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Level 3
Film Studies A-level
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course will give students an opportunity to combine creative work with an academic exploration of a broad range of film -; from Contemporary American Film to Experimental World Cinema’; You will analyse and compare films using established critical approaches and evaluate the significance of Film Movements and Film Theories. You will apply your knowledge and understanding of film form to the production of your own Short Film or Screenplay. You will develop the skills necessary for preparation for a wide range of degree subjects and career choices. Topics studied include: Coursework: • You will learn how to write • screenplays and how to make films, including sound recording and mixing, camera work and editing. You will have the option of • presenting a final film production or screenplay with an evaluation of your work in comparison • with specific professional film productions. The coursework is worth 30% of the total mark. Exams: The remainder of the course will be assessed by two exams which will test your knowledge of topics including: • Classic and New Hollywood • Contemporary American • Mainstream Film and American Independent Film • British Film since 1995 • European and World cinema • Documentary • Silent Film • Experimental Cinema A range of teaching and learning styles are used during the course. Group work, individual tutorials, research tasks, discussions, group and individual presentations. For some of the course there are individual, practical, ILT or research based tasks. Full screenings and film extracts are used to illustrate all aspects of the course. 1:1 support is available to all students.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You need to have a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including a grade 4 in English Language and Maths. It is essential that you have a love of film and cinema: We study film, not television or print. You need to be prepared to study a wide range of films. You do not need to have existing film-making skills or knowledge of film: Be prepared to be challenged, you will see and think about film in a different way.
This is a subject that complements a diverse range of other subjects, or can broaden an interest in Media and the Arts. A qualification in Film Studies can demonstrate knowledge of film as a creative and technical product. It also demonstrates the ability to analyse and evaluate cultural products from specific social, historical and political contexts. Many students go on to study film, media or cultural studies or to study film as part of a combined degree at university. Career opportunities exist in the film industry, teaching, and any jobs that require thoughtful, adaptable and skilled people. Film Studies A Level can also accompany many other subjects and can form part of an application to a huge range of university courses and career paths.
Coursework units are internally marked, with reference to the set assessment objectives, and externally moderated. Exams are externally marked.
No additional costs or equipment required. The Media & Film department lends out all necessary practical equipment. However, if you have access to your own digital SLR camera, this would benefit practical work.
You will need to develop the ability to be enquiring and analytical when studying film and to develop the skills to examine personal and critical responses to texts.