Film Studies

Course summary

A Level Film Studies will develop your understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of film, developing your skills of interpretation and critical analysis. In the first year, you will study British and American films, both classic and contemporary. In the second year, you will build on the skills developed in the first year, studying contemporary world cinema, cinematic movements and other issues and debates. You will make your own short film or write a screenplay extract and undertake individual research into a director of your choice.