FILM STUDIES

Assessment

Film History In this part of the course, students will develop their understanding of film through a range of various eras and European movements. Students will use film language to analyse all aspects of cinematography and the construction of meaning and response by both the director and audience. 2 hour Exam 105 marks 35% of A Level Making A Short Film Students will work in groups to develop their production skills and produce a five-minute short film, with advertising material. Students will learn how to film with DSLR cameras and then edit in our Mac suite. Short films are very different to feature length films so you will have the opportunity to be very creative. In this process you will also create your own website to evidence your research and planning process. Coursework 90 marks 30% of A Critical Approaches to Film Students will undertake a comparative study on a UK vs USA film. This will allow them to further develop their knowledge of key critical approaches such as narrative, genre, audiences, production and exhibition. Students will also look into the conventions and styles of documentary filmmaking and how theory can be applied.. 2 hour Exam 105 marks 35% of A Level