"In the first year of study the course consists of three elements – film-making coursework, and then two theory units on US film and global film. In the second year of study students will go into more depth on their film-making coursework, and will continue their theoretical study of film by examining British Film and Varieties of Film. At the end of the second year of study you will sit two exams that cover content from both theory units from across the two years of study – each exam represents 35% of your A Level grade, while the coursework from across both years represents 30% of your final A Level grade. Cambridge University have endorsed the importance of film and media by beginning a brand new BA in Film. The film and media worlds have an enormous impact on our lives. Television, newspapers, gaming, social networking, films, magazines are all vital aspects of the way we communicate in society today. Understanding how we use, and are used by the film and media, is of fundamental importance in the 21st Century. After the finance sector, the film, media and creative industries are the largest and fastest growing in London. The main growth areas within Hounslow Borough are; IT and digital Media; Media and Broadcasting. According to a recent survey amongst employers Hounslow has a skills shortage or skills gaps in the following areas: IT and digital Media; Media and Broadcasting; and the Creative industries. So there are many opportunities for later employment in Film and Media. Employment in the film and media worlds is richly rewarding, offering variety, constant change, creativity and challenge. Year 12 and 13 film students have access to state of the art media facilities to do film and edit as part of their coursework. These include over 40 Apple iMac computers running the latest professional standard software, such as Final Cut Pro, which is widely used in Hollywood, and Photoshop, which is the industry standard image software for all creative and media companies. Students have access to a fully lit green screen studio which has been used by industry professionals to train our students. Finally, Lampton Film and Media Studies students always achieve exceptionally well. They frequently get the highest grades of A - B, with many students attaining good answers in the examinations. Consequently, media and film are very popular subjects in the school."
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection. additional entry criteria: 5+ in English Language or Literature. It is not essential to have studied GCSE Film or Media.
At the end of the second year of study you will sit two exams that cover content from both theory units from across the two years of study – each exam represents 35% of your A Level grade, while the coursework from across both years represents 30% of your final A Level grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lampton Avenue, Hounslow, TW3 4EP |
"In the first year of study the course consists of three elements – film-making coursework, and then two theory units on US film and global film. In the second year of study students will go into more depth on their film-making coursework, and will continue their theoretical study of film by examining British Film and Varieties of Film. At the end of the second year of study you will sit two exams that cover content from both theory units from across the two years of study – each exam represents 35% of your A Level grade, while the coursework from across both years represents 30% of your final A Level grade. Cambridge University have endorsed the importance of film and media by beginning a brand new BA in Film. The film and media worlds have an enormous impact on our lives. Television, newspapers, gaming, social networking, films, magazines are all vital aspects of the way we communicate in society today. Understanding how we use, and are used by the film and media, is of fundamental importance in the 21st Century. After the finance sector, the film, media and creative industries are the largest and fastest growing in London. The main growth areas within Hounslow Borough are; IT and digital Media; Media and Broadcasting. According to a recent survey amongst employers Hounslow has a skills shortage or skills gaps in the following areas: IT and digital Media; Media and Broadcasting; and the Creative industries. So there are many opportunities for later employment in Film and Media. Employment in the film and media worlds is richly rewarding, offering variety, constant change, creativity and challenge. Year 12 and 13 film students have access to state of the art media facilities to do film and edit as part of their coursework. These include over 40 Apple iMac computers running the latest professional standard software, such as Final Cut Pro, which is widely used in Hollywood, and Photoshop, which is the industry standard image software for all creative and media companies. Students have access to a fully lit green screen studio which has been used by industry professionals to train our students. Finally, Lampton Film and Media Studies students always achieve exceptionally well. They frequently get the highest grades of A - B, with many students attaining good answers in the examinations. Consequently, media and film are very popular subjects in the school."
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection. additional entry criteria: 5+ in English Language or Literature. It is not essential to have studied GCSE Film or Media.
At the end of the second year of study you will sit two exams that cover content from both theory units from across the two years of study – each exam represents 35% of your A Level grade, while the coursework from across both years represents 30% of your final A Level grade.
