Electronics

 

 

Why choose Performance Studies?

 

The course aims provide an introduction to, and a grounding in electronics. It is designed around a systems approach to electronics which introduces a wide range of transducers, and input / output and processing systems. It encourages a practical, problem-solving approach. Project work allows the development of skills and the application of knowledge in the solution of a practical problem.

The specification aims to give an introduction to the electronics incolved in modern communication and control systems.

 

Through the study of practitioners and genres, you are introduced to the cultural, social and historical contexts in which the Performing arts operate and you evaluate your own performance work in this wider context.

 

What does the course involve?

 

Advanced Subsidiary.

Foundation of electronics

Signal processing

An electronics project coursework

 

A2

Communication circuits

Control circuits

Project coursework

 

How is the course assessed?

The AS year is worth 50% of the A2 grade. Assessment is 70% examination and 30% coursework

The A2 year is assessed in the same manner.

 

The coursework projects must be geared around the design of a system that will perform a useful function which must have an application relevant to a technologically-based society.