BUSINESS & TECH DEVELOPMENT AI, Automation and Robotics Investment Society Law Next?

1. There maybe space on the following but we would ask you to pick your top five to ensure we can meet your interests as best we can. • HEALTH & WELL BEING • Listening and Counselling • Mindfulness • Run 5K • Yoga • Zumba • ETHICAL ISSUES • History of Warfare • Human Rights • Green Living • The BIG questions • Understanding Addiction • SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL • Climate Change Studies • Dissection Club • CREATIVE • Animation and Games Development • Architecture of the World • Art for All • Dance and Drama School Auditions • Practical Podcasting • COMMUNICATION • American Cinema • Debating • French for travelling • Journalism • Spanish for travelling • Teaching English as a Foreign Language • Women’s Writing • BUSINESS & TECH DEVELOPMENT • AI, Automation and Robotics • Investment Society • Law Next? • Magazine production • Music Industry Careers

2. Business & Tech Development • AI, Automation and Robotics • Investment Society • Law Next? • Magazine production • Music Industry Careers

3. AI, automation and robotics What lies ahead? How can you be sure of a role? This course investigates how to create autonomous systems. There will be options to write either an autonomous game playing system or create a robot that completes in the national Student robotics competition.  

4. Investment Society Develop your knowledge and understanding This course is for students who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of financial markets and investing. If you want to know what a venture capitalist or equity trader does; if you want to know how a platform works or what portfolio management means, then this is the course for you! You might work on an acquisition pitch-book for an established company, or pull together research and analysis for a promising new start-up as well as exploring some of the most startling case studies of recent years.

5. Law Next? Are you interested in a career in the Law? This course explains and explores training routes to the Legal Profession – Barristers, Solicitors, Legal Executives and Law Apprenticeships as well as a wider range of options in law enforcement and within the justice system, a law based career in business and industry. This course is intended both for any student who might be interested in the Law – whether or not you are currently taking Law A Level.

6. Magazine Production Do you have an idea for a new magazine? Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a magazine journalist or art director? If you would like to find out more about magazine production and feature writing, then this is the course for you. You will learn about the magazine industry; genre codes and conventions; how to write a successful feature as well as layout and design techniques. You will devise your own magazine idea; produce a front cover using original photography; write a feature on a topic of your choice and produce a double-page spread with accompanying original photography.

7. Music Industry Careers Are you interested in a career in the music industry? The course is an introduction to an exciting, vibrant and multifaceted industry, which simply gets the music from the musicians to the audience. We will look at the different organisations and the range of roles that make up the industry. You will also be given the opportunity to find out about the people who work in these organisations, from performers to people who work in technical, production and administrative roles. If you interested in working in the music sector or intend on progressing to higher education, you will develop an understanding of the business and the range of job opportunities available.

8. + Explore Additional options to develop and support you • American Cinema • Debating • French for travelling • Journalism • Spanish for travelling • Teaching English as a Foreign Language • Women’s Writing Communication

9. American Cinema Become a film buff: from the iconic classics to contemporary greats This course covers the development of film from the early silent period up to the 20th Century. We will explore the innovations of the studio system and the golden era of Hollywood; the ‘New Hollywood’ era from the late 1960s to the early 1980s and end with a look at modern American cinema.  We will discuss historical context and the events and trends that shaped them. With film screenings each week, this is suitable for everyone. Suitable for all! 

10. Contemporary Literature Discover a wide range of experiences and cultures An important factor to explain the explosion in the number of the reading groups over the last couple of decades, is the growing diversity in the themes of novels and in those who write them. In particular, the way in which contemporary novels reflect a wide range of experiences and cultures means that they appeal to audiences who want to see their own experiences reflected, but also to gain an insight into other lives and experiences. We will be looking not only at novels that reflect different social experiences but which also come from a range of different places such as the US, Ireland and India.

11. Debating Debating gets the adrenalin racing! Both fun & intellectually stimulating. Being able to put together a coherent case for a viewpoint you don't necessarily agree with is an exciting mental challenge and a valuable life skill, especially as you have to think on your feet as you answer challenges from the other side. It will look great on your CV and make you more confident in interviews. The topics and formats we use will be up to you, but expect a mix of serious and humorous. Opportunities to debates against other schools or colleges.

12. French for Travelling Planning to explore places beyond Surrey after college? Are you planning to explore places beyond Surrey after college or while at university? Get ready to communicate with the Francophone world with this fun and active course. We will cover asking for travel tickets, food and drink orders, talking about accommodation and the necessary vocabulary you would need in an emergency. Open to all.

13. Journalism Do you want to become a journalist? Want to become a journalist? Worried that the career is about to vanish before you even get to it? This course addresses the industry itself – the rise of online copy, the role of the big media companies, the role of blogging, micro-blogging and social media in the production of news stories. You will also learn that many journalists are really experts in a particular field who have used that expertise to travel into journalism: science, medicine, psychology, the environment and so on. You will learn how to structure a good article, how to get your work out there and how you might go about making a living as a journalist.

14. Spanish for Beginners Have you ever visited Spain and wished you spoke some Spanish? Are you planning on exploring Spain and want to be able to talk when you get there? Do you want to travel to Central or South America be able to communicate? Have you always wanted to find a way into the food, music, cinema or literature of the Spanish-speaking world? Whether you want to learn Spanish to go on holiday, use it for work or study, or simply give your brain a boost, this course will help you discover one of the world’s most widely spoken languages, and the fascinating cultures and peoples of the Spanish-speaking world.

15. TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign language Do you want a good way to earn money while you are travelling or in uni holidays? This course explores how to teach English as a second language. We look at different ways you can communicate with somebody, as well as the difference between the receptive skills of listening and reading and the productive skills of speaking and writing. Having studied or studying a modern foreign language is advantageous because you can draw parallels with that language and English; but it is not required. We will be exploring made up languages as well as having the opportunity to create your own following particular grammatical systems. Suitable for all!

16. Women’s Writing Welcome to the wonderworld world of women’s writing Welcome to the wonderful world of women's writing - a disturbing dystopian vision of Atwood's 'sister[s] dipped in blood'; of Carter's nightmarish spooky magic realism, frequented by surreal abhuman creatures and damsels in distress who turn out to be 'nobody's meat'; and Plath's 'Panzer man, panzer man' cruel 'Daddy' figure, brutalising women with his 'black shoe'. This course will examine a range of relatively recent women's writing, both poetry and prose, familiar and lesser known, in terms of connections, influence and lineage, together with a fascinating range of feminist theory.

17. + Explore Additional options to develop and support you • Architecture of the World • Art for All • Dance and Drama School Auditions • Practical Podcasting Creative

18. Architecture of the World From the iconic to the inventive Explore some of the worlds’ most extraordinary buildings. Discuss progress in the development of materials and techniques of construction from ancient times to today’s huge environmental concerns. How do we home an ever-increasing world population? How can architecture bring communities together? Experiment with your own model-making too! This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in the built environment and wants to know more about the decisions that create the cities around us. You don’t have to be an artist but do need to be curious and ready to think laterally!

19. Art for All Everyone can be an artist! This programme of workshops is open to students of all abilities. It is designed to help you think imaginatively, work collaboratively and develop your confidence. Each week we will use a different artistic technique of ‘making’ and then complete a project which will relate directly to you or your environment. This will include media such as painting, drawing, collage and digital experimentation and will involve group collaboration as well as individual activities. See how art can be used to develop your emotional and expressive instincts and can be applied in your daily life to understand the world around you. This is an ideal opportunity to share and explore your creative side with your peers!

20. Dance and Drama School Auditions Prepare you for your own applications Getting into drama school is notoriously difficult. Most schools receive over 3000 applications for fewer than 30 places. This course will put you in a better position when it comes to your own applications. We will start at the beginning with which schools to apply for and their specific requirements. We will work through various monologues and songs to find the right ones for you and we will finish with a mock audition and interview at the end. This course is suitable for those with an interest in the technical aspects of theatre or performance production as well as students wanting to act, dance or sing.

21. Practical podcasting Develop your digital skills and share your passions The emergence of portable digital technologies has given podcasting the platform needed to prove itself to be the future of audio-media. Podcasts can be a perfect way to showcase your creativity, share your passions and find your audience. This course will give you the skills to research suitable topics, learn new technical production skills, make your own fantastic podcasts and distribute them on the internet. There are a maximum of 16 spaces available, so book early to avoid disappointment.

22. + Explore Additional options to develop and support you • Climate Change Studies • Dissection Club Science and Environmental

23. Climate Change Studies Investigate our vulnerability and resilience towards climate change This programme investigates our vulnerability and resilience towards climate change. We will explore the causes and consequences of global climate change as discussed and debated in the latest news stories. The third section of the course will look at possible responses and opportunities for change. This course will be relevant to everyone at college: we all share the same planet after all, – and we urgently need to protect and preserve it!

24. Dissection Club Explore and compare different anatomies through first hand investigation Starting with small invertebrates and ending with a larger vertebrate, we will explore and compare different anatomies through first hand investigation. Our discussions will relate these findings to the adaptations needed for each organism to survive in different environments.

25. + Explore Additional options to develop and support you • History of Warfare • Human Rights • Green Living • The BIG questions • Understanding Addiction Ethics

26. History of Warfare Explore the changing nature of how war has been conducted A History of Warfare covers the changing nature of how war has been conducted. This course will involve looking at the strategies used as well as advancing technologies and tactical innovations. From a starting point of Roman times, each week will look focus on a particular battle as a representation of a period of warfare. Students who have an interest in history and have always wanted to look further into the way in which war is conducted should consider this course.

27. Human Rights Explore the evolution of human rights in the twentieth century This course will consider how we can define 'human rights' and how this has changed over time. We will focus especially on the evolution of the concept of human rights in the twentieth century, for example the impact of the Second World War and atrocities such as the Holocaust on the establishment of the United Nations and the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We will look at human rights violations such as the Rwandan genocide and groups whose human rights have often been overlooked. We will also consider the impact of counter-terrorism on human rights. Lots of opportunities for discussion and perfect for anyone interested in history, politics, law, the work of charities, NGOs or international organisations.

28. GREEN LIVING A combination of the following two courses Greening Godalming Sustainable Living Why do we need to live a more sustainable life? Join our team and make our College greener! What could we do to make the college a more environmentally friendly site for the benefit of all students and staff? This course will share and research ideas for greening the college site. It will give you the chance to get actively involved with making a difference and to weigh up the advantages and logistical implications for ways we might change our behaviour and increase your own sense of fulfilment and well-being as a result. Good for all students: passion, humour and insight guaranteed! Understand the facts and the myths about the impact humans are having on the carbon and water cycles. Learn why sustainable strategies are needed and what strategies are available. This course will involve debate and discussion of the ever increasing range of podcasts, research material and documentaries combined with an opportunity to evaluate how you can make a difference, whether that be in your transport methods, clothing, housing, energy consumption of tourism choices.

29. The BIG questions Question, challenge, think outside the box…. An opportunity to sharpen your reasoning and question some foundational beliefs, this course will provide an introduction to Philosophical thought by taking you through a different question each week. “Does God exist?”, “Is art valuable?”, “What, if anything, can we know for sure?”, “Should I tolerate the views of others?” and many more. You will have opportunity to discuss, debate and persuade. This course is suitable for all students, but will be of value particularly to those who are prepared to think critically and have their views challenged!

30. Understanding Addiction Explore the reasons behind addiction The course involves exploring the reasons behind addiction. How does it begin and why does it have such a powerful effect on some individuals? What part do factors like irrational thought processes, age, society’s expectations or pressures and the media play? What are most effective treatments today? What is psychiatry? This course is suitable for all and will offer information on this rapidly changing and highly relevant topic today.

31. + Explore Additional options to develop and support you • Listening and Counselling • Mindfulness • Park Run • Yoga • Zumba Health and Well-being

32. Listening and Counselling Learn about the basic theories of humanistic, person-centred counselling Learn the art of truly listening to others; be introduced to first principals of counselling skills including unconditional positive regard, empathy and congruence. On this course you will learn how to identify your existing levels of communication skills, how to park your own desire to interrupt, give advice and 'mend' your friend's problems and instead practise the skills of 'self' and 'other' reflection, creating a safe environment in which to explore listening with others. There has been much talk in the press about our mental health crisis in young people, partly due to an increased sense of isolation from the experience of others. Learn about the basic theories of humanistic, person-centred counselling and practising these skills with others.

33. Mindfulness Focus on the moment… Mindfulness covers a range of strategies to raise awareness, principally developed through meditation. We will discuss the development of mindfulness and its current popularity. Sessions will include body scans, mindfulness meditations and discussions about the benefits and challenges of meditation. This mindfulness course should be beneficial to any students looking to raise their self-awareness. Regular mindfulness practice can have many benefits, such as improved sleep, reduced stress and anxiety, increased happiness and focus.

34. Run 5K Couch potato to 5k! Running is a great form of exercise: and something anyone can do.  Regular running is fantastic for your health and well-being, reduces stress and definitely boosts your mood.  This group is primarily designed for beginners or those who want to get back into running, but equally, if you are experienced and want to join up, you are very welcome!  We will build up, through training, to be able to comfortably run 5K by the end of the course.  We hope you will feel inspired to run regularly outside of College, join a local Park run, sign up for a charity run, or even a Marathon?!  We will also discuss goal setting and help with motivation.  We hope you will develop a love of running that will stick with you beyond College.

35. Yoga Improve your concentration and clear thinking There are many benefits to this meditative exercise: it increases muscle strength and tone, lowers blood pressure, reduces insomnia, helps you deal with stress, promotes calmness and improves your strength, flexibility and balance. Yoga improves concentration and clear thinking, and is suitable for nearly everyone. Each session will help you with stretching, grounding, balancing, twisting and feature breathing exercises and relaxation at the end. We will explore different types of yoga from vinyasa ('flow' yoga) to hatha which is more stationary. (Those with medical condition(s) should check with their GP before starting taking classes.)

36. Zumba Ditch the workout and join the party! Want your fitness routine to be fun as well as effective? This is the course for you! An aerobic fitness programme featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music, suitable for all.