Course information
Film Studies
Solihull Sixth Form College - Solihull
01217042581
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR
Course summary

Course Outline There are two examined components: Component 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 – a comparative study of one film from the classical Hollywood period (eg Vertigo) and one from the ‘New’ Hollywood period (eg One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest) Section B: American film since 2005: a study of one contemporary mainstream film (eg LaLaLand) and one contemporary Independent film (eg Winter’s Bone) Section C: British Film Since 1995: a study of two British films (eg Trainspotting and This is England) Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives Section A: Global Film: a study of one European Film (eg Victoria) and one Film from outside Europe (eg City of God) Section B: Documentary Film: study of one documentary such as ‘Amy’ Section C: Film Movements – Silent Cinema. Study of the films of Buster Keaton Section D: Film Movements – Experimental Film (1960-2000). Study of one film, for example ‘Pulp Fiction’ The coursework component is Component 3: Production Students produce either a short film (4-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film (1600-1800 words) plus a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section of the screenplay. An evaluative analysis (1600-1800 words).

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Practical (30%) Examination (70%) Examining Board – EDUQAS

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySolihull
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressWidney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR