A Level Classic Civilisation

Course Overview

Studying A Levels with us lets you choose when you take your exams so that you are always fully prepared. A convenient and stress-free way to study that fits around your existing commitments. You will be responsible for booking your exams. We can help you to find your nearest exam centre. You can contact us for help with this whenever you are ready. Simply receive your course materials online or by post and start studying to gain that all-important A-Level.

On this course, you will be able to:

• Gain up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university
• Study at your own pace with no strict deadlines to contend with

Course Content

TOPIC 1

• Shapes and functions of different types of Greek vases
• Historical development of Greek vase painting
• Learn to recognise the features of the
• Geometric Style
• Terminology for describing the parts of a vase
• Impact of near-eastern design

TOPIC 2

• Black-figure painting and techniques
• Examples of vase painting
• Development style and technique of Greek vase painting

TOPIC 3

• The red-figure technique
• Examples of vase painting
• Development style and technique of Greek vase painting

TOPIC 4

• The white ground vase painting technique
• Three examples of vase painting
• Developments in style and technique

TOPIC 5

• The final examples of vase painting
• Developments in style and technique of Greek vase painting
• Comparing red-figure and black-figure vase painting

TOPIC 6

• How free-standing sculpture was created
• The origins of Greek sculpture
• The use of colour by the artist

TOPIC 7

• Four examples of early Greek kouroi
• The portrayal of the physical form
• The differences between the Greek and Egyptian approach to 3-D sculpture

TOPIC 8

• Four examples of early korai
• The portrayal of drapery on these statues
• Compare korai and kouroi

TTOPIC 9

• Homer builds tension
• Plot development
• Similarities and differences Odysseus and women

TOPIC 10

• The theme of the supernatural
• The themes of morality, justice and revenge
• The nature of Odysseus’ character
• The Underworld

TOPIC 11

• Eurylochus
• The deaths of the crew
• Commentary

TOPIC 12

• Consideration of the fantastic, mythical or supernatural.
• The theme of truth and lies or storytelling
• How classical texts can be interpreted by different authors

TOPIC 13

• Aeneas and Latinus
• Virgil and Homer
• Juno Turnus and Aeneas
• Furor
• The portrayal of the Trojans
• The portrayal of the Carthaginians
• The portrayal of the Greeks
• The portrayal of the Italians

TOPIC 14

• Thematic knowledge of the Aeneid and Odyssey
• Plot knowledge of the Aeneid and Odyssey

Assessment

To achieve the full Classical Civilisation A Level you must take the exams. You will be responsible for booking your exams. We can help you to find your nearest exam centre and we have 7 recommended exam centres across the country. You can contact us for help with this whenever you are ready. The exams will be assessed across the 14 topics on 3 paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the exams is provided below: Paper: The World of The Hero (H408/11)

• Type: Written Paper
• Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
• Weighing: 40% of total A Level
• Total Marks: 100 Marks
• Assessed: In-depth study one of Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid (The study of classical texts)

Paper: Culture and the Arts (H408/24)

• Type: Written Paper
• Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Weighing: 30% of total A Level
• Total Marks: 75 Marks
• Assessed: Greek Art (The study of material and visual culture)

Paper: Beliefs and Ideas (H408/31)

• Type: Written Paper
• Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Weighing: 30% of total A Level
• Total Marks: 75 Marks
• Assessed: Greek Religion (The study of texts and visual/material culture)

Course Duration

You have 2 years to complete this course. Your only deadlines are the A-Level examinations, which take place in June. You can book onto these examinations whenever you are ready and we can provide you with a list of exam centres to help you with this. Students are advised to contact awarding body exam centres well in advance of their intended exam dates, as cut-off dates sometimes change.

Study Method

This course enables you to study for an A-Level in Classical Civilisation by distance learning at home or at work. Your course materials will be sent to you by post or online. Full tutor support will be available via email, so help is only a click away! It will include self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked study questions, so you can monitor your progress.

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of the exams, you will receive an A-Level in Classical Civilisation issued by the OCR Awarding body. You are responsible for booking your exams. Alternatively, see our A-Level Classical Civilisation inc Exams.