6 - Film SL

Course summary

Why study Film? IB Film has been designed to ignite a passion for movie-making and encourage broader cultural and historical perspectives in this academic area. This course of study encourages learners to watch, engage critically with and explore a wide range of film; develop and sustain confident, personal responses to film via textual analysis; and to enjoy a variety of critically acclaimed films across the major genres. These include films from different cultural perspectives, films from the Silent Era to the present day, and different forms of film, including documentary, shorts and experimental. IB Film Studies reinforces the relationship between academic theory and practice through synoptic creative productions and evaluation where learners are offered the opportunity to engage in practical work such as the production of their own short films. Film Studies should inspire learners to continue learning beyond the confines of the classroom as well as developing personal and interpersonal skills that will serve them well both in Higher Education and in the workplace. Film Studies links to a variety of different professions and career pathways: creative industries such as the Film industry itself, broadcast work in TV or Radio, Journalism, and news organisations. The critical side of Film also links to Literature and more academic courses such as Film arts and Film History.