The British Film Industry is one of the most profitable and most successful in the world. Some of the most influential films of the last thirty years have come from the UK, and British talent is recognised the world over. Franchises like Harry Potter and Star Wars have relied upon British talent for their success, while awards ceremonies consistently recognise British talent. For those who want to do more than ‘just watch films’, Film Studies offers lessons where analytical skills gained at GCSE in English Literature, Photography and History can be applied to influential texts such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Casablanca (1943) and Pan’s Labyrinth (2005).
Students must achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE English or English Literature and must have a keen interest in film.
The course is assessed via examination (70%) and coursework (30%). This shows the importance placed on the practical production of film during this course. Student coursework is 30% of the overall mark, and is completed individually. It will comprise the creation of a film, screenplay and digital storyboard. This will be accompanied by a detailed critical evaluation. There are two examinations, each worth 35% of the overall grade. Students will study a wide range of films, including American films from the Classical and New Hollywood eras, American independent films and two British films. They will also be studying a selection of short films, documentary film and comparing films from different movements. Academically, Film Studies allows students to engage with debates such as auteur, spectatorship and postmodernism, as well as theories such as Reception Theory and post-structuralism. It is expected that students will read around their subject in their own time and research films and the film industry independently, to supplement what they will learn in lessons.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA |
The British Film Industry is one of the most profitable and most successful in the world. Some of the most influential films of the last thirty years have come from the UK, and British talent is recognised the world over. Franchises like Harry Potter and Star Wars have relied upon British talent for their success, while awards ceremonies consistently recognise British talent. For those who want to do more than ‘just watch films’, Film Studies offers lessons where analytical skills gained at GCSE in English Literature, Photography and History can be applied to influential texts such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Casablanca (1943) and Pan’s Labyrinth (2005).
Students must achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE English or English Literature and must have a keen interest in film.
The course is assessed via examination (70%) and coursework (30%). This shows the importance placed on the practical production of film during this course. Student coursework is 30% of the overall mark, and is completed individually. It will comprise the creation of a film, screenplay and digital storyboard. This will be accompanied by a detailed critical evaluation. There are two examinations, each worth 35% of the overall grade. Students will study a wide range of films, including American films from the Classical and New Hollywood eras, American independent films and two British films. They will also be studying a selection of short films, documentary film and comparing films from different movements. Academically, Film Studies allows students to engage with debates such as auteur, spectatorship and postmodernism, as well as theories such as Reception Theory and post-structuralism. It is expected that students will read around their subject in their own time and research films and the film industry independently, to supplement what they will learn in lessons.
