Film Studies

Course summary

You are expected to have an interest in and passion for analyzing film and you will be taught how to analyze a wide range of film texts thoroughly, to include Global Film, Hollywood, American and British Film, Documentary, Silent Cinema and Experimental Film. You will use the skills acquired to study nine specialist topic areas in film; Film Form, Meaning and Response, Film Contexts, Spectatorship, Narrative, Ideology, Auter, Critical Debates and Filmmakers’ Theories. You will sit two exams at the end of year 13 as well as producing coursework that is equivalent to 30% of your final A Level. The coursework element is either film making or screen play writing. Skills/Aptitudes required to be successful in this course: Excellent attention to detail, with an enthusiasm for media or film. A keen interest in the practical aspects of film as well as the ability to analyze and apply theory. Complementary Subjects: Psychology, Sociology, English, Art/Photography Pathways /Careers: All film industry jobs, many analytical careers and journalism