (the final step). This course is assessed entirely through coursework, accompanied by a ‘Project Log’ which records the process of completing the project.
