Film Studies
Course summary
Film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. The A-level Film Studies course is designed to introduce learners to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate and how they relate to their social and cultural contexts. This course offers an opportunity to discover, watch and study 11 films over the two year course with a mix of films from the past and present, as well as a range of recent and contemporary British films, American independent films and global films, both non-English language and English language. With each of these films, students will apply their understanding of key conceptual areas such as film form (cinematography, editing, mise en scene, sound), aesthetics, narrative, spectatorship as well as historical and production contexts. In addition, production work is a crucial part of the course and is integral to learners’ study of film. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to their own filmmaking and screenwriting.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Media Studies | Grade 5 in Media Studies (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in English and English Literature. Grade 5 or above in Media Studies if studied at GCSE.
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Assessment
Student sit two internally assessed A level-syle papers focusing on the films they have studied throughout the Year 12 course. This will be used, alongside the coursework grade achieved, to assess students eligibility to move onto the full two-year course. Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking - 2½ hour examination (This worth 35% of the final A-level grade). Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives - 2½ hour examination (This worth 35% of the final A-level grade). Component 3: Production (This worth 30% of the final A-level grade) - non-exam assessed coursework
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