A Level Film Studies

Assessment

Component 1: Varieties of films and filmmaking (6 feature-length films) In this unit students study: A) Two Hollywood films produced between (1930-1990 and 1930 -1960) B) Two contemporary American films (one mainstream and one independent) produced after 2005 C) Two British films post 2005 Written exam: Three analytical essays (2 hours and 30 minutes) 35% Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives: (5 feature-length films) Unit 2 assesses students’ knowledge of: A) Global film (one European and one non-European film) B) Documentary (one film) C) Silent cinema (one silent film or a group of films) D) Film movements – Experimental film (one film from 1960-2000) Written exam: Four analytical essays (2 hours and 30 minutes) 35% Component 3: Production Production task - for example planning and producing a short film (4-5 minutes) plus an evaluative analysis (1600-1800 words) Non-exam assessment: Coursework 30%