Film Studies
Course summary
Course Outline There are two examined components: Component 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 – a comparative study of one film from the classical Hollywood period (eg Vertigo) and one from the ‘New’ Hollywood period (eg One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest) Section B: American film since 2005: a study of one contemporary mainstream film (eg LaLaLand) and one contemporary Independent film (eg Winter’s Bone) Section C: British Film Since 1995: a study of two British films (eg Trainspotting and This is England) Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives Section A: Global Film: a study of one European Film (eg Victoria) and one Film from outside Europe (eg City of God) Section B: Documentary Film: study of one documentary such as ‘Amy’ Section C: Film Movements – Silent Cinema. Study of the films of Buster Keaton Section D: Film Movements – Experimental Film (1960-2000). Study of one film, for example ‘Pulp Fiction’ The coursework component is Component 3: Production Students produce either a short film (4-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film (1600-1800 words) plus a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section of the screenplay. An evaluative analysis (1600-1800 words).
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
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Assessment
Practical (30%) Examination (70%) Examining Board – EDUQAS
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